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Forum: Middle East
Feb 13th 2018, 11:00 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,535
Posted By Casta

Re: Alcohol License Abu Dhbai Renewal

Finally collected the new one beginning of this week. Visa ends in 10 days, but licence for the standard two years.
There was a big box of new licences arrived in the liquor shop, so maybe the...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 26th 2018, 5:18 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,535
Posted By Casta

Re: Alcohol License Abu Dhbai Renewal

Replying to the original question. If you only applied a month ago it's early days.

We are also in the process of renewing on-line. Submitted documents mid-November! The on-line site tracks path...
Forum: Middle East
May 18th 2014, 1:31 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,357
Posted By Casta

Re: Newbie question...Sorry

I should have also said feel free to pm me if you've got any more questions about schools or life in Al Ain :)
Forum: Middle East
May 18th 2014, 12:11 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,357
Posted By Casta

Re: Newbie question...Sorry

Hi Grace,

Brighton College is relatively new to Al Ain given that it only opened in September 2013. However, many glowing reviews coming from the parents who've got their kids there. It would...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 18th 2014, 6:49 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,265
Posted By Casta

Re: Any MS Excel experts on the board?

First of all I have to agree with the poster who said you had to learn. I can't emphasise enough how practice helps learn Excel. Nothing like learning from doing. Google often comes up with great...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 28th 2013, 9:50 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 773,519
Posted By Casta

Re: Living in Al Ain

She's got a point. It's pretty quiet here right now. Pub quiz at the Rugby Club is still ongoing on a Wednesday not sure about the other venues although there'll no doubt be something going on.
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Forum: Middle East
Jan 5th 2013, 1:35 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 773,519
Posted By Casta

Re: Living in Al Ain

Found some pics on FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Al-Andalus-Housing-Complex/189768411064786
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 15th 2012, 9:10 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,524
Posted By Casta

Re: Vizzle Pizzle Nizzle

Likewise any chance of a PM? There are times that i am pained with the speed of the iplayers when running through my VPN :(
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 13th 2012, 5:40 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,524
Posted By Casta

Re: Vizzle Pizzle Nizzle

Would you mind letting me know how you do that also? I'll PM you with my current provider now.
Forum: Middle East
Oct 21st 2012, 5:36 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 870
Posted By Casta

Re: short term accommodation in Al Ain

I've known people stay at Asfar Resort in Al Ain and been happy enough with it:
http://asfarhotels.com/?page_id=370

Also people have stayed at Hilton and Danat Hotels in their chalets on long...
Oct 21st 2012, 5:30 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 12,518
Posted By Casta

Re: ADEC - Advice Please

Al Ain by comparison to Abu Dhabi is fairly quiet but there is still things to do. It is a more family orientated place and many people have commented over the years that there is in fact more of a...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 11th 2012, 4:55 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,787
Posted By Casta

Re: Where to stay in Al Ain

Sure there are :) Look under Real Estate: http://www.alainexpat.com/
Forum: The Sand Pit
Sep 21st 2012, 1:59 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,699
Posted By Casta

Re: Dogs

I have to say I'd be staying away from breeds too. Both for the fact that I'd rather have a rescue but also for the issues associated with breeds. Well worth taking the time to watch these videos. It...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Sep 5th 2012, 10:12 am
Replies: 11
Views: 987
Posted By Casta

Re: Another Worrying UAE Headline

Exactly. The article I referenced seems to indicate they're up to it again. It's not the only country where you can get an Etisalat "Welcome to the UAE" signal on your mobile either....
Forum: The Sand Pit
Sep 5th 2012, 6:27 am
Replies: 11
Views: 987
Posted By Casta

Re: Another Worrying UAE Headline

Those with money tend to hunt further away from home as they've got the money to lease vast tracts of land e.g....
Forum: The Sand Pit
Sep 4th 2011, 8:35 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,339
Posted By Casta

Re: Seychelles

Agreed. Was fantastic and definitely one of the best indulgent breaks I ever had. We stayed there and went diving with these guys http://www.bigbluedivers.net/ Didn't see slushy/love couples and feel...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 12th 2011, 5:12 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 773,519
Posted By Casta

Re: Living in Al Ain

Have travelled back and forth from UAE to Europe over the course of many years and never had any electrical gadgets checked for illicit material. Music and photos are fine. The UAE is fairly liberal...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 4th 2011, 9:50 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 773,519
Posted By Casta

Re: Living in Al Ain

You could try looking and posting on the following: https://www.facebook.com/teachawayinc
Forum: Middle East
Mar 16th 2011, 10:44 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 773,519
Posted By Casta

Re: Living in Al Ain

Hi,

Welcome to Al Ain!

There are only a couple of stables in Al Ain. One over in Hili and one down at the Palm Sports Resort near Tawam Hospital. I can't speak for Hili but PSR is in the...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 25th 2011, 10:17 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,805
Posted By Casta

Re: Traffic Offfences - UAE

Fines don't always appear on the online system I have found.

Also it is not just online the 50% discount. It used to be you trundled down to the cop shop filled in a little form to have your case...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 15th 2011, 7:35 am
Replies: 2
Views: 4,091
Posted By Casta

Re: Al Ain Yarn Shops?

If you do a search for wool in the "Living in Al Ain" thread that question got asked in October 2010.

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8938981&highlight=wool#post8938981
...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 15th 2011, 7:06 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 773,519
Posted By Casta

Re: Living in Al Ain

Hi Heather,

Welcome to Al Ain :)

There's also the Al Ain Hash House Harriers who run on a Monday night.

As well as the Al Ain Netball Club who play Sunday and Tuesday.

More info here...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 8th 2010, 6:42 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 9,374
Posted By Casta

Re: Horse riding lessons in UAE

On a second session cantering maybe but galloping very unlikely. Poor reflection on the quality of teaching I'd say! A teacher who lets you do that after two sessions is playing with your life...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 8th 2010, 5:25 am
Replies: 17
Views: 9,374
Posted By Casta

Re: Horse riding lessons in UAE

Hmm forgot to mention if you are buying and not experienced you can easily get fleeced with something that has issues (e.g. respiratory or leg issues). There are some nice ex. polo or racing horses...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 8th 2010, 5:09 am
Replies: 17
Views: 9,374
Posted By Casta

Re: Horse riding lessons in UAE

For Abu Dhabi there is the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. It's my understanding that they run BHS (British Horse Society) lessons as well as do livery should you ever get as far as buying a horse.
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