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@climber1984
English expat in the United Arab Emirates
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About me
English
Lives in Al Ain
Speaks german, some spanish, a little french
Registration: 18 September 2011
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Dress Code by Pudge15
Hey guys, So I'm gonna accept the teaching job in Al Ain after all and am tres excited! Just wondered if anyone could offer some advice as to the dress code. The school I'm working for has advised knee length skirts, no tight or low cut tops and ...
l would not advise pencil skirts,(espacially in the summer heat.) My wife works in a primary school in Al Ain.She wears ankle length dresses or trousers. When wearing trousers, the top must be longer than one's backside. Her Headteacher proper ... Read More
teaching in Abu Dhabi by lbarb
If you are a teacher in Abu Dhabi or know a teacher, I am interested in learning more about relocating and working in Abu Dhabi. I am just beginning to contemplate a move. My first concern is whether it is financially feasible to live in Abu Dhabi ...
Oh yeah? Just you wait!!! ha ha. Read More
teaching in Abu Dhabi by lbarb
If you are a teacher in Abu Dhabi or know a teacher, I am interested in learning more about relocating and working in Abu Dhabi. I am just beginning to contemplate a move. My first concern is whether it is financially feasible to live in Abu Dhabi ...
Hiya Ted, My wife knows loads of teachers who were posted to Abu Dhabi.l'll get on it to see if l can find anything out. One thing l do know is that your wife will find a Mall or three! l'm already "Malled" out. lt seem to be the national pastime ... Read More
Free English / Arabic Speakers Social Group by ShaunDubai
Hi All I have set up a new social group in Dubai for native speakers of English and Arabic to practice each others' language. It's totally free and (I hope!) will be fun.First get together is this Monday evening (5th December)in MoE. Please IM me ...
thankyou for the link. Look forward to meeting you all. Read More
How expensive is electricy and water by Wirefan
How expensive is electricy and water ?? I know its based on consumption - but can anyone give me a genaral ball park figure for each say per month ?? Ive ben supplied with furnished 2 bed accomodation, but not services - so any rough idea would ...
Nice one, We just paid our bill today, 400aed. Bit of a downer though, l've just been told that it'll go up next coz' it's now in our name. Apparantly it's been discounted up until now because it was registered in ADEC's name. Bummer! Might need ... Read More
How expensive is electricy and water by Wirefan
How expensive is electricy and water ?? I know its based on consumption - but can anyone give me a genaral ball park figure for each say per month ?? Ive ben supplied with furnished 2 bed accomodation, but not services - so any rough idea would ...
Hi wirefan, We're just getting our utlity bills for electricity and water, (three months) and most of our neighbors have paid between 500aed-700aed. This is for normal usage. 1000aed deposit in case one does a runner. We have a gas cooker run on ... Read More
Free English / Arabic Speakers Social Group by ShaunDubai
Hi All I have set up a new social group in Dubai for native speakers of English and Arabic to practice each others' language. It's totally free and (I hope!) will be fun.First get together is this Monday evening (5th December)in MoE. Please IM me ...
Hi Shaun, l know it sounds ignorant, but l am quite new to computer speak. What does lM mean? However, l'm very interested joining your group. l have been learning bits of spoken Arabic with an Egyptian labourer from a local building site next door ... Read More
teaching in Abu Dhabi by lbarb
If you are a teacher in Abu Dhabi or know a teacher, I am interested in learning more about relocating and working in Abu Dhabi. I am just beginning to contemplate a move. My first concern is whether it is financially feasible to live in Abu Dhabi ...
Ay up Mukka! Good luck with your move. l'm only just new to U.A.E myself, in fact l'm only just learning my way around a computer! My wife has been placed in Al Ain. lt's an oasis town about 100km inland close to the Oman border (beautiful town ... Read More
teaching in Abu Dhabi by lbarb
If you are a teacher in Abu Dhabi or know a teacher, I am interested in learning more about relocating and working in Abu Dhabi. I am just beginning to contemplate a move. My first concern is whether it is financially feasible to live in Abu Dhabi ...
Hi wirefan, Cymru am byth. l have recently arrived in Al Ain from Warrington U.K. courtesy of my wife, who is also a teacher here. Do l take it from your name that you are a "wire" fan? Rugby League fans will know what l mean. Read More
yoga classes in Al Ain by climber1984
Hl everybody, my wife has recently moved to Al Ain and l will be joining her by the end of the year. She's been looking for any yoga classes in the town, but has had no luck as yet. Could anyone help? Thanks for any info.
Hl, l have heard that there is a yoga class at the Danat Hotel. l'm afraid that l don't have any more info; sorry Read More
Acoustic Guitar by yvonne_pink
Hi Everyone, anyone selling acoustic guitars here in al ain? Thanks. pink..
Hi yvonne, Did you have any luck finding a guitar? I'm due to join my wife soon in Al Ain and was wondering if there was a music scene in the town. l'm coming over for a month initially and then more permanently by the end of the year. Do you know ... Read More
yoga classes in Al Ain
Hl everybody, my wife has recently moved to Al Ain and l will be joining her by the end of the year. She's been looking for any yoga classes in the town, but has had no luck as yet. Could anyone help? Thanks for any info. Read More