by Marina Bruce | Feb 6, 2015 | Al Ain, Car Ownership (UAE), Offroad
As an offroader, having a car that is highly polished and in showroom condition is not normally a priority. I am proud of my car but it’s because of where it can go, rather than how it looks. BUT….. after 10 days in Oman over Christmas even I had to...
by Marina Bruce | Jan 7, 2015 | Car Ownership (UAE)
Where to buy vehicle insurance ; At a licencing station – each has a few insurance vendors Online – some of the larger companies offer websites where it is possible to purchase your policy instantly From a broker – this can get you a cheaper price,...
by Marina Bruce | Jan 7, 2015 | Car Ownership (UAE)
This blog has specific information on buying an offroad vehicle in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. However if you are purchasing a 2WD car in any emirate of the UAE you might find some useful info here. Can I buy a car the day I arrive? In a word, no. Well you can buy it...
by Marina Bruce | Oct 8, 2014 | Car Ownership (UAE), Offroad
I’m often being asked “will you take me offroading with you”? This begs the question – how does one define offroading in Arabia? For some people are chuffed to bits just driving up a gatch track (gatch is an arabic word for a special kind of...
by Marina Bruce | Jun 1, 2014 | Car Ownership (UAE), Equipment Reviews, Liwa, Offroad
Writing for magazines is not going to make me rich but sometimes an opportunity comes along which sweetens the task somewhat. A couple of months ago I was offered the chance to test drive the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Xtreme for Outdoor UAE – the magazine is...
by Marina Bruce | Jul 4, 2013 | Liwa, Onroad
…in the desert of course! I’ve read about this fish farm on various websites but many have tried and failed to find it, and some may think it is just an urban desert legend. I love a challenge so spent a happy hour or two using Google Earth to scour the...
