by Marina Bruce | Jan 8, 2019 | Al Ain, Camels and Domesticated Creatures, Festivals and Shows, UAE Heritage and Culture
It’s that time of the year again folks! A fantastic camel festival only an hour’s drive from Abu Dhabi and Dubai, even less from Al Ain! This is your chance to discover more about the ship of the desert and its revered place in Emirati culture...
by Marina Bruce | May 16, 2016 | Al Ain, Misc Reviews, Personal Blog, UAE Heritage and Culture
One of my biggest regrets since coming to the Middle East is not signing up to a conversational Arabic class until my 6th year here! What held me back was Cost – I’m Scottish. We don’t like spending cash unnecessarily – surely I could buy some books/cds and...
by Marina Bruce | Oct 12, 2015 | Al Ain
For three years now, Gina, owner of Euroasion Salon in Al Ain has made an effort to mark the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. This year is no exception and her salon is decorated in the campaign’s signature colour – pink – for...
by Marina Bruce | Sep 29, 2015 | Al Ain, GPS Co-ordinates and routes, Liwa
This blogpost has been moved – if the automatic redirect does not work, you can find it here – https://arabiancitiesandsands.com/al-ain-to-hameem-via-al-quaa/
by Marina Bruce | May 30, 2015 | Al Ain, UAE Heritage and Culture, UAE Tourism
Having got up early to visit the Hili Archaelogical park before the day heated up, we were turned back by a guard at the gate who told us politely that it was open at 4.30pm. I hate wasting days – so, what to do? The sun was shining, it wasn’t hot and we...
by Marina Bruce | May 26, 2015 | Al Ain, UAE Heritage and Culture, UAE Tourism
Situated within one of the Oases which form the third of Al Ain’s Unesco Site, Al Qattara Souq is a bustling centre for food, entertainment and commerce every Thursday and Friday evenings throughout the winter. Note: This coming weekend, 28th and 29th May is...
