by Marina Bruce | Feb 9, 2015 | Al Ain, UAE
Sometimes as an expat you want/need to buy something which is unavailable locally – this is less of a problem in the UAE than many other places, but there are still times you can’t get hold of a must-have item! A possible solution to the problem,...
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 29, 2015 | Al Ain, UAE Tourism
Not many expats know about this park, or so it would seem. We’ve lived 7 minute’s drive away from it for over five years but apart from having a meal in the restaurant, have never ventured further. Of course it was closed for refurbishment for two of...
by Marina Bruce | Jan 14, 2015 | Al Ain, Camping trip reports, Offroad
It’s not often I have a free weekend, but after committing to a really big drive, then having to cancel it due to standing-by for some work, which didn’t materialise, on Friday I was left without anyone to go to the desert with (believe that if you...
by Marina Bruce | Jan 8, 2015 | Al Ain, Hotel & Food Reviews
Many people never venture into the Industrial Area of Al Ain as it’s very busy and the parking/driving can be a little chaotic, however there is nothing to fear and everything to find – you can read my original post on the area here. I am a big fan of...
by Marina Bruce | Sep 9, 2014 | Al Ain, Life In Al Ain
Very soon, lots of newcomers who arrived in Al Ain at the end of the summer will have completed residency procedures and will now be able to rent their own villa or apartment. For many of us, the way things are done in the UAE are a million miles away from what we are...
