by Marina Bruce | Nov 20, 2012 | Offroad, Oman: Mountains and Plains
In the UAE when giving directions we don’t say “it’s round the back of”, instead the phrase “go to back side mall” “back side hotel” etc is used. So last week I ticked off another Middle East Bucket List item when a...
by Marina Bruce | Aug 10, 2012 | Al Ain, Life In Al Ain
It’s a good idea to be prepared before you visit any official/government department here in the UAE. Rules change frequently, and just because your colleague needed only the original of a particular document last week, doesn’t mean that you won’t...
by Marina Bruce | Aug 2, 2012 | Al Ain, Life In Al Ain, UAE Tourism
If you are new to Al Ain, one thing that will strike you quite quickly, is that addresses are not used as they are in the west. The streets/areas are numbered as are villas and apartments, however if you are taking delivery of something this will mean nothing to the...
