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Casta

Casta
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 17:48
You can go daily from Abu Dhabi bus station (which I think is near Al Wadha Mall) to Al Ain bus station (which is in Town Centre near the Souk) on the #700 bus route which takes 2 hrs. First bus leaves AUH at 0600 and they leave every 30-40mins until 0040. Return journey daily from Al Ain bus station to Abu Dhabi bus station on the #700 bus route also takes 2hrs. First bus leaves Al Ain at 0500 and they leave every 15-30mins until 2230. The cost is 10Dhs each way. Call 800 55555 for more info. It's an automated system but if you press the right sequence of buttons they have people to talk to from 0600-2200 daily. Did you mean the Al Ain Paradise Gardens? http://www.alainparadise.com/ They are not so big but are bigger than last year as they've been busy improving them since December and the flowers are in bloom right now. You'll be just down the road from the zoo so can combine the two in a day.
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 15:26
@Hunts in Dubai: Yes it's poor website management. The zoo is open currently from 09:00 to 20:00 (last entry 1hr before closing) and when the weather will get too hot they will move the opening later to something like 16:00 to 22:00 or midnight. The bird show runs at something like 18:30. The phone number (which as far as I'm aware isn't listed on the site!!!) is 03 782 8188 I like the zoo (although don't expect to find anything like Sharjah Wildlife Park) and I also think the camel market is worth a visit.
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 19:34
Hi ladies, I've posted on the most used expat boards in Al Ain. Someone should pick it up hopefully. P.S. You might want to re-post this thread on the Abu Dhabi and Al Ain board!!! <em>edited by Casta on 16/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 13:49
Hi, http://www.ad4x4.com/club/ you might need to register on the forum to then be able to contact someone. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=20165410464&v=info has an email address you can use Another option is UAEOffroaders which has a lot of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain based trips. Lovely bunch of people and very active: http://www.uaeoffroaders.com/
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 19:37
It does appear to be the case that protocols for doing things are sorely needed in many areas! In case you ever need further info there's a few Al Ain based info sources you could approach which might put you in touch with others who've been through the process: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alainexpats/ http://groups.google.com/group/nialanews http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=457411 http://www.alainexpat.com/
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 14:10
I can't personally recommend them for a driving licence but a friend did his motorbike licence with Emirates Driving School which is located just on the corner of the roundabout near Towayya Park. He seemed to be happy enough with it and got his licence. The following links will hopefully help you including explaining about the tests: How do I get a driving licence: http://www.abudhabi.ae/egovPoolPortal_WAR/appmanager/ADeGP/Citizen?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=p1296&did=129254&lang=en Emirates Driving Company Contact Details: http://www.abudhabi.ae/egovPoolPortal_WAR/appmanager/ADeGP/Citizen?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=p_citizen_departments&did=134504&lang=en How to obtain driving licence in Abu Dhabi?: http://frugalexpat.com/2009/08/16/how-to-obtain-driving-license-in-abu-dhabi/ Speedy way to obtain driving licence in Abu Dhabi: http://frugalexpat.com/2010/08/23/speedy-way-to-obtain-driving-license-in-abu-dhabi/
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 18:34
The company who made Ashton and Parsons (SSL International incidentally made Durex also) have been bought by Reckitt Benckiser (RB) in November 2010. I've contacted them via email a few days ago looking for A&P and still waiting for a response! Apparently from other mummy forums I've gathered there's been a blip in production due to issues in the factory but the stuff is re-appearing in the shops slowly. Which is good 'cause I need to get my grubby little mitts on some as I'm going to run out soon....
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 17:59
Hi, In fact what was the Buraimi border post in Al Ain is for GCC nationals only now (as of some years). You would need to either go via the Hili, Khatam Ash Shaklah (past the Danat/Intercon) or Mezeyad (past Bawadi Mall) border posts. The latter option is the fastest (done in 30mins) and involves the least driving. At the other posts you still have a bit of a hack down the road (some 50Km) once you're over the UAE border side before you get to the Oman side to complete your paperwork! Directions: Drive past Bawadi Mall on LHS and Jebel Hafeet on RHS and keep on going straight and you will hit the border http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=al+ain&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Al+Ain+-+Abu+Dhabi+-+United+Arab+Emirates&ll=24.020439,55.848312&spn=0.019913,0.038538&t=h&z=15 Go to UAE side border. You will be asked for your car registration card so make sure you've got it. Go to the car park, enter the office and cough up 35Dhs and you'll get stamped out. Get back in car and go to Oman side. Hand over your passports and say you want to go round (i.e. visa run). Park car as directed and go in and do your thing (first desk on the LHS). This will cost you 200Dhs. Apparently on Oman side they are asking for credit cards these days (sounds like not all the cash was making it to the till if you know what I mean). Note: if you are a UAE residence visa holder who is accompanying the visa runee and they try to charge you the 200Dhs then say you didn't get charged last time and you shouldn't have to pay (apparently this has worked so worth a shot!). Go out to car and return to UAE and get stamped back in. Note: there are a few extra twiddly bits like having bits of paper to present at the next step which are handed to you in the process and a car scan but it's all pretty self evident as you go along.
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 15:40
Lots of people I have spoken to over the years say Al Ain is a great place to have a young family. I now find with my DD that I have to agree ;) We've made lots of friends and find plenty to keep ourselves entertained.
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 14:51
Hi elephantrjm, There is a family playgroup called Al Ain Mums and Tots which is currently held at Sunflower Nursery every Thursday 9 -11am. In addition other things go on which is organised via a googlegroup forum. The group is made of up of mums and dads from all continents with little ones ranging from newborn upwards. To join the forum and be able to contact Al Ain based mums directly send an e-mail to alain [dot'> mumsandtots [at'> gmail [dot'> com Once you've signed up to the forum you can post away and organise playdates with other mums. They're an incredibly friendly bunch full of useful information!
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 22:48
You could try Global Climbing in RAK http://www.littlelife.co.uk/html/retailers/international.html I have been looking at these as well as other brands but would love to be able to try them. Let us know how you get on!
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Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 22:09
Hi sallystreet and Nici, The reason I asked is because I saw them in Al Ain today. I didn't stop to have a chat with the seller but was curious what the RRP in Dubai was! Will be heading back to have a look though. N.B. For a picture of the trunk go to this link http://myoasisliving.com/digital_version/nov_dec/index.html and then go look at page 65
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Latest post on 02 January 2011 - 20:06
Nici what were the prices like? Do you know if they can paint a design of your own choosing?
 
 
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