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Sherri Voebel

@svoebel

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American expat in the United Arab Emirates

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American

Lives in Al Ain

Speaks English, Spanish, "Texan" Cajun French

Registration: 14 June 2010

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Sherri Voebel
svoebel replied to a thread
14 years ago
svoebel

Looking to meet couples or single females Al Ain, Dubai, Abu Dhabi by svoebel

I'm moving to Al Ain and looking for other professional female friends or married girlfriends for shopping, dinner, exploring the souks, friendship, etc. I am originally from Texas. For fun, I teach cooking classes (Mexican, Italian, Greek, ...

Sherri Voebel

Dear Taurus and Taurus, I am living near Tawam round-about, but dissolving my apartment on Monday. Interviewing for another position here to start after the holidays and going back to the states for 1-2 months during December. What about ... Read More

Sherri Voebel
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14 years ago
The Maverick

Freecycle not Recycle by The Maverick

Came to know of this group in a social netwroking site..sounded good to me, so thought of sharing it with u guys. groups.freecycle.org/KuwaitFreecycle/description Instead of throwing away ur uneccessary items, u can actually give them away for ...

Sherri Voebel

Excellent idea. Someone else suggested this to me last week as I am packing out and disposing of good items that can be used by someone else. Read More

Sherri Voebel
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14 years ago

Excellent Short Video on Al Ain -- Restaurants, Historical, Shopping,

This links to an excellent overview of Al Ain. It was produced by the Intercontinental Hotels Group and the lady who narrates is the Chief Concierge at Intercontinental. She does a wonderful job of showing you both historical sites such as the ... Read More

Sherri Voebel
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14 years ago
Chris G

Theatre In Abu Dhabi by Chris G

Does anyone have any details on theatres in Abu Dhabi?

Sherri Voebel

Thanks for the above links. I found a link to an announcement regarding the groundbreaking of a new convention center in Al Ain (April 2010) scheduled to be completed in 2012. This will include a Library and Cultural center. If it is anything like ... Read More

Sherri Voebel
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14 years ago
Chris G

Theatre In Abu Dhabi by Chris G

Does anyone have any details on theatres in Abu Dhabi?

Sherri Voebel

I will be living in Al Ain in just a few short weeks. Al Ain has an excellent wildlife zoo, camel market and beautiful mountains. They are the fourth largest city. Do they also offer theater or other cultural entertainment? Read More

Sherri Voebel
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14 years ago
boston_nurse

Any other expats working at Al Ain Hospital?? by boston_nurse

Hello - I am a nurse, just getting an accepted job offer for Al Ain hospital. Would love a first hand review of the hospital environment..staff...living arrangements...things to be prepared for, etc... Also wondering about transportation...I see ...

Sherri Voebel

You guys need to include ThunderAce (John) in your communications. I think he is in route (or soon will be enroute) working at the same hospital. Maybe you can help each other out. Read More

Sherri Voebel
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14 years ago
lisasimoncini1984

hi im new here maybe moving to Al Ain with two small children by lisasimoncini1984

hi my name is lisa im 26 have a little girl Amelia 17 months and little girl Eva 8 weeks and i am engaged to richard 29 we live in wales . Richard myself and our little girls maybe moving to Al Ain depending on his work. dont know where to start if ...

Sherri Voebel

John, Good advice. I'll be certain to pack the sun screen. For wee ones it is especially important. The link attached is about hepatitis and the different strains. Are types B and type C those that are prevalent in the Gulf? see: ... Read More

Sherri Voebel
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14 years ago
FeeAcer

[EXPAT BLOG] IDEAS FOR MONTHLY MEET UPS by FeeAcer

Hi everybody on the Dubai forums, I have been following the discussions here since quite a few months seeing that I am moving from Mauritius to Dubai in July. I have read so many post about how difficult it is to meet people and make friends. A ...

Sherri Voebel

Why not a "World Cup" Topic thread? One of you guys start it! Read More

Sherri Voebel
svoebel replied to a thread
14 years ago
lisasimoncini1984

hi im new here maybe moving to Al Ain with two small children by lisasimoncini1984

hi my name is lisa im 26 have a little girl Amelia 17 months and little girl Eva 8 weeks and i am engaged to richard 29 we live in wales . Richard myself and our little girls maybe moving to Al Ain depending on his work. dont know where to start if ...

Sherri Voebel

If he is a decent and kind man, perhaps this is a good time to legalize the union. It is illegal to be living as man and wife in the UAE without a valid marriage certificate. It may also be important for your medical services and certainly for ... Read More

Sherri Voebel
svoebel created a thread
14 years ago

Looking to meet couples or single females Al Ain, Dubai, Abu Dhabi

I'm moving to Al Ain and looking for other professional female friends or married girlfriends for shopping, dinner, exploring the souks, friendship, etc. I am originally from Texas. For fun, I teach cooking classes (Mexican, Italian, Greek, ... Read More