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skitterling

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South African expat in the United Arab Emirates

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Lives in Ruwais

Registration: 07 November 2010

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13 years ago
lani_hammond

Al Ruwais by lani_hammond

I have been assigned to live in Al Ruwais. My company provides transportation to and from work but after hours I am on my own. Any pointers or tips on transportation would be welcomed. For example: What is the best way to get out of Al Ruwais and ...

skitterling

Im sure you will To be honest, I have met a few people in AD through Facebook etc, but we have small kids, so dont really know the social scene. Mostly go for the shopping Read More

skitterling replied to a thread
13 years ago
lani_hammond

Al Ruwais by lani_hammond

I have been assigned to live in Al Ruwais. My company provides transportation to and from work but after hours I am on my own. Any pointers or tips on transportation would be welcomed. For example: What is the best way to get out of Al Ruwais and ...

skitterling

Always a pleasure to help. I think if you travel to AD often then you will be happy :)There really is a lot of teachers here, especially since GLENELG opened, think there are 7 schools in total? I would say there are easily 300 or more teachers ... Read More

skitterling replied to a thread
13 years ago
lani_hammond

Al Ruwais by lani_hammond

I have been assigned to live in Al Ruwais. My company provides transportation to and from work but after hours I am on my own. Any pointers or tips on transportation would be welcomed. For example: What is the best way to get out of Al Ruwais and ...

skitterling

It is common to hang out at the beach yes, but you are not allowed to swim after a certain time. What is also not nice is that the beach only opens at ten in the mornings, think it is open till nine in the evenings though. There is public ... Read More

skitterling replied to a thread
13 years ago
lani_hammond

Al Ruwais by lani_hammond

I have been assigned to live in Al Ruwais. My company provides transportation to and from work but after hours I am on my own. Any pointers or tips on transportation would be welcomed. For example: What is the best way to get out of Al Ruwais and ...

skitterling

OK there is a ladies club, with a gym and several other things (have not been there in ages so cant say what exactly). Then there is the beach hotel and one "free beach". Google Dhafra beach hotel for info on what to do there. There is sadly not ... Read More

skitterling replied to a thread
13 years ago
lani_hammond

Al Ruwais by lani_hammond

I have been assigned to live in Al Ruwais. My company provides transportation to and from work but after hours I am on my own. Any pointers or tips on transportation would be welcomed. For example: What is the best way to get out of Al Ruwais and ...

skitterling

Hi twitty You wont be the only Irish ladies here, there are a lot of young teachers so you wont have trouble making friends :) What do you need to know about Ruwais? Its not much, life is very quiet here. Read More

skitterling replied to a thread
13 years ago
lani_hammond

Al Ruwais by lani_hammond

I have been assigned to live in Al Ruwais. My company provides transportation to and from work but after hours I am on my own. Any pointers or tips on transportation would be welcomed. For example: What is the best way to get out of Al Ruwais and ...

skitterling

Haris In that case your wife will probably be able to book you a bus ticket, depending on who she works for. There are Borouge busses daily to and from AD. If not, then taxi. Dependent on which visa you take, but you can prepare yourself for about ... Read More

skitterling replied to a thread
13 years ago
lani_hammond

Al Ruwais by lani_hammond

I have been assigned to live in Al Ruwais. My company provides transportation to and from work but after hours I am on my own. Any pointers or tips on transportation would be welcomed. For example: What is the best way to get out of Al Ruwais and ...

skitterling

HarisSejhana: Taxi is the only option, but the company or place she will be working for will probably provide transport as it is quite expensive. Good luck Read More

skitterling replied to a thread
14 years ago
lani_hammond

Al Ruwais by lani_hammond

I have been assigned to live in Al Ruwais. My company provides transportation to and from work but after hours I am on my own. Any pointers or tips on transportation would be welcomed. For example: What is the best way to get out of Al Ruwais and ...

skitterling

There are lots of busses going to nearby towns etc. And you can hire a car. @Marufa, It is nice living in this town as it is nice and quiet,not much to do though. Read More