UmmKhaled
Canadian expat in the United Arab Emirates
Forum posts
19
About me
Canadian
Lives in Al Ain
Registration: 04 April 2010
Activity
Young Family looking at relocating to Al Ain - Anyone else around? by chrispy
Hi! We're in discussions with my employer to move out to the UAE and we have a young son, will be 2 years old when we move out so just starting to make contact with young families in the similar situation. What is Al Ain like to live in for a ...
Al AIn is a nice place for families...quieter, lots of parks...theme parks in malls and skating and stuff liek that...there are toddler groups, I have not gone but I hear they are good, there are things if u look, schools are good I find, but more ... Read More
Will 2000 AED be enough? by paresh09
Hi!!! Will 2000AED be enough if I'm being provided the accomodation. Also the food will be at subsidised rates? Will i be able to save some?
what country are you from? Is it 2000 or 20000, 2000 is just a little over double what a maid makes...if accomodation it depends on what u want to spend money on...if it is 2000 and u r from 3rd world country and just wanting to send money home I ... Read More
Schools for Kids in Al Ain by californian
Hello Everyone! We might be moving to Al Ain in the near future. Our main concern for now is the education of our kids. We don't know much about the UAE and as expected we would like to pose a few questions to Al Ain expats, that have already been ...
Swimming at the Al Ain Rugby Club and there are english schools here...british, american system...I would contact ADEC...to find out what might suit u best.... Read More
Big size Clothes for young woman in Abu Dhabi by Calypso de France
Hi, I will soon arrive in Abu Dhabi and I stress as being fairly corpulent, I would like to know if I will be the only "big young woman"? I would like to know if I can easily find size 50/52 (22-24) clothing and footwear-Sandals size 42-43, where if ...
Yes for sure there are a LOT! Splash, Max, some other stores I forget the name but there are some nice ones I have seen...u should have no problem... :D Read More
Play Dates in Al Ain by Hana2525
Hi Everyone: Just moved to Al Ain last month. I have a 4 year old boy that loves to play with other kids, create, build. Do parents set play dates in Al Ain or interested in starting one? I do not mind entertaining, coffee, tea, healthy snacks for ...
I am here...I messaged you my email address :D Hope we can all get together soon :D Read More
EXPATS married to LOCALS? by UmmKhaled
Salam aleikum and Hellooo... I was wondering are there any more expat ladies here married to emirati husbands? Or any expats married to other arabs living here in al ain? Would love to get to know you all :) Take Care, UmmKhaled
Oh cool...do you guys have any kids? Where do you live? How long have you been here? We should get together sometime :) There are lots of us here :) Read More
EXPATS married to LOCALS? by UmmKhaled
Salam aleikum and Hellooo... I was wondering are there any more expat ladies here married to emirati husbands? Or any expats married to other arabs living here in al ain? Would love to get to know you all :) Take Care, UmmKhaled
Have a few already thanks...just don't want to miss anyone :) Read More
Wanted: American or Western playmates/friends for my children! by oreynolds
We are Americans living in Al Ain. We frequently visit Abu Dhabi - up to three times per week. My children are home-schooled, and are in desperate need of socialization. I have a 12 year old daughter and a 10 year old son. Please send me a ...
oops wow we should all be more active Read More
EXPATS married to LOCALS?
Salam aleikum and Hellooo... I was wondering are there any more expat ladies here married to emirati husbands? Or any expats married to other arabs living here in al ain? Would love to get to know you all :) Take Care, UmmKhaled Read More
Wanted: American or Western playmates/friends for my children! by oreynolds
We are Americans living in Al Ain. We frequently visit Abu Dhabi - up to three times per week. My children are home-schooled, and are in desperate need of socialization. I have a 12 year old daughter and a 10 year old son. Please send me a ...
I have a 10 year old son, 4 yo daughter and 2 yr old son...we are canadian living in al Ain :) kasey.hussey@gmail.com Read More
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 ...
Well thats not really correcting my statement it is proving it is true. I think it is wrong..they are doing the same job and being paid way less. I know my sister and mother are nurses in Canada and make really good salary. It is so wrong. THAT ... Read More
soon to arrive in al ain by pamdej
I'm a 26year old woman from South Africa about to move to Al Ain to teach. Nervous about the move and keen to make friends and connect with other expats experiencing the same thing!
Hello, which school will u b working in? I am a Candian living here, I am married to an emirati and we have 3 kids. If you have q's just message me :) Read More
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 ...
My sister in law works in Alain Hospital Administration but she is a local...I can ask her stuff if u guys like. They are expanding into a huge brand new to be opened in a few yrs. I am from Canada and miss it. One thing u guys (as nurses) coming ... Read More
Primary schools by mardi
Hi all, I have been living in AlAin for the past well lets just say long enough :) my children until now have been going to AAESS I havnt been to happy with their progress so made the decision to pull them out and move them to chouiefat .... have ...
My husband went to Choufat (sp?) and he did well. I have heared their teaching staff are not all qualified and stuff like that...I heared from expat teachers they have a big turn around. What about Al Ittihad? Have you thought of there :) My kids ... Read More
How to make friends in Al Ain by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Al Ain :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Al Ain?? Thanks in ...
I just moved to Al Ain and looking to meet some expat friends. Like Canadians, Americans etc. I am Canadian! I can only be friends with women as I am a muslim and I am married to a local emirati. So looking forward to meeting people :) Read More