Susan
@auhgal
American expat in the United Arab Emirates
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About me
American
Lives in Abu Dhabi
Speaks English, Spanish, a bit of Egyptian Arabic
Registration: 05 June 2008
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Seeking a Not-So-British Existence In and Around Alicante by auhgal
I'm looking into buying property in Alicante city or possibly further north up the coast. I don't mind going a bit inland. I don't want to wind up in an expat enclave. Can someone suggest different communities (within the city or outside the city) ...
Good advice! I don't need the English shops, so that's not an issue. Will add it to the list of places to visit come October. Read More
Seeking a Not-So-British Existence In and Around Alicante by auhgal
I'm looking into buying property in Alicante city or possibly further north up the coast. I don't mind going a bit inland. I don't want to wind up in an expat enclave. Can someone suggest different communities (within the city or outside the city) ...
With poor Spain's economy in the toilet, I think we can expect big drops in the next year. I have seen Alicante city flats (studios/1bdr) going for around 29,000 euros (bank seized). Read More
Seeking a Not-So-British Existence In and Around Alicante by auhgal
I'm looking into buying property in Alicante city or possibly further north up the coast. I don't mind going a bit inland. I don't want to wind up in an expat enclave. Can someone suggest different communities (within the city or outside the city) ...
Thanks for the feedback...food for thought before I plan a bit of a recon trip. Read More
Seeking a Not-So-British Existence In and Around Alicante
I'm looking into buying property in Alicante city or possibly further north up the coast. I don't mind going a bit inland. I don't want to wind up in an expat enclave. Can someone suggest different communities (within the city or outside the city) ... Read More
Teaching in UAE ADEC/Sabis/Public/Private HELP!! by Mollypink
Hi everyone! New to the sight and loved some of the discussions I've seen so far.. My biggest question ... ADEC?? is there anyone who is working as a LT? anyone who has been Placed by ADEC? If so where were you placed? HVe an interview with ADEC ...
Wow... Thanks for your very honest reply Aughal. Certainly food for thought... I have since been offered a job in a private school in Sharjah... The accommodation is shared, a car between 3 people, and the pay is less than half what ADEC are ... Read More
Teaching in UAE ADEC/Sabis/Public/Private HELP!! by Mollypink
Hi everyone! New to the sight and loved some of the discussions I've seen so far.. My biggest question ... ADEC?? is there anyone who is working as a LT? anyone who has been Placed by ADEC? If so where were you placed? HVe an interview with ADEC ...
Hi everyone! New to the sight and loved some of the discussions I've seen so far.. My biggest question ... ADEC?? is there anyone who is working as a LT? anyone who has been Placed by ADEC? If so where were you placed? HVe an interview with ADEC ... Read More
Moving to Dubai soon! by SeattleJennifer
Moving from Seattle to Dubai within a month or so and looking for elementary school and middle schools that are good. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also, any recommendations on where to rent a villa or apartment for a family of 5 for under 150K? ...
Hi Jennifer, Discount stores that are comparable to Target or Old Navy? Not really. There certainly are a lot of options, but clothing quality is always higher and pricers are always lower back home. That is pretty much the same even for big-name ... Read More
Get married first?? by Jenvan
My fiancee and I are in negotiations and may accept a position in Abu Dhabi so Dubai is an area of interest for living for a couple of years. I just read where a couple's house was raided by police and they were arrested for not being married. As ...
but visiting ur female frnd or male frnd on evenings or even spending 1 or 2 day stay is also illegal?Yes, that's correct. Read More
Off Road (4wD) Club by Alethe
My family are currently in Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia. One of the highlights of our time here has been getting out of the city and exploring remote parts of the country with the 4wD club. We have purchased the Explorer OffRoad books for UAE & Oman ...
I'm always happy to find fellow/sister off-road enthusiasts out there! :D In Abu Dhabi, we have www.ad4x4.com. Many drivers do come up from Dubai and meet us on the road to Al Ain or Sweihan on Friday afternoons (sometimes on Saturdays). There is ... Read More
looking for friends in Abu Dhabi by Jasun37
Hello! I´m a spanish woman and, the next month, I´m moving to Abu Dhabi. My husband is already there. He´s an architect and we´ll spend much time in United Arab Emirates. I´d like to meet people from different countries to spend a pleasant stay... ...
Hi Jasun, !Bienvenidos a Abu Dhabi! There are actually LOTS Of things to do in Abu Dhabi. It all depends on your interests. People who enjoy the outdoors will enjoy camping in the desert. If you're feeling adventuresome, then many of us take our ... Read More
Get married first?? by Jenvan
My fiancee and I are in negotiations and may accept a position in Abu Dhabi so Dubai is an area of interest for living for a couple of years. I just read where a couple's house was raided by police and they were arrested for not being married. As ...
The inspections you read about in the newspaper are being done in Sharjah-the most conservative of the 7 emirates. The chance of that happening in Abu Dhabi or Dubai would be much MUCH lower. That said, it is illegal to co-habitate here. There is ... Read More
Al Najah Private School Abu Dhabi by maggie_cork
hey all. Just wondering if anyone would know anything about the Al Najah School in Abu Dhabi?? was offered a job there so just doing a bit of research on it.. I have looked at their website already so just wondering if anyone knows anything about ...
It is located on the island of Abu Dhabi (as opposed to 'off-island'). It's not the town center, but I think it's a nice area to live...not too crowded, not many parking issues, etc. Unfortunatley, I don't know much about the reputation of the ... Read More
Brit moving to Abu Dhabi - help needed - Football Coaching by AnfieldSouth
Hey good people. I am moving to Abu Dhabi in September 2010 with my wife who is a teacher and has a position lined up. I am an FA level 1 qualified football coach and am looking to coach kids football in Abu Dhabi. I have looked up a couple of local ...
PE teaching jobs might be a be restricting for you, so I'm not sure I would recommend that. What do people do her socially? Well, many join beach clubs (Hiltonia, Sheraton, The Club/The British Club) at a handsome annual membership. A couple would ... Read More
Abu Dhabi by Jakesmjk
Intend moving to Abu dhabi and i need information as to the standard of living and the cost of renting a villar
@SCP: To the best of my knowledge, ADEC teachers are being tested for HIV and TB. I've heard of a teacher being sent home after starting her contract once they actually realised she had tested positive for TB. Read More
Abu Dhabi by Jakesmjk
Intend moving to Abu dhabi and i need information as to the standard of living and the cost of renting a villar
To the OP: Are we talking about AL Ain or Abu Dhabi city? The prices are VASTLY different in terms of housing. Al Ain is not just down the road, either, so one can expect an Al Ain-AD commute of at least an hour and 15 mintues of one of the UAE's ... Read More