Wherever you live in Al Ain, it’s easy to forget that as little as a 15-minute drive will take you into the desert. Many Al Ainians love going for picnics or overnight camps, especially during the winter months. Here are a few notes from my limited experience!… It’s easy to get stuck in the sand […]
Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi
Marina Mall is a popular mall in Abu Dhabi. It’s situated on a marina a few hundred metres east of the Emirates Palace, and opposite the Hilton Hotel… Inside… Further inside… There’s an Ikea here, an iStore for Apple computer products, a Fudruckers restaurant (serving American beef), a cinema complex, and lots more.
Patchi chocolates in Al Ain
Many locals and ex-pats give chocolates as gifts. Many people consider Patchi chocolates to be the best. There is a Patchi shop in Bawadi Mall, located on the upper floor, very close to the balcony overlooking the stage on the ground floor… Patchi chocolates are beautifully presented: the shop looks like it’s selling high class […]
Steak and Grill at the Palm Golf Club in Al Ain
The Steak and Grill is a very popular restaurant in Al Ain. It’s located at the Golf Club at the Palm Resort at the far west side of Al Ain. It is known for giving you very hot slates so you can lay on raw steaks, chicken, shrimps or fish and cook it as you […]
Abela Supermarket in Al Ain
A very popular supermarket for ex-pats in Al Ain is Abela which is located in the far west of the town, near Tawam Hospital, and next to the large Oasis Village compound where many doctors and others live. Here’s the outside… Here’s the entrance to the store on the left… Also inside this building is […]
Tailoring, stitching and sewing work in Al Ain
If you want trousers or skirts to be turned up, or you want a rip to be repaired, there are lots of little tailoring workshops in Al Ain. We used to live in Kuwaitat which is right behind/north of the Hilton Hotel. There you’ll find lots of tailor shops, and if you go down the […]
Shakespeare and Co. tea rooms in Al Ain
A great place to have a snack with family or friends is at the wonderfully stylish Shakespeare and Co. tea rooms in the new wing of the Al Ain Mall. It’s opposite the iStore which sells Apple computer products… I’ve eaten here once, and my friend and I loved the quality and presentation of the […]
Pinkberry non-fat yoghurt in Al Ain
A delicious treat is to be had at the Pinkberry non-fat yoghurt outlet in the Al Ain Mall in Al Ain… They hand out a beautifully designed brochure… When we go, we get 2 scoops of yoghurt with a few toppings for 23 dirhams. Not cheap, but a great treat! The staff are often offering […]
Hiring a plumber in Al Ain
When we needed a good plumber when we moved into our new villa, I rang my friend Sunil. He recommended I use Salim who has an office in the south of Al Ain. He did a terrific job plumbing in our washing machine, getting a water heater working, and wiring up an electrical cooker where […]
House moving and removal service in Al Ain
If you’re moving house in Al Ain, this is the guy we used: Sunil Sulekha (pictured on the right). He was the ‘go to’ guy at educational supplier Nord Anglia’s office in Al Ain before they closed it down. (He did a fab job supporting all the staff with document attesting, getting repairs done, getting […]