If you’re a fan of Apple’s products like the MacBook Pro, iMac, iPad, iPhone, and iPod, then you’ll be well served in Al Ain. iStore opened in the new wing of the Al Ain Mall in January 2012. This was terrific news for Apple lovers like me and my family… The store is located opposite […]
Shopping
Noticeboards in Al Ain for buying/selling cars, furniture, etc
I am aware of the following places where you can put up notices around Al Ain… 1. The Hilton Hotel Hiltonia Club (5 dirhams a week): you may have to wait 1-2 weeks for your sheet to be put up as space is limited and demand for slots is high… 2. The Rugby Club at […]
Buying from ebay
I have bought a number of things from ebay.co.uk while I’ve been in Al Ain. I have simply chosen products from companies, say, in Hong Kong, who will ship worldwide for free or a low cost. I’ve bought… A waterproof camera case (£3.99 + free p&p) (pictured with my camera inside and lens extended: worked […]
Spinneys and La Brioche, Al Ain
If you drive past the Al Jimi Mall, with the Mall on your right, heading towards Abu Dhabi, about 4 miles later you’ll see a shopping centre on your left. Go to the next roundabout and do a U-turn to get to it. This is the right side of the building… …and the left side… […]
Choithrams in Al Ain
If you fancy some pork, a good place to go is the Choithrams supermarket. There’s a branch next to Al Noor Hospital in the centre of town. (See my map which comes with the ebook version of this site.) There’s the main wide entrance, but just to the left of this is another, much smaller […]
Daiso in Al Ain for knick knacks
If you’re looking for good quality knick knacks in Al Ain, then Daiso may be just what you’re looking for. There are 2 stores in the town: one in the Bawadi Mall… …and one in the centre of the town, opposite Al Noor Hospital and Choithrams. Here is a list of some of the items […]
Buying jewellery in Al Ain
My wife decided to surprise me with a diamond ring for my recent 50th birthday. She asked a work colleague for advice about where to buy such a thing, and her friend recommended she visit Mr Ashok Kumar at the Lifestyle jewellers in the Intercontinental Hotel… Ashok is from Delhi in India and has been […]
Buying alcohol: the Al Ain Hilton Liquor Store
There are a number of places in Al Ain to buy liquor from. One of them is the Al Ain Liquor Store which is located in a separate building behind and to the left of the Hilton Hotel if you are on the road facing it. Here is a photo of it: it’s the lower […]
Bawadi Mall in Al Ain
Bawadi Mall is currently the most recent mall to open in Al Ain, having opened in April 2009. It’s also the largest too. It is located 5 minutes south of the Hilton Hotel. There are more than 400 outlets on 2 floors, with many stores familiar to Westerners: Marks and Spencer, Early Learning Centre, The […]
Chocolate lovers
Whenever there’s something to celebrate, the locals bring chocolates to the office: often on a tray with an ornate layout. There are lots of chocolate shops round Al Ain selling such displays. The closest to us is Marionnettes Chocolates, run by Ansar from India, who has been in Al Ain for 15 years, working in […]