The reason we Paynes moved to Al Ain was because we discovered this hotel a few years ago and then came twice a year ever since, then finally decided to move to this country as we like it so much! We’ve stayed at this hotel 11 times so far, ranging from 2 to 15 nights […]
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Etisalat junction, Sanaiya, Al Ain
Here is a video I filmed at the junction in Sanaiya with the impressive Etisalat building on one corner, in which I slowly turn 360 degrees, pointing out different landmarks. You may find it helpful to download the maps I’ve created so you can orient yourself as you watch the video… [jwplayer mediaid=”2511″] There’s a […]
Clock Tower ‘Roundabout’, Al Ain
For me, the Clock Tower junction, which used to be a roundabout until 2-3 years ago (I hear), represents the centre of Al Ain. Here’s a short video I created which shows the landmarks at each corner of this junction…. [jwplayer mediaid=”2509″] I say in the video that the Etisalat building is 200 yards/metres south […]
Burj Khalifa / Khalifa Tower, Dubai
The Khalifa Tower, the tallest building in the world, was renamed the Burj Khalifa before it opened. You’ll need to book your trip up the Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world at least 48 hours before you plan to go. If you just turn up on the day, you may not get […]
Dubai Aquarium, Dubai Mall
This is a quick post I’ll add to one day!… In the Dubai Mall, not only is there the enormous aquarium, but you can go behind it to see sea creatures and penguins, and have some great close encounters! Your children will probably be as amazed by these archer fish as we were… [jwplayer mediaid=”2500″] And […]
Al Ain Wildlife Park Bird Show
At 7.30pm at the Al Ain Wildlife Park most evenings, you can watch a 25-minute bird show which is in Arabic and English. The female presenters are terrific, using just the right language to engage and inform children. I shot the following video to give you a little idea what the show is like. It’s […]
Dubai Fountain
The Dubai Fountain is a magnificent fountain display which lasts for about 3 minutes and takes place every half hour from about 4pm at weekends (Thursday to Saturday) and from 6pm during the week (Sunday to Wednesday), continuing until late at night: 10 or 11pm. It is best enjoyed after nightfall. On the right you […]
Hilton Hotel in Al Ain
We spend one afternoon most weekends at the Hilton Hotel in the south east of the town… …because of its excellent facilities. There are 3 pools: a laps pool for adults… a paddling pool for infants… …and a large family pool with water features and a water slide. Here’s a video lasting a few […]