If you want to get your computer repaired in Al Ain – whether is a desktop PC or a laptop – then I’d recommend you visit Majid Amin at Golden Chip Computer in Kuwaitat, Al Ain. He’s probably a safer choice than trying the do-it-yourself approach! What’s more, he’s local, he’s fast, and he’ll look […]
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Fly to Nepal for a holiday
Many ex-pats who live in Al Ain have travelled to Nepal for a holiday as it’s only a 4-hour flight, and the price is keen. We 4 Paynes went one Easter break for a week and had a fabulous time. First up are some shots from Kathmandu (we stayed there for 2 days, which was […]
How to buy used/secondhand mobile phones in Al Ain
If you want to buy a used / secondhand mobile phone in Al Ain, you have a number of options Email a request to Niala News and ask them to publicise it: this can take a week or 2 to get distributed Put a message on the alainexpats yahoo group: you could get a reply […]
Al Ain Distribution Company: how to pay your electricity and water bill
All the supply of electricity and water in Al Ain is handled by the Al Ain Distribution Company. (It’s not like in the UK etc where there are a number of suppliers charging different prices.) There are 2 ways to pay your bills. Option 1… Go to an Al Ain Distribution counter: there’s one below […]
How to pay your Etisalat bill in Al Ain
You have a variety of options when it comes to paying your Etisalat mobile phone or Internet bill. First option… Go to the main Etisalat building Tell the receptionist that you want to pay a bill Get a ticket from him/her Wait in line in the correct area they point out to you Provide your phone […]
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 […]
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 […]
Looking for a vet / veterinary clinic in Al Ain?
If you’re looking for a vet in Al Ain, there are dozens and dozens of options. One guy that’s worth checking out is ‘Dr Stas’ – his full name is Dr. Stanislav Alexeevych Vyrva, which is a bit of a mouthful! Here he is with an enormous python belonging to one of his local clients… He […]
Apple Store opens in the UAE, selling iPads, iPhones, Macs etc
Apple opened an online store in the UAE in September 2011. Now you can get a high-end MacBook Pro for about 500 dirhams less than previous local prices. The Apple Store’s prices are about 10% less than UK prices, but 15% higher than US prices: though if you ordered an Apple product from the US […]
Getting eLife from Etisalat in Al Ain
Most of Al Ain has been re-wired for optical fibre, so if you want a fast broadband connection, you can get, say, an 8mb connection for less than an 8mb copper wire connection would have cost you last year. Be aware that you will need to direct the installers to your home by phone. This […]