Jam_bo
American expat in the United Arab Emirates
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Lives in Al Ain
Registration: 18 January 2014
Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo
Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...
:( Sorry to read that...smh. I had to pay for my own ticket and to this day the only written confirmation they would re imbourse me is Yes your re imboursement is being processed ! No figures not a $ at the horizon.Insist on speaking directly with ... Read More
Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo
Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...
I agree...I got a similar speech about my job title...but the big let down is the room in the basement thing...thats not right..the company should have a local contact or maybe your recruiter should be more supportive...that isnt cool at all how ... Read More
Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo
Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...
Sure...his email is: khalifa@niala.ae ...my advice to you primarily...with all due respect....do not remain in despair..it will only bring you down...'try' your best to remain optimistic. I have been in Al Ain for 3 days, took some diligence ... Read More
Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo
Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...
NOPE, :( not yet...been here 3 days searching...not found what I want yet. I am still trying though...the place you are renting? do they have 2 bedrooms? balcony? I am looking for a room to rent , a room in a flat or a villa... (decent) ASAP ... Read More
Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo
Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...
I appreciate the luck, Man...I need all the luck I can get. Just arrived in Abu Dhabi last night....hey, I hope things are coming together well for you too. Read More
Urgent questions regarding some social issue by Harbin institute
Dear, friends, I lived here for 4 months already, my gf is coming here to visit me, I really want to know a question: is it ok to live with my girl friend in a hotel here in al ain? I guess I cannot check in two unmarried I'd here in a same room. ...
:( don't be discouraged my friend...you are not alone. Read More
Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo
Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...
At least appliances...fridge, stove/oven...I have my work cut out for me I can see that now...I will be prepared to do some shopping, though I hope that between your contact..and the one other contact I have I can find something suitable. Furnished ... Read More
Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo
Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...
hmm..I have thought about that...honestly, I would prefer something furnished..but if I have to buy them, what place did you buy yours? do you think you got a good deal? Read More
Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo
Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...
Great! thanks, Murtaza. I will give him a call. And yes, I am hoping to get a car soon. Good advice about living close to my work place. I will keep that in mind. I am really hoping I can pull things together in good time. I want to get ... Read More
Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo
Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...
Thank you! please share. No I still have not found a place. Read More
Urgent questions regarding some social issue by Harbin institute
Dear, friends, I lived here for 4 months already, my gf is coming here to visit me, I really want to know a question: is it ok to live with my girl friend in a hotel here in al ain? I guess I cannot check in two unmarried I'd here in a same room. ...
I can't take credit, my friend. There was a different site that I saw which gave that advice. Just thought i'd share. Good luck and safe trip over. By the way, please post how it goes, If you don't mind...**hope its a breeze. Read More
Urgent questions regarding some social issue by Harbin institute
Dear, friends, I lived here for 4 months already, my gf is coming here to visit me, I really want to know a question: is it ok to live with my girl friend in a hotel here in al ain? I guess I cannot check in two unmarried I'd here in a same room. ...
Yea, that makes sense. Appearance can go a long way. Thanks for the advice on checking trip advisor, travel blog boards, etc.. **I just remembered reading something online that another person advised in these cases - "have a contingency plan" ... Read More
Urgent questions regarding some social issue by Harbin institute
Dear, friends, I lived here for 4 months already, my gf is coming here to visit me, I really want to know a question: is it ok to live with my girl friend in a hotel here in al ain? I guess I cannot check in two unmarried I'd here in a same room. ...
But wont they inquire about your relationship to this person? especially if you are in the same room? that doesn't happen? Read More
ANything you want to know about UAE? You ca ask me by JadieOThree
I'm from Dubai, UAE born and raised.... So please take advise from people who know better. It's best to check government websites before coming to a country and know all the rulessss!!! If you are among the 32-36 countries UK Citizens included, ...
Wow...One of the best posts I have seen in the UAE forum. Good info, well organised and links too. Bravo!!... Thank You, JadieOThree. Peace and Blessings. :up: Read More
Gyms in Al Ain by nevalnola
Can anyone recommend a good gym to sign up for when I arrive in Al Ain? I'm looking for a place w/ treadmills and weights. Thank you!
Do any of these gyms offer Martial Arts Training / Boxing / Self Defense...etc? Read More
Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo
Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...
Hello, Thanks for your reply, but I cannot see the link...it is still under review. Maybe you can send the name of the company and I can google them. Thanks again for your advice. Read More
Why are we lonely? by Janie Bravo
Can anyone tell me exactly why we are lonely when the streets are filled with people? Is it that we are too shy speak to speak or is it the culture? I see men stare at me all the time but says nothing and it pisses me off? I am a western woman so ...
...Because the "simple things" are just tooo easy.. ...I think Humans have a natural tendency to over think/complicate things. Most of us think we wont be accepted for who we really are...so..the materialism/superficiality/facades sometimes rise ... Read More
Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice.
Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ... Read More