Susan
@auhgal
American expat in the United Arab Emirates
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About me
American
Lives in Abu Dhabi
Speaks English, Spanish, a bit of Egyptian Arabic
Registration: 05 June 2008
Seeking a Not-So-British Existence In and Around Alicante by auhgal
I'm looking into buying property in Alicante city or possibly further north up the coast. I don't mind going a bit inland. I don't want to wind up in an expat enclave. Can someone suggest different communities (within the city or outside the city) ...
Good advice! I don't need the English shops, so that's not an issue. Will add it to the list of places to visit come October. Read More
Seeking a Not-So-British Existence In and Around Alicante by auhgal
I'm looking into buying property in Alicante city or possibly further north up the coast. I don't mind going a bit inland. I don't want to wind up in an expat enclave. Can someone suggest different communities (within the city or outside the city) ...
With poor Spain's economy in the toilet, I think we can expect big drops in the next year. I have seen Alicante city flats (studios/1bdr) going for around 29,000 euros (bank seized). Read More
Seeking a Not-So-British Existence In and Around Alicante by auhgal
I'm looking into buying property in Alicante city or possibly further north up the coast. I don't mind going a bit inland. I don't want to wind up in an expat enclave. Can someone suggest different communities (within the city or outside the city) ...
Thanks for the feedback...food for thought before I plan a bit of a recon trip. Read More
Seeking a Not-So-British Existence In and Around Alicante
I'm looking into buying property in Alicante city or possibly further north up the coast. I don't mind going a bit inland. I don't want to wind up in an expat enclave. Can someone suggest different communities (within the city or outside the city) ... Read More
Teaching in UAE ADEC/Sabis/Public/Private HELP!! by Mollypink
Hi everyone! New to the sight and loved some of the discussions I've seen so far.. My biggest question ... ADEC?? is there anyone who is working as a LT? anyone who has been Placed by ADEC? If so where were you placed? HVe an interview with ADEC ...
Wow... Thanks for your very honest reply Aughal. Certainly food for thought... I have since been offered a job in a private school in Sharjah... The accommodation is shared, a car between 3 people, and the pay is less than half what ADEC are ... Read More
Teaching in UAE ADEC/Sabis/Public/Private HELP!! by Mollypink
Hi everyone! New to the sight and loved some of the discussions I've seen so far.. My biggest question ... ADEC?? is there anyone who is working as a LT? anyone who has been Placed by ADEC? If so where were you placed? HVe an interview with ADEC ...
Hi everyone! New to the sight and loved some of the discussions I've seen so far.. My biggest question ... ADEC?? is there anyone who is working as a LT? anyone who has been Placed by ADEC? If so where were you placed? HVe an interview with ADEC ... Read More
Off Road (4wD) Club
I'm always happy to find fellow/sister off-road enthusiasts out there! :D In Abu Dhabi, we have www.ad4x4.com. Many drivers do come up from Dubai and meet us on the road to Al Ain or Sweihan on Friday afternoons (sometimes on Saturdays). There is ... Read More
looking for friends in Abu Dhabi by Jasun37
Hello! I麓m a spanish woman and, the next month, I麓m moving to Abu Dhabi. My husband is already there. He麓s an architect and we麓ll spend much time in United Arab Emirates. I麓d like to meet people from different countries to spend a pleasant stay... ...
Hi Jasun, !Bienvenidos a Abu Dhabi! There are actually LOTS Of things to do in Abu Dhabi. It all depends on your interests. People who enjoy the outdoors will enjoy camping in the desert. If you're feeling adventuresome, then many of us take our ... Read More
Al Najah Private School Abu Dhabi by maggie_cork
hey all. Just wondering if anyone would know anything about the Al Najah School in Abu Dhabi?? was offered a job there so just doing a bit of research on it.. I have looked at their website already so just wondering if anyone knows anything about ...
It is located on the island of Abu Dhabi (as opposed to 'off-island'). It's not the town center, but I think it's a nice area to live...not too crowded, not many parking issues, etc. Unfortunatley, I don't know much about the reputation of the ... Read More
Brit moving to Abu Dhabi - help needed - Football Coaching by AnfieldSouth
Hey good people. I am moving to Abu Dhabi in September 2010 with my wife who is a teacher and has a position lined up. I am an FA level 1 qualified football coach and am looking to coach kids football in Abu Dhabi. I have looked up a couple of local ...
PE teaching jobs might be a be restricting for you, so I'm not sure I would recommend that. What do people do her socially? Well, many join beach clubs (Hiltonia, Sheraton, The Club/The British Club) at a handsome annual membership. A couple would ... Read More
hepatitis B infection by jajuchi
hi guys, I have been offered a managerial position in Dubai and the offer is really good. My only concern is that I am a passive Hepatitis B carrier. I have it since way back 1993. My wife does not have it and so are my kids. The company wants me ...
Jan, I actually think this might vary from emirate to emirate. I was given the first injection of the Hep B vaccine(there are 3) here in 1998 when I arrived in Sharjah. When I returned to the uAE in 2003, no one ever confirmed that I had been ... Read More
teaching in Abu Dhabi by lbarb
If you are a teacher in Abu Dhabi or know a teacher, I am interested in learning more about relocating and working in Abu Dhabi. I am just beginning to contemplate a move. My first concern is whether it is financially feasible to live in Abu Dhabi ...
Hi Barbara. I work in higher education in Abu Dhabi, but I spend a good bit of time in government schools here (done some time in the private ones, too). I also have quite a few friends still working in k-12. The salary range for teachers is wide. I ... Read More