Tag Archives: UAE

The Family visits Oman

Posted on August 11, 2011 by eric

The arrival of my family was preluded with disaster. A few days prior, after an encounter with shark, I found myself in the hospital ER, with an IV needle taped into my wrist, dripping saline into my bloodstream. My proclivity … Continue reading →

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an Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Musandam adventure

Posted on July 19, 2011 by eric

About a month ago, after the last day of class, Michael and Hussein drove up from Muscat and picked me up for a week long trip to see Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the Emirates and the Musandam Peninsula in … Continue reading →

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Jebel Hafeet and the Green Mubazzarah

Posted on May 28, 2011 by eric

Last weekend, after a noon swim in the very warm waters of the Gulf of Oman at Sohar (scalding hot sand, slippers necessary; no turtle sighting this time), I decided to cross over to Al Ain to check out Jebel … Continue reading →

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The Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

Posted on May 2, 2011 by eric

Sample price for one night in a 3 bedroom Palace Suite: AED 30, 455 ($8291 USD) I think a good rule of thumb on whether you can afford to stay here is to ask yourself “Do I own a helicopter?”

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the importance of getting your diploma attested

Posted on April 18, 2011 by eric

Ever since December when a helpful teacher casually mentioned its existence, I’ve been on a holy grail quest to obtain an Entry and Exit Card for Buraimi Residents. Once in my possession, valid for 6 months, I would be able … Continue reading →

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new years in dubai

Posted on January 3, 2011 by eric

I drove to Dubai for New Years Eve. Minus the border crossing process, the actual drive from Buraimi to Dubai was a little more than an hour. Once I left behind Al Ain, the city suddenly transitioned to an initially … Continue reading →

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entering the oasis city

Posted on January 3, 2011 by eric

I was planning to visit Dubai for New Years Eve so the day before I made a test run across the UAE border to Al Ain. There’s a barbed linked fence separating Burami from Al Ain and the fence literally … Continue reading →

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