bri_guy

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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called observation/questions in the Middle East Branch

    I call 'troll.'
    3 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Vacation in Dubai in June in the Middle East Branch

    As mentioned above, I would say that a lot of it depends upon what you would like to do. Personally, I don't see Dubai so much as a...
    10 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Safety Issues in Dubai in the Middle East Branch

    Just to add my two cents: Dubai is fine and fun if one is into shopping; if not, you'll find that it gets redundant very quickly. Most of...
    12 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Pakistan with young family in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    Thank you all for your comments.
    12 months ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Pakistan with young family in the Kids To Go Branch

    I currently live in the UAE but have been offered the chance to tour Pakistan with a friend/colleague from work this summer. My friend and...
    12 months ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Pakistan with young family in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    I currently live in the UAE but have been offered the chance to tour Pakistan with a friend/colleague from work this summer. My friend and...
    12 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called camel racing at nad al sheba in the Middle East Branch

    I'm not sure how helpful this will be as I have been to the race track outside of Abu Dhabi instead of Dubai. It's not like horse races in...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called importing foodstuffs into the U.A.E in the Middle East Branch

    Nice story, GC. I can just imagine the looks on people's faces!
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called importing foodstuffs into the U.A.E in the Middle East Branch

    Funny but unrelated story (I have no idea if it is true): A friend of a friend was working for the embassy and wanted to import a large...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Working in Dubai in the Middle East Branch

    I will respectfully disagree with the above posts in saying that many places look for a degree as a precursor for a job. You certainly do...
    over 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Dubai vacation with kids in the Middle East Branch

    I will agree with both posts above. I have taken my boys (ages 3 and 5) to the Sharjah Wildlife Center; it is located very close to the...
    over 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Taxi from UAE to Oman -- visa for driver? in the Middle East Branch

    Gemcap, I'm thinking about the Mezyad border. I've seen plenty of people walking it when I have passed through. I'm guessing it is about...
    over 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Taxi from UAE to Oman -- visa for driver? in the Middle East Branch

    For full disclosure purposes, I have not actually done this myself (but have friends who have done so). ...
    over 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called UAE & Musandam - 20 days Itinerary in the Middle East Branch

    All of the above postings are good; however, I would also advise you to only spend 1 day (maybe 2) in Liwa if you do not plan on venturing...
    over 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Al Ain camel market in the Middle East Branch

    The new site is right behind Bawadi Mall. You can always just tell your driver that you want to go there and then direct him to the back...
    over 1 year ago

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  • Country United Arab Emirates
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  • Languages English.
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