These articles were written from the author’s point of view.
If you would like to post an article, please email alainliving@gmail.com with your article and attach a max of two images (optional).

Broadway comes to Al Ain
Apr 12, 2008: Ambassador Satch, a world premier musical portrait of jazz legend Louis Armstrong, will be coming to the Garden City of Al Ain from the 14th – 19th of April 2008 as guests of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and the UAE University (UAEU). The show has been playing to sell-out crowds for the past 8 years. Featuring co-writer André De Shields as Louis, a first class five piece jazz band directed by Terry Waldo and a powerhouse female vocalist, Harriett D. Foy, who plays Louis’ several wives, Ambassador Satch has received critical acclaim and rave reviews from everybody who has seen it....More

Go-Karts coming to Al Ain
Sep 28, 2007: Living in Al Ain just got a whole lot more interesting. Well, not quite yet, but will be pretty soon. Go Karting is coming to town! I had the pleasure of touring the construction site of Al Ain Raceway (AAR) at the Al Ain Sportplex, shown around by Guy Sheffield, a professional kart racer who is overseeing construction and will be managing the complex once complete....More

Confidence in Human Resources
Sep 27, 2007: During my stay here in the UAE, I have met a fair share of incompetence when dealing with some companies –as I’m sure many of you have. Some staffers are so myopic you would be better off dealing with an automated machine. Throw in ego-centric managers and you’ll be pulling your hair out. It is wise to lower expectations so as not to be disappointed and on occasion, get pleasantly surprised....More

AL Ain Animal Friends (AAAF)
Sep 19, 2007: Sometime last week, AAAF put an ad out in Al Ain Times looking for volunteers. Among the duties they needed volunteer work on was maintaining and updating the website. Here was an opportunity for me to help their cause without dealing directly with the pets. Inasmuch as I love animals, I can not keep any (long story)....More

Al Ain Rugby Club
Sep 16, 2007: Walking through the corridors and onto the stands, I was holding back the feeling of nostalgia as I recalled my beloved club back home. I also couldn’t help but notice the pride in Steve Annot’s (chairman AARC) voice as he explained how the field will look once completed. “Al Ain Rugby Club is God sent” I whispered to myself, only to turn around and Steve and my fiancé, Catherine, were walking round a bend and disappearing down some steps. Turns out I was caught up taking photos that I didn’t hear them decide to move to the pool and gym area....More