Al Ain, oasis, desert & rocky mountains

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October 5th 2009

Published: October 7th 2009

Al Ain, is the oasis town in the centre of the United Arab Emirates, where for many years, tribes & locals from Abu Dhabi & surrounds, who worked on the coast for their fishing/pearl diving & trade, travelled inland to this oasis in the summer months for some cooler relief. What was once a long arduous camel ride is now a 1 & 1/2hr freeway drive from Abu Dhabi island. It nears the border of Oman, ... Read Full Entry

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This Travel blog was primarily from my expat years 2008- 2019 spent mostly in the UAE. This is a unique time capsule even for me to look back on! From time to time I will add more contemporary updates... I am now based in Australia and work full time as an artist. www.kathrynryanartist.com 'I am an Australian artist painting and living in Dubai. We were based in Abu Dhabi for several years, before spending a year back in Australia, then relocating to Dubai. When I am not in the studio, I love to take photographs, especially when we are traveling or exploring life in the UAE. As an ... full info

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