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Abu Dhabi – The Lourve Museum
The Lourve Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island UAE How to get there Basically the easiest way for anyone to get there is by taxi. It took us 10-15 minutes from the city centre going to Saadiyat island where the museum is located. And don’t worry about going back home, there’s a long cue of taxis on site. Basic Information The Lourve Museum is Abu Dhabi’s take of the Lourve museum in Paris. It is part of a thirty-year agreement between the city of Abu Dhabi & the French government. Inaugurated on 8th Nov 2017 by French President Emmanuel Macron and United Arab Emirates Vice President Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Crown Prince of…
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Team Outside for Pope Francis visit in the UAE
A history made. Three weeks ago, people in the UAE and nearby countries have converged in Abu Dhabi. 180,000 People attended the Papal Mass 4000 – Muslims brothers and sisters were in attendance 2000 – Free bus rides 1500 – Volunteers, Police and service men 100 – Emirati Police Officers (Who greeted us with a smile and a good morning @ 1 am. 120 – Choir/Musicians 800 years ago, St. Francis of Asisi visited and met the Sultan of Egypt. Today (written this on 5th Feb) comes another Francis, The Pope who is the first Pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula. In lieu to the UAE’s Year Tolerance, Abu…
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10 Things I love about UAE
Ten (10) Things I love about UAE As a continuation of my 10th year anniversary of being an expat in the UAE for the past decade, I am sharing ten (10) things that I love most in the Emirates. I could give more than 10 but this are the ones that comes first. 1. Accessibility Everything is accessible. I mean transportation is efficient and bus timing are on time. Of course not perfect but surely you can depend on it. Access to schools, hospitals, parks, malls are easy. 2. Baqala This is a mini-store (sari-sari store) version of Abu Dhabi. So far I haven’t seen this in Dubai. But…
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Ten (10) Years, 10 Lessons (as an OFW)
Ten (10) Years, 10 Lessons as an OFW Disclaimer: All opinions are personal and I don’t generalize all. It’s what I learned and that I notice them too often that it definitely left a mark into this OFW life. This is my first passport bucketlist ✓: To have my first passport stamped before it expires. lol 🤣🤣🤣 So, I took my passport in 2005 without any intention of an international travel… only to have one solid ID on my belt whenever a government company would require. But at the back on my mind, I told myself – I want it stamped before it expires. Bucket-list checked! ✓ This is another post…
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Abu Dhabi – List of 30 places to visit 2018
Abu Dhabi – UAE is my second home♥. Right after leaving Cebu in 2008, this city has become closest to my heart. In fact I have stayed there for 9 years. So I have decided to share this list of 30 places to visit in Abu Dhabi. Note: I have intentionally left the malls, cinemas and cafes not on the list. Read related stories: Abu Dhabi 10 To celebrate my 10th year stay in the UAE, as September is my UAE anniversary month, I’ve come up with this quick, short and sweet list of the places to see/visit in the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi. Emirates Palace (photo during…
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Plus UAE – Your All Around Business Set-Up Partner in Abu Dhabi
“I am interested in opening a business in the UAE and I don’t know how to go about it . . . “ The above thought is usually the question of businessmen and business minded corporates… You have this great business plan and ready to go all out, yet you don’t know where to start. Good news, PLUS UAE is a dedicated consultant for ALL YOUR BUSINESS SET-UP NEEDS! Plus UAE is a pioneer consultant providing assistance in setting up new business ventures in Abu Dhabi (now also in Dubai) for local and international investors in the United Arab Emirates. A steadfast company that can assist your business set-up requirements.…
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Au Revoir AD
Au Revoir AD means Goodbye Abu Dhabi! This is a short yet a heartfelt salute to the Emirates’ capital. I landed in Abu Dhabi,UAE on 25th September 2008, that’s around 9 years and 8 months. Almost a decade! . . . and counting! Never thought I’d last this long! :) Looking back, it makes me so grateful to this metropolis – that has thought me a lot of things. The very place that made me ascertain; I am stronger than I thought. I’ve become closer to God because of CFC-FFL/CFFL-UAE. He has used me in many ways to know that I am nothing without Him. Of course it helped my…
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Abu Dhabi : Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of United Arab Emirates (UAE) and it offers many great attractions to visit! In my first Abu Dhabi 10 blog post, I have shared Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque as one of the free places/site to visit here in Abu Dhabi and this year, we have visited it once again. The last time was I guess 5 or 6 years ago and somehow the place is now highly maintained and probably 99% complete now. (I think a few parking areas are still under construction) How to get there: Basically if you have a car, you could go directly to the place. There is a dedicated…
