How to make friends in Al Ain

i think it is so hard to make friends in city like al-ain
btw nothing impossible ,,,,,

however most of new friends are really not cool at all :S
the cool ppl aren't going out in alain ,,, they are going in dubai ( i mean in weekend :S)

ya ,,,  but every one should try ,,,,

so i think the best way to meet new freinds here are
1- have course ,,, like any kind of course ( sport course , sport course )

2- join health culd in hotel

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I have been living in Al Ain for 5 months now and I didn't find difficulty finding friends. Place is not the reason of making or not making friends...it is the way how you are treating the people.If you are friendly enough, it will be easy to find friends anywhere you are.

There are various expats in Al Ain. If you want to meet some, you just go to some bars such as in Rotana or Hilton. In there, there are many people will come to talk to you...I found a lot friendly.

Ibram is correct in suggesting to have a sport course or join in a health club.

If you are in sports, go for basketball, tennis, golf or anything. Don't hesitate to join a group and don't think of rejections.

If you are religious (like if you are Christian), join a choir group or any church organization.

You will find getting friends will be easy.

I tried some time s Ala ian Rotana but no one was seems friendly with you. It is upm to you how much friend you can take with you to make hal gula there

Housemaster,
It would be friendly for other forumers if you write your texts completely in English
Thanks

Really some one has to tell me how to make friends in Alain. people here are very reserved? Please suggest me somthing

that is so true i havnt met any friends yet and home sickness sets in very often

i am from alain and i would be like to have any friend with u all
my city is alain
and u r welcom

hi All,
im already 1 year in al ain, but i found 2 friends only..and so far,im not yet familiar within this area. still searching for new friends and activities..any suggestions?

thanks..

I just moved to Al Ain and looking to meet some expat friends. Like Canadians, Americans etc. I am Canadian! I can only be friends with women as I am a muslim and I am married to a local emirati. So looking forward to meeting people

want to have and Al Ain experienced friend then cntact me on 0552883766

Hi I am available come lets see

princessmia wrote:

hi All,
im already 1 year in al ain, but i found 2 friends only..and so far,im not yet familiar within this area. still searching for new friends and activities..any suggestions?

thanks..

I was born and bought up in the UAE among other places - (well I am an expat now! )

Making friends is just "different" here. You don't exactly go out with everyone and you sometimes feel claustrophobic in some areas like a fish out of water...

But it's cool just relax and have a pleasant demeanor (well for the ladies - i am sorry to say - don't go smiling at everyone alright ;-) That is applicable here like in every other country in the world ;-) )

For friends look at the closest ppl around you - work maybe - even different departments.

Joining a Health club is the best thing -- correction - an exercise/activity club. The gym doesn't count! No one talks when doing cardio or pumping iron - so don't complain!

I also get a lot of expats complaining about the lack interaction with other nationalities... well the thing is I guess less of discrimination and more of a difference in outlook - if get scratched twice by a cat you aren't gonna go cuddle the next one you see. It might stem from bad experiences ...

Arabs (emiratis) are really cool friends! If ppl tell me there is a definite pattern to how ppl from from certain demographics and nationalities behave - I agree but yet I disagree - I had met a lot of ppl in all these categories!

Unfortunately all my Irish, emirati, Indian, Paki, Pinoy, Brit friends are now in other parts of the world... and I guess it is time to find a place to grab coffee at go for kick boxing or even salsa...

Any suggestions?? :-(

Like living in Al Ain but difficult to meet genuine people, usually be in the Rotana or Pacos........

locals are very easy to meet just dont be scared of then

people are very simple and kindly. life is also simple here
but you need to start talk with them

Em bored in the weekdays as well as weekends & em looking for friends who are friendly and nice to hangout with.Em not interested in relationship or anything else other than friendship, so if you re interested in dating and relationship, do not message me but if u want to have a new friend to talk, to go out with (eg. cofee shops, mani/padi etc.) tell me abt urself & I'll tell you more abt myself Lookin forward for some1 to approach & take the opportunity to make a conversation

Btw, I nevr knew dat I will join an Expat.com sumday, I didnt even know if such blogs existed.. Early September 2011, I was watching a movie (The Holiday - 2006), some wat my situation was jst lyk (Amanda Woods) {cast by Cameron Diaz} excluding the problems, to be precise the feeling of emptiness.. I wont deny dat I wish, I cud swap in real life lool.. Hmmm, I rather live in the reality den the fantasy wrld.. On 25th Sept. 2011, mid morning, I clicked on a new tab & googled, for friends in Al Ain.. The first search I found, clicked on it & brought to me to this blog, I was relieved cuz I thought I was the only (Amanda Woods) but its seems I was mistaken.. I found bunch of (Amanda Woods), afterall I wasnt alone.. Every now a den some1 needs a friend to lean on, its hrd cant deny dat but it depends how much ur willing to gve to hve this friendship goin.. Any1 reading this my post/profile dont U hesitate to extend the hand of friendship cuz after family the most genuine relation is friendship

hi iam also waiting for some good friend been working at al ain intl airport but got friends indian pakistanis but i want a friend from philipine i know they are hard to get in friendship but once they are they are the best

hii ..there is in al ain any romanian people??i would be happy to make new friends...seee u soon....

andrei al ain wrote:

hii ..there is in al ain any romanian people??i would be happy to make new friends...seee u soon....

actually yes Andrei - check out the link for Expats married to emiratis - I remember romania mentioned there!

Hay arta, I organize event meetings every friday night for socialising and making new friends while partying around bangkok. Why dont you join us mate? Have a look for the plan of tonight!

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … p=6#497677

Hay arta, I organize event meetings every friday night for socialising and making new friends while partying around bangkok. Why dont you join us mate? Have a look for the plan of tonight!\n\nhttps://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=68672&p=6#497677

I just moved here in al ain and right now still looking for a new friends..Filipino or any nationals would be nice, Im liezel and Im 21 years old..

hi all iam recently moved and working in al ain city i was living in doha-qatar after that in sharjha and Dubai i know alot of ppl  but i dunno ppl in al ain.. really i want to meet u all and 2 be one united family sharing our interests and hopes and help each others nice to meet u all

Hi everybody,

i read so many posts and too much appeals about friendships and activities organizations may be mean that this city is not so desolate...we can organize a rendez-vouz and we'll see what happen, i cannot believe that be impossible organize a football match  or more simply go to drink something all together or do only what goes through in our heads, agree with me?

this is also my Facebook profile facebook.com/zeidkilani?ref=tn_tnmn
let them have it!!!!!!!!

msmithjr wrote:

Ok... Anyone else get the thought... " aren't there any normal people here??"

Kidding... I have several work colleagues here in Al Ain but would enjoy some normal American or Western people to hang with... Any ball players out there for a game a catch?

It's definitely been a while since you posted this, but I'm new to this site.  Did you ever meet any 'normal' Americans?    Anyway, I should be arriving in Al Ain in a week or so, so if you're still there and want to meet another American, let me know!  I'm always up for doing something sporty or outdoors, but a low-key meetup works, too.

Lauren

Dunno about normal Americans, but quite a few normal other nationals in here, impatiently waiting for some social saviour!!!

Hope the savior's reading


Sunny

Hi friends, i wish i can find few friends soon

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it depends on how we treat other people..a simple smile can change evrything..im new in al ain also but m also looking for new friends here...can i count you on that! my name is Tan....

cool.....good to know u love sports.....i adore football and badminton...i will be glad to meet new friends here in al ain...so boring to stay at home on off days.........any 1 here listenin'...

Tan

hi,

How are you

Junu

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Hi all
               i am in alain from last one month
and i dont have any friend. i am searching for friends here
if some one help

Hi i born in alain and you can meet me just give me r number.. im young boy

HI im abbas born in alain and need some frndz any girl frm any country.. i can meet her and can hang over thanku all tc.

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