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utagawa · Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Posts: 2

I'd sincerely appreciate any information you could offer about living in ras al khaimah. I'd especially like to know about the international schools there. There isn't much specific information on the Web. Thanks for the help.

globalnomad2 · Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 562

I don't think there are any international schools in RAK, but don't quote me as gospel on that. I knew someone who taught at RAK Women's College there and liked the job, and the relative quiet, but I'm more of a Hong Kong/San Francisco/Dubai kinda guy myself and would personally avoid RAK, dusty hick place that it is.

hithesh · Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 10

Can somebody throw some light into this. I also want to know about the climate and environment there in RAK.
Thanks,

Wander · Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Posts: 34

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

RAK is not as bad as it used to be I have heard. There is a new road now so it is much faster to get from there to Dubai for a bit of shopping... or whatever.

I actually liked the old quiet RAK, but never had the chance to work up there... not that I tried all that hard. Laughing

globalnomad2 · Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 562

I'm going to be working there at the new George Mason University campus (just intensive English this year; full academic campus in the fall of 2006). There's a new US-style mall on the waterfront called Manar Mall, with a Carrefour hypermarket and 110 other shops, food court, 7-screen movie theater, etc. There are about 7 hotels, of which at least 2 are five-star. The Hilton has gorgeous-looking pools and grounds in addition to a beach club. There are supposed to be several nightclubs and pubs among the hotels. For home life, at least you can get Evision there, the UAE cable TV system that combines Orbit and Showtime satellite, i.e., 50 or more English channels--not only movie and tv -series channels but also CNN, BBC, MSNBC and more plus and a consolidation channel of every American news program available: 48 hrs., 60 Minutes., Good Morning America, etc. etc.

adorabilly · Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 430 Location: Ras Al Khaimah

Can anyone tell me about the RAK HTC womens college?

It is one of the posts my wife has been offered working in the UAE.

What i'm interested in finding out is
1. How good is the expat school there?
2. How are the working conditions at the womens college?

i have heard different things on this board about both locations, and about the RAK in general...

I'm hoping that some of you may have first hand knowledge.

Thanks.

NadiaK · Joined: 27 Jul 2006 Posts: 206

The English-speaking school there does not have a great reputation. Do research it carefully.

Your wife might like to check out the forum at www.expatwoman.com (I'm afraid they're rather sexist, and cater only to women) - a search there should throw up some info on the school. and she might get some more info by posting a query.

Afra · Joined: 02 Feb 2003 Posts: 389

There is also a Choueifat school if you are happy with 'teach to the test'.

tmac-100 · Joined: 23 Nov 2006 Posts: 137

I like RAK. The city has lots to do, and no traffic jams. Things are close, but the city is big enough to hide in/get lost in Smile

RAK has good services. If you want, you can always drive the 1 hr to Dubai for additional medical service(s). My colleagues find there are good pediatricians and GPs here.

I have a link for the English Speaking School (pronounced RAK-S). Try http://rakess.net

Smile