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Canadians in Abu Dhabi

November 5th, 2008
posted by Ryan Rowe

It’s been a few weeks but I’m finally getting around to posting the 15 or so photos I took at the Canadian Thanksgiving celebration at the Sheraton Corniche in Abu Dhabi on October 12th, 2008.

The event itself was attended by over 400 people; our group alone was about 40 and occupied four entire tables! Was a great way to gather a big group of Canadians together and let them get to know each other.  Social networking in this city is essential to helping oneself settle in properly, so everyone needs to do their part in organising group dinners, parties, get-togethers, movie nights, whatever.

It was organised by the Canadian Club of Abu Dhabi, by a fellow named Ian McNabb.  I discovered the Canadian Club of Abu Dhabi through my friend Shu Liang who forwarded a random email one day telling me about a monthly pub night at PJ’s at the Royal Meridien. I decided to try it out and doing so was one of the best decisions I’ve made.  A number of my closest friends in the city emerged from the group of people I met that night and nights to follow. Thanks Shu! :)

If you are new to Abu Dhabi and interested in being added to the Canadian Club’s mailing list (and being informed of Canada Day, Thanksgiving Day, Terry Fox Runs, Pub Nights and other such social affairs and events) don’t hesitate to contact me and I can put you in touch with Ian.

Ah yes… the photos of Canadian Thanksgiving in Abu Dhabi can be seen by clicking here

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20 Responses to “Canadians in Abu Dhabi”

  1. Shu Says:
    November 16th, 2008 at 2:53 pm

    Aww, you are welcome, Ryan! I was more than happy to prove to others that you weren’t just my imaginary friend. :)

  2. Adam Says:
    March 13th, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    Hi Ryan;

    I am a new arrival here. Could you put me in touch with Ian McNabb and/or put me on the mailing list.

    Adam

  3. nayyar Says:
    April 6th, 2009 at 10:40 am

    Could you please enlist my name in the Canadian forum. I came 3 weeks ago from Milton, Ontario and need some Canadain Social group to interact.

  4. Cam Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    Hi Ryan,

    I am not in Abu Dhabi yet but my wife, son and I are looking forward to being there by August 1st for a couple of years. We would love to be part of this social group. Any info you have about it would be great.

    Thanks,

    Cam

  5. Ryan Rowe Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    Hi Cam,
    I can add you to the mailing list as I have done with the others who have commented before you. Let me know if you would like that. Also, if you are on facebook I invite you to the join the group - just do a search for “Canadian Club Canadien - Abu Dhabi”.
    Cheers mate! ;)
    Ryan

  6. Cam Says:
    June 11th, 2009 at 3:46 am

    That would be wonderful. I’ll check out the Facebook group as well.

    Thanks a bunch,

    Cam

  7. Sana Says:
    June 30th, 2009 at 9:02 pm

    Hi Ryan,
    I am a Canadian living in Abu Dhabi, I have no friends here at all and I would like to be added to the Canadian Club’s mailing list and I would also like to get in touch with Ian McNabb. It’ll just be great if I could be part of the social group. Thank you, Sana

  8. Ryan Rowe Says:
    July 12th, 2009 at 10:04 am

    Hi Sana,
    No problem, I will add you to the list and put you in touch with Ian as well. Hope to see you at one of the events soon!
    Ryan

  9. Violet Says:
    July 22nd, 2009 at 2:42 am

    Hi Ryan, my husband will be in Abu Dhabi by Septemeber and I will be joining him with our threee kids by March. As a very loyal Candian I was so happy to come acorss your website. Please add me to the mailing list also so I can join all the events. Cheers!

  10. Ryan Rowe Says:
    July 22nd, 2009 at 10:50 am

    Hi Violet, no problem, I’ve added you.

    Look forward to welcoming you to Abu Dhabi!

    Cheers
    Ryan

  11. Ryan Rowe Says:
    July 22nd, 2009 at 10:52 am

    By the way, there is also a facebook group you can join, just search for ‘Canadian Club Canadien - Abu Dhabi’.

  12. Mimi Says:
    July 24th, 2009 at 6:46 am

    Can’t find the facebook group when I search, can you check and let me know?

    I’m a Canadian living in Abu Dhabi with my husband and daughter, but continuously getting home sick and feeling so out of place. I thought maybe if I found some “Canadian roots” in UAE I might feel more at home.

    Please also add me to the list.

    Thanks

  13. Sarah Says:
    July 25th, 2009 at 12:09 am

    Hi Ryan,
    I’m a Canadian teacher moving to Abu Dhabi in August.
    Could you please add me to the mailing list?
    It sounds like a great way to meet new people.
    Thanks,
    Sarah

  14. Ryan Rowe Says:
    July 26th, 2009 at 5:00 pm

    Have sent a request to add both of you to the list.
    Cheers
    Ryan

  15. Andrew Says:
    August 10th, 2009 at 11:14 am

    Hi Ryan,

    I’m a Canadian moving to Abu Dhabi in a weeks time. It would be nice to get hear what the Canadian group is up to. Also I looked for the Facebook group but couldn’t find anything.

    Cheers,
    Andrew

  16. Ryan Rowe Says:
    August 12th, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    Hi Andrew,

    No worries, I’ll get you connected to the group by email.

    Meanwhile here is the link to the facebook group:

    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=84165812325&ref=ts

    Cheers
    Ryan

  17. Bianca Says:
    August 25th, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    Hi Ryan, I just arrived in Abu Dhabi 5 days ago and I would love to meet some of my fellow Canadians in the club. Thanks!

  18. Ryan Rowe Says:
    August 26th, 2009 at 12:02 am

    Hi Bianca, I’ve sent an email to Ian McNabb to add you to the mailing list.
    Cheers!
    Ryan

  19. Kathie Campbell Says:
    September 17th, 2009 at 10:25 am

    Hi Ryan, am hoping you wouldn’t mind putting me in touch with Ian M.

    My husband & I moved to Abu Dhabi this past August (we arrived August 19) and expect to be here for about three years.

    We are settling in quite nicely, but I would like to know more about the Canadians in Abu Dhabi club.

    Thank you

  20. Michelle Royle Says:
    November 20th, 2009 at 11:55 am

    Hello Ryan
    Can you put me in touch with the Canadian Club herein Abu Dhabi. I arrived here in early October and would like to meet up with some new people. Thankyou. Michelle

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