Don't you love how unexpected/wrong tuns end up with wonderful and surprising finds? We were out for lunch earlier today (the husband don't want me to cook on my day off...cough) and on our way home, we got into a little of traffic on the way to Al Ittihad Road. My husband took a detour … Continue reading Accidental find in Deira
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What to do in Dubai for a short trip
What is a "short" trip, anyway? Well, it really depends on an individual's perception of time. A few hours of layover time? 24 hours? A few days maybe? I often get emails like, "I'll be in Dubai for a short layover what do you suggest I do? Where do I go? Must not miss places?" … Continue reading What to do in Dubai for a short trip
How does watching a sunset make you feel?
The one thing I look forward to when going home after work and aboard the Dubai Metro? Sunsets. I know they are beautiful and Instagrammable. I wish more would really notice and appreciate the show in the sky at the end of the day, no matter where they are. I love that for a few minutes, the sky … Continue reading How does watching a sunset make you feel?
Year of the fire monkey 2016
HAPPY NEW YEAR, everyone! How did you spend your new year? Hope it was a good one! Thank you for all the messages you sent to me via email, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram asking if me and my family are ok after several news broadcasts reached you regarding the massive fire in Dubai last new … Continue reading Year of the fire monkey 2016
Warm winter this year in Dubai
Something's wrong with this year's "winter". Well, before I begin - I know the thought of "winter" in the Middle East might have you all laughing. But as a matter of fact, there IS winter in desert land, even if people living outside of the Middle East would like to prefer to it still as summer. I … Continue reading Warm winter this year in Dubai
Fire in Deira!
A fire broke out at a building just opposite my work place a few hours ago. The fire started very small at 5:30 pm. My colleagues and I ran to the meeting room to see the flame starting to get bigger and bigger, right in front of our eyes! Surprisingly, the people in the building … Continue reading Fire in Deira!
It’s a Frozen frenzy Disney on Ice in Dubai
A dream is a wish your heart makes...after watching the first ever Disney On Ice in Dubai last year with the kids, I dreamed of watching it again when they announced shows this year. And what's more, there's Frozen! My dream came true when I was again invited to the private screening for media, with the … Continue reading It’s a Frozen frenzy Disney on Ice in Dubai
Street Nights at JBR
NOTE: This event ran from 30th April to 9th May so it has ended at the time of this writing. However, I'll be offering tips you can make use of to make your street nights experience better the next time they do it again. We're seeing more and more of these culture events in Dubai … Continue reading Street Nights at JBR
The worst dust storm in 8 years
We woke up this morning with a little haze outside. Another sandstorm/dust storm? The above pic was taken Thursday morning (it's Tuesday now). Dubai had one hell of crazy weather last week. It changed from clear blue skies on Wednesday to apocalyptic dust storm on Thursday and again beautiful, beautiful weather on Friday! This is … Continue reading The worst dust storm in 8 years
Photo walk: Learning to use the lenses
I was out and about in Deira and Bur Dubai last weekend for my first photo walk with Helen Shippey, a Dubai based photographer whom I've 'met' and became friends with in social media. We bumped into each other on our visit to Al Tamimi stables. Lovely person online, lovelier person offline. Each of the … Continue reading Photo walk: Learning to use the lenses
Finding Backroads 