After going through every shop in the textile souk (in Day 3 Part 1), checking the colorful shawls, textiles and shoes, we took an Abra back to the hotel. By the time we reached the other side of the creek, I had terrible headache. It's pretty warm (hot!) today at temperatures nearing 30C. It's supposed … Continue reading Day 3, Part 2: Dubai creek at night and a migraine that won’t go away
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Visiting Dubai Museum
A visit to the Dubai Museum is a must on every Dubai itinerary for tourists and residents alike and finally we were able to go there to take a peek at Dubai's history. Here are some photos during our visit. The Al Fahidi Fort, which was built in 1800 is home to the Dubai Museum and … Continue reading Visiting Dubai Museum
Along the bank of Dubai Creek
My husband had an appointment at an office near Dubai Creek and asked me, out of the blue if I want to come out and see some sun. I quickly jumped out of my seat and out of the steel-cold office and joined him for a free ride around Deira. Don't tell my boss. Dubai … Continue reading Along the bank of Dubai Creek
Finding Backroads 