If you're following me on Twitter (if not, why not? he he) you'd know how my Thursday night went. I rarely go out on Thursday nights, when the whole of Dubai comes alive, anticipating the weekend. Traffic on the roads, chaos at the malls. I'd rather be home and watch an episode of Dr. Who. … Continue reading Unbelievable wait at the valet parking in Atlantis
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Stricter UAE driving tests, frustrated new learners
A work colleague is very frustrated he failed his final driving road test. Again. This is the fourth time. He already paid AED4,000 for his 20 classes + road test and then AED820 extra for the classes and the road test every time he failed the tests. Sigh. Frustrating isn't it? Reference: Fees to take … Continue reading Stricter UAE driving tests, frustrated new learners
200kph speeders to be penalized
Two years imprisonment. DHS10,000 fine or both for 200kph speeders. That's what you will get if you drive endangering your own life and most of all, the lives of others. The new policy is being implemented in Dubai but nationwide enforcement will be discussed later. With so many highways without curves, reckless drivers abound thinking … Continue reading 200kph speeders to be penalized
Driving on Sheikh Zayed Road {A question of when}
This past weekend, I made taxi drivers rich. I am not even a fan of taking the taxi because some (read: most) drivers speed, swerve, or declare "it's my first day of work, Madam" and make you their personal GPS. Some drivers are just plain crazy, thinking the taxi is a karaoke box. But seriously … Continue reading Driving on Sheikh Zayed Road {A question of when}
Avoid the roads before Iftar time!
I wish I took a video of our taxi ride a few days back but I didn't. Or I couldn't. I was busy clutching the securely fastened seat belt and praying silently I'd get to my destination in one piece. The taxi driver, after enduring a 14 hour fast (no drinks or food) was driving … Continue reading Avoid the roads before Iftar time!
Another Saudi woman defies driving ban, arrested
Last Sunday Manal al-Sherif, Saudi woman was arrested for launching a campaign to challenge the ban on women driving in the country and posting a video of herself driving on YouTube. She obtained her driving license in the US. According to the news article in Gulf News, Women in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to … Continue reading Another Saudi woman defies driving ban, arrested
Someone wanted to kiss my car
As if parallel parking isn't enough of a challenge, I saw another nightmare come to life: My car is the small white one in the middle. Normally I don't (won't) park this way as much as possible as there is another diagonal parking nearby. But this location is so right in front of the office building entrance and with … Continue reading Someone wanted to kiss my car
Parallel parking for idiots
It's been a week since M left for Japan for a business trip. You'd think I'm celebrating the extra space in our bed but no, our bed is not even that big (you'll be shocked at the size if I tell you) and on the contrary, I find it difficult to sleep without him. Yes, we … Continue reading Parallel parking for idiots
Gasp! I’ve forgotten that I forgot
I had to drive today after like, more than a month of shying away from the steering wheel after the minor accident I had. I've asked Pristine not to distract me, I've turned the radio off, said my prayers and opened my eyes wider. I sharpened my senses. Nothing will go wrong today. It's just a … Continue reading Gasp! I’ve forgotten that I forgot
Finding Backroads 