We had a long weekend last week for the Islamic holiday, Isra wal miraj and we chose to spend it in more laid back Abu Dhabi. What is a visit to Abu Dhabi without checking out the grand mosque? We've visited so many times, taking friends and family visiting us in the UAE. I wrote … Continue reading Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
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Where we stayed: Traders Hotel Qaryat Al Beri
We spent a wonderful weekend at Traders Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi and couldn't be happier.We've never been to the Qaryat Al Beri area before but within minutes of arriving, we're already pretty sure we would like to be back soon. Just a little over an hour drive from The Dubai Mall on Sheikh Zayed Road, … Continue reading Where we stayed: Traders Hotel Qaryat Al Beri
Khor Fakkan roadside beach, Fujairah
We saw the coast of Khor Fakkan at the top of the hill at Al Bidyah Mosque and the children have spoken: beach next!! Our very kind driver from Novotel Hotel Fujairah, where we stayed during our trip to Fujairah happily obliged. "Are you married?", I asked him. "Do you have kids?" "No, madame I … Continue reading Khor Fakkan roadside beach, Fujairah
A trip to Al Bidyah Mosque, oldest mosque in the UAE
When you live in Dubai, it's easy to miss things as natural as rain or trees (other than date palm) or the sight of mountains. It was our second day in Fujairah and after exploring the coast by boat courtesy of Fujairah International Marine Club, we wanted to look around and show the kids some things … Continue reading A trip to Al Bidyah Mosque, oldest mosque in the UAE
Touring Fujairah: Day 1, from the sea
The color of the water off Fujairah is different. And it makes sense. The coast of Fujairah, unlike the other Emirates is in the Gulf of Oman (the others are in Arabian Gulf). After a restful night at Novotel Fujairah Hotel, our wonderful budget and family friendly accommodation in Fujairah, we woke up early for … Continue reading Touring Fujairah: Day 1, from the sea
Where we stayed: Novotel Hotel Fujairah
We spent a lovely two days at Fujairah over the weekend to relax and unwind from the busy and hectic (and sometimes exhausting) life in Dubai. Fujairah is the only emirate among the seven emirates of the UAE that do not lie in the Arabian Gulf. Its coast line is at the Gulf of Oman. … Continue reading Where we stayed: Novotel Hotel Fujairah
Fujairah: a sneak peek
This was taken aboard a speed boat along the coast of Fujairah, the only Emirate among the seven with a coast line facing the Gulf of Oman and not in the Arabian Gulf. I'm going to write about our two-day weekend getaway to this charming emirate including where we stayed, our trip to one of … Continue reading Fujairah: a sneak peek
Dubai Miracle Garden
Where did you go during the 3 days new year holidays? As for my family, we were just home most of the time until we got bored and decided to see the sun outside. We finally went to Dubai Miracle Garden. I must admit, I cringed at the name the first time I heard it. … Continue reading Dubai Miracle Garden
Team SCA in the Volvo Ocean Race in Abu Dhabi
Have you heard of the Volvo Ocean Race? I know I've heard of it before but never took notice - I am not into sailing, although very much love the water (beach, ocean, seas, whatever as long as it is not rough..). The UAE, having coastal cities is hosting one of the stops for this … Continue reading Team SCA in the Volvo Ocean Race in Abu Dhabi
When people gather and talk about their autobiographies
I was at a function a few nights ago - a party to celebrate the Japanese Emperor Akihito's birthday hosted by the consulate of Japan in the UAE. (If you're a new reader, it may be worth a mention that my husband is Japanese that's why we got this invitation.) It is a yearly event … Continue reading When people gather and talk about their autobiographies
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