Is this the Biggest Christmas Tree in Dubai?

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We dropped by WAFI Mall the other night just to check out the biggest Christmas tree we’ve seen in a mall in Dubai. We’ve heard about this from friends who shared a few photos online and said how grand it looked. We saw a photo of this last year and wanted to drop by to … Read more

That Shiny Blue Building in Burjuman Centre Mall

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There’s a shiny new building in front of the BurJuman mall. The new wing of the mall which houses Carrefour and other shops has three blue towers with diamond frames which stand out when you look at Burjuman Centre. During the day, these towers are shiny blue with diamond silver frames. At night, the frames light … Read more

Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Station Closed from 10pm on Dec 31

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Announcement to Dubai Metro Passengers during the New Year: the Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall metro station (red line) will be closed from 10pm on December 31 – Thursday. A comprehensive plan has been set up by RTA to manage the movement of public vehicles especially in the Burj Khalifa vicinity. Commuters are advised to use … Read more

Dubai International Film Festival: Clash of Culture, Cinema and Celebrities

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To be the recipient of a good mixture of cinema and culture from all around the world, the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is the place to be. And of course, to additionally play witness to the appearances of various celebrities. DIFF is the leading festival of the year, in terms of the film industry … Read more

A Hidden Garden in Burjuman Arjaan by Rotana

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We were near the end of our overnight stay at Burjuman Arjaan by Rotana and after breakfast,we still had a few more hours to burn. We went to the 4th level of the hotel apartment to check out the pool area and lounge a bit. After taking a few photos of the pool, I got … Read more

Understanding UAE Heritage Sports and Dance

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When you go on a desert adventure in Dubai, one of the things that tour companies do is present a Tanoura dance and a belly dance, both are Middle Eastern dances but do not really showcase the true Emirati culture. If you wish to understand the true UAE culture, you can check out the Sheikh Mohammed Centre … Read more

Almost Broke my Fujinon 18-55mm Lens

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I got off the taxicab when we arrived at the hotel apartment when I heard a bang on the concrete. I suddenly dropped my camera. It was an excruciating moment that I had to pick it up and just hoped for the best. I didn’t even bear looking at the damage right away until we … Read more

Dinner Buffet at Nosh Restaurant in Movenpick JLT

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After the Christmas lighting event, we headed straight to nosh Restaurant for a lovely dinner feast. We were able to try out one of their dinner buffets which left us very full and satisfied for the night! It’s winter season and the weather was particularly windy so we decided to stay indoors during this time.  Located at … Read more

Christmas at Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers

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Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers celebrates Christmas season with plenty of offerings for its guests and patrons. We attended the Christmas Lighting event a few days ago and we had a fun night of festivities. Blue and silver Christmas Tree by Movenpick JLT Movenpick JLT Christmas Lighting & GEMS Jumeirah Primary School Choir Carols GEMS … Read more

Got a GoPro Hero Silver 4 Camera

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My wife got me a GoPro camera as an early Christmas present. I’ve been wanting to get one but I kept postponing it because I wanted to get a good deal during a Gitex Shopper festival offer. Somehow, the offers during this gadget shopping festival doesn’t seem as good compared to other brands. I guess … Read more