35 Photos: Exploring Bastakiya District in Old Dubai

Dubai has established itself as one of the most modern cities in the world today. However, not everything in the city has undergone a dramatic makeover. There is a part of Dubai that has retained its traditional “flavor” and atmosphere: the Bastakiya District. Located in Al Fahidi (one of the oldest areas), you can head … Read more

42 Photos of Amazing Dubai from the Sky

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I joined a group of Dubai bloggers for a tour on a seaplane that flew around the emirate. I was very excited to take part in this event because of the many sights one can see from a unique perspective. I’ve already shared this experience from a previous blog, this post is simply a compilation of aerial … Read more

5 Amazing Destinations Under Five Hours From Dubai

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Living in Dubai, we are lucky to have one of the busiest, and most well-connected airports on the planet, right on our doorstep. Millions of people from all over the world fly into Dubai International every year to make onwards connections to exotic locations all over the world. But you don’t have to travel far … Read more

Friday Brunch at Double Decker in Roda Al Murooj

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We experienced a different kind of Friday brunch in Dubai at Double Decker located in Al Murooj Rotana hotel. This is a British-themed pub and for a reasonable fee, you have unlimited servings from the buffet (including a pork station) as well as unlimited drinks on selected beverages (alcohol included). We arrived earlier as I wanted … Read more

Fujifilm Loan Programme: Rent a Camera/Lens in Dubai for FREE!

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Camera enthusiasts in Dubai, did you know you can rent a Fujifilm camera or Fuji lens for FREE? Fujifilm Middle East offers a loan program where UAE residents can use a camera or lens for a specified number of days. During my recent travel from Dubai to Morocco, I was able to borrow a Fujifilm X-T2 … Read more

Green Mubazzarah Hot Springs in Al Ain City

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Green Mubazzarah is a great park to go and have a stopover in Al Ain City. This is a spot where families and friends can hang out during the weekend and be one with nature for some rest and relaxation. This was also the next area in our itinerary after visiting the Al Ain Zoo. … Read more

FujiXWalk: Street Photography in Al Satwa

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I had the opportunity to join a Photowalk in Dubai when Fujifilm Middle East posted an invitation on their Facebook page about an event. They called it #FujiXWalk and was aimed to focus on street photography in Al Satwa area. I’ve been wanting to improve my photography skills cause I feel like I’m in a … Read more

The Emirates ICE Inflight Entertainment Experience

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We recently had a trip from Dubai to Bali via Emirates airlines and I was amazed by the plane’s in-flight entertainment called ICE. ICE stands for Information, Communication, Entertainment. This is an award-winning media system that keeps passengers busy during the flight through news, movies, tv shows, music and podcasts, games, etc. You will never get … Read more

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