La Perle by Dragone: Aqua-Based Show Coming to Dubai in Mid 2017

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Dubai sets the stage for one of the most spectacular shows yet, as “La Perle” kicks off in mid-2017 at Al Habtoor City. The show will be held in a state-of-the-art, customized theater, which includes 1,300 seats and an “aqua” stage that can hold 2.7 million liters of water! Directing “La Perle” is none other … Read more

24 Photos: Wadi Rum Safari in Jordan

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We toured Wadi Rum in on pick-up truck and had a great time seeing various rock formations on the desert. Covering an expanse of 720 square kilometers, Wadi Rum is the largest valley in the country. Here, you can find narrow canyons, dunes, and mountains of granite and sandstone. With a landscape such as this, it … Read more

15-Course Indian Dinner at Carnival by Tresind

Mahkhan Phal dish in Carnival by Tresind

Have you ever had a 15-course meal in Dubai? You can have one at the Carnival by Tresind restaurant in DIFC. My wife and I had dinner there and spent at least 3 hours to finish all the courses served to us. For 375 AED, you get an extraordinary meal experience that we would definitely recommend. … Read more

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