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

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

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

China Grill Launches Outdoor Terrace

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China Grill Dubai has just opened their outdoor terrace! Launched last December 9 through an exclusive event party, this is a great venue for food and drinks against a backdrop of Dubai’s skyscrapers. The terrace was packed with people all wanting to relax during the chilly night. China Grill Restaurant & Bar Lounge is located at the Westin Dubai … Read more

17 Photos of Dubai from a Balcony in Burjuman Arjaan by Rotana

One of the highlights during our overnight stay at Burjuman Arjaan by Rotana was the view from a balcony where I got to take some photography shots of the city skyline. The balcony stretched in both ways so I had a view of Deira Creek in Old Dubai and the Sheikh Zayed road buildings in New … Read more

Breakfast at The Gallery Cafe & Restaurant in Burjuman

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We woke up and proceeded to The Gallery restaurant to have a sumptuous breakfast. It was a good night’s sleep at Burjuman Arjaan by Rotana and we felt energized upon getting up. What better way to start the day than a hearty meal eh? The cafe and restaurant is easily accessible from the hotel apartment. … Read more

Jordan Tourist Visa Application Process in Dubai

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I recently applied for a tourist visa for Jordan and decided to share my experience to readers who want to travel to this country. The process of getting a Jordanian visa wasn’t difficult and it took me a maximum of 30 minutes to get my passport stamped at the Jordan Consulate General embassy in Bur … Read more