Ed | DubaiTravelBlog 
Will there be a long holiday break on September? It’s not yet final, but according to a report by Emirates 24/7, there is a likely chance of a total of 5 day-break for Dubai residents in September to celebrate the Eid Al Adha feast. The break is from September 22 (Tuesday) until September 24 (Thursday), … Read more
Looking for free and cheap things to do in this Emirati tourist hub? In my book, one of the best free tourist attractions in the city of Dubai is the bewitching fountain show at the Burj Khalifa Lake. As a spectator in this gratis grand presentation, you will surely have an unforgettable and pleasurable visual … Read more
I love to write about my travels and adventures and while I’m in Dubai, I want to make the most of the time that I have by sharing my experiences and travelling to different areas. From Old Dubai (Deira, Karama, Bur Dubai, etc.) to New Dubai (Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Sheikh Zayed, etc.) to the road … Read more
Al Sarab Rooftop Lounge and restaurant offers a relaxing and laid back environment to watch the sunset and dine in Bab Al Shams Desert hotel and resort. This was the place where we decided to have dinner during our quick hotel getaway in Dubai. Al Sarab is secluded. It’s away from the tall skyscrapers of Dubai and … Read more
We stayed for a night at Bab Al Shams Resort (check rates) for a quick getaway from our work in Dubai. This was a good time as we were able to file for a short vacation leave and we found some online deals to book an overnight stay at a lesser rate. Book a Night at … Read more
The overnight stay package in Bab Al Shams included a half board which means that aside from the free breakfast, we could choose to have lunch or dinner at the designated restaurant (Al Forsan) in the deal. We arrived around 2pm at the resort and hadn’t had anything to eat except for a few crackers … Read more
Want to join a fun run at night in Dubai? Join the Electric Run which is set on November 6, 2015! The Electric Run is the world’s brightest night run as participants pass through exciting themes in the running course. The distance is 5K and you will be lighting up the streets of Dubai with … Read more
We checked the restaurants at Dubai Marina’s Pier 7 and decided to have brunch at Asia Asia Restaurant. Their Spice Route brunch is a special Friday offer where you can enjoy a variety of dishes inspired from the Far East through to the Middle East. It’s an eat-all-you-can buffet that runs from 2pm-5pm. Coming from a … Read more
I did a few customization on this blog just to make it look more modern. Something was lacking in the old design and I felt to do a few tweaks and changes to make the page look more alive to first-time visitors and returning visitors. I don’t update this site as much compared to my … Read more
Dubai is a shopping haven, no doubt about it. Residents of the city, other Emirates, and even other countries in the MENA region come to Dubai because of the many options it offers for shopping. With the influx of tourists flocking this Emirate, Dubai has set up various Shopper festivals to cater to the demand … Read more
