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Arabian Travel Market 2015 at the World Trade Center

We visited the Arabian Travel Market during the opening day. Coming from Bab Al Shams Resort for a staycation, we headed straight to the Dubai World Trade Center so we can check out the biggest expo and conference about travel in the Middle East region. We arrived about 3pm at the exhibition hall and didn’t … Read more

Dubai Water Fountain Show from the Madeleine Cafe Terrace

UPDATE: This cafe/restaurant is now closed and has replaced by an Apple store. We had dinner with a great view of the Dubai Fountain at the terrace of Madeleine Cafe and Boulangerie one Friday evening. This restaurant in The Dubai Mall specializes in French cuisine and has weekly specials for its patrons to offer something different … Read more

Dinner at Itzza Pizza Restaurant in Jumeirah

On a Saturday night, a few friends and I went to Itzza Pizza shop in Jumeirah beach road for some pizza and pasta treats. This is a humble place that serves freshly baked wood-fired pizzas and with its wood and brick interior, it created a cozy atmosphere with friends to enjoy a good dinner on … Read more

Video: How Honest are Dubai Residents?

How honest are the residents of Dubai? What would you do if you see someone drop their wallet? A social experiment by Trollstation answers that when they conducted a ‘wallet test’ wherein in a man intentionally drops his wallet on the streets of Dubai.

Dubai is a famous travel destination with many attractions offered to tourists. One of the great things about it is that Dubai is relatively safe and people respect the law.

Honesty Test Social Experiment: Watch How Dubai Reacts to a Man Dropping a Wallet

To be fair, there is crime in Dubai, but the crime rate is low compared to other countries. It is a cosmopolitan city wherein majority of its residents are expats who make it a safe place to live. So in your case, would you steal in Dubai?

Watch the social experiment video below:

Dubai Travel Guide: Things to Know about this Emirate

Welcome to Dubai! Dubai is a mega city and plenty of people visit the United Arab Emirates to find work and live as expats. For a first-time traveller, you might get overwhelmed by the culture and set-up. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. This page was created to help people who want to know more about … Read more

Asia Asia Lounge in Dubai Marina at Night

After finishing the Spice Route brunch at Asia Asia restaurant, we spent some more time relaxing and admiring the view of the Dubai Marina. It was turning dark and we didn’t want to leave the place since this was our first time to dine with a great view of this water district in Dubai. I … Read more

Parks in Dubai: A Place for Recreation

Beneath all the skyscrapers of Dubai, recreational parks are abundant for every expat and resident to get in touch with nature and see some greenery in this desert city. Here are a list of parks in Dubai where you can go for a stroll and take a break from all the buildings surrounding the metro. Zabeel … Read more

13 Interesting Photos of Animals in Al Ain Zoo Up Close

We took a trip to Al Ain Zoo and saw plenty of animals up close. This was the first stop of our Al Ain City Tour. Coming from Dubai, we arrived at the location after driving for one hour and 20 minutes. When we arrived at the animal center, we couldn’t help but take as … Read more

Freelancing Work in Dubai

I’ve been in Dubai for over 2 years now and I used to work in sales until I landed a job in marketing. However, I am thinking of going freelance because I want to focus on working on side projects such as using my skills in photography and blogging. I’ve been wondering how freelance photographers … Read more

Nowruz Feast Celebration at Shayan Restaurant in Al Ghurair Rotana

Shayan Restaurant celebrates the Persian New Year with a Nowruz Feast! This is a restaurant specializing in Iranian cuisine which is located at the 3rd floor of Al Ghurair Arjaan & Rayhaan by Rotana. One thing you might notice when you go inside the restaurant is it’s unique wooden decorations dividing the tables which gives … Read more