Our Experience at the the Rain Room in Sharjah

We visited Sharjah‘s newest attraction, Rain Room, an art project by Sharjah Art Foundation which allows you to walk through rain without getting wet. Through the use of sensors, water will stop dropping from where you are positioned. It’s quite interesting to have this installation especially in this region when the sun is up most … Read more

Arabic Food at Hay Al Qosur Restaurant in Al Nasserya, Sharjah

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Note: This restaurant is already closed and no longer operating.  One of our go to restaurants whenever we’re not in the mood for cooking is Hay Al Qosur Restaurant. Located in The Grand Avenue in Al Nasserya, Sharjah, this is a Syrian restaurant that offers a variety of Syrian and Arabic food. My wife and … Read more

Hotel Review: Centro Sharjah by Rotana

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We had an enjoyable staycation at Centro Sharjah hotel located near Sharjah International Airport. We’ve been living in Sharjah for two years now and it’s amusing to think that this our first hotel staycation review in the emirate. Centro Sharjah is part of the Rotana Hotels brand and offers a stylish, modern and affordable option especially for business travellers. The … Read more

Spice Night Buffet at C.Taste Restaurant in Centro Sharjah

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After our afternoon swim at the pool, we headed to our room so that we could prepare for dinner at C.Taste restaurant, the all day dining restaurant of Centro Sharjah hotel by Rotana. We were quite famished and were looking forward to the theme night offering at the buffet. The evening concept was a “Spice Night” … Read more

Hotel Review: Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort in Abu Dhabi

It was a bit of a drive from Sharjah to Abu Dhabi, but after 3.5-hours, we finally arrived at Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort. We stayed in this five-star beach resort for two nights and had a relaxing vacation before welcoming the summer heat in the UAE. We have been to another Danat property before (in … Read more

Hotel Review: Grand Millennium Al Wahda in Abu Dhabi

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We drove for two hours from Sharjah to Abu Dhabi as we had an opportunity to stay in Grand Millennium Al Wahda hotel located at the heart of the UAE capital. This hotel is strategically located in the busy area of the city, within walking distance from the Abu Dhabi Bus Station and Al Wahda Mall. … Read more

VIP Couple’s Massage at Zayna Spa in Grand Millennium Al Wahda

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As I shared during my hotel feature about our stay in Grand Millennium Al Wahda, I mentioned I was going to write a separate post about our experience at Zayna Spa as this was one of the main highlights of that trip. Located at the 3rd level of the five-star hotel, the ambiance of Zayna … Read more

McGettigan’s Irish Pub Opens in Danat Al Ain Resort

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McGettigan’s, the famous Irish pub, has just opened in Danat Al Ain Resort. This is a popular English bar and restaurant that offers a place to relax and unwind with food, drinks, and a casual ambiance for conversations with friends and colleagues. We’ve stayed in Danat Al Ain Resort for 2 nights and McGettigan’s was … Read more

16 Photos: The Beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

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A tour in Abu Dhabi would not be complete without dropping by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Built over a 30-acre land area, the sheer size of this structure is a sight to behold. And whatever your religious belief may be, you are bound to be struck by its magnificent architecture. Abu Dhabi is only … Read more

Hotel Review: Danat Al Ain Resort in Al Ain

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We spent a relaxing vacation at Danat Al Ain Resort which is a top family resort destination in the Garden City of Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. We’ve been to Al Ain before, but only for a day trip. This time we got to spend two nights inside this beautiful hotel resort. After a 2-hour drive … Read more