Dubai Travel Blog

Hotel Review: Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa

February 22, 2023July 24, 2015 by Ed | DubaiTravelBlog

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

Breakfast & Lunch at Al Forsan Restaurant in Bab Al Shams

February 22, 2023July 21, 2015 by Ed | DubaiTravelBlog

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

Electric Night Run – November 2015

February 22, 2023July 19, 2015 by Ed | DubaiTravelBlog

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

Friday Brunch at Asia Asia Restaurant in Dubai Marina’s Pier 7

February 22, 2023July 18, 2015 by Ed | DubaiTravelBlog

asia asia dubai marina pier 7 friday brunch

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

Redesigning this Travel Blog

February 22, 2023July 15, 2015 by Ed | DubaiTravelBlog

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

3 Biggest Shopping Festivals in Dubai

February 22, 2023July 12, 2015 by Ed | DubaiTravelBlog

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

Textile Souk in Bur Dubai – Deira Creek Side

February 22, 2023July 12, 2015 by Ed | DubaiTravelBlog

The Dubai Textile Souk offers a colorful array of garments – from silk to satin to velvets to voiles, you can check out different hues of these merchandise in this area. The textile market in Dubai is one of the souks in Old Dubai that you should visit when exploring the city. Aside from the … Read more

Video: Dubai Marina Dream Jump Base Jumpers

February 22, 2023July 9, 2015 by Ed | DubaiTravelBlog

The people from SkyDiveDubai and XDubai have teamed up with DreamJump in bringing professional base jumpers in the world for an extraordinary feat of jumping from the Princess Tower in Dubai Marina, the 2nd highest residential structure in the world.

558 BASE jumps were recorded in only a few days and you can check the film below to get a feel of what it’s like from the jumpers’ points of view.

Base Jump from Princess Tower in Dubai Marina

Feel the adrenaline, fear, excitement and fun from these extreme adventurers as they jump from the tower in this amazing video clip.

Check out the video of the Dream Jump event below:

Visiting the Deira Spice Souk in Old Dubai

February 22, 2023July 8, 2015 by Ed | DubaiTravelBlog

Pass through alleys and pathways and explore the markets in the Spice Souk. Baskets and jars of spices are being sold at cheap prices by different shops. Take photos of the beautiful displays set up by each shop owner. Better yet, buy a few bags of spices you can use at home or give as … Read more

List of Restaurants in Bab Al Shams Desert Resort

February 22, 2023July 8, 2015 by Ed | DubaiTravelBlog

Bab Al Shams is a great resort to spend a vacation as it is only about an hour’s drive from the city of Dubai and you get to experience staying in a desert oasis. If you cannot stay for a night at this hotel resort, you can still visit to simply dine in the restaurants available. … Read more