We had a great day trip in Fez, the handicrafts capital of Morocco. I was able to take plenty of pictures of the beautiful city as we explored its alleys. Early morning our guide picked us up from our accommodation and drove us to the pottery factory and guided us in the medina. We explored the famous … Read more
Located in Northwest of Morocco, Chefchaouen is an old town known for its blue-painted houses and structures, aesthetic medina, and the beautiful mountains that surround the little town. My wife and I arrived in the ‘blue pearl of Morocco’ after a 3-hour taxi ride from Fez. Here are some photos while exploring this place. Passing … Read more
Dubai has established itself as one of the most modern cities in the world today. However, not everything in the city has undergone a dramatic makeover. There is a part of Dubai that has retained its traditional “flavor” and atmosphere: the Bastakiya District. Located in Al Fahidi (one of the oldest areas), you can head … Read more
I joined a group of Dubai bloggers for a tour on a seaplane that flew around the emirate. I was very excited to take part in this event because of the many sights one can see from a unique perspective. I’ve already shared this experience from a previous blog, this post is simply a compilation of aerial … Read more
I had the opportunity to join a Photowalk in Dubai when Fujifilm Middle East posted an invitation on their Facebook page about an event. They called it #FujiXWalk and was aimed to focus on street photography in Al Satwa area. I’ve been wanting to improve my photography skills cause I feel like I’m in a … Read more
Have you seen the new street art / grafitti in Karama market? There was a video posted a few days ago by Wasl Properties where they gave a peek (check out the video below) at the “face lift” done to the walls of the buildings in Karama Souq. 24 big murals on apartment buildings were … Read more
I finally got to drop by the Apple Store at the Mall of the Emirates. Sometime in October, they announced that an official Apple shop would be opened in the UAE. Speculations were that it was going to be in Abu Dhabi, but reports on Emirates 24/7 and Dubai social media channels surfaced and there … Read more
I know that this is a little petty, but I’m stoked to find out that one of the photos I took was shared by @MyDubai on their Instagram account. The #MyDubai team features photos from other users on a daily basis. You can see some amazing shots taken by residents and tourists in various places and sharing their stories … Read more
The Dubai Miracle Garden is a popular tourist spot in Dubai. Located in Dubailand, this flower park opens during winter season when the weather is cool and perfect for spending time outdoors. Over 45 million flowers are spread in over 72 thousand square meters of land. The flowers are planted on different structures and these creations vary every year. … Read more
Walking along the grounds of Bab Al Shams, you will fancy the traditional set-up of the resort. You will feel transported to an Arabian landscape with courtyards, fountains, and stone alleys designed in a rustic style. It reminds me of Al Bastakiya in Al Fahidi district in Old Dubai (I have yet to publish a photo … Read more
