You may know the Burj al Arab from the photos of its tennis court high above the city of Dubai or you may know it as the world’s only seven-star hotel. I was drawn to it because it resembled a massive, luxurious sailboat out on the Persian Gulf. And now I love it because a […]
…in the desert? Inside the Mall of the Emirates, one of the largest malls in the world, is Ski Dubai. Ski Dubai includes five ski slopes and a ski lift as well as sled and toboggan runs. The facility is consistently kept below freezing, and drops to even colder temperatures at night when the snow […]
If you’ve ever ridden on the Paris Metro or the London Underground you’d be shocked at how clean and new the Dubai Metro is in comparison. Here are three photos from the Dubai Metro. What do you think? Do you have a favorite below? Dubai Metro Photo #1. Certain Dubai Metro cars are reserved for women […]
A souk is an Arabic market or bazaar, and the souks of Dubai are one of its greatest attractions. The most common souks in Dubai are the gold, spice, perfume, and textile souks. Here are a few photos from the textile souk. What do you think? Do you have a favorite below? Souk Photo #1. […]
With the Dubai Mall behind me and the Burj Khalifa just to my right, here is a glimpse of the Souk Al Bahar on the Old Town Island and the waterfront promenade. On Today’s Date in the Past: Wordless Wednesday: Troublemaker She’s Got a Ticket to Fly You Might Also Enjoy: Walking Along the Waterfront […]
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