Beautiful Dubai

Burj Khalifa at sunset

April 6, 2012

It’s been a while since I posted a photos of Dubai’s most popular landmark – the Burj Khalifa so here it is, basking in the lovely afternoon glow during sunset. I almost forgot how majestic it is, having lived in Dubai for five years now and seeing this structure frequently. Somehow, I’ve lost excitement like [...]

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A Dubai holiday that could be free!

March 18, 2012

Talk about the law of attraction! A close friend of mine have been toying on the idea of spending her Easter holidays in Dubai for a while but worried about the costs. I was like, wouldn’t it be nice if you could come for free, somehow? She has been saving up for this trip and [...]

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Hydrangeas in Dubai

September 27, 2011

One of the things I didn’t expect to see in Dubai? Hydrangeas. Fresh, crisp and beautifully preserved hydrangeas that must have come from somewhere really far! These are flowers in blue, purplish blue, pink or white colors usually native in southern or eastern Asia, including Japan where we previously lived. They remind me of those [...]

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The best time to visit Dubai

August 9, 2011

I have received a few emails from readers of my blog asking me, when is the best time to come visit Dubai? Is it scorching, unbelievably hot the whole year through? Can people actually walk outside in the heat?  When it comes to the weather, this is probably the travel factor that would discourage many, [...]

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Morning at the Dubai Mall

February 20, 2011

My leave started today and I spent my morning in a very relaxing way. No worries about packing (because I have already finished that task a long time ago – blame OCD). I went to Dubai Mall at 9 am to have breakfast by myself at the foot of Burj Khalifa. Cafes line up the [...]

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Dubai Creekside Park

January 25, 2011

I was in Dubai Creekside Park last Saturday and fell in love with it. Again. The very spacious and green park, just off the floating bridge in Oud Metha is one of my favorite parks in Dubai. We frequented this place when we were new here and I don’t know the reason why we never [...]

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Along Sheikh Zayed Road

April 2, 2010

Today I wanna take you on a ride to Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai’s main highway. There are 6-7 lanes, maximum speed limit of 100 km/h. Lots of idiotic drivers. This video was taken one morning when the hubs and I were on our way to Jebel Ali. Here you get to see the buildings along [...]

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There are mountains! There is water!

February 1, 2010

If you’ve visited Dubai, you’ll be amazed how flat the place is. As long and far as your eyes can see, there are no mountains in the horizon. The above photo was taken by M atop some random high building, showing how there are zero mountains in the city of Dubai. I love me some [...]

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