deira

Wok In, Chow Down at Movenpick Deira

May 26, 2011

There’s a new hotel a few buildings away from where I work – Movenpick Hotel, Deira, a 5 star business hotel with a Pan Asia restaurant. There has been some buzz about the hotel and the restaurant which I just ignored until a deal came up last Saturday. I bought a meal voucher at Cobone, [...]

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Wandering around Dubai like a real tourist: Day 3, The Souks

January 17, 2009

Today, I am to accompany my friend at the Riviera Hotel. I chose this hotel for her because of its proximity to the Gold, Textile and Spice Souks (Souk is an arabic term for market) and of course because of the superb breakfast. The hotel rate isn’t bad either. We have a great view from [...]

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Along the bank of Dubai Creek

November 27, 2007

My husband had an appointment at an office near Dubai Creek and asked me, out of the blue if I want to come out and see some sun. I quickly jumped out of my seat and out of the steel-cold office and joined him for a free ride around Deira. Don’t tell my boss. Dubai [...]

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