A relaxing day out in Dubai is worth a little planning and prioritising in advance. Let’s assume you have just arrived in Dubai and that this is your first day out on the streets in this wonderland Metropolis. Is it Friday? Or one of the other six days of the week? And why is this […]

The Emirate of Dubai is the perfect amalgamation of traditional culture and modern comforts that far exceed the traveler’s expectations; incredible shopping, a thriving night life and some of the world’s most renowned luxury hotels in Dubai make this city a popular tourist attraction for thousands of visitors every year. While luxury means different things

This is the Middle East and Dubai is really just a great big souk, a traditional Arab marketplace, where buying and selling is done, so don’t be afraid to haggle; but equally, know when to haggle and when not to. There is no point haggling in a fixed price store. For one thing, you are

Curiously enough, hairdressers are one of the most searched-for topics as people look for someone who will truly understand their hair needs. It is rare to find a person who has not yet faced the trauma of a terrible dye job or haircut and equally hard to find a hairdresser who will listen to your

Flowers can brighten up a dull décor, make a great gift, paired with a box of chocolates, for a special occasion or help accessorize a house or garden for a party. They are also a great peace offering for smoothing over a hurtful comment made in a thoughtless moment and woe betides the man who

Dubai’s bibliophiles are spoilt for choice when it comes to satisfying their cravings for good literature, be it the latest best seller or a classic read. From mega bookstore chains with wall-to-wall page turners to hidden secondhand shops crammed with unusual finds, book lovers can find any and every book they are looking for. If

For the adrenalin junkie there is no feeling comparable to that of jumping out of a plane 10,000 feet up in the sky, wind gushing through your hair and the earth below rushing up to meet you. There are few extreme sports that can hold a candle to skydiving. Although divers are required to sign

Everyone loves a good vacation and Dubai is fast becoming a popular destination for travelers as it has so much to offer in terms of entertainment, night life as well as some of the world’s most famous architectural wonders. The number of visitors coming to Dubai has been steadily increasing each year and consequently the

The cooler months of the year in Dubai really are a great time to enjoy the outside spaces, most especially the greenery of Dubai’s Municipal Parks. By cooler months, I mean from about the beginning of November until the end of February. Hardier souls may well extend that time frame back into September and October