As darkness falls in the Emirate of Sharjah, the busy streets are replaced by stillness and silence. Sharjah, the much more conservative and lesser known neighbor of Dubai is one of the seven states of the United Arab Emirates. The old city is rich in history and culture, and its unpretentious nature is full of…
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Dubai In Bloom
Three years ago I spent Valentine’s weekend in Dubai with one of my best friends. She used to live in the United Arab Emirates and her family still resides there. I was on a solo trip in London the day before I met her in Dubai and the first place she took me to was…
Dubai’s Desert Safari
One of the most memorable trips I’ve had was my visit to the Middle East. It was an unfamiliar world with a lot of unexpected discoveries. Beautiful discoveries. I’ve had the privilege of seeing Dubai through a local’s eyes which for me was what made it exceptional. That was priceless. However, I was also able…
Through the Lens: Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque of Abu Dhabi is truly a world wonder. It is one of the most amazing things I’ve seen in my life, and I’ve seen a lot. My UAE trip solidified me as a real traveler and for that I am thankful. Here are some of the photos I took of the…
A Dream Travel Destination: Dubai
Last year I fulfilled one of my ultimate dream travel destinations: Dubai. As I entered my 30s, I had a sudden realization, that from then on, I wanted my trips to be bigger and better. Not that anyone cared. It was all on me and my wanderlust mind to make-up any excuse to travel. But…