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A Journey Through Time: Tracing the Fossil Dunes of Abu Dhabi

December 10, 2024 by Shane DeboisLeave a Comment

Imagine standing in the middle of a vast desert, surrounded by ancient rocks and fossils. You can’t quite hear the stories they hold, but you can definitely feel them—like whispers from another time. Welcome to the Abu Dhabi fossil dunes. Here, the past is still alive, etched in the layers of rock and preserved fossils. If you’ve ever wondered what Earth looked like millions of years ago, this is your chance to see it for yourself. The Abu … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Desert, History, Journey, Sand, Walking tour, Wildlife

Come All: You are in for a Treat With Beauty

November 1, 2023 by Thilina EuclidLeave a Comment

I have lived in Dubai for around six years with my family, working for Emirates Airlines. I will highlight one of the most fascinating places in Dubai, a must visit destination, especially with your children. Read on ... This particular place in Dubai is paradise, a space of beauty, calm and nature. It is renowned all over the world. If you guessed, The Dubai Miracle Garden, you are correct. I highlight one of Dubai's most beautiful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Art, Bus Travel, Dubai, Flowers, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Paradise, Taxi, Wildlife

My Visit To Israel

March 12, 2023 by Janet MatriccianiLeave a Comment

The best way to visit Israel is with a fluent Hebrew speaker. That’s why I brought my thirteen-year-old son along, since he goes to a Jewish Day School and spends half each day speaking only Hebrew. Unfortunately, I had over-estimated his capabilities, so taxi rides often consisted of pointing and repeating English words with Israeli accents. If my son hadn’t thought that saying “Iz olright, Iz olright” with an Israel accent and considering that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Art, Beach, Coffee, Desert, England, Fashion, Garden, History, Internet, Israel, Jordan, Museum, Restaurants, Sand, Shopping Mall, Taxi, Walking tour

Tel Aviv – The City That Boasts the Best of Both Worlds

January 28, 2023 by Kat FleischmanLeave a Comment

The city of Tel Aviv boasts the best of all worlds, with it's delicious foods like falafel and hummus, mixed with a rich, historical culture, and a laid-back beach atmosphere that makes it an ideal city to live in. One of my top priorities while visiting during the Winter was to be centrally located, while also enjoying a constant view of the Mediterranean, which reminds me of my home in Miami. The Carlton Tel Aviv just does that. Situated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Art, Beach, Carmel, Chocolate, Coffee, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, Holiday Season, Israel, Journey, Lifestyle, Mediterranean, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Wildlife

Some of the Best Things to Do in Oman and the UAE during the 2021 T20 World Cup

August 27, 2021 by Rob OosterwijkLeave a Comment

The T20 Cricket World Cup is fast approaching and cricket fans all over the world will be looking forward to it getting underway. Before it starts, we also have the rest of the Indian Premier League to enjoy as well. At the start of June it was announced that the IPL will be played in the United Arab Emirates and at the end of June it was also announced that the T20 World Cup will be held in UAE and Oman. In the following article, we are going to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Caves, Culture, Desert, Dubai, England, Fashion, History, Hot Air Balloon, India, Mosque, Oman, Romantic, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Walking tour, Waterfall

Things to Do and See in Dubai, UAE

July 2, 2020 by Kriti SethLeave a Comment

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Dubai is a shining gem of the United Arab Emirates or UAE. An ultra-modern city, Dubai is known for its glamour, luxury and opulence. When it comes to architecture and design, the city has broken several world records. Right from owning one of the largest malls in the world to the tallest building in the world, Dubai has always surprised and awed the world with its architectural feats. Due to all these reasons and more, Dubai is one of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Africa Safari, Arabic, Architecture, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Canals, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Desert, Dubai, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, Mosque, Museum, Paradise, Restaurants

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: A Combination of World Cultures and Islamic Beliefs

June 16, 2020 by Rituparna10 Comments

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is an epitome of grandeur and harmony. It is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Often referred as the 'White Pearl of the Gulf', the Grand Mosque is the third largest mosque in the world and largest in the country. The structure was planned and executed by the first President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He was the ruler of Abu Dhabi for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Culture, Egypt, England, Germany, Greece, India, Mosque, New Zealand, Pakistan

3 Reasons why having a Tour Guide in Israel is a Must

April 14, 2020 by Jessica Chen1 Comment

Israel is hands down one of the most beautiful and enchanting places I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. I have so many vivid memories of all the historical sites we visited, meals we ate, and people we met. One of the things that made the trip stand out among my other international trips however, was a guy named Assaf. Assaf is an incredible tour guide in Tel Aviv. He led our group of ~40 students all over Israel for 10 days. I had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: America, Culture, Internet, Israel, Restaurants, Walking tour

Your Breakdown of Transportation Options in Cairo

September 26, 2019 by Sara Julia SmithLeave a Comment

In order to fully explore Cairo, you’re going to have to move from one location to another at some point. Don’t be overwhelmed! The city offers several different transportation options, all of which are part of the joy and challenges of traveling in Egypt. Not sure which is best for you? The list below covers their advantages and disadvantages, as well as how to use them. Taxi With taxis, it’s all about confidence. Taxi drivers are notorious … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Arabic, Bus Travel, Egypt, Europe, Taxi, Walking tour

The City of Dubai- Explore this Extravagant yet Magnetic City

September 23, 2019 by sumantluharLeave a Comment

Have you ever visited the city of Dubai? If yes, then you will relate to the city as well as I do. If no, then it’s the right time to add this amazing city to your bucket list. I lived in Dubai for almost 14 years and is where I was born and raised. So, what’s so special about Dubai and what makes this city different from others? Dubai is among the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest and the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Arabic, Architecture, Beach, Bus Travel, Culture, Desert, Dubai, England, Fishing, Food and Wine, Garden, Golf, History, Museum, Paradise, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Shopping Mall, Sports, Taxi

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