Food & Culture
Trips you can take during Eid Al Fitr: Ideas for Dubai’s Residents
Places to visit in UAE during Eid holidays Qatar How about a four day vacation to Qatar? It is one of the easily accessible places with a lot of things to do. Souq Waqif, also known as the heart of Doha is a fascinating place to explore and is definitely the highlight of the city. …
Best long summer weekend getaways from Dubai
Check weekend getaways from Dubai Salalah The capital city of southern Oman’s Dhofar province, Salalah is renowned for its banana plantations, Arabian sea beaches and spectacular mountain ranges. The best part is that it is just 2 hours by airplane and makes for a really relaxing weekend getaway. The temperature is mild most of the …
Landmarks you can’t afford to miss while you’re in Dubai!
Check best landmarks in Dubai Burj Al Arab The distinguishing sail-shaped feature of Burj Al Arab Jumeriah, is more than just an impressive hotel, it is a symbol of modern Dubai. It can be rightly said that this graceful silhouette is to Dubai what Eiffel Tower is to Paris. Completed in 1999 and touted as one …
New additions to the UAE in 2018
While 2017 was an extraordinary year for the UAE in terms of new projects and openings that were announced every week, so much so that it was hard to keep up, what’s even more exciting is what 2018 holds. Here are some of the things we can look forward to this year – Aladdin City …
Most Underrated Things To Do In Egypt
The pyramids of Saqqara What is the first thing that almost immediately comes to your mind when you think of Egypt? Yes, I thought you’d say the pyramids. While the giza pyramids and the sphinx have their own charm to them, what most people miss out on is the Step- pyramid of Saqqara. These pyramids, …
Unique Ramadan Celebrations Across The World
The holy month of Ramadan isn’t just a fasting period for Muslims across the globe but marks their culture, faith and belief. They celebrate their faith with unique and vibrant traditions, all special and different from each other. Want to know more about it, below listed are a few of them. If you know of …
Did You Say Cafe?
Who doesn’t love a good cup of coffee and a cafe they could spend hours at? These days the fuel that seems to drive people, their conversations, ideas, inspiration starts from a sip of coffee. We’ve rounded off a few world famous cafes that will leave you sipping more than just one cup of coffee. …
Drones are now delivering meals to mosques this Ramadan in Dubai!
Drones aren’t just useful for taking high resolution videos of the aesthetic city and landscapes around us. When put to good use they services can be utilized for a greater cause and that’s exactly what “Their Suhour Is on Us” campaign is all about. An initiative by the Community Development Authority in Dubai was conceived in order to raise …
Take a look at Ramadan celebrated around the world!
Taken from the Arabic root ramida or ar-ramad that translates to scorching heat or dryness, Ramadan is an obligatory fast for adult Muslims, except for those who are suffering from an illness, traveling, elderly or pregnant, diabetic or menstruating during the month of Sha’ban. Muslims are to fasting from dawn to sunset abstaining from consuming food, drinking liquids along with other restrictions. Not only are you expected …
The Sharing Fridge Campaign Embodies The Spirit Of Ramadan: Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Love, joy, and faith – That’s what Ramadan is all about. And that’s exactly what The Sharing Fridge Campaign in the UAE emulates. A community-driven initiative, this 2-year old campaign has spread like wildfire since it’s inception and it’s here to stay. Here’s everything you need to know about The Sharing Fridge Campaign: This beautiful …
