Dubai Photo Journal

Burj Khalifa

2010-03-16T15:08:00.003+04:00

Not long after such a spectacular opening, Burj Dubai or Burj Khalifa's visitors' deck is closed (it's been a couple weeks now!). What a shame, especially that my parents were visiting and wanted to go there. Hmm, I'm wondering who's lost his job cos of this.....

Jet ski in Dubai

2009-10-27T11:13:00.003+04:00

The weather is still nice, the sea still very warm, so maybe you'll feel like jet ski? If the anwser is yes, then head to Sharjah (Al Mamzar part of Sharjah. Go in Expo direction, then make U-turn on round about and then after a few meters turn right for the sea). The rate is about 120Dhs per 1 hour, and I think that's enough of riding/ driving/ splashing :-)

Spoken Arabic Course at SMCCU

2009-10-05T14:46:00.003+04:00

Yesterday SMCCU announced new dates for Spoken Arabic Course. The fee is 1250Dhs and it takes 18 weeks. There are very few places left so hurry up! I've already signed in, and the first classes are on next Saturday! Can't wait!

Pale in Dubai

2009-10-04T17:18:00.002+04:00

I've just come back from nice holidays at home. They all of course loved to see us again, but "why are you so pale? You are living in Dubai!" Yeap, right...

But the summer is almost over and we can start being outside in daylight without risking some "fainting" and heavy sweating, go to the beach, get some sun tan, sit in cafe outside.

Oh, cooler times! Here I come!

My metro ride

2009-09-13T13:12:00.006+04:00

On Friday afternoon I went to Mall of the Emirates to board metro. It was just before 2pm, but crowd was already there waiting for doors to be opened. Finally, short after 2pm we were let in. Some people have already bought the tickets, and there was a little stirr in cashiers' area, because people didn't know where to go, which ticket to buy, and of course bunch of people were trying to avoid queue...After some queuing we bought our red tickets and went to the platform. Metro station is very nice inside, quality of the fit out is very good as well, but what's missing is a little screen saying when the next train will arrive. Anyway, our metro car was quite empty at the time of boarding so we could sit and look around without people "hanging" above you, but on our trip back we weren't that lucky...
...crowd was inside, crowd was outside waiting to get in. And some just gave up, because the metro cars were totaly full! Well, I think that in a short time the first curiosity will go away and then you can enjoy your quiet metro ride (at least on Fridays, I hope).
Our metro experience was positive and I hope that more and more people will favour this mean of transport. I also hope that next time I'm on the metro the staff will run more smoothly and efficiently. Anyway, go and try it yourself!

Metro is up and running

2009-09-10T15:23:00.003+04:00

So it's done. Widely awaited Metro opening took place yesterday and became number one headline in the papers. Now it's time to buy a ticket myself and try it.

Photo: screenprint found on Gulf News web page.

09.09.09 - Dubai Metro launch

2009-09-09T20:28:00.004+04:00

Historic day for Dubai - today the metro will be officialy open for public!

09 September 2009 is a date to remember!
Here is a galleria at Mall of the Emirates getting ready for the evening inauguration ceremony which will be done by Shaikh Mohammad himself at 09pm. But apparently the crowd is kept at distance from the central area. I thought that I can go down to MoE to see opening ceremony and Shaikh of course, but I'd better stay home and buy tomorrow's newspaper.

Those hands built the city

2009-09-08T17:06:00.004+04:00

It's sad but Dubai doesn't treat its workers good...People who build the city's skycrapers, malls and roads sometimes must wait long hours in the heat for a bus to take them to the campuses. Dirty, hungry and after a long shift they usually sit on the pavement and...wait.

Summer by pool

2009-09-06T11:47:00.002+04:00

Summer spent by the swimming pool is the best alternative in hot Dubai. Luckily every apartment building has got one, maybe not so fancy one as above, but hey, pool is pool!

Wind in Bur Dubai

2009-09-02T13:56:00.003+04:00

Even some little blow of the wind is welcome. Here are some fabrics sold everywhere in Bur Dubai.

Camels in Deira Shopping Center

2009-08-31T12:36:00.001+04:00

Don't worry, they are fake ones. But that's just another Ramadan display.

Abandoned Dubai

2009-08-29T14:31:00.005+04:00

It's unreal to see Dubai's places so empty. Few days ago I went to Madinat Jumeirah (last time I visited it maybe 4 months ago) and couldn't believe that it's so abandoned. Some tourist were hanging around souq streets, but restaurant weren't as full as usually. Hmm, I think that now, during summer and Ramadan the best thing I can do is to stay home, rent some DVDs or buy bunch of books and wait for better, cooler times.

Dubai Metro

2009-08-27T13:11:00.002+04:00

Dubai Metro is said to be open on 09th September, so it's in another 2 weeks. Well, I hope that they'll manage to prepare everything for a big day, because now I can see that the stations are in different stages of completion. Anyway, I just can't wait for my first metro trip - it will be nice to see the city from the different angle.

Kilim rug love

2009-08-25T15:17:00.003+04:00

I just can't help, but I adore kilim rugs. Those ones are just gorgeous, colourful and with additional pompons or embroidery. Find them at the Majlis Gallery.

Small details in Bur Dubai

2009-08-24T15:55:00.004+04:00

Hmm, no inspiration today...

Have a nice Iftar dinner.

First day of Ramadan

2009-08-22T16:26:00.004+04:00

Hi, today's first day of Ramadan. Shopping malls are changed completly - no music in the shops, all cafes and restaurants closed, very few people hanging around. Well, not surprising - it's time of fasting and praying for Muslim which will end around 19th September. Be patient and forgiving during this time.

Kilim rug

2009-08-19T16:18:00.004+04:00

Last Friday we went to Sharjah, to Blue Souq to get some puffs, but we ended up with buying our first kilim rug (pictured). It originates from Iranian place called Somak. I don't know if you like to haggle or not, but I can assure you that's a lot of fun. Don't rush, take your time, accept tea and browse a lot of carpets first - it's a part of the "haggling game". The sellers at Sheba Store weren't pushy which I liked, and we all had a good laugh every time when I was lowering down the price until we reached an agreement. So, at the end: if you feel that the price is right for you, buy it!

Dubai T-shirt

2009-08-18T23:29:00.003+04:00

Cheap, definitely from Dubai and for everyone - Dubai tee. It makes a perfect holiday souvenir to bring home, doesn't it.... ;-)

Design Dubai: Majlis Gallery

2009-08-16T22:10:00.004+04:00

Beautifuly and tastefuly decorated Majlis Gallery is another great place in Bastakiya. This well-established place is a must stop for everyone who is looking for a quality decorative objects or gifts with arabic feel.

Design Dubai: Basta Art Cafe

2009-08-15T23:50:00.003+04:00

Design Dubai wouldn't be complete wihout mentioning Basta Art Cafe located in Bastakiya. Simple, tasty food, relaxing atmosphere at the courtyard, and mint cooler (as seen here) make this cafe a perfect spot not only for tourist, but for all Dubai'ers (?) as well.

Henna tattoo

2009-08-13T15:03:00.004+04:00

What can be better souvenir from Dubai than a nice henna tattoo that will go off after a week, but will attract that curious look from people back in your country?

Burj Dubai's opening soon

2009-08-11T20:09:00.003+04:00

I read in a paper that Burj Dubai (which stands for "Tower of Dubai" - very original name....) will open its doors on December 2, which is National Day in UAE.

Business Bay by night

2009-08-10T21:33:00.001+04:00

Business Bay by night - work still on. This is a place to go if you want to see the biggest construction site in the world (?).

Another Japan mix

2009-08-09T23:44:00.002+04:00

Please enjoy another Japanese mix of old and new.

Today we jump over to Japan

2009-08-06T15:30:00.005+04:00

Tokyo is highly addictive. It's exotic (at least for European crowd) city/country with so many contradictions. It has great mix of old, new with handful of extravaganza. I really want to go back!

Batu Caves (Malaysia)

2009-08-05T19:45:00.005+04:00

Batu Caves are situated 17km north from Kuala Lumpur. It's a Hindu shrine, but I think that a main highlight of Batu Caves are the monkeys! It's so much fun to observe them free-walking. We didn't try to touch them so I cannot tell if they bite. The taxi will take you for around 15-25 MYR (agree price first).

Melaka (Malaysia)

2009-08-04T19:10:00.007+04:00

Melaka (or Malacca) - is located 2h drive south from Kuala Lumpur, but I think it's really worth going there. If your time is limited, you can go to Tourist Office in KL and purchase an organised one day trip down to Melaka (around 120MYR/pp) or catch a bus at Puduraya Bus Station in KL (buy tickets one day in advance). The historical center of Melaka was put on UNESCO Heritage Site list. Here you'll find colourful rickshaws and great Chinatown with many nice shops and cafes, and beautiful temples. I liked it very much!

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

2009-08-03T23:23:00.004+04:00

Kuala Lumpur - friendly Asian city with plenty to do. Bukit Bintag part of the city will be a good pick to stay cos it's close to mono rail, shops, restaurants, cafes, and Petronas Towers. Malaysian people tend to stay outside till late at night, so at the evenings the streets are crowded and full of life.

Hot Dubai

2009-08-02T15:23:00.003+04:00

Hey,

I'm back in Dubai, which is very humid, hot and hazy those days...

And it's time to go back to "real life" but it seems so difficult since my head is still full of images from Malaysia and Japan...hmm. I want to go back!! And I want another holidays!! Please:-)

I hope you don't mind if for a couple next days I'll be showing you some nice images from my trip. Starting tomorrow!

Oh, holidays!!!

2009-07-11T10:30:00.002+04:00

For many, Dubai is a dream holiday destination, but we couldn't wait to leave it for a couple weeks. So, for next 3 weeks we're hanging around through the Asia - see you in August!! Till then, please enjoy my older posts.

Design Dubai: Kitsch cupcakes

2009-07-09T12:16:00.003+04:00

Kitsch cupcakes is a nice little place on Jumeirah Road (on right hand side going in Mercato direction) where you can sample cupcakes which are not only lovely decorated ,but delicious as well. Selection is big enough to make you wonder which one to buy. My favourite is red muffin topped with white cheese cream. Price: 14 Dhs per one.

Design Dubai: 50° at Souk Al Bahar

2009-07-08T10:31:00.005+04:00

50° - is another great place with funny gadgets, some clothes, bags and some interesting furniture (yes, this is again armchair from Noel Duigan), like by Ibride (eg. ostrich table). But I think that location is not very convenient, because I noticed that usually there are very few people hanging around.

Design Dubai: XVA

2009-07-06T18:09:00.006+04:00

XVA - cafe, gallery and boutique hotel, is one of my favourite places in Dubai. Everything is beautifuly arranged around the courtyard, and adjacent small rooms offer some surprises like window tower room with comfy sofas, shop, and gallery spaces. You can stop here for a coffee and delicious vegetarian lunch or you can just browse around. Upstairs there is a hotel.

Design Dubai: S*uce

2009-07-05T12:39:00.002+04:00

S*uce is one of not many independent boutiques in Dubai. If you are fed up of chain shops selling the same clothes all over the world then this is your stop (but rather expensive...). Another thing I like about S*uce (pronunciation: Sauce) is interior of their shops. Make sure you visit their branch in Dubai Mall to see bath tube-transfered-into-quirky-sofa and lights made of vintage tea cups (as seen here ).

Design Dubai: Lime Tree Cafe

2009-07-03T14:45:00.003+04:00

Today's Friday, so chill out and relax, especially when it's so hot outside. Make your trip to Lime Tree Cafe on Jumeirah Road, order some mint cooler or nice smoothie, pick out some great looking food (great choice, mostly vegetarian) and take your time, after all - it's Friday!

Design Dubai: O! Concept

2009-07-02T13:03:00.002+04:00

New great place on Dubai's scene - O! Concept - concept shop and cafe with loft feel, located on Jumeirah Road (close to Jumeirah mosque, at the back of The One building). There is a great selection of quirky interior products and some clothes and shoes, too. They stock Noel Duigan's gergeous chairs and armchairs (www.noelduigan.com), Nora Badanian's paintings, Thorsten van Elten, Lazyoaf and many more. Must go and see.

Design Dubai: Carluccio's

2009-07-01T10:44:00.004+04:00

What can be better than good, simple italian food? At Carluccio's you can both dine and then buy some italian delicatessen.Interior is nice and airy, and you can also choose to seat outside where you'll have a great view of Dubai fountain. Just remember that the bread basket and olives will be added to your bill (22Dhs+18Dhs).

Design Dubai: Kartell

2009-06-30T16:51:00.003+04:00

One of my favourite brands - italian Kartell, has got a showroom here, on Jumeirah Road (between Jumeirah Beach Hotel and KFC). Inside they've got all you'd expect them to have - Marcel Wanders' stools, Philippe Starck's Ghost chairs, Ferruccio Laviani's lamps, to name just a few. But there is one disappointing fact - each item is charged double as what you'd pay in Europe...

Design Dubai: Ted Baker at Dubai Mall

2009-06-29T11:28:00.007+04:00

Hi, today I'd like to start new series: Design Dubai. In the city has a handful of nice, cool places that offer good interior design and pretty good selection of products. Today: Ted Baker's changing room. Well, I must admit that the cabin is small and darkish, and this makes deciding about buying that new clothes a little bit difficult, but plush curtain, cast iron chair and a quirky squirrel lamp make enough excuse to go there and check it out.

Souk Al Bahar's Chandelier

2009-06-28T12:03:00.005+04:00

This gorgeous arabic-style chandelier can be spotted in Souk Al Bahar, which is close to Dubai Mall.

Sheikh Zayed by night

2009-06-27T15:56:00.003+04:00

Well..., that's been a few very busy days moving the house. But finally, it's over and now we can enjoy our new very convenient location and...a roof swimming pool with view like this!

The Greens (soon)...

2009-06-10T18:32:00.002+04:00

I'm so busy right now that I don't even have time to update my blog :-(

But the thing is that we are moving in/out, so I'm up and down between 2 apartments, trying to arrange things, do some cleaning and painting. Uff...

Grand Hyatt's Panini

2009-06-08T21:56:00.002+04:00

Great coffee (my favourite - Illy), and mouth-watering desserts you can find in italian style Panini cafe at Grand Hyatt Dubai (close to Wafi). Also, they sell everyone's favourite italian goodies like Cantucci biscuits.

Atlantis Dubai

2009-06-03T17:30:00.003+04:00

So much money spent to build the Atlantis..., but, hmm, public space interiors are so kitchy. Money well spent?

Dreamland

2009-05-30T16:20:00.004+04:00

Dreamland Aqua Park is a great alternative to overpriced Wild Wadi. It's located in Umm Al Quwain, but it's only 40-50 min drive from Dubai; take Emirates Road and follow the signs. Dreamland offers you a great variety of slides, pools for kids, green shaded areas, free loungers, lockers and loads of fun. Prices: 100Dhs - adults; 70Dhr - kids below 1.40m; kids smaller than 1m go for free.

Dhow's life

2009-05-28T18:13:00.002+04:00

Old dhows on the Creek.

Bicycle rider

2009-05-27T19:21:00.003+04:00

Sometimes I miss Europe's bicycle-friendly paths...Here is too dangerous and way to hot to ride...

Thermometer

2009-05-26T13:48:00.001+04:00

Yeap..., 57 Celcius degrees, today, 10:11 am, sun exposed wall of my apartment.

Paparazzo?

2009-05-25T15:58:00.001+04:00

No..., just a sport photographer...

Camel ride

2009-05-24T15:02:00.003+04:00

You don't have to necessary go into the desert to try to sit on camel's back. At the Marina beach you may spot nicely dressed camels ready for a ride.

Abaya dilemma

2009-05-21T21:10:00.003+04:00

Have you ever thought about buying an abaya? Well, maybe as a gift or just to have it to sneak out anonymously to the shop. But while the elaborately embroided or scatterd with crystals can be very expensive (more than couple tousand dirhams), the solutions is: Textil Souq visit. Ask around in the shops and get yourself one made to measure for about....200 Dhs, including head scarf.;-)

Little sweetie

2009-05-19T10:54:00.001+04:00

Aren't these little girls adorable?

Emirates Palace

2009-05-18T12:37:00.001+04:00

Gold reflexions in Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.

Tiled mosque

2009-05-16T10:56:00.002+04:00

This beautifuly tiled mosque is sandwiched between Textil Souq and some old buildings.

Hindi Lane

2009-05-14T17:00:00.002+04:00

Fruits, flower garlands, stickers, holy images and many more - that is what you'll find in little hidden alley, known as Hindi Lane (located behind Grand Mosque, close to Dubai Museum).

Bigger than the biggest...

2009-05-13T11:11:00.007+04:00

Burj Dubai Lake can boast the biggest fountain in the world (25% larger than well-known The Bellagio Fountain in Las Vegas). The water nozzles can shoot the water as high as 150m (= 50 storey building). The show is performed at the evenings every 20-30min. Every time different song is played and the fountain "is dancing" to the rhythm of the music. The visual effect is also intensified by 50-colour projectors. Definitely something to go and see!

Night walking...

2009-05-12T16:56:00.002+04:00

Some nice surroundings of Souk Al Bahar. On the left hand side you can see a base of Burj Dubai.

Kite surfer

2009-05-10T11:34:00.002+04:00

Another picture from Al Gharbia festival. I must say I really like this photo...

Mirfa beach festival

2009-05-09T17:55:00.006+04:00

As promised yesterday, some photos from Watersports Festival on Mirfa beach. It was nice, but... maybe it was just the end of it, or I don't know, but it felt like "much ado about nothing" (sorry).The kites looked great on the water and in the air, but it all looked a little bit unorganized...

More Marina

2009-05-07T17:53:00.004+04:00

Another photo of Marina. And tomorrow I'm heading to Al Gharbia Watersports Festival, so hopefuly I'll bring some photos from kitesurfers' race. Have a nice weekend!

Dubai Marina

2009-05-06T18:16:00.003+04:00

Marina district can be described quite simply: high rise towers and then little gap between then - man-made marina. I think that if I'm to move out from my place, that would be my dream location to live in Dubai!

Little kitty

2009-05-05T14:16:00.002+04:00

I met this little kitty close to souq in Bur Dubai a few weeks ago , but I'm sure that now when the temperature is so high, all of them hide somewhere...

Bastakiya Nights

2009-05-04T11:43:00.004+04:00

Another arabic interior - Bastakiya Nights restaurant; they offer delicious kebabs selection, and some good aubergine dish. Definiately it's worth to pay them visit.

Mint cooler

2009-05-02T17:15:00.004+04:00

Mint cooler - the best is from Basta Art Cafe. Great drink if you want to cool down after exploring Bastakiya.

Sun lounger

2009-04-30T17:54:00.002+04:00

Another option if you get tired of shopping at the Textil Souq - your own palm tree and a chair :-)

So hot...

2009-04-29T16:26:00.003+04:00

45 C degrees is rather normal temperature now in Dubai. Shade is much sought after.

Creek by night

2009-04-28T17:19:00.002+04:00

Creek is lovely colourful by night, and still busy:-)

Middle East feel

2009-04-27T12:29:00.005+04:00

This room has got truly arabic feel - low table and sofas, and great mix of fabrics. It's great for hot days, too, as you're sitting directly under wind tower.

Shallow water

2009-04-26T14:31:00.003+04:00

I just love a low tide! I always go on a shallow water where you can sit, lay down, relax and cool down.

Big Boys Toys

2009-04-25T11:04:00.002+04:00

Replica of Lotus Super 7 on Dubai roads - as you can imagine, the car draws everybody's attention. So, if you have some extra pocket money :-), buy yourself a toy like that - you won't go unmissed.

Textil Souq

2009-04-23T12:00:00.002+04:00

In Textil Souq you can find huge selection of different, very colourful fabrics, though some of them are pretty kitchy...Still, there's loads of fun hunting for a right one.

Coconut drink

2009-04-21T16:54:00.002+04:00

When there is hot outside, what's better than refreshing coconut drink?

Blurrr Marina...

2009-04-20T15:22:00.002+04:00

Unperfectly beautiful shoot. This time by my sister.

Fresh milk, anyone?

2009-04-19T17:53:00.002+04:00

And, yes - this is an outdoor stall.

Arabic fashion

2009-04-18T19:26:00.003+04:00

Choose whatever you want..., but burkah (that golden one) seems strangest to me.

Sand is in the air

2009-04-17T23:05:00.005+04:00

Today visibility in Dubai was rather poor, which reminded me about a little sand storm we had few days ago.

Dubai guide (8)

2009-04-15T17:19:00.009+04:00

To end my little series, I'd like to invite you to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. It's hard to believe that almost in the center of the city you can find a bird paradise, with majority of pink flamingos. There are little huts built around the Creek from where you can observe the birds.

Dubai guide (7)

2009-04-13T17:58:00.003+04:00

Dubai experience must include smoking shisha. All over Dubai you shouldn't have problem to find one, but if you want to indulge yourself then Shisha Courtyart at One & Only Royal Mirrage is a good pick.

Dubai guide (6)

2009-04-12T18:21:00.005+04:00

Shopping is one of the attractions of Dubai! Big (and small) brands you'll find in any shopping mall in Dubai, but if you fancy pashmina shawl, carpet or at least cushion cover then head to Sharjah's beautiful Blue Souq. You'll find there great selection of gifts and better prices too (this will also depend on your bargain skills).

Dubai guide (5)

2009-04-11T10:28:00.003+04:00

If you are fed up with chaos of Dubai and you want to go some place close to the nature, then rent a 4x4 for a day and drive to Hatta Pools. Make sure you've got the right directions and then go to see these natural rock formation. Some off-road experience can be added if you want as you will be passing next to the Big Red dune.

Dubai guide (4)

2009-04-08T20:18:00.004+04:00

If you want to find yourself close to not-finished-yet-but-already-iconic Burj Dubai (the highest building in the world) then look no further. Head to Souk Al Bahar where beautiful surroundings compliment the tower. The place is not so popular yet, so you can have a quiet and relaxing meal in one of the cafes overlooking Burj Dubai.

Dubai guide (3)

2009-04-07T16:22:00.004+04:00

In Dubai you have a great opportunity to see the mosque inside. The guided tours are held every Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. So if you want to see how it is inside and ask some questions, simply show up yourself at 10am in front of Jumeirah Mosque. Remember to wear clothes covering your legs and arms, also, women are required to wear head scarf. More information here.

Dubai guide (2)

2009-04-06T19:23:00.003+04:00

Medinat Jumeirah is a fairy-tale place. Architecture is inspired by old arabic designs, and you can feel the atmosphere of old souq (except prices which are more touristy than bargain, but the quality is better than some places else). Also, make sure that you have a meal in one of the waterfront restaurants from where you can see iconic Burj Al Arab.

Dubai guide (1)

2009-04-05T18:09:00.006+04:00

Hi! My sister came over to Dubai for her holidays, and I'll be a tourist guide for a next few days:-)So, I thought: why don't you join us! All welcome!

Today we spend a day browsing Spice and Textil souqs, visiting Dubai Museum and strolling through Bastakiya quarter.

Great smell and exotic spices you'll find in Spice Souq on Deira side of the Creek. Abra crossing is another attraction and costs only 1 Dhs!
Girls can get some beautiful henna tattoo while in Dubai Museum (one hand cost only 20 Dhs!)
Find some nice corners in Bastakyia, get some coffee, grab nice bite and relax! (Pictured: XVA Cafe - aubergine burger is highly recommended!)

Those Magnificent Men in Their (desert) Machines...

2009-04-04T17:52:00.004+04:00

....well, I would rather call them crazy. But if you don't know how to spend your Friday, go to Big Red dune, bring some picnic food and watch all those crazy drivers who try to get themselves on the top of the dune. Unbelievable...

Sheikh Zayed Road by night

2009-04-02T17:59:00.002+04:00

Sheikh Zayed Road must be also appreciated by night. Every building wants to be better lit, with greater illuminations and lights effects. But every time I drive through Sheikh Zayed Rd it always makes me say: "wow".

Coconut's looking for home

2009-04-01T10:48:00.003+04:00

Who wants to take the coconuts home? They are ready to go:-)

Cool down...

2009-03-31T14:36:00.002+04:00

Tea break

2009-03-30T11:11:00.002+04:00

Ray of light...

2009-03-29T12:06:00.004+04:00

...but not in Dubai. Today is 21 degrees and it's raining... I bet that tourists here didn't expect that weather to happen in Dubai (nor did I!).So it seems, you'll have to wait until Wednesday (according to weather forecast) to hit the beaches again.

Abu Dhabi desert challenge

2009-03-28T11:22:00.003+04:00

After a tough week of getting through the desert the drivers can finally relax. The closing ceremony took place yesterday in Abu Dhabi.

Nice little rain yesterday

2009-03-26T11:55:00.003+04:00

It was lushing yesterday evening, and it was great! Strong and purifing rain, and I just love the smell of it when rain drops fall onto hot ground. Back in Ireland we were fed up of that constant rain, and now - I'm looking forward to it (which of course doesn't happen too often:-))

Our best friend...

2009-03-25T16:43:00.004+04:00

Could it be something else that every UAE resident considers it as a must-have home accessory?

(A/C - in case of any doubts..)

Quiet Bur Dubai - is it possible?

2009-03-24T17:11:00.002+04:00

Surprisingly streets of Bur Dubai are quiet at around 11pm.

Dubai's Bolywood

2009-03-23T10:45:00.002+04:00

Taste of Bolywood in Bur Dubai.

Demolition in Marina

2009-03-22T13:32:00.002+04:00

Little demolition work at the Walk in Dubai Marina.

Drying rack

2009-03-21T17:02:00.003+04:00

Necessity is the mother of invention, even if you just need to ...dry out your clothes:-)

Smiley weekend

2009-03-20T18:44:00.004+04:00

Smile, it's weekend!!

more art...

2009-03-19T11:16:00.004+04:00

I must say that the most I enjoyed paintings presented by Guy Flichy Gallery and photos by Tashkeel Gallery.

Bastakiya Art Fair

2009-03-18T18:32:00.006+04:00

Cuadro Gallery, where you can buy photos taken by Palestinian kids in Gaza.

Hey, did you manage to catch up with Bastakiya Art Fair? If not, you've still got few days to go there and browse some exibitions. And when you gets tired, you can relax in some cool places on the spot.