Spoken Arabic Course at SMCCU

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!

Wind in Bur Dubai

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

Kilim rug love

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

Hmm, no inspiration today...

Have a nice Iftar dinner.

Dubai T-shirt

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

Design Dubai: XVA

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.

Dhow's life

Old dhows on the Creek.

Bicycle rider

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

Abaya dilemma

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.;-)

Tiled mosque

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

Hindi Lane

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).

Mint cooler

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

Sun lounger

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

Creek by night

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

Middle East feel

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.

Textil Souq

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

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

Fresh milk, anyone?

And, yes - this is an outdoor stall.

Dubai guide (1)

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!)

Coconut's looking for home

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