culture

Every so often you hear a scary story about a tourist getting into trouble in Dubai or a newspaper publishing about a tourist getting arrested. It may make you a little scared…

The culinary culture of Dubai and United Arab Emirates is a vibrant, diverse blend of traditional flavours that showcase the country’s unique identity. You may have visited Dubai before or even lived…

Are you considering a move to Dubai or curious about what life in Dubai is like for those who do? As one of the most vibrant cities in the world, Dubai offers…

As an experienced traveller with extensive knowledge of many cities around the world, I know how to spot unique attractions in any destination. That is why I am excited to share my…

Perhaps you’ve already booked your holiday to Dubai and realised the month of Ramadan falls on when you’ll be in Dubai. Maybe you haven’t booked yet but are wondering what it’s like…

How should I dress for Ramadan? When is Eid in Dubai? What should I wear for Eid? So there are two Eid celebrated in Dubai and we’ll explain more about them below!…

The attire of the United Arab Emirates, a land of scorching deserts, tells a fascinating story. It has evolved through a mix of Islamic tradition, ties with the British Empire and the…

For many people when they first visit or move to the Middle East region, they may be wondering. What on earth is that water gun next to the toilet? It’s the Middle…

Since it’s World Hijab Day today on the 1st February, here is an explanation of why women to wear the hijab. You might be surprised by some of the reasons women choose…

This dessert as with most Arabic words, when spelt in English, seems to have many spellings! Is it Mahalabia? Mahalabiya? Mehalabia? Muhallabi? Either way, whatever the spelling! This is a tasty recipe…