The clothes of UAE and Dubai Traditional dress come from a land of scorching deserts. Their garments share a captivating history, evolving from Islamic traditions and the region’s connections with the British Empire. An infusion of the nomadic Bedouin way of life with a modern twist has created the stylish Emirati fashion we admire today…
You may have come across people who have become Muslim calling themselves a “revert” but what exactly does that mean? Why would some call themselves a revert not a convert? I’ll go through convert vs revert and which term I choose to use along with why. As someone who is a converted Muslim myself, I’ll…
The food culture of Dubai and UAE is vibrant and diverse, with a blend of flavours that showcase its unique identity. You may have visited Dubai before or lived in Dubai for many years yet never tried Emirati food! So let’s change that! Emirati cuisine has lots of tantalizing recipes with lots of exotic spices….
This word ‘Ramadan’ keeps popping, maybe you’re even wondering who is Ramadan? Jokes aside… This article is for you if you want to learn a bit more about Ramadan! Ramadan is an important part of the Islamic faith, where Muslims fast and focus on their religion. As a converted Muslim with years of experience, I…
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 to visit Dubai during Ramadan. I thought I’d put together this quick guide for those who want to know more and to help…
Many people, when they first visit or move to the Middle East region, may wonder, “What on earth is that water gun next to the toilet?” It’s the Middle Eastern bidet! Also known as the bum gun! The Arabic word is Shattaf or Shatafa. If you’re curious to learn more. Such as where it originally…