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Despite all of Dubai’s fame this is still an extremely common question! Is Dubai a country? Another very common question is, is Dubai a country or a capital city? The answer is…

How did they even get a lake in the desert? Well you might be surprised to know that nearly all of these lakes in Dubai are man made. That’s probably not surprising…

Thinking of moving to Dubai? Wondering how much it will cost compared to your home country? In this article I will share the living costs are for a single person looking to…

Thareed or tharid, also called saloona, is a tasty dish that is similar to a stew in Western countries. Consisting of meat, potatoes and vegetables. The dish has a rich Islamic history…

As somewhere with a hot desert climate, the traditional dress in UAE (United Arab Emirates) combines its Islamic traditions, it’s relationship with the British empire and the practicality of the bedouin lifestyle…

This article covers some of the most asked and googled questions about the UAE. Perhaps you’ve seen UAE and wondered what is means? Or maybe you’ve wondered how is the UAE connected…

It can be tough to know where to start when visiting the Burj Khalifa! There are so many different options. Whether you want to go at the top and see the view…

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…

Currently working remotely? Or planning to in the future? Have you asked yourself, can I work remotely in Dubai? Then not to worry. I’ll go through ALL THE THINGS you need to…

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…