Dubai is a part of the United Arab emirates. As the name of the country denotes, the native language of the UAE is Arabic. So if you are planning to visit Dubai, you might be wondering how you would get around here without knowing Arabic. But that won’t be a problem at all. Dubai is...
Dubai is not all about tall buildings and busy streets. Away from all the hustle and bustle of the city and modernity, there are tranquil deserts. Although desert may look like a dull and uninspiring place at first sight, that’s not really the case. Desert is full of life. Both literally and figuratively. It is...
Traditional dress is a symbol of culture and honor for the Emiratis. It has deep roots in their culture and religion. You will rarely find Emirati wearing western clothes when they are in the UAE as they take immense pride in their traditions. Although the whole of the Arabian peninsula has similarities in clothes, there...
These days you can find any kind of food in Dubai. Anything from east to west. Sometimes if you go to a restaurant and ask for Chinese food, they might get confused. You might need to be a little more specific because there is so much of everything. So what is the traditional Emirati food?...
A few decades ago, Dubai was nothing but a fishing and pearling town along the creek. Life was tough in this harsh desert. They reared sheep and goats for food and wool. Wool was a necessity during winters. They used falcons to hunt and horses for wars. But above all, one animal became an integral...
Falcons and falconry were entwined with Emirati culture for thousands of years. Because they have been an integral part of Bedouin lives for many millennia, there is no evidence to when the Arabs actually started domesticating these birds in the desert. In the olden days, Bedouin Arabs used them mainly for hunting. In the arid...
Arabic Coffee, or Gahwa as they are colloquially called, is the favorite recreational drink of the Arabs. Though the term Arabic Coffee encompasses Turkish Coffee as well, Gahwa is specifically the coffee made according to Arab traditions. The Gahwa has been popular in the Arabian peninsula for hundreds of years. The names vary further with...
There are a lot of things to do in Dubai. Visiting the tallest skyscrapers, witnessing modern cityscape, enjoying dinner on an Arabic boat and the list goes endless. But, a trip to the desert is inevitable to understand the heart of Dubai because that's where it all began.
Dubai is an all-time favorite city of travel buffs. Despite the record-breaking wonders, numerous huge shopping malls, beaches, and adventure parks, the desert climate may sometimes give you a second thought. But, if you visit the city during the winter, you are going to love it for sure. However, you have to consider another thing...
Dubai comes to everyone’s mind whenever they are planning a holiday trip. It is natural because of the city’s stunning towers, attractive skyline, beautiful museums and serene beaches. Apart from the dazzling cityscape, the city is hailed for its deserts. For the same reason, desert safari allures every tourist who comes to Dubai. It is...
