Dubai’s prominent developer, Emaar Properties said on Monday that it plans to build the largest fountain in the world as the centerpiece of its Downtown Burj Dubai project.
What’s in store when the project is completed next year:

The $218 million project is said to be 25% larger than the iconic fountains at the Bellagio Hotel in [...]

An hour and a half away from the hustle and bustle of Dubai, the wide golden sand dunes awaits everyone. We went to experience a desert safari - an off road adventure you will never forget!
Here are 13 (+1) photos from our desert adventure.

Here’s what happens if you go on a desert safari:

The tour operator [...]

Along with a Tiger Woods golf course, a Maria Sharapova (endorsed) community, actor and heart throb Brad Pitt joins the bandwagon. Dubai will welcome a new landmark and leisure development- a Brad Pitt hotel!
Brad says, “while acting is my profession, architecture is my passion”. I could almost imagine him saying that line with a boyish [...]

A visit to the Dubai Museum is a must on every Dubai itinerary for tourists and residents alike and finally we were able to go there to take a peek at Dubai’s history. Here are some photos during our visit.
The Al Fahidi Fort, which was built in 1800 is home to the Dubai Museum and is [...]

We passed by the beach and I had to stop and take a picture:

and wonder, when will I ever get inside that glamorous hotel? :roll: 
The Burj Al Arab, standing at 320 meters is the tallest hotel building in the world and currently the only 7-stars hotel.

The cool weather has finally said goodbye and what’s the best way to celebrate that other than spending time at the glorious beach!

~ the beach at 9 am ~
We went to Mamzar Beach Park last Friday and decided to stay the whole day doing nothing but barbeque, swim, sleep, chatter. Ah, I need more days [...]

Earlier this month we had a one day holiday because it was the Islamic holiday of Hijra. We didn’t have work and no school for the babe as well. We had a rare  two-day weekend and out of the blue, M said we’ll go out see some camels. Huh?
Of course my mother was excited since [...]

There are lots of things to see along Dubai creek. By the creek is where you can catch a glimpse of old Dubai. We got on an abra with everyone else and headed over to the spice souq and gold souq.
This is what an abra looks like:

~for 1 dirham (less than US$1), you can get on [...]

M had been asked to evaluate a hotel near Dubai creek for his work and we were invited to see the rooms overlooking the lagoon. It was such a great experience to see this body of water that is so much part of Dubai’s history. We have strolled along its banks but this was my [...]

My husband had an appointment at an office near Dubai Creek and asked me, out of the blue if I want to come out and see some sun. I quickly jumped out of my seat and out of the steel-cold office and joined him for a free ride around Deira. Don’t tell my boss.
Dubai creek [...]