Posts Tagged ‘United Arab Emirates’
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Dishdasha (Creative Commons / Mary Paulose)
There is always a big question mark whenever the topic of traditional clothing in United Arab Emirates crops up. Other than Islam followers, not many are aware of the Arabic style of clothing typical to Muslim culture. With the exception of Dubai, remaining Emirates in UAE are conservative to their style of dressing and to a certain extent strictly adopt what modesty in Islamic text offers. (more…)
Popularity: 6% [?]
Tags: Abaya, agal, burqa, conservative, dishdasha, Dubai, gafaaz, ghafiyah, ghutrah, gishwa, islam, kandura, keffiyeh, muslim, niqab, religion, thobe, traditional clothing, Traditions, uae, United Arab Emirates
Posted in Currently in Dubai | 8 Comments »
Friday, February 19th, 2010
Dubai is land of sun and sand, so beaches form the most attractive part of its beauty. The city’s main beaches consist of the long stretch of Jumeirah Beach Park and the Al Mazmar Beach Park which is an artificial park cum beachfront. You can enjoy lazing out at the beach, surfing the waters or reveling in some ardeline rush of watersports. (more…)
Popularity: 69% [?]
Tags: Al Mazmar Beach Park, attractions, Beach, Beaches, Dubai, Jumeirah Beach, Tourism, Travel, uae, United Arab Emirates
Posted in Must Do Activities | 10 Comments »
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Dubai does not follow hard and fast religion norms compared to other Middle East countries. It is a welcoming emirate for women who want to explore professional avenues with full freedom.
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Popularity: 53% [?]
Tags: Abaya, Dubai, Entrepreneurs, Expatriates, Expats, uae, United Arab Emirates, Women Expats
Posted in Etiquette | 20 Comments »
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Opting for car rental for exploring Dubai and nearby areas is the most preferable idea for many due to the comfort and practicability that comes with it. (more…)
Popularity: 50% [?]
Tags: Dirham, Dubai, Dubai Airport, Dubai Car rentals, Dubai Police, International Driving Permit, Tourism, United Arab Emirates
Posted in Dubai Car rentals | 4 Comments »
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
On account of the ongoing Ramadan festival, Dubai Health Authority has initiated an anti-smoking awareness programme among youths so as to help them break free from the habit and bring about an intrinsic change in the social structure.
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Popularity: 51% [?]
Tags: Dubai, News, Tobacco-free Dubai — Together for a Society Free from Smoking, United Arab Emirates
Posted in News | 5 Comments »
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Emirates airlines offer quite a few bargains for Indians as they operate a lot of direct flights on daily basis from a number of cities. But I had kept myself alert as cheap airlines have sometimes a ‘reputation’ for having lousy services.
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Popularity: 33% [?]
Tags: Air Travel, Dubai, Emirates Airline, Flight, Fly Dubai, Tourism, United Arab Emirates
Posted in Flying to Dubai | No Comments »
Monday, September 7th, 2009
If you want to enjoy your flight to Dubai then Emirates Airline should be on the top of your list. Part of the Emirates group, the airline flies off to around 68 destinations throughout the world. The Airline fleet at the Dubai International Airport consists of more than 50 airplanes that include 28 Airbus A330-200, 12 big 300 series Boeing 777 aircraft and 9 Boeing 777. Also, it has its own flyer program named Skywards and is shared with the SriLankan Airways. (more…)
Popularity: 5% [?]
Tags: Airbus 3320, Airbus A330-200, Boeing 777 Aircraft, Dubai, Dubai International Airport, Emirates Airline, Emirates Lounge, Skywards, United Arab Emirates
Posted in Flying to Dubai, Travel and Tourism | 10 Comments »
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Dubai is a shopper’s heaven and a traveler’s hot-spot where seasons don’t make a difference to the tourist influx. Different kinds of huge malls, snazzy nightclubs, delectable restaurants, golden beaches, charismatic architecture, luxurious hotels, free zones and most important duty free shopping have always attracted tourists, businessmen and travelers from all around the world for holidaying and for developing contacts. (more…)
Popularity: 19% [?]
Tags: Apartment Hotels, Dubai, Dubai Apartments, Hotel Apartments, Hotels in Dubai, Tourism, Travel, uae, United Arab Emirates
Posted in Hotels in Dubai | 10 Comments »
Monday, August 17th, 2009
With costs spiraling up higher than the height of Burj Dubai, saving money in Dubai can be quite easier said than done. But some tips (it may differ for an expat and a tourist), will always save a penny for an emergency. Visiting in Dubai is not a rich men’s past time nor is it inaccessible for the low budget travelers. It’s how you manage your budget and do some quick thinking which will always let you explore more of the city without drying up your bank balance. So here are some tips for tourists/expats traveling to Dubai who believes in less is more: (more…)
Popularity: 20% [?]
Tags: Budget Travel Tips, Dubai, Money saving tips for Dubai, Money Saving Travel and Vacation Trips, Save Money, Tips to save money in Dubai, Tourism, Travel, uae, United Arab Emirates
Posted in Travel and Tourism | 11 Comments »
Thursday, August 13th, 2009
Sometimes luxury doesn’t always mean having a private swimming pool or a private beach aside your room. But it can assume a different meaning for physically disabled guests.
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Popularity: 13% [?]
Tags: 4 star hotels, 5 star hotels, Disabled Access, Dubai, Dubai Hotels, Hotels in Dubai, Special Needs, Tourism, Travel, uae, United Arab Emirates, Wheelchair Access
Posted in Hotels in Dubai | 2 Comments »
