Weekend at Al Qasba

Blue clouds, gentle breeze and a splendid view of this giant ferry wheel across a canal of water translated into a blissful weekend for us.

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Souvenirs from Jordan

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan boasts of several historical wonders and scenic spots. Home to UNESCO world Heritage site Petra and the medicinal Dead Sea

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Fire, Water and Light Show at Dubai Mall Fountains

Don’t miss this mesmerising show that brings together a medley of sound, light and fire at Downtown Dubai. Two shows daily at 8 and 10

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Khasab Musandam

A few weeks ago we went on a day trip to see the beautiful Musandam fjords in neighbouring Oman. We booked a half day dhow

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2012 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp

I am thrilled to see my Turkish lamp glowing bright on our living room wall. For long I had safeguarded it in bubble wrap unable

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The Setting Sun

And an evening well-spent sipping coffee at Sharjah beach. #Sharjah Beach, #Sunset

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Mahalabia

A serving of delicious Mahalabia (Arabic dessert made of milk, cornstarch/ rice and sugar, laced with nuts) from Al Arz Automatic Bakery, Sharjah.Melt in the

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‘The best thing about you is YOU,’ says Anupam Kher

Bollywood star, acting school teacher, theatre artist and now writer — in real life too Anupam Kher essays several roles with ease. It comes as

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Arundhati Roy at Sharjah Book Fair

Fifteen years after she wrote the award winning God of Small Things Arundhati Roy continues to enchant book lovers. The hall, chock-a-block with her fans

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