I love watching TED videos and even wrote about TED talks when they were held in India in 2009. But seeing a TED event live was a first. True to its tagline a new dimension TEDxSharjah turned out to be a perfect platform to showcase the rising crop of Emirati innovativeness and entrepreneurship. From an Emirati lady […]
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Bathed in creamy white milk with a generous helping of assorted nuts Umm Ali will melt in your mouth. I love eating this traditional Arabic dessert, which to me looks like a combination of bread pudding and kheer.
Ever seen Bob Marley on coffee? In a one-of-a-kind artistic experiment painter and writer Archana RD King also known as Blu is showcasing paintings made with coffee at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. As part of Ramadan celebrations the hotel is offering a visual and gastronomical treat for visitors combining an authentic Iftar buffet and a painting […]
How can anyone see a historical and touristy city like Paris in a day? I know it is a toughie, but if you really have just a day in Paris like we did, would you sob over the lack of time or make the most of it. We decided to do the later. After putting […]
Last week we visited UAE’s first Gurudwara located in Jebel Ali. Called Guru Nanak Darbar the gurudwara is an impressive building with facilities for kirtan and langar and not to miss the tasty kara prasad.
I had often heard about Pakistani lawn suits– about the soft feel of the lawn cloth especially in the summer and the range of designs they come in. So, there I went a few days back for my first lawn suit shopping to the old Sharjah Cinema area. And like I had heard I was […]
Enjoyed a lip-smacking meal at Times of Arabia restaurant, Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Our choices included meat Kibbeh, mutton sausages in a tangy sauce, fresh hummos, breads and a garden salad. The service was prompt, the view was great and the pleasant weather made it all memorable.
We took an excited three-year old to the Al Ain Zoo, spotted among others an Ostrich, white lions, cheetahs and baby turtles. But I was most fascinated with the pink flamingoes. They walked tall with grace and beauty in a small patch of marshy land. The pink and the white of their feathers made a […]
We captured this beautiful sight at the Ras al Khor wildlife sanctuary. A viewpoint lets visitors catch a glimpse of these pink legged flamingos amidst hectares of mangroves. The site is open on all days except Fridays. #Pink Flamingos Dubai, #Pink Flamingos Ras al Khor, #Ras al Khor