During the winter months this year Riyadh, Saudia Arabia’s capital, has hosted more than 300 events. The reason for this deluge of activity is the Riyadh Season, a government backed initiative to bring vibrancy to Saudi’s major cities. One of the events was Taste of the World, Riyadh. But going back a step, on 27th September the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia … [Read more...]
Snapshot: Global Village, Dubai
Global Village is on the winter calendar again this year in Dubai. An old favourite and well worth a visit. It is a theme park that opens for six months each year from the first weekend November. Global Village - first impressions then the facts. Impressions Its unexpectedly awesome. Based on the array of pulses and strange fairy … [Read more...]
Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque
LETTER TO MY SISTER – Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi A bit of a lull in the office. I guess it is that time again, where we are close the tournament and I start to hate my work and wish I was a barista. The weather is getting cooler, which means that I’m cold. I have to wear a cardigan outside sometimes. Inside it is still arctic because of the air … [Read more...]
Cruising Musandam, Oman
There are any number of places to go in Oman for a cheeky getaway – with partner, with family or with friends. At the recommendation of trusted friends and Instagrammers (@susann_johnston & @kathyleedxb – well worth a follow), I headed to Khasab, in Musandam. First stop car rental, which is surprisingly affordable and the petrol ridiculously so. Then a shaky and nervous … [Read more...]
Snapshot: Dubai Fish Markets
A visit to the Dubai Fish Markets requires an early morning start. The alarm went off at 3.30am and I was picked up at 4am, then met up with the others down at The Creek just before 5am. The reason for the early rise was so that we could be at the fish auction before it finished at 6am. The reason for the trip to the Fish Market was a suggestion from a kindred spirit - … [Read more...]
