Category Archives: Composition

Cooler Winter Dubai Weather 2017

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Alice

Wednesday 1st March 2017 Who would have thought its still winter in Dubai, this the first day of March? In fact Spring starts on 20th March here, the truth of which makes expats here very happy as this cool weather makes outdoor … Continue reading →

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Dubai Future Foundation in 3D Print

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Alice

Monday 17th October 2016 Breaking records and being ‘the first’ is in the DNA of this city Dubai, no doubt about it. After hearing a while ago about a building in my neighbouhood generated then built from a 3D printer … Continue reading →

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How Beautiful is my Lilly? Part II

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Alice

My Lilly gets prettier the more I look upon her…    

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How Beautiful is my Lilly? Part I

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Alice

My beautiful Lilly…        

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Lighting Above

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Alice

If you are, like me, a frequent traveller, then it is more likely that you have observed how hotels and resorts set up their lighting fixtures. Lobby and Reception Areas act like a strong (or weak) handshake, giving first impressions to guests. The … Continue reading →

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Burj Khalifa & Surrounds

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Alice

Springtime in Dubai. Sunny, smog-free (miraculously), sharp blue skies and even sharper architecture outlined and clearly defined as the sun descends to the horizon upon the Arabian Gulf. However from where I am standing the Gulf is far away, for I … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Gratefulness-Ramadan Part 14: Cake

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Alice

Who can ever ignore a beautifully decorated cake? How the sight of one enchants us all and affords endless potential for discussion points! A friend of mine exhibits extraordinary aptitude for inventing spectacular designs in cake-decorating, and each time she forges another unique arrangement, … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Gratefulness-Ramadan Part 12: Hide & Seek

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Alice

Look at modern Dubai’s shimmering skyline and imposing architecture. Oops. Wrong article. Get back to nature, Alice; you really should get out of that office, and into the light. Well my own advice I certainly took, and along with it came … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Gratefulness-Ramadan Part 11: Locomotion

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Alice

Come, escort me as I beat a path across town… Firstly I must decide against laziness: definitely the stairs, then… Next my will is tested: do I knock on the door? What on earth is this otherworldly contraption planted in the … Continue reading →

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Composition

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Alice

Balancing with feet astride in an almost-filled carriage, on the metro en route home, and with afew “excuse me’s” I shuffle along to the very front to take a good look at my city. The view from up here causing me … Continue reading →

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