Category Archives: Viewpoint

Cloud Seeded Storms in Dubai

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Alice

Spring 2017, Dubai The rumour is that lately our government has been seeding clouds so that rain is made and inclement weather is created for us living in Dubai to delight in. But the reality is that this is no … Continue reading →

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Maldives Island Life: Part I

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Alice

“Kihineh? Haalu kihineh?” First expressions of welcome from our sweet hostess Grace as we alight from our inter island boat ferrying the spouse and I to the tiny island of Veli, South Malè Atoll, Maldives. I am already reduced to … Continue reading →

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Meet Me at The Madinat

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Alice

I am so in love with this place; so in awe of its proportions, its stylized architecture, its sympathy to heritage and nod to the modern. Its The Madinat. Dubai’s Madinat, in all of its watery, palm-tree swaying, wind-towered glory. … Continue reading →

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Perambulation

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Alice

Walking has been my main mode of transport since moving to Dubai as I am not at all inclined to get behind the wheel of a vehicle or even take to the roads on a bicycle for that matter lest … Continue reading →

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