Desert Oasis Part I

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Alice

Look what secret gardens I have discovered! Luxurious, eco-conscious and lush grounds known as Al Barari, located in the royal enclave of Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, are truly a unique concept totally alien to the bedazzled highrises of this Gulf nation.

Dubai Oasis #1: NIKON D3000 f/11; Exposure 1/125sec; ISO-100

Dubai Oasis #1: NIKON D3000 f/11; Exposure 1/125sec; ISO-100

Deep inside Al Barari  is “The Farm”. Set in the heart of the 14.2 million square foot estate’s waterways, ponds, shrubs and paths, The Farm is a noshery which champions locally sourced produce, glorious freshly-juiced beverages and decadent desserts…and what a view!

Indoor Outdoor: NIKON D3000 f/3.5; Exposure 1/2000sec; ISO-100

Indoor Outdoor: NIKON D3000 f/3.5; Exposure 1/2000sec; ISO-100

Lets be honest: the act of dining can be transactional, functional, utilitarian (especially on a school night). However weekends call for relaxation, tranquility and exquisite settings upon which eyes feast as bellies become full. Who doesn’t enjoy tucking in to a poached fillet of pink salmon while contemplating a stroll on green lawns, then among the verdant gardens, in order to make room for dessert?

Waterways Dubai: NIKON D3000 f/4; Exposure 1/800sec; ISO-100

Waterways Dubai: NIKON D3000 f/4; Exposure 1/800sec; ISO-100

About Alice

I run, I jump, I sing, I dance. Whether climbing trees, walls or stairs I do it at a clip. When out, my date is always Trusty Nikon (who never lets me down in the attire stakes; so smart in his black, with a pop of red!). Where does it lead, this love affair of mine? Well, its lead me to Dubai, via the matrimonial aisle, thanks to a gorgeous husband who whisked me from Coogee beach, Sydney into the Arabian Peninsula - to my new home, Dubai. I am a freelance writer and photographer and my wish is to snap away, to scribe and to share it all with you. Enjoy.
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