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Oman – Part II – Sifawi Boutique Hotel

Here’s a tale of four frazzled ex-pat ladies, hailing from Australia and Scotland, residing in Dubai, and desperate for a getaway. Destination? The Sifawi Boutique Hotel, along the coast of Oman, a mere 60km drive (or watertaxi! Take your pick!) southeast of … Continue reading

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Rooftops – What a View

I made a discovery today. Well, the place has always been around; the iconic buildings erected now for a decade, and the endless blue of Arabian sky nothing novel to the bedouins of the U.A.E. It’s more the view; this … Continue reading

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Meet Me at The Madinat

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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Indoors Outdoors 5* Establishments

In a city like Dubai, dominated by towers and skyscrapers, finding a sanctuary unique and peaceful in order to escape the horrors of the working week can be a mission. Relaxation is critical when the weekend arrives, and so to Abu … Continue reading

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Double-Take

Architecture is easy to photograph, right? Well, not necessarily. Yes,  buildings are all around, however, photography means writing with light, and this perpetually changes. When taking pictures of buildings, try a double-take. Shoot the entire building, then focus in on detail which will present a study … Continue reading

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Chandelier

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Check out this killer combo: 5* Luxury Hotel in the busy Financial heart of Dubai + WOW Food + No Alcohol Policy. You eyes read correctly – a dry hotel, is what we call these fine establishments here in the … Continue reading

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