Category Archives: Waterways

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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A Day at The Fairmont with Oprah and Friends

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Alice

Monday 15th February 2016 I am reading a book at the moment, one that my dear friend Lena lent me; she herself was given it as a gift by a friend of hers. It’s Oprah Winfrey’s What I Know for Sure. … Continue reading →

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Summer Skyline

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Alice

Summer in Dubai is extraordinarily uncomfortable. After all, we are actually in the hottest part of the world here, stuck between burning sand (in reality, a desert) and near-melting concrete, steel and glass of the urban jungle. The waters of the Arabian Gulf … Continue reading →

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Coogee Beach

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Alice

Coming home to Australia necessitates almost daily visits to our local beach. What bliss to leave the sonic heat, concrete and dust of Dubai for the freshness, salty air and cool Pacific oceans of Coogee. Coogee Beach is very popular … Continue reading →

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Shooting the Golden Hours-Pt 2

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Alice

OOh its magic! Golden magic weaved in digital. The hours of time and light when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky, just before it sets or right after it rises. Right then, if you snap away, your landscape … Continue reading →

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Shooting the Golden Hours-Pt 1

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Alice

Think “vibrant” and “true colours” when attempting to capture landscapes. The most vibrant colours are not created during the glare of midday, for harsh direct and overhead sunlight can wreck a photo – overexposed, too much contrast, intense highlights and shadows. The best outdoor … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Gratefulness-Ramadan Part 19: Gulf Waters Gulf Oil

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Alice

One of the most critical bodies of water in world politics is right at my door step, here in the heart of the Middle East. My local hotwater whirlpool as I’ve named it; salty, warm and very inviting, the Arabian Gulf creates … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Gratefulness-Ramadan Pt 10: Travel

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Alice

Lift off! Birds taking flight…look at the spirited fellow on the right, dipping his head, leaning forward, feet gripped tight on craggy rocks before a take off. What a way to view the world – from up high. But my feet are … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Gratefulness-Ramadan Pt 8: Human Endeavours

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Alice

How many records can one city break? Ah, Dubai: the post-modern city springing forth from ancient desert with the greatest this, the tallest that, the biggest brightest and shiniest everything!! Be it Mall (biggest – the Dubai Mall), or Tower (tallest … Continue reading →

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Desert Oasis Part III

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Alice

Eat. Play. Lounge. Wander about a thriving garden too… These are the activities my heart was set upon when deciding on where to drive, which restaurant to dine at, and how an adventuresome Saturday in the City would unfold for … Continue reading →

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