Why Packing Your Own Food Makes Sense Here
A weekend drive out of the city, whether it's to Hatta, Al Ain, Fujairah, or across the border into Oman, is one of the easiest ways to escape apartment ... (more)
Planning Before the Ship Docks
A stop in Dubai is one of the more exciting entries on many cruise itineraries, simply because there is so much packed into a relatively small city. Before deciding whet... (more)
Small Habits, Big Difference in Dubai
Living in Dubai comes with a particular rhythm: long working hours, intense summer heat, air-conditioned interiors, and a social life that often runs late into t... (more)
Selling in a City That Never Stands Still
Dubai's sales environment is unlike most others, shaped by a customer base drawn from dozens of nationalities, a business calendar that shifts around Rama... (more)
What can you do in Dubai in February?
Gloriously warm and dry weather makes February one of the best months to holiday in Dubai. And while the inviting weather is reason enough to visit this fascin... (more)
Cruising as a Getaway from DubaiFor residents of Dubai, a cruise offers a welcome change of pace from apartment or villa living, mall weekends, and the daily commute. With one upfront cost covering ac... (more)
Rethinking cocoa for a Dubai kitchen
Even with the outside temperature soaring for much of the year, a well air-conditioned Dubai apartment or villa is the perfect setting for a warm mug of cocoa, esp... (more)
Avocados on the Dubai Table
Walk through any large hypermarket or neighbourhood grocery in Dubai and you will find avocados stacked near the citrus and dates, often imported from several different co... (more)
Too Many Choices, Too Little ValueAnyone who has wandered the aisles of a Dubai hypermarket knows the feeling of decision fatigue. Shelves are stacked with imported brands from every corner of the wor... (more)
The Sofa as the Heart of a Dubai Living RoomIn almost every Dubai home, whether a compact apartment in a high-rise tower or a spacious villa, the sofa is the anchor of the living room. It is where fam... (more)
Eating Well While You're on the Move
Between long drives to Abu Dhabi or Al Ain, weekend desert getaways, and the everyday commute across a sprawling city, it is easy to end up relying on whateve... (more)
Keep Your Coffee Fresh!
There's nothing quite like a proper cup of coffee first thing in the morning, whether you brew it in a drip machine, an espresso machine, or a simple french press. In Duba... (more)
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