There are places that evoke stories even though they don't flaunt it. Last time I went to the UAE, I divided my time between splendid attractions and luxurious places, not very difficult task in this small former pearl producer that bottomless oil wells turned overnight into a … [Read more...]
Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, when poverty is not an issue
I have nothing against being rich, as long as the wealth is deserved and doesn't stem from abuse of power and corruption, but even when it's justified, excessively showing it off can appear inappropriate. I found sometimes that in the UAE luxury is too easily boasted, like in Abu … [Read more...]
Sightseeing in Dubai, the old and the new
The first time I went to Dubai, two years ago, I wasn't impressed. To the extent that when my parents and I booked our trip to Abu Dhabi last December, I wasn't particularly excited to go back. Now, I'm glad I did go again to experience some sightseeing in Dubai. Unlike … [Read more...]
A trip, a photo – Rising Abu Dhabi architecture
Apart from the Corniche, one of the things I loved photographing the most in Abu Dhabi were the buildings. Pink, blue, green, here you can find any color you wish and, truth be said, they were beautifully matched. Who likes wandering the streets of modern cities to take photos … [Read more...]
A trip, a photo – Sunset on Sheik Zayed, Abu Dhabi
Sunset near Abu Dhabi Corniche, caught just behind one of the many tributes of the city to Sheik Zayed. … [Read more...]
A trip, a photo – Stunned at the show of UAE aerobatic team Al Fursan
On the 1st of January my parents and I went to Abu Dhabi Heritage Village, and right after we entered, a thrilling show of the national aerobatics team began. Needless to say, everybody's attention was immediately captured and visitors of the Village exhibition started taking … [Read more...]
Welcoming the New Year in the UAE – Abu Dhabi
These winter holidays I decided to welcome the New Year cuddled up in warm weather, so I booked a ticket with my parents for Abu Dhabi to enjoy the UAE's mild temperatures. The Arab Emirates, especially Dubai, have been widely criticized for having sacrificed most of their … [Read more...]
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, a photo tour
This photo was taken in Sheikh Zayed Mosque, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. … [Read more...]
A Carnival of local markets around the world
Anywhere I go, one of my favorite places to visit are the local markets. They burst with colors and vitality, they are noisy, sometimes messy, confusing and genuine. In a nutshell, they reveal so much of their society that I believe they are often, wrongly, underrated. Here … [Read more...]
In the desert, discovering Abu Dhabi roots
The hustle and bustle of our modern life little allows us to establish a true contact with Nature, this is why sometimes we desperately feel the need of that something ancestral that we know exists but can hardly catch. This was, in a nutshell, my frame of mind when I booked … [Read more...]
