Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a tourist trap to heaven.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a relatively new mosque that opened in 2007. No savings were made when they erected this complex of worship. I have read somewhere that a shaik or ruler in...
Monthly Archive: March 2024
Louvre Abu Dhabi is a cultural exchange at its best!
The UAE and France formed a partnership for cultural exchange, the highlight of which was the establishment of the Louvre Abu Dhabi. This agreement happened in 2007, and it opened in 2017. I will...
Dubai, with its fantasy architecture!
Dubai architecture may be best known for its skyscrapers and glass buildings, but it has some attractions that could be considered pure fantasy. And, as far as I know, it still holds the record...
Dubai was better than I feared.
I must admit that I doubted whether I would like Dubai and arrived with prejudices that it was not for a budget traveller. And yes, fine-budget hotels and cheap accommodations are difficult to find....
Rustaq, the date said New Year’s Eve!
The date could have fooled me; no sign said it was New Year’s Eve, but I still had a pleasant stay in Rustaq, this relatively small city in Oman. However, the “struggle” to reach...
