This easy authentic hummus recipe makes a homemade traditional hummus that a Lebanese friend taught me when we lived in Abu Dhabi in the late Nineties. I make this classic hummus recipe whenever we have cravings for Arabic food or are missing the Middle East and always keep cans of chick peas in the pantry … Read more
The best Dubai beach resorts range from romantic luxury retreats that sprawl along squeaky-soft stretches of sand to big family-friendly hotels with water sports galore and gob-smacking views of Dubai’s iconic sail-shaped Burj Al Arab. It’s that time of year when I start getting questions about Dubai. The first is always “what are the best … Read more
Our one day in Dubai itinerary takes you on a discovery of Dubai’s heritage and culture in its historic heart, which for us is the soul of city, Old Dubai. Focused around the atmospheric Al Bastakiya quarter, dating to the late 1800s, and Shindagha, the area of earliest settlement, our itinerary will show you the Dubai … Read more
Where to stay in Dubai in winter doesn’t have to be limited to the beach. The cooler weather calls for walks in Old Dubai, creekside strolls, getting lost in the souks, gawking at art, picnics in the park, and urban explorations. A seaside hotel with a swimming pool is always a good decision in Dubai, … Read more
Dubai street food and traditional regional specialties that have to be tried – what are my top five? That’s what a reader has asked today in response to our story yesterday on Where to Eat in Dubai and the best street food streets and eating neighbourhoods. Here you go… Yesterday I posted a detailed yet … Read more