Dubai Photo Story

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

A journey through history - Ibn Battuta Mall

Over the last decade, one of the landmarks that has always held a special place for me is Ibn Battuta Mall. While malls in Dubai are normally flashy and glitzy, each one attempting to out do the other on the glamour quotient, here is a mall that brings history and culture to the fore.

Ibn Battuta Mall is probably an intriguing journey of the region's culture and the journey of a young man and adventurer Ibn Battuta. His travel over 24 years spanning various lands is an extraordinary story depicted in the 6 courts that make up the mall. The walls and ceilings of the mall are adorned in intricate designs and architecture to depict each leg of his journey.

While the mall provides an excellent shopping experience with round the year offers and deals, it is highly recommended that you set some extra time to explore the story of Ibn Battuta as you walk across the mall.

Monday, July 18, 2016

@Faz3 sets Instagram on fire

A photo shared by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Instagram is taking the internet by storm. With out 110,000 likes within a couple of hours, the picture shows the Crown Prince of Dubai seated in the London Underground. In the picture he is in the company of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The picture speaks a thousand words about the leadership of Dubai. At a time when UK struggles with the results of the recent Brexit referendum, the timing couldn't have been better. The picture sends out a strong message to the world. The evolution of Dubai over the last 2 decades into one of the greatest cities in the world has been phenomenal. This evolution points the world to the vision, courage and ambition of Dubai's leadership in shaping the destiny of the city while also shaping the destiny of millions of citizens of the world. The timing couldn't be better and I hope this photo inspires the leadership of UK over the next few weeks and months.

To connect with His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Instagram click here.

Saturday, July 16, 2016

If you can't travel to Dubai Mall

If you are stuck in London, can't afford the flight tickets to Dubai and still want to visit Dubai Mall!

But if you are keen to look around the real Dubai Mall in Dubai click here

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Musabah Bin Rashid Al Fattan Mosque

For directions to this mosque click here

Monday, July 11, 2016

Arabian Ranches

Located off Sh. Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, Arabian Ranches is a premium villa community and one of the oldest in the freehold areas of Dubai. Developed by Emaar Properties, Arabian Ranches is set against a desert background and combining Arabic and European architecture, it is one of the most prestigious residential communities. Particularly popular with the expat community, it comprises of 23 neighborhoods each supported with its own recreation facilities including swimming pools and tennis courts.

For directions to Arabian Ranches click here.

Al Rustmani Masjid

A recent addition to Dubai's landscape, Al Rustmani Masjid was build in 2015 and is located near Jebel Ali Village.

For directions to the mosque click here

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Dubai Motor Village

Event : Dubai Motor Village / Grand Parade
Date: 21st Nov 2015
Location: Meydan Racecourse, Nad Al Sheba

You may think that this event is for the motorheads. It is! But you'd be surprised to see how much fun the entire family can have at the Motor Village and Grand Parade!!

Located at the Meydan Racecourse, the Motor Village is a treat for the young and old. With a live band belting off your favourites, there were tons of activities for everybody. An exhibition of the world's best cars, face painting for kids, car simulators for youngsters and car companies demonstrating their best, the Motor Village is where the entire family can have loads of fun.

The finale of course is the Grand Parade that starts at the Motor Village and winds it's way through the city. The parade was flagged off by Dr. Mohammed Bin Sulayem, by far UAE's biggest ambassador of motor sport.

Here are a few pictures from the fun event. Click on the individual pictures to see larger sizes.