Category: Local Getaways

My Adopted Home – Dubai

After growing up in Mumbai, I have spent the last 18 years living in Dubai and I now consider the City of Dubai to be my adopted home city. This post encompasses some of my favorite places in the city. I don’t pretend that this is a comprehensive list of anything and everything you can see…

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Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa

We decided to book a weekday stay prior to the Eid hols at The Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa.  The name is derived from the Arabic term meaning ’gateway to the sun’.  This property is perfect for people who don’t want a long drive, but at the same time it gives the impression that…

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Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort

Palm Jumeirah Island – a man-made island in the shape of a palm tree, comprises of a 2km long trunk and 17 fronds encircled by a crescent.  An extraordinary feat and worth a visit simply to tick it off your bucket list.  The image below depicts all the hotels located on The Palm (Anantara is…

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Sir Baniyas Island – Abu Dhabi

It’s summer, schools are shut down and kids are getting restless.  No summer travel plans this year so thought, why not just do something locally within the UAE. After reviewing a couple of options we decided on a  weekend stay in one of the country’s largest wildlife parks – Sir Baniyas Island.  Among the 3…

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Weekend escape to Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort

We drove from Dubai to neighbouring Ras Al Khaimah which took us around an hour or so followed by a 5 minute ferry ride to the hotel reception. Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach resort rests amidst 100 hectares of private nature reserve, home to indigenous plant and wildlife, nestled along the tranquil blue of the Arabian Gulf.   Each of the…

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