Tag: UAE

9 Best Things To Do In Abu Dhabi

Looking for things to do in Abu Dhabi ? Read on... About Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi is the capital and largest city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is also the country's center of government and a major cultural and commercial hub. One of the largest cities in the UAE, Abu Dhabi is actually […]

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13 Best Things To Do In Dubai With Kids (Or Without)

Looking for the best things to do in Dubai with kids (or without)? Read on... Dubai is one of the most visited cities on earth, characterised by its man-made islands, huge skyscrapers and shopping malls. According to the latest rankings, more tourists now go to Dubai than New York, Paris or Barcelona. A city that […]

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10 Best Things To Do In Ras Al Khaimah

The Best Things To Do In Ras Al Khaimah About Ras Al Khaimah Located on the Persian Gulf coast, Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost emirate of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. Although it is not yet as well-known as fellow Emirates, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, it is becoming increasingly […]

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Riding the world’s fastest roller coaster at Ferrari World

The world’s fastest roller coaster at Ferrari World A few years ago, an acquaintance and I were talking about our travels. She had been telling me about her visit to Ferrari World. I mentioned that I hadn’t been there. Knowing that I had travelled a fair amount, she exclaimed, rather shocked, “You haven’t been to […]

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A magical evening on an Abu Dhabi desert safari

Abu Dhabi desert safari review When in the United Arab Emirates, a desert safari is something that must be experienced. We did it when we visited Dubai for the first time in 2006 and it was a blast. On this trip, we wanted our children to experience it too. As we were based mainly in […]

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How to apply for a UAE Visa online 

UAE Visa online application process This is a guide on how to apply for a UAE Visa online if you are flying with Emirates Click here if you would like to apply for a South African passport online. Visa applications are such a schlep. I’d be delighted if visas were abolished forever. It would make […]

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Sightseeing while fine dining - JA Bateaux Dubai Dinner Cruise Review

JA Bateaux Dubai Dinner Cruise Review One of my most memorable experiences from my first visit to Dubai, back in 2006, was a dinner cruise.  When I returned to Dubai recently, with my family, I wanted my children to experience a Dubai dinner cruise too. Dinner cruises are a popular means of entertainment for locals […]

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On top of the world at the Burj Khalifa

A visit to At The Top Burj Khalifa Often described as a ‘Vertical City’ and ‘A Living Wonder’, the Burj Khalifa has held the title of the tallest building in the world since 2010. Rising gracefully from the desert, it is 828 metres high, more than twice the height of the Empire State Building. We […]

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Review: The Hilton Dubai Al-Habtoor City

Hilton Dubai Al-Habtoor City Review When it comes to family-friendly destinations, Dubai is one of the best cities in the world for a vacation. There are tons of things to do with kids there, and its ideal location on the globe makes it an easy, direct flight from most places. Al-Habtoor City is a huge […]

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