Tag: dubai
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A week in Dubai – part 1
Before I start writing about our week in Dubai I have a confession to make, I thought I would really dislike Dubai. Well that is a weird way to start a blog post, isn’t it? I have always been very honest on my blog about things I like or don’t, I am also very open…
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Spice it up
Am I the only one feeling completely overwhelmed when visiting markets around the globe? I absolutely LOVE visiting authentic bazaars/food markets/souks and always plan to be ‘oh so authentic’ and buy everything the locals are buying. However I always leave empty-handed… Once in the place I start panicking, not sure what to get, worrying that…
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At the top of the world
Not matter how high you think the Burj Khalifa is, it is 5 times higher! It well worth a visit just to see the endless desert on one side and the endless sea of skyscrapers on the other. Dubai – 2014
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That summer feeling
Big and emotional day in the UK today… Not sure yet if they’ll keep me or if I’ll be kicked out but in the meantime I am so ready for the weekend to relax and forget about it all for 2 short days. Dubai – 2014
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Towering
I have a confession, I genuinely thought I would absolutely hate Dubai the first time I went. This city seemed so artificial to me, every thing would be fake and tacky. Now I have another confession, I actually enjoyed my time in Dubai! Yes everything is very artificial but it is a very impressive city.…
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Somewhere beyond the sea
Don’t judge me but I hate aquariums! Probably something to do with the two suicidal goldfish I had when I was a kid. Pretty traumatic experience for a 3-years-old… Bob, Bill, I still miss you. Don’t get me wrong though, I am always amazed by the beauty and grace of all the sea creatures and the…
Claire Imaginarium 