It would be easy to spend a whole day in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, wandering around the winding streets, drinking coffee, and haggling for goods, just as people have been doing for centuries past. Historically a stop upon the famous Silk Route between Europe and...
Last time I tried to visit the Al Ain Livestock Market I couldn’t explain to the Pakistani taxi driver where we wanted to go. He heard the word “market” and interpreted it as “mall”. “What do you want to buy?” he asked. On...
A souk has stood on the site of the Abu Dhabi Central Market, close to the Corniche, ever since the city was first developed in the 1970s, making it one of the oldest locations in the young and vibrant Emirati capital. For over 30 years it was the main centre for...
The Sultanate of Oman is becoming more popular as a holiday destination but it is still relatively undeveloped for tourists. Leaving the hotels and resorts to explore more widely gives an opportunity to discover an unspoilt corner of the Gulf coast. And, if you are...
