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About the UAE
Ancient and modern, opulent cities and empty desert…

Kayakking Through the Mangroves in Abu Dhabi
A few minutes earlier I had been in Abu Dhabi, a noisy, bustling metropolis of high rise concrete, fast cars and muezzins. But here among

The Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, Dubai: Finding Nature in the City
For many people Dubai conjures up images of sun, sand and shopping, to say nothing of glamorous hotels and sparkling nightlife. But look hard enough

What To See And Do In Al Ain, UAE: Oases And Prehistoric Sites
To the untrained eye, it is a modern city with wide roads, fast cars and interminable roundabouts. But Al Ain, on the border between the

Visiting Sharjah, Dubai’s Lesser Known Neighbour
It is stylish and modern, a former UNESCO designated Capital of Arabic Culture, and only a stone’s throw from Dubai. So why did it feel

Visiting the Al Ain Camel Market
The first time I tried to visit the Al Ain Camel Market I couldn’t explain to the taxi driver where we wanted to go. He

The Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
I first visited the Saadiyat Cultural District when Manarat Al Saadiyat opened in 2010. But Abu Dhabi’s art and museum quarter has come a long way