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If there was one thing that Emirati’s can do better than any other group of people I have ever encountered, it would be luxury. Everything in Dubai is over the top: the hotels, the shopping centers, the buildings, everything is grander and more over the top than the next. This is a city that has built its own islands, seven-star hotels, and gold markets. Everything is gold plated or embellished, and I… Read More

Hatta As my last few days in the United Arab Emirates begin to unfold, I realize that I have not accomplished one of my most important tasks/goals since coming here: Getting a picture of me riding a camel! Thanks to my traveler friends I met at ski Dubai, Rob was not only able to set me up on an authentic Arabian desert safari, but also showed be some of the Arabian “country… Read More

Although not the most famous of cities in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, should not be overlooked. It is located about 1.5 hours from Dubai and is home to the iconic structures of the UAE, including the Grand Mosque and the famous hotel, the Emirate Palace. Although it is the second largest city in regards to population behind Dubai, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is the… Read More