The biggest, widest, tallest...
Dubai is an anomaly in the UAE and in many ways has become a very western city on the surface.
The city is experiencing rapid growth with buildings going up fast and furious; it's like being on a giant building site and it is said that 70% of the... more
Camels, Ferraris, Dishdashas and Baseball Caps
Until the 20th century, Dubai was a small town which supported itself through fishing, pearl diving, and trade with India and Persia. The Dubai area came under British “protection” in 1892, and was a part of what was known as the Trucial States before bec... more
Culture clash
Dubai doesn't seem to know what it wants. You will see a traditional Mosque then round the corner, literally, and be in the largest prostitute center in the world (I would challenge even bigger than Las Vegas). This is not to say it is bad necessarily, ju... more
Arabian nights in Dubai
Our vacation started on March 13th and ended on March 24th 2002. The travellers this time were as usual my love Nikki Mooki and myself Gard Karlsen. We flew from Stavanger (Norway) via Amsterdam to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. We stayed at the Arif... more
Dubai - The Venice of the Middle East
Dubai is an amazing place! Having lived in Chicago all my life, its great to come out here and live in the Middle East for a few months. Its got great things to see, a little arabic culture, expensive drinks, and lots of hookers. Yes that's right, a lot o... more
Up and coming city, a very transient and forever developing place to be, soon to be another city that never sleeps ! Plenty of bars and restuarants - yes alcohol is allowed !!! more
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