WRITING: Arabian Nights in Dubai
I have had many ‘Homes’ and what I like to call ‘2nd homes’. Homes would be places I lived longer than a year… so Louisiana, Turkey, Afghanistan, Iowa, now Turkey again. My ‘2nd home’ category are places I have flown in and out of enough time that, even though I didn’t live there for a long period of time, I know it. Dubai would be one of those places.
Last summer I wrote an article featured on Journey Freak titled Arabian Nights in Dubai. From my many trips in and out of this city in the U.A.E., I share 5 ways to taste all that Dubai has to offer!
Here is the start of the article:
If you love luxury and shopping, Dubai should be moved to the very top of your travel bucket list. This vibrant city in the U.A.E, United Arab Emirates, is a long line of skyscrapers that are nestled between beautiful beaches and vast desert. Dubai is a hub for many expats and contractors as they travel in from and out to other more remote location. And that is how I ended up traveling there many times.
During my trips to Dubai, I explored many areas of this fun and unique city. Dubai is the world’s leading city when it comes to hospitality, shopping, and events. But it was not until the 1950s that this city started to become what it is today. The government let other countries come in and harvest oil and now 60 years later there are almost 2.5 million people that live in that in this formerly small desert port city. It is famous for its blend of cultures, mix of ultramodern and traditional architecture, and luxury services.
Based on my experiences, here are 5 ways to get a taste of all that Dubai has to offer: Continue reading..
*Spoiler* The indoor skiing has been one of the coolest activities I have done in Dubai! Click over here to read the rest of it!
I would love to hear if you would travel to Dubai! Or if you have, what would you suggest to other people?
P.S. Check out Episode005 to hear about our travels to Dubai together!
