Learning the history of your adoptive city, I say, is a must. Do not be a stranger, acquaint yourself with your new home albeit temporary. If you happen to be here in the desert city, one good place to start at is the Dubai Museum at Al Fahidi Port.
UAE
Throwback Series: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Expat Life, WanderingsIf you’re living in the UAE and haven’t yet visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, you are greatly missing out on a rich cultural experience. The Grand Mosque is a symbol of the diverse Islamic community not only of this country but of the whole world. The architectural design is impeccable. The grandeur and solemnity elates you yet also calms your senses. Seeing it in pictures and being there in person are two different worlds.
Located in the capital city of Abu Dhabi, the Grand Mosque is one of the largest in the world and can hold about 40,000 worshipers at one time. The ceiling is adorned with gold-plated chandeliers made of Swarovski crystals while the floor with hand-knotted carpet. It is a magnificent sight to behold.
La Mer on New Year’s Day
Expat Life, WanderingsHappy New Year everyone!
Quite late but we’re still on the first month of 2018 so it still counts!
Dubai has always captivated us in terms of architecture, open spaces and its beaches. We hail from a quiet and laid-back province in the Philippines so coming here and seeing all these mega structures just leave us gawking. It’s not that we don’t have high-rise buildings back home but here in Dubai, it’s just different – in a fascinating way.
So on the first day of the new year, we went for a walk along the newest beachfront development in Jumeirah 1 – La Mer.
It’s like a city on the beach. The vibe was very relaxing with all the contemporary, rustic and minimalist elements all coming together.
Mundanely Yours 