First time in United Arab Emirates and I tried to approach it with open eyes rather than preconceptions. Al Ain was the base and a good one — central, manageable, and with strong food options including the best Al Harees I've ever had. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was the big set piece and fully justif…
Read full review →We chose United Arab Emirates for our honeymoon and it was perfect for us. The romantic atmosphere in Al Ain at night, the drama of Dubai Frame, the intimacy of small restaurants serving hummus — all of it added up to exactly what we were hoping for. very safe became an unexpected gift — something …
Read full review →I came to United Arab Emirates specifically for photography and the country delivered material at every turn. Palm Jumeirah at dawn was everything I'd hoped. Sharjah's streets at dusk are an endless source of light and texture. The people, once comfortable with a camera, are extraordinary subjects. …
Read full review →United Arab Emirates wasn't high on my travel list. A friend pushed me to go and I'm genuinely grateful. The first full day in Fujairah reset everything — the scale of Palm Jumeirah and the quality of the Emirati lamb ouzi were immediate signals that I'd misjudged the place completely. amazing food…
Read full review →After a lot of research I thought I knew what to expect from United Arab Emirates. Some things matched: Louvre Abu Dhabi is as spectacular as every review says, and Abu Dhabi has a genuine energy I'd read about. The Camelicious ice cream obsession is completely justified. What I wasn't prepared for…
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