by Marina Bruce | Mar 22, 2015 | Dubai & Northern Emirates, Hotel & Food Reviews
Even a DESERT Diva likes a weekend at the seaside, although ours was a mid-week break. We travelled from Al Ain to Khor Kalba, taking the E102 through the mountains (it is a dual carriageway with crash barriers so it isn’t like a “real” mountain...
by Marina Bruce | Jan 8, 2015 | Al Ain, Hotel & Food Reviews
Many people never venture into the Industrial Area of Al Ain as it’s very busy and the parking/driving can be a little chaotic, however there is nothing to fear and everything to find – you can read my original post on the area here. I am a big fan of...
by Marina Bruce | Jun 1, 2014 | Car Ownership (UAE), Equipment Reviews, Liwa, Offroad
Writing for magazines is not going to make me rich but sometimes an opportunity comes along which sweetens the task somewhat. A couple of months ago I was offered the chance to test drive the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Xtreme for Outdoor UAE – the magazine is...
by Marina Bruce | Jul 12, 2013 | Al Ain, Hotel & Food Reviews
We are now in the Holy Month of Ramadan, where Muslims have to fast during the hours of daylight. At sundown the fast is broken with an Iftar meal and families often gather together to observe this. Mosques erect large tents in their grounds and provide...
by Marina Bruce | Jul 9, 2013 | Hotel & Food Reviews, Liwa
On my recent road trip to Liwa with my good friend Terryl, we decided to eat in local restaurants wherever possible. This helped the budget to stretch further and to be honest with you there are limited fine dining options outwith the hotels and makes for a far more...
by Marina Bruce | Jul 17, 2011 | Hotel & Food Reviews, UAE Tourism
Back in Scotland, when you don’t go away for your summer holidays, it’s said you have “days here and there”. In the UAE, these last two months, Neil and I have had a lot of “nights here and there”! One of the best things about...
