UAE

Commercially, socially the Most dynamic of the Gulf states, with Dubai a bidder for the World Expo 2020

“I Eat Kids”: The Meaty Delights of Dubai’s Asado

“I Eat Kids”: The Meaty Delights of Dubai’s Asado

SARAH WALTON: A weak joke with your offspring perhaps but Asado offers some seriously tasty dishes for confirmed carnivores.…

Twitter: Shoddy Journalism on the Cheap

Twitter: Shoddy Journalism on the Cheap

ALEXANDER MCNABB: When you've got people actually there tweeting, you don't have to be there to report on it, do you?…

Dubai Expo 2020: Worth Fighting For

Dubai Expo 2020: Worth Fighting For

Should Dubai win Expo 2020 it would be a significant, significant boost to the city – economically, socially and in terms of global recognition.…

The Ivy: Yet Another Dubai Disappointment

The Ivy: Yet Another Dubai Disappointment

SARAH WALTON: An imported brand that hopes to sell gastro-pub at inflated prices. Hey ho, we're used to this sort of thing in Dubai. …

Emirates ID Card: The Saga Continues and…

Emirates ID Card: The Saga Continues and…

ALEXANDER MCNABB: Let me run you through a typical conversation with the Emirates ID Card people. …

The Beauty of Trash: Dubai’s Breath of Fresh Air

The Beauty of Trash: Dubai’s Breath of Fresh Air

MICH CAFE: Whether it's trash cans with prints of tulips or the vibrant arrangement of flowers along key areas Dubai's done a great job in prettifying the city…

FB in the M.E: Respect, Sensitivity, Slammer

FB in the M.E: Respect, Sensitivity, Slammer

ALEXANDER MCNABB: It's all part of the Emirati culture of respect, which is also the reason why insulting someone here can land you in very hot water.…

Petrol-Gate in the UAE: ADNOC To The Rescue

Petrol-Gate in the UAE: ADNOC To The Rescue

ALEXANDER MCNABB: It's been an unmissable soap opera for some time. Now there's an interesting twist in the tale. …

‘What’s That Smell?’: A Tale of Two Nakheel ‘Icons’

‘What’s That Smell?’: A Tale of Two Nakheel ‘Icons’

ALEXANDER MCNABB: Same old, same old on The Palm but residents of International City have no cause for complaint …

Islamists and Liberals: No Merger, Only Takeover

Islamists and Liberals: No Merger, Only Takeover

SULTAN AL QASSEMI: Islamists ally with liberals to demand reform; once met they use their newly won influence without regard for former allies...…

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