Tag Archives: Culture

Driving in Dubai

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Sharon Giraud

Driving in the Middle East is an unexpected panic attack waiting to happen.  No matter how cosmopolitan thcity is, the driving habits from the rest of the world have converged into one huge mess. There are roundabouts which are ignored, … Continue reading →

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On Sharon’s Birthday and the Perfume Pagoda

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Jacques Giraud

 Since it is Sharon’s birthday, I thought I would read her blogs and make a few corrections to reflect the actual reality rather than Sharon’s somewhat skewed version of events. Look for sections that have been crossed out. Where I … Continue reading →

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Dubai Shopping Festival

Posted on June 22, 2007 by Sharon Giraud

Talk about perfect timing! We have arrived in Dubai just at the beginning of the famous shopping festival. All hotel rooms are booked as people from all over the world converge on Dubai in search of the ever present bargain. … Continue reading →

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