Ashia’s lasting impressions of Dubai

11th February 2007

Dubai has been incredible. I’ve never seen anywhere quite like it. Nothing is done by halves. It’s all super modern, super glossy.It’s fast, it’s galmourous, It’s the ultimate 21st century lifestyle. Parts Dubai do have a sense of history and culture. The Bastakiya area where we have been staying, a real trendy artist’s haunt and the Ibn Batuta Mall, a strange mixture of the ultimate shopping experience combined with a homage to the histories and arts of China, India, Persia, Tunisia and Anadausis. The juxtaposition of flashy neon advertising against beautiful islamic paterns was amazing. The people we have met have been incredibly hospitable and generous. We leave here having had an incredible experience and off to Oman where I expect a great contrast. Goodbye Dubai.

7 Responses to “Ashia’s lasting impressions of Dubai”

  1. Rosemary Meara Says:
    February 12th, 2007 at 9:41 am

    I’m following every detail of the trip with great interest - its much better than Big Brother! The photos and videos are wonderful, its great to share in all the experiences with you.

  2. saffiah Says:
    February 12th, 2007 at 5:01 pm

    looking at the pictures, you have explained it really well. i was soooo shocked to see starbucks coffee (trying no to sound shallow). looking at the pics, its so odd, as the shopping center you went to (should i call it mall) looked like a amazing palace or mosque. wooooooooow. we miss you! x x x

  3. saffiah Says:
    February 12th, 2007 at 5:06 pm

    did you sop till you dropped!

  4. saffiah Says:
    February 12th, 2007 at 5:06 pm

    did you shop till you dropped!

  5. Khaled Says:
    February 12th, 2007 at 6:36 pm

    hello mummmy
    i’m having chicken cottage today. i miss you. i hope you’re having a nice time. i already know you are. i like the videos. love from khaled xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx +1

  6. taz Says:
    February 12th, 2007 at 7:12 pm

    this is great stuff. looks like u are havin great fun make the best of ur trip

  7. zeba mirza Says:
    February 14th, 2007 at 9:08 am

    hey ms oozeer!!!! hw r u 2day????
    hope ur havin a gd time n u should b happy to know dat me nasreen r @ da forest gate fing…. watchin da video of u dancin n laughin

    lol its funny!!!!!!!! u should b like dat mr in our class den maybe da class will do der hwk!!!!\

    question 4 u 2 answer…….
    how does the middle eastern media protray us british ppl?

    answer dis question so i can do a double page on it in my art book lol!!!
    hope u have a nice time
    from Zeba
    ps keep on dancin

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