Does a Family Vacation to Dubai Sound Crazy? – Think Again! When Westerners think of the Middle East, they most likely do not think about taking their family on vacation there. But in reality, there are some jewels of the desert that, although predominantly Muslim, are friendly to Western tourists, tolerant of other religions, and(…)

As far as the world goes, Dubai is a relative newcomer; despite some early mentions around 1095 CE it wasn’t formally recognised until 1833, but as the intersection between Europe, Asia, and Africa its cuisine influences are remarkable – and usually very tasty! Middle Eastern food has become a staple of Western dining over the(…)