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A visit to this ever-changing UAE city reveals a mix of mega-malls, traditional souks, artsy enclaves and modern architecture.
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18 March 2012
The UAE city keeps rising like a mirage out of the desert. Take a trip in a water taxi and see the souqs, innovative architecture and massive malls for yourself.
18 March 2012
Where to catch some of the world’s most exciting competitions – from balloon racing in Reno to jungle rafting down the Amazon.
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26 January 2012
Between the Arabian Sea to the Gulf of Oman is a historic and natural beauty that feels worlds away from the more visited cities of the United Arab Emirates.
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18 January 2012
The most populous (and popular) city in the United Arab Emirates seems to have as many cranes as skyscrapers.
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08 January 2012
This United Arab Emirates city-state has evolved from a small town, supported by pearl diving and trade, to an uber-metropolis filled with manmade landscapes.
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02 November 2011
As the city focuses on sustaining growth, it has made preserving its historical sites a priority.
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17 May 2011
A conservation movement - headed by the sheik himself – resulted in a fragile ecosystem every bit as awe-inspiring as the towering metropolis.
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01 April 2011
From dune bashing to a bedouin safari, six excursions that fit business travellers’ schedules.
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04 March 2011
The seven-star audacity of the city’s accommodation a decade ago has given way to boutique and budget options.
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21 February 2011
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