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Glimpses of UAE

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Category: Food

Souq Al Jubail Sharjah

By Alison Watt On March 2, 2023
souq al jubail sharjah

Souq Al Jubail Sharjah Souq Al Jubail Sharjah deserves a visit from those who love to explore traditional markets, buy fresh food and experience authentic local culture. So let’s take a closer look at what …

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Food, Sharjah, Souqs and markets

Ajman Heritage District

By Alison Watt On June 2, 2021
Ajman street art at Ajman Heritage District

Ajman Heritage District is a lovely, tranquil place to wander around, admire the murals of scenes of traditional life, explore Ajman Fort and stop off for tea, Emirati breakfast or even Viking fine dining! Ajman …

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Ajman, Masfoot and Manama, Art, Emirati culture, Food, Heritage Areas, Souqs and markets

Al Marsa, Ajman

By Alison Watt On May 30, 2021
Al Marsa waterfront, Ajman

Al Marsa Ajman comes alive in the late afternoon and evening as people visit restaurants and coffee shops, walk or jog around the corniche and children play on go-karts and bikes which you can rent …

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Ajman, Masfoot and Manama, Food, Lakes, canals, boats, Walking/cycling

Al Qasba

By Alison Watt On May 29, 2021

Al Qasba can go from a peaceful spot to wander and sit and enjoy the view in the daytime to a hive of activity in the evening. Either side of the canal are identical buildings …

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Architecture, Art, Food, Lakes, canals, boats, Sharjah, Walking/cycling

Heart of Sharjah

By Alison Watt On May 27, 2021

The Heart of Sharjah is the oldest part of the city and such a quiet haven, you’ll often forget you’re even in a city. It is home to several museums – Heritage, Calligraphy, Bait al …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Architecture, Art, Emirati culture, Food, Heritage Areas, History & Heritage, Museums, Museums and learning centres, Sharjah, Souqs and markets

Al Rabi Tower, Khor Fakkan

By Alison Watt On January 16, 2020
al rabi tower khor fakkan hiking cafe

Al Rabi Tower is a great Khor Fakkan viewpoint, the starting point of the Rabi Hiking Trail, the site of a cafe where you can enjoy the view over breakfast or at any time of …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, East Coast, Food, Hiking, Khor Fakkan
UAE hiking

How to make legemat

By Alison Watt On February 16, 2015
how to make legemat

How to make Legemat at home! Legemat How to make legemat (small sweet dumplings) Ingredients 2 cups of plain flour 11g yeast pinch of sugar pinch of salt 1/2tsp cardamom powder Pinch of saffron 1.5 …

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Emirati culture, Food

Learning to Cook at Sharjah Heritage Museum

By Alison Watt On January 29, 2015
Learning to Cook at Sharjah Heritage Museum

I had a really fun morning last week while attending a Community Programme at Sharjah Heritage Museum. It was the second of four open mornings, each day with a different theme. The day before had …

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Emirati culture, Food, other
Sharjah Museums

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