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Doha at Night Glows With Optimism

Feb 06, 2012 No Comments by

My walk along Doha’s Corniche was a vivid display of both Qatar’s accomplishments and still hugely untapped potential.

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Hide and Souq in Doha

Feb 06, 2012 No Comments by

No travel to Qatar is complete without a wander through Souq Waqif, a short walk from Doha’s famous Corniche.

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Famous Delta Flight Attendant’s Doppelgänger Thriving in Dubai

Feb 06, 2012 1 Comment by

Katherine Lee, the famous redhead in the Delta Airlines onboard safety video, boasts a Doppelgänger who is alive and well on the UAE discount carrier flydubai.

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Dubai Airport’s Terminal 2 a Gateway to the Troubled Reality for Millions

Feb 06, 2012 1 Comment by

Dubai International Airport (DXB) far outpaces air terminals across the world. Except for its Terminal 2, a window on a troubled world.

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Masdar Pays Homage to Traditional Arabian Architecture

Feb 06, 2012 No Comments by

One of the great takeaways of Masdar is how architecture from the past can be adapted to create a more sustainable built environment for today.

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No Need For Seat Belts! Masdar’s PRT Hardly a Bumpy Ride

Feb 05, 2012 No Comments by

The highlight of a visit to Masdar City is the Personal Rapid Transit system, or PRT cars. I take you on a ride in an unedited video.

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Why Masdar Matters

Feb 03, 2012 2 Comments by

Walking among Masdar City’s buildings reminds you how smart design has a massive effect on the sustainability of our built environment.

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Desalination Keeps Dubai Mall Bustling

Feb 03, 2012 No Comments by

Clearly desalination is hard at work in Dubai Mall, the largest shopping mall in the world. An ice rink, 30 acre lake, fountain show and waterfall are just the start.

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Sunset Over Old Dubai Reminds Us of the Real Dubai

Feb 03, 2012 1 Comment by

For a taste of what Dubai entirely used to be during your travels here, visiting the city on both sides of the Dubai Creek is a must. Take an abra, a traditional wooden boat.

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An (Almost) Emirati Food Tour

Feb 03, 2012 No Comments by

Even if you have a hard time finding genuine local food in the UAE, you can still score fine regional dishes, thanks to the Lebanese and Persians.

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