22,142 square meters. 40,000 worshippers. 82 marble domes. 1,096 exterior white marble columns. The largest handwoven carpet and chandelier in the world. 12 years and $545 million to build. The…
United Arab Emirates
Dubai Desert Safari: Picking The Right Tour For You
August 16, 2019If you’ve read my Dubai Destination Guide or my advice for exploring Dubai On A Shoestring Budget then you’ll have noticed two things. Firstly, I’m not a massive fan of…
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Destination Guide
April 19, 2019Despite common misperceptions (probably a result of huge promotional campaigns) Abu Dhabi, not Dubai, is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Whilst most tourists seem to head straight for…
Dubai on a Shoestring: Ten Ways to Avoid Imminent Budget Bankruptcy in the City of Gold
November 29, 2018Let’s start with an obvious statement: Dubai isn’t cheap! Far from it. In fact, never have I been to a place where the cost of a bang average meal made…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates Destination Guide
February 9, 2018Where to start! To a certain extent, Dubai is a destination that defies both logic and, potentially, your budget. I’ve traveled through Dubai on my way to Asia and Africa…
Dubai is, to a certain extent, a destination that defies both logic and, potentially, budget. I’ve traveled through Dubai on my way to Asia and Africa on numerous occasions and…
The Travelbird website recently released a list of the 470 most frequently tagged Instagram locations on the planet (yeah, I know, 470 is a weird number and I have no…