Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Ramadan - A spirit of giving

Ramadan is here. 

The holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calender, is a time for for fasting for the Muslim population. Each day of Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food, drink and smoking from dawn to dusk. The time is also spent in increased spirituality, humility and devotion. During this period, Muslims also refrain from all forms of entertainment or enjoyment.

This is also the time for selflessness and charity towards the needy. It is amazing to see the momentum towards charity across all areas of Dubai. From individual efforts to very organised large scale charity events, charity takes center stage in Dubai during Ramadan. One of the most common form of charity is distribution of food to the needy during Iftar, the meal that signifies breaking of the fast at sunset. Lots of organisations distribute food to need workers in the city.

I had the opportunity to witness one such event organised by Axiom Telecom, a local company based in Dubai. Axiom has plans to distribute over 1500 meals everyday during Ramadan across several points in Dubai. 







Saturday, June 28, 2014

Dubai Dhow Wharfage



Dubai Dhow Wharfage is one of the still surviving areas that bring the Dubai of yore to life. Located along the northern banks of Dubai creek, the wharfage is home to hundreds of traditional dhows that transport diverse cargo all across the region. 








Saturday, June 7, 2014

Uptown Motor City

Located off Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road (Old Emirates Road) and right next to Dubai Autodrome is this beautiful gated community of Uptown Motor City.

Made up of mostly low rise buildings, this gated community is a favourite destination for Dubai's expat population. The community boasts of large parks, several swimming pools and other modern amenities.  While the large gated community is a completely residential complex, it has a nice mix of retail experiences right outside its's main gate. Some of the retail establishments include Spinneys supermarket, Starbucks, Cafe Nero, Lucky Pizza, Chin Chin restaurant, a couple of banks and pharmacies and even a cosy Mother Care outlet.









For more resources on Uptown Motor City, click here and here.

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