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Dubai Vacation: Dubai Mall
Mesmerizing and awe-inspiring are not words one would typically associate with a mall, but there are no words to truly capture the experience of the Dubai Mall, the world’s second-largest shopping center. Attracting over 1.5 billion visitors, it is the most visited building on Earth. Spanning 217 square miles, the mall could fit more than Read more
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Dubai Vacation: Evening Cocktails and Shisha
After almost a full day of sleep, it was time to celebrate our arrival. A quick Google search led us to an Uber ride to the B-Town Restro Bar, located inside the Grand Excelsior Hotel in Bur Dubai. The restaurant is “Bombay-styled,” offering a conventional dining area that we passed on, as we were in Read more
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Dubai Vacation: The Hotel
We did not find the missing bag at the airport and decided to head to our hotel. Our home away from home was the Nejoum Al Emarat Hotel, located in Sharjah, Dubai’s neighboring city, about 12 miles from the airport. The choice was based on affordability, and it turned out to be a great one. Read more
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Dubai Vacation: The Arrival
Our Dubai adventure began with a rocky start of sorts. After a layover at the Charles De Galle Airport in Paris, France, we arrived in Dubai, late in the night. This is an interesting mural at the Paris airport. The Visa process was a breeze and we went through it quickly. We even picked up Read more
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Movie Review: Boogie Nights (1997)
In this post, we explore one of the best movies of the 90s and perhaps one of the best movies of all time: Boogie Nights, written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film features a stellar ensemble cast and spans multiple genres, including drama, comedy, and period film. The movie offers an inside look Read more
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Cascal, Mountain View, CA
Cascal in Mountain View is a tapas bar that boasts one of the most exquisite interiors in the Bay Area. Its bewitching ambiance and eclectic menu, offering a fusion of Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean cuisines, make it a great place for dinner and drinks. We visited Cascal on a warm summer evening. The dishes Read more
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