Photo Essay: An Eid in Dubai

Eid breaks are usually a little longer than just three days off, and we usually run away on a jet plane. This time, not so. That’s why you’ll find us lounging around Dubai like lazy lizards, soaking up sunshine, the quiet atmosphere and sharing plenty of time together. Here’s what a day down by the souqs looks like, when the souqs are strangely closed…

Bur Dubai \ Dubai

Bur Dubai \ Dubai

Bur Dubai \ Dubai

Bur Dubai \ Dubai

Bur Dubai \ Dubai

Bur Dubai \ Dubai

Bur Dubai \ Dubai

Bur Dubai \ Dubai

Bur Dubai \ Dubai

Bur Dubai \ Dubai

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5 Comments

  1. Lovely photographs! I’ve never been to the UAE – or anywhere in the MIddle East for that matter, but would love to go. Thanks for sharing.

    1. Once you get into the flow of it, it’s a great place to be. The culture shock can be a little jarring, but it’s all good…

  2. Lovely photos….I recognize many of the place. Love going to bastakiya and across the creek on an abra!

    1. Thank you – they’re definitely special places!

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