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Inside Ras Al Khaimah’s Ghost Town
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Inside Ras Al Khaimah’s Ghost Town

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Justin • 7 Comments

Article And Photos By Bernie Debusmann   For most people who have visited or live in the UAE, it’s hard to imagine what the country was like in the days before the world’s tallest building, seven-star hotels, overly-air conditioned shopping malls and an indoor ski slope. The few “old” structures in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, … Continue reading →

The North Koreans of Dubai
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The North Koreans of Dubai

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Justin • 8 Comments

Article By Bernie Debusmann Dubai means many things to many people. There is the Dubai of the Burj Khalifa, of seven-star resorts, of drunken western tourists and of rich young Arab men with expensive cars and pet lions. There are the vibrant neighborhoods of Dubai’s largest diaspora communities, where you are more likely to hear … Continue reading →

Photo Of The Day: Dubai Souq
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Photo Of The Day: Dubai Souq

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Justin • 3 Comments

Merchants In One Of Dubai’s Souqs Photo by Eleonora Giuliani           Continue reading →

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