While not exactly understanding rugby itself, the Dubai Rugby Sevens tournament was a beautiful thing. Beautiful in that we spent part of our three-day weekend there (in honor of the UAE’s 40th birthday). Beautiful in that we saw a little piece of home in Dubai (with the US team on the roster). And beautiful in…
The Emirate of RAK – We’ll Have to Go Back!
Our slow but steady quest to visit all seven Emirates hit another milestone last month as Meg and I made our way to Ras al-Khaimah! The last Emirate to join the UAE, RAK is known for ceramics. In fact, it has the largest ceramics factory in the world. Lacking in tourist activities, we never saw…
Edelman conquers the Middle East!!
Despite being shut-out last year, Edelman UAE stormed back in 2011 to win 3 out of the 4 awards we were a finalist in for the Middle East PR Association’s Annual Awards, including Corporate Reputation, Young Professional of the Year, and – wait for it – Agency of the Year! Although hard to imagine, the…
The Sounds of F1 v2.0
It’s November and that means the world’s best Formula One drivers descend on Abu Dhabi for the last race of the year. But as exciting as the racing is, the real highlight of F1 weekend, IMO, was the concerts held after each day of racing. Could this year’s acts top last year’s solid line-up? We…
Gentlemen, start your engines!
Okay, last year we had a great time at the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula 1 race – VIP seats and the thrill of knowing that the 2010 championship was on the line. But how would this year compare? After all, Sebastian Vettel had wrapped up the 2011 championship weeks prior. But this…
UAE turns the big 4-0
It was 40 years ago that the British ended their treaty with a group of nine sheikhdoms in the Persian Gulf. And while Qatar and Bahrain would go their own way, the remaining seven sheikhdoms, led by the revered Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nayan, formed the United Arab Emirates. Comprised of Abu Dhabi, Dubai,…
India(napolis) 500!
Let me get right to the point – the driving in India is insane! Maybe not quite at the same level as Egypt, but certainly more than China – and that’s saying a lot. It is particularly crazy in Agra, where the infrastructure isn’t as advanced as Delhi (i.e., one lane dirt roads are treated…
India…more than just the Taj!
While the Taj Mahal gets all the glory as one of the world’s most iconic sites (deservedly so), India has so many other fascinating and historical structures and places to share. Here’s a round up of some key places and things to do during our time in Agra and Delhi.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
To all of our family and friends back home, and to all of our friends in the U.A.E., Happy Thanksgiving! Once again, the American Edel-community in the U.A.E. represented with a fabulous meal amongst friends. A little piece of home in the desert for sure!