Burj Khalifa

Bigger, Brighter, Bolder, Better

Some destinations offer miles and miles of natural beauty and historical sites galore. Some ancient cities house buildings carrying rich, centuries-old tales. Others possess museums highlighting artifacts and generations of culture and traditions. Some destinations offer such wonders, but I wouldn’t include Dubai at the top of that list. Dubai is indeed beautiful, but its allure lies more in the new than the…

Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Old Dog, New Tricks

Abu Dhabi. When you hear the word you might think desert. Or maybe you have no mental picture because it’s such an obscure destination for most Americans. I challenge you to think “architecture” when you hear the name. You’ve heard the saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” but I believe the Emiratis…