Streetlights are usually utilitarian.  On any other night, I would have seen the steps ahead and, at best, been thankful for...

As we walked off a wonderful dinner, we found a table for our post-dinner conversation.  As I sat down, the table...

Looking across the water at Al Reem and Al Maryah islands always leaves me with a mental painting.  I see a...

The road I was on could be anywhere.  The shared points of reference included an endless sense of continuing, blue skies,...

From my university training, I understand the connection between soil, moisture, climate, and the food which born in the combination.  On...

I woke up this morning thinking of the last major rainstorm in Dubai.  While it was several months ago, the vivid...

One of Abu Dhabi’s lingering introductions to my life is dates.  Dates of many different varieties and countries of origin.  Emirati, Saudi,...

“Hungry?” “Frankly, no.  Brunch has left me still feeling full.” An hour later, as the sun began to set, the idea...