tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post8636982652487442669..comments2024-03-14T14:56:06.978+01:00Comments on What's For Lunch Honey?: Dubai Lifestyle – Has it boomed out?Meeta K. Wolffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-39409111321521256382010-03-31T10:57:25.056+02:002010-03-31T10:57:25.056+02:00Beautiful photographs..I also visited Dubai with f...Beautiful photographs..I also visited Dubai with family for the first time in January 2010 -only for 4 days...even in that short period saw quite a few 'man-made wonders' that needed some 600 snaps and around 150 video clips to capture..if interested, please visit my public picasa album : <br />http://picasaweb.google.com/dilip.sengupta2010 and my you tube :<br />www.youtube.com/user/dilip senguptanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-49956832443381750462010-03-11T18:17:27.052+01:002010-03-11T18:17:27.052+01:00Like a vacation through your post!Like a vacation through your post!Joie de vivrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090182072040742810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-79505868675919704642010-03-07T03:41:29.127+01:002010-03-07T03:41:29.127+01:00The pictures are awesome and so clear. Even the lo...The pictures are awesome and so clear. Even the long shots have come out so clear. What camera have these been taken from?VidyaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15103098574627728837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-7741052892275626982010-02-26T11:19:19.642+01:002010-02-26T11:19:19.642+01:00lovely pics Meeta. I didn't enjoy Dubai as muc...lovely pics Meeta. I didn't enjoy Dubai as much when I was visiting because it was so so hot. I went in June, a bad time to visit, but then I was in transit so didn't complain :Damnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065092085963619873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-12236860074380435322010-02-24T08:06:13.793+01:002010-02-24T08:06:13.793+01:00hi meeta, really enjoyed raeding more abt this cit...hi meeta, really enjoyed raeding more abt this city, it feels very much like hong kong where i live now, same flow going on. Great pics of the spice, dry rose buds make a great tonic tea for ladies and a luxurious salty home-footsoak. enjoyed the pictures a lot! radharadhahttp://www.nirmalamagazine.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-47689970996507767692010-02-24T00:26:43.335+01:002010-02-24T00:26:43.335+01:00Thanks for sharing great post and pictures!
Erika...Thanks for sharing great post and pictures!<br /><br />ErikaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-88674362514998453352010-02-23T14:23:52.321+01:002010-02-23T14:23:52.321+01:00Lovely post Meeta. I only have one question: do ...Lovely post Meeta. I only have one question: do your parents need a permanent lodger??!!<br /><br />;-)<br /><br />Seriously though, I am thrilled to hear you say that you lov ehte old town round the creek. It's the part of Dubai that came as the biggest surprise to me and the part I loved most. My travel companion was busy with intervieews for most of our visit and I was left to my own Jeanne @ CookSister!http://www.cooksister.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-44574772362747897452010-02-22T22:27:14.804+01:002010-02-22T22:27:14.804+01:00We have been thinking of traveling to Dubai for a ...We have been thinking of traveling to Dubai for a long time now. Your pictures are very tempting. Thanks for sharing!Poonamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552221885303357168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-91057968254250080452010-02-22T16:55:40.821+01:002010-02-22T16:55:40.821+01:00Thanks for the interesting post! I have a relative...Thanks for the interesting post! I have a relative in Dubai and another one who left it and came to Beirut. I am not into a city of modern buildings and such but it sure looks very clean and comfortable!<br />I think I would prefer Istanbul though.tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-37823876465169905372010-02-22T12:59:39.753+01:002010-02-22T12:59:39.753+01:00You breathed new life into Dubai for moi Meeta! WO...You breathed new life into Dubai for moi Meeta! WOW ... it's gorgeous... but then dahling, so are you! How sweet the litle fellow is! Yay Soeren ... <br />I want to know what he thinks when he sees the beach picture on your blog 3 years from now Meeta! LOL ... welcome back! Is this the new lens?Deeba PABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527333008494519621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-45457861078305766172010-02-22T12:32:10.673+01:002010-02-22T12:32:10.673+01:00I was born, and lived in Abu Dhabi. So went to Dub...I was born, and lived in Abu Dhabi. So went to Dubai a LOT! It has changes soo much! I left there 13-14 years ago! Makes me want to go again :) Thanks for the post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16368043148836935624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-80956662190761280452010-02-22T11:23:33.289+01:002010-02-22T11:23:33.289+01:00We'd planned a trip this Jan-Feb, but it fizzl...We'd planned a trip this Jan-Feb, but it fizzled out!<br /><br />Loved your photos as always!Raagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14736416344880614248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-55493375187294122752010-02-22T11:23:10.395+01:002010-02-22T11:23:10.395+01:00Very well written and the pics are amazing. I am a...Very well written and the pics are amazing. I am also like u who spent a little less than 20 years in Abu dhabi, and now got uprooted to england with my hubby!My parents are still there, so keep going there once in a very while...will be there in april as well..:)...The pictures took me back to my memory lane...my university days where i travel all the way from AUH to Ajman....Just miss those Shabs..https://www.blogger.com/profile/00169282898986318745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1106280649287551112010-02-22T10:33:16.994+01:002010-02-22T10:33:16.994+01:00Meeta, truly appreciate this post on Dubai from yo...Meeta, truly appreciate this post on Dubai from you...the pics are splendid! Thks for sharing the tips too..spice souk is just something that cant b missed! Happy week to you!Purnimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11981262941046509822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-78648955635798507472010-02-22T06:27:19.147+01:002010-02-22T06:27:19.147+01:0022-26C?! Much better than the heat stroke I'm ...22-26C?! Much better than the heat stroke I'm suffering here! (Just kidding - I know it could be worse.) Thanks for the virtual tour, I just love travel posts. I guess slowing down even a little bit is good for a place that is booming too quickly :)Manggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977929776424593762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-45356774478612966072010-02-21T20:26:49.870+01:002010-02-21T20:26:49.870+01:00so when I'm planning our trip in 2011, I know ...so when I'm planning our trip in 2011, I know who/where to come for tips! Lovely. blue-skied photos....making me wish my vacation was next week...and not in 3!Kitchen Butterflyhttp://www.kitchenbutterfly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-85494643378708885142010-02-21T15:08:09.340+01:002010-02-21T15:08:09.340+01:00Ah I see now. I saw your picture in tiny on my iPh...Ah I see now. I saw your picture in tiny on my iPhone which is why I thought it was a real diver and couldn't see that it was a sculpture.<br />How fun! and warm ;) and so much light, which would be so nice to have. Am totally jealous of the spice souk, it would be great to go there with A. He can barter like nobody's business.Hildahttp://saffronandblueberry.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-36251154726194076572010-02-21T11:46:49.832+01:002010-02-21T11:46:49.832+01:00Lovely pictures of a vibrant place.Would love to v...Lovely pictures of a vibrant place.Would love to visit it someday.sunitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176577177334401747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-56993408480947289962010-02-21T11:33:58.553+01:002010-02-21T11:33:58.553+01:00I loved seeing Dubai via your photos.Thank you for...I loved seeing Dubai via your photos.Thank you for sharing them. How wonderful to have family there and be able to enjoy it as a local.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15074005234609879061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-50672221099940064732010-02-21T03:23:55.714+01:002010-02-21T03:23:55.714+01:00Thank you so much for the tour of Dubai -- and esp...Thank you so much for the tour of Dubai -- and especially the photos of the spice market, which you know appeals to me! The view from your parents' apartment is breathtaking.Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)http://www.theperfectpantry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-15598444407277547222010-02-20T21:44:23.212+01:002010-02-20T21:44:23.212+01:00Wow! Lovely pics meeta, your shots are spotless. I...Wow! Lovely pics meeta, your shots are spotless. I am so accustomed to the thought that the person whom i know barely by name takes beautiful pics, in your pics its a proud feeling to realise...oh meeta's pics :) your visual treats satisfies all kinds of taste palettes :)Smitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497849999437015451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-73394884657883129552010-02-20T21:09:23.867+01:002010-02-20T21:09:23.867+01:00Hi Meeta,
First time on your blog. And this post ...Hi Meeta,<br /><br />First time on your blog. And this post on dubai brought back so many memories. We were in Dubai in the late 80s before moving to US.<br />I would really like to go and visit dubai along with my husband and kids.<br />If I have to stay there for 2 weeks which I would like to hotels are going to be an expensive option.<br />Are there any fully furnished apartments which we can Vinitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-42684716785705484912010-02-20T16:22:35.831+01:002010-02-20T16:22:35.831+01:00Stunning Pics....lovely post!Stunning Pics....lovely post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983455890138961433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-42588313351208653552010-02-20T14:06:51.992+01:002010-02-20T14:06:51.992+01:00nicely written, lovely pics... dubai is on my list...nicely written, lovely pics... dubai is on my list of 50 places to see before i am 50!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-75133380909852025532010-02-20T08:30:01.982+01:002010-02-20T08:30:01.982+01:00love love dubai..and u have caught all its essence...love love dubai..and u have caught all its essence in its full glory...am dreaming of macaroon from Pauls now :-) lovely write up Meeta.Pina Coladahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11229560143228776031noreply@blogger.com