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The MOON is Coming to Dubai!

By: Drew Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer An ambitious space tourism project could be coming to the UAE in as little as five years.   Dubai is set to approve the construction and future operation of a “Moon Resort” licensed and designed by Canadian architectural firm Moon World Resorts Inc (MRW). The 5 billion USD … Continued

The Art of Photo: The Winners of the Hamdan International Photography Awards

By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer Every year, the Hamdan International Photography Awards (HIPA) brings together some of the greatest camerawork from around the world to compete in Dubai’s prestigious photo contest. Created in 2015, the competition “demonstrates the commitment of Dubai to encouraging and supporting art, culture, and innovation.” If a photo … Continued

Why are Middle East Airlines so Good?

The first and most common answer to why these airlines offer a superior travel experience than most other airlines is because the countries these airlines are affiliated with are very wealthy. However, if we dig a little deeper, we will find out that money is not the only reason why these airlines offer such high-quality experiences.

Deep Dive Dubai: What’s the Hype?

By Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World now has yet another notch under its belt. It can now say it is home to the deepest diving pool in the world. This record was formerly held by Poland, but the new Arab pool beats the European country’s depth by almost 50 feet. Deep … Continued

A Brief History of Falconry in the Arab World

by Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Falconry is the ancient art of taking wild quarry with a trained bird of prey. If you’ve spent any time in the Arab world, you may have seen a falcon on an airplane, heading to the Gulf (yes, on an airplane!). Falconry has been transformed from hunting for sustenance … Continued

Tour De France? Try the Tour of Qatar!

By Waverly Nohr/Arab America Contributing Writer In the past, countries of the Arab world have been subjects of the “oil curse” and have been exploited by major powers or brought to war over the resources that lay in that part of the world, geographically. In some countries such as the United Arab Emirates, as well … Continued

Incredible Surf Spots in the Arab World

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer When thinking of best-surfing destinations, the Arab world probably doesn’t come to mind. But the Arab world has its fair share of great surf spots. It is home to equally stunning and relatively unexplored surfable beaches. These seven places are some of the best-surfing destinations in the Arab world. … Continued

Dubai – From a Desert to a Remarkable and Futuristic City!

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Dubai is located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula on the coast of the Persian Gulf and lies directly within the Arabian Desert. It is the most overcrowded city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), even including the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. The city claims … Continued

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