Dubai is a cosmopolitan city with a widely diverse population of people from many different backgrounds. There is much to do here: the city has a vibrant night life, a plethora of restaurants that feature cuisines from different parts of the world, art exhibits from aspiring local artists as well as reputable international artists as well as many entertainment options including concerts and fashion shows. For the avid explorer, there are many places to see; some are popular tourist destinations while others are hidden jewels that are less well known. To discover Dubai’s many hidden secrets, an increasing number of residents are turning to blogs, which provide useful information, personal reviews and advice from bloggers on a variety of topics including places to see, things to do and the best way to really know and discover everything this emirate has to offer.
Featured below are blogs from residents who have lived in Dubai and provide both visitors as well as inhabitants of the city with invaluable information on many different topics. The blogs are selected for their high quality unique content and honest opinions; some are funny, some intensely personal, some informative and some a combination of all these elements.
Dubai Holiday is a blog written and maintained by a born-and-bred Dubai girl, Jasmine Pereira. An environmentalist by profession, Jasmine uses her blog as an outlet for her passion for the many culinary delights Dubai has to offer. As a food enthusiast, Jasmine’s blog covers everything from restaurant reviews and suggested recipes to shared hidden food treasures that she herself has tried and tested. She also shares her experience of meet and greets with renowned international chefs, master cooking classes as well as the many food tours that Jasmine has been invited to. If you love to eat and want to discover new and unique restaurants, this blog provides some great information on where to go to get the most mouth-watering food in town.
Shweta Dembla is a citizen journalist in Dubai who uses her blog, to capture all the happening moments in the city. The blog, or more accurately, video log, focuses on food, art, fashion and wellness events taking place in Dubai and also features the next generation of emerging talent in each of these fields. The blog has a calendar full of events that will capture your attention, making you drop whatever it is you are doing at the moment and seize the opportunity to indulge in whichever field grabs your interest.