The British Council

The British Council has a long history of English language teaching, its roots being in the imperialistic spread of the language. With locations around the globe, it's used as a place for language learning, the study of language learning, and its libraries. This photo was taken at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair at the BC's booth.

Another Subway Shot

A few months back I posted a shot of the 'subway' (just an underground walkway) located at the Hilton on the corniche. This is another image in that same tunnel. During this time of the year the tunnel provides a bit of shelter from the blazing hot sun. It also provides safe passage. Earlier in the year a pedestrian was allegedly decapitated as he tried to cross the actual road in front of the Hilton.

How'd You Like to Live Here?

A billboard in Khalidiya advertising a housing complex that has yet to be built

Pick a Colour...Any Colour

This one was snapped at the Global Village in Dubai last January. I've published a number of other photos from the Global Village. You can try here, here, here, here, here, here, here, or here.

Digging Into the Archives

Since I'm not currently in Abu Dhabi (and won't be for another 6 weeks), I'm posting photos from the archives. This one was taken on the desert safari I did in Dubai a few months back.

Tips 'n Toes

Spa services like manicures, pedicures, massages, waxing, plucking, and more are all available at much cheaper rates in the UAE. If you're wondering why, consider that there are really no laws regulating the industry and the fact that employees are paid very little. A pedicure can cost as little as 20 dirhams (approximately $5.60 USD) or 100 dirhams (approximately $28 USD). This particular place is a bit more 'high-end'. It's location, a on Khaleej al Arabi Street, likely appeals to clients with more money.

A Car Cover that Just Won't Fit

I didn't want the car to collect dust/sand over the summer, so I grabbed this at a local supermarket. However, I should have given this more thought. I only noticed that none of the cars listed on the back where 4x4s after I got it home. With little time or energy to spare, I opted to try it out. Not bad, but I had to secure the back by shutting the trunk on the cover.