U & Me in UAE!

Trials, tribulations and adventures of a Canadian couple with their beloved doggy living in the sunny Emirate of Dubai

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Amazing #art by #emirati artist #mattarbinlahej called #galaxy

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Enjoyed some great cigars from Dominican and Honduras on a recent trip to Punta Cana

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Enjoying the good life in #France for the week in #Loire valley in our beautiful #chateau :)

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Timelapse of #dubaifountain from #myapartment #downtowndubai #mydubai #bangloboy #burjkhalifa #dubai #hyperlense

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#Belated #EidMubarak for #Eid Al #Fitr 2014 from a very #hot and #humid 47C #Dubai #Summer day!

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The legend himself #Claudechalle - the #godfather of #buddhabar spinning at his own creation at #dubai

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Some cool views of #DubaiMall #aquarium

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A short guide to using Dubai Taxis

Transportation is relatively cheap here in Dubai. Luckily we live in the middle of the city so getting around isn't very pricey - to get to the North end or the South end on average costs around 35 Dirhams ($10 CAD) one-way. Though some of the drivers can be speedy at times, they are a jolly lot and taking a taxi around the city is safe and cheap. But my article is just a suggestion and a valuable tip: ONLY use the regular RTA tan coloured taxis. DO NOT use the "fancy" hotel ones such as a unmarked luxury cars. Though they claim they start at the regular 3 dirham rate their km rates are inflated. The same 35 dirham ride mentioned above actually costs 75 DIRHAMS! So avoid them like the plague - we've been jipped a few times. Have a safe trip everyone! (picture courtesy of dubai taxi) 

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Finally spotted in front of my house! #Dubai #police #Bugatti #Veyron - #mydubai is #awesome

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A comic series of our #pooch Kiwi getting a #dogtreat

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Success depends on you!

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Amazing views and wondrous light shows in Downtown Dubai for the Dubai Festival of Lights 2014

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Dubai's very own 120 million year old #dinosaur now on display at #DubaiMall - was awesome to see it - is it gonna be called the #Dubainosaurus or #Dubaisaurus :)

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Few shots from the annual Dubai Classic Car Festival 2014 - absolutely amazing specially it being right in front of our house! :)

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We are back in Toronto for a short trip and bumped into this in our neighbourhood! Not too far off from Dubai's decorated palms! :p

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#Cayan Tower in Dubai Marina is the world's tallest twisted tower - took the shot because it is gorgeous!

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Canucks like us living away from home might be a thrilling experience but it's never too late to safeguard yourselves! Always register with your local Canadian embassy to allow them to contact you during an emergency or crisis.