My husband, Fred, and I had a 24-hour layover in Dubai between our trips to India and Iraq. Having arrived in Dubai about noon on Sunday, November 30th, we checked into our hotel and then decided to explore the Dubai Mall and surrounding area. We had pre-booked a couple of tours offered by Emirates Airlines – a city tour and a desert adventure. Our tours were scheduled for the next day,

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As I prepare for this incredible opportunity, it struck me what an amazing journey I have been blessed to experience. What started 48 years

This week I learned of the passing of Egyptian Raqs Sharqi dancer Mona El Said, a star performer in London and Cairo nightclubs, and, for period, on Egyptian TV. I loved watching her along with Soheir Zaki, Azza Serif - to name a few - and how they moved and expressed the music. Each had her own style. If I loved this dance before, I loved it more now. If that was “Belly Dance” in Egypt, what was I doing/learning? Those recordings were videos we could buy/rent and thus became

I saw this article posted on Arab America today and had to share it! I hope it will ignite you curiosity for the stories, videos, and...

Wekalet el Ghouri is an old caravamserai dating back to 1503. It’s Khanqah hall is now a cultural center hosting events such as the...