shopping

Fancy water features at Dubai Mall

Posted by sd-b on October 17, 2009 at 8:48 am

I’ve been to The Dubai Mall many times since it opened last year.  I didn’t think I would like it as it’s hyped as the world’s largest mall (based on total area) – blah blah blah.
But, it’s actually quite a nice mall.  I don’t go evenings nor weekends when it’s a bit packed but as a [...]

Haggling For Dummies

Posted by sd-b on January 28, 2008 at 12:51 pm

I had been dreading the eventual day when I would have to start haggling for purchases. Haggling is an integral part of the local culture and is a game that has to be played as the stated price of most things are grossly inflated. I’m not talking about buying groceries in Carrefour or food at [...]