Spooks

Spooks at the Mongomerie

It’s easy to get the spooks around Dubai on Halloween. A right festival is currently underway in the city.

The decorations in our neighbourhood begin in earnest at least a week beforehand although retail promotes things at least a month in advance.… Read the rest

Happy Holi

Jasper

The Hindu festival of colors, Holi, is a spring harvest festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It can also symbolize love, forgiveness and new life.

Today we head to Holi at the Greens Community in Dubai. Although I know that officially Holi doesn’t kick off until the full moon (likely Wednesday of the coming week) the celebrations start early here today.… Read the rest