A reckless experiment in Earth’s atmosphere caused a desert metropolis to be flooded. That was the story last week when more than a year’s worth of rain fell in one day on the Arabian Peninsula, one of the driest regions in the world. Desert cities such as Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) suffered … Read more
Al Fahidi offers a glimpse of ancient Arabia that couldn’t be further from modern Dubai – Paola Leone/iStock Editorial When you step into the sleepy, maze-like alleys of Al Fahidi, you would never know you were in Dubai. There are no skyscrapers here, no cars, no shopping centers: this old neighborhood is built of coral, … Read more
Editor’s note: This CNN series is or was sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over the subject matter, reporting and frequency of articles and videos within the sponsorship, in accordance with our policies. From futuristic architecture to groundbreaking infrastructure, Dubai is no stranger to weird, wonderful and downright crazy innovation. … Read more
Aura Skypool offers stunning views of Dubai from 50 floors – Dubai Tourism You have to wonder what John Harris would think of Dubai. The glittering spire of the Burj Khalifa, the millionaires’ villas on the Palm Islands, the skyscraper-filled forest of the Marina – what would he think of it all? Because this bespectacled, … Read more
One&Only Royal Mirage is one of Dubai’s most striking beach resorts Dubai, also called the City of Gold, is a trading center for the precious metal, but is even more famous for its golden sands. With year-round sunshine and calm, warm waters, the city’s coastline is vibrant. Soak up the atmosphere and try kite surfing, … Read more
Both children and adults can go on the slides at Aquaventure in Atlantis, The Palm Dubai is designed to captivate children. The family-friendly hotels have mini check-in desks, crèches and kids’ clubs, special children’s menus and curfew-free restaurants for young people, spa treatments for the little ones and budget facilities that go far beyond ordinary … Read more
Spiritual activities such as yoga at The Palm’s ocean-themed resort, Atlantis, are gaining popularity in Dubai In most cities, the opening of a yoga and meditation studio would cause a wave of intrigue, perhaps a few raised eyebrows – and not a visit from the authorities. “I could tell they were undercover inspectors,” says Shadi … Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The climate negotiations just concluded in Dubai struck at the heart of compromise, finding a common language that nearly 200 countries accepted, sometimes grudgingly. For the first time in nearly three decades of such talks, the final agreement named fossil fuels – coal, oil and natural gas – as … Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — When United Nations climate talks conclude in Dubai sometime this week, big promises are likely to be made about how the world will fight climate change caused by the burning of fossil fuels like oil. , gas and coal. Negotiators are debating how quickly to cut fossil fuels and … Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A major, long-term effort is underway to mobilize money to save planet Earth. Climate finance experts say trillions of dollars are needed for forestry projects and renewable energies such as solar and wind in the developing world, all aimed at reducing pollution from the burning of oil, gas and … Read more