When Portobello Road hits Dubai… flea markets, Flea4Charity, Voice4Charity.

Those absolutely classic lyrics from Bedknobs & Broomsticks. Portobello road, Portobello road Street where the riches of ages are stowed. Anything and everything a chap can unload Is sold off the barrow in Portobello road. You’ll find what you want in the Portobello road. Don’t take my word for it. Check out the song in [...]

Eid down in Old Town

Tuesday was the first day of Eid here in the UAE. And Dubai was thronging. In particular, anecdotal evidence suggests there was a full scale attack on Dubai Mall. The Saudis threatened our borders, while the Omanis also advanced into retail areas. The GCC influx was in force. More seriously, it occasioned such that I [...]