Syed Sabir has been living in the Capital since January of this year. Originally from Mumbai, this self-described “nomad by hear [ ... ]

A cool drifting breeze
Swift upon a lucid river stream
Trying to embrace a dream
Floating on waves of serene
What a pleasant scene
That [ ... ]

Forlorn it stood,
standing erect.
Like a hunchback, crooked.
It’s meek noise, a creak.
Through hail, through sun,
coronation and revo [ ... ]

Now that we’re well and truly into the Holy Month of Ramadan and many of us are working shorter hours, it’s time to stop and t [ ... ]

Leah Lane moved to Abu Dhabi three years ago from Newfoundland, Canada. She works as a college instructor and is thoroughly enjoyi [ ... ]

Whether Muslim or Christian, Buddhist or Sikh, the UAE authorities have decreed that shortened Ramadan workings hours apply to eve [ ... ]

Haven’t people ever heard of the saying to never judge a book by its cover? Well that is something people tend to do a lot and  [ ... ]

Since we we launched our Abu Dhabi Week Mascot Competition a few short weeks ago we have been inundated with entries and some of t [ ... ]

Syed Sabir has been living in the Capital since January of this year. Originally [ ... ]

A cool drifting breeze
Swift upon a lucid river stream
Trying to embrace a dream
Fl [ ... ]

Forlorn it stood,
standing erect.
Like a hunchback, crooked.
It’s meek noise, a c [ ... ]

Leah Lane moved to Abu Dhabi three years ago from Newfoundland, Canada. She work [ ... ]

Haven’t people ever heard of the saying to never judge a book by its cover? W [ ... ]

Yet more warped words to add to the ever-evolving cascade of lexicographical non [ ... ]

This week the Alternative Dictionary mixes some reader contributions with classi [ ... ]

The Abu Dhabi Week Alternative Dictionary continues its meander through the irre [ ... ]

Who needs a Complete English Dictionary when you have the Ongoing Alternative Di [ ... ]

Another fine bran tub of alternative English meanings suggesting how the languag [ ... ]

Pandan Tiramisu If you’re looking for a truly indulgent dessert, head over to [ ... ]

Origins Enjoy the aromas of grilled lobster, steak and roasted vegetables from  [ ... ]

Darbar We came across this hidden gem a couple of years ago while wandering aro [ ... ]

Stills Whether you’re enjoying a quick catch-up with friends or a long and re [ ... ]

Silk Route Café We are impressed with the extensive range of Korean food avail [ ... ]