Journal
Notes on Timepieces from Dubai.
Occasional writings on the movements, cases, and details behind each piece.
2026-10-20
Palm Jumeirah in One Day: A Practical Itinerary
How to spend a day on Palm Jumeirah: Atlantis, The View at The Palm, beach clubs, best lunch spots, and the monorail.
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Ferrari vs Lamborghini Rental Dubai: Which to Pick
Ferrari or Lamborghini for a Dubai supercar rental — compared on price, driving, insurance and practicality for tourists.
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Where to Buy Alcohol in Dubai: Tourist Guide
How to buy alcohol in Dubai as a tourist: airport duty-free, MMI and African+Eastern shops, hotel bars, and licence rules.
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Where to Eat Authentic Arabic Food in Dubai
The best places for Emirati, Lebanese, Yemeni and Egyptian food in Dubai — mostly outside the tourist zones.
Read the note →2026-09-25
What to Buy in Dubai: 15 Souvenirs Worth Bringing Home
The best things to buy in Dubai: dates, Arabic perfume and oud, gold, spices, camel milk chocolate and more — where to buy each, plus one practical tip per item.
Read the note →2026-09-12
A Trio for Dubai. Three Watches. Never More.
A three-piece micro-drop inspired by Palm Jumeirah — Japanese TMI automatic movements, hand-designed Palm dial. One of each finish.
Read the note →2026-09-11
Welcome to the Journal
Why this journal exists and what you will find here — notes on movements, cases and the small details worth knowing before you wear one.
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