JamooliLuV: MA'ARAD معرض (Exhibition)

Choose one. Take one. Why not buy all?

The scent of either bakhoor or the smoke being emitted from the burnt fragrant wood welcomes you as you head inside a big tent/ wedding hall/ open space housing to a number of stalls showcasing a variety of products—all parts and parcels of the Arabic people’s everyday itinerary. The sight of men in white and women in black gives the place that intimidating ambiance that makes you think twice about coming in, but when you do, you will be caught at awe with what you are about to see.

The Ma'arad or Exhibition is a looking glass to another dimension, another world. It is a window to the Arab people’s way of life—their penchant for anything flair and fabulous, and their culture that has been withstanding the pressures of unconventionality.

Come inside, take a tour. Choose one. Take one. Why not buy all?

I. AL KHABISI MA'ARAD معرض الخبيصي

A view of the wedding hall from afar, and its parking and facade.

A variety of flasks/ ebreeq ashay إبريق الشاي

Arab ladies are big fans of blings.

Author's friend, Ivy, with her
star spangled banner bag.

II. GLOBAL VILLAGE, DUBAI القرية العالمية في دبي

Global Village's sparse version of Agueda, Portugal's canopy of colorful umbrellas.

India's Darbar Sahib-inspired structural stretch set can give London's Buckingham Palace a run for its money.

Sleeping Giant no more.

Fiery and fierce, a golden dragon in Chinese mythology and folklore symbolizes auspicious powers and imperial authority.

Middle Eastern people have also a hand for crafts such as native baskets. Turkey is being trusted for organic soaps.

Arab people's taste when it comes to furniture, household items and display is par excellence. The plates, cups, and lamps are both functional and ornamental.