Can you I.D. the Logos of Common Stores in America, in Arabic- Pt. 2

You will probably breeze through these, but I hope a couple of them will challenge you a bit. Ready, Set, Go! 

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Thinking this one was a bit trickier, I left the window advertisement partially included.

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Everyone better get this one.

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And this one!

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Another stumper, perhaps. Once you know, you'll see it.

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The above photo is from Dubai. Unfortunately, I don't think they're in Kuwait.

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It's no surprise to see a few of these chains here because they are quite global, though I still get a kick out of seeing their signs written in Arabic.  Check out the Top 10 Global Fast-Food Chains. I was surprised however, to see the below chain here. As I was initially surprised to find Ace Hardware, Sears and Texas Road House here, as well.

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How did you do? 

Answers: 1. Denny's, 2. Papa John's, 3. KFC, 4. California Kitchen, 5. Red Lobster, 6. Subway, 7. Panda Express, 8. Cold Stone and 9. Ashley Furniture.

Interesting Fact: there is no P or V sound in Arabic. So it's more like BaBa John's and Banda Exbress. My sister's name, for example, would be spelled Falerie instead of Valerie. 

Want to try the first installment of logos again? Click here: Can you ID the logos of common stores in America, in Arabic?- Pt. 1

Dubai, Refreshing

Dubai

I went to Dubai for the weekend. Really enjoyed it. I wasn't sure if I would like all the glitz and glam, but I really did. Often on Sundays in our 3A morning meetings, we do a lightning share, which means every student can share something but it must be lighting quick. I usually say, "Describe your weekend in 1 or 2 words."  That's what I said today. I shared, "Dubai, refreshing."


Easy Transportation
Dubai's clean reliable Metro is one reasons I give it kudos. It's mostly rode by the approximately 80% foreigners that live in the UA emirate. I'd guess the majority of Dubai's residents are actually Indian. I'd also guesstimate 70% of them are men. Which makes it nice that there are special Women and Children Only metro cars. I like. Metro tickets are reasonably priced, as well. A day pass is equivalent to about 6 US dollars. 



A Few Things I Experienced on my Visit

Palm Island
I went to the, man-made, so-big-can-see-from-space, palm tree- shaped, island.

(I did not take this picture.) Atlantis is in the middle at the bottom.

Atlantis
Went to Atlantis, a hotel themed after the mythical underwater city with the same name. My students love Atlantis and talk about it, so I wanted to go see it. They actually stay there, though.  During my visit, I wondered, "What is the big deal?" But, if I was to stay there, I would have a sweet room and access to the beach. I wasn't impressed, but if I get more info on how to swim with the dolphins and sea lions there, I might change my tune. 

Inside a room. Ditto on not taking this one.

Burj Kalifa
A rode the super fast and smooth elevator up to the tall Burj Kalifa. I had gorgeous weather and I went at 8 am so there were hardly any other visitors. I loved it. The entrance is inside the mall.

The size of the Eiffel tower and other famous land marks in comparison to Burj Kalifa. 

Dubai Mall
The world's biggest mall, Dubai Mall has an ice rink and an aquarium. I went to college next to the Mall of America and Kuwait has the whole shmansy (as in fancy-shmansy) mall scene, so not much new there. I went both days before the shops were open though. I really enjoyed wandering and snapping a few shots when it was virtually empty. Except for all the worker and cleaners. I drank my joe and people watched in front of the fountain and the Burj Kalifa. 








There's also another mall(I also visited), Mall of the Emirates, with an indoor ski destination, Ski Dubai. 

Heritage Village
On the last day, Mary and I, happily, wandered into the Heritage (old city) area. Very picturesque. 








Maybe Next Time
Next time I want to explore a bit more of the trendy, Marina area. And I missed the famous evening fountain show at the Dubai mall! Traffic, darn you. I really wanted to experience that. I'd also like to spend some time at one of their clean public beaches. Maybe even skydive! Never done that before. And I wanna see me some flamingos. Maybe next time.

Just like in Kuwait, car seats are not required by law.

Family dinner: Husband, wife and mother-N-law on one side, nanny and the kids, on the other. Not an uncommon sight in Kuwait either.

Dubai graffiti?

They even have San Francisco style trolleys?

CAMEL MILK chocolate anyone?

Sweet English and Arabic combo of the name.