Helena Frith Powell Archive
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Jan 30, 2010
In a few isolated towns in Abu Dhabi's remote western region, women weavers are reviving a craft that was once central to Bedouin culture. They are honing traditional skills while building pride and independence. Read Article Woven back to life: the women reviving a traditional Bedouin craft
Feb 13, 2010
Ever since I went to the Western Region to write an article about women weavers there, I had wanted to come back with the family. It's so different from Abu Dhabi, almost another world. Read Article Directions aren't my strong suit
Feb 27, 2010
A day out with children at the Aquaventure water park at the Atlantis hotel in Dubai requires more than one leap of faith. Read Article Taking a leap of faith at Aquaventure
Mar 20, 2010
Inspired by our trip to Mirfa, and secure in the knowledge that no one is stupid enough to take the wrong road out of Abu Dhabi twice, we decided we should venture even further into Al Gharbia. Read Article On the right road to happiness
May 01, 2010
Feature Want a taste of what it's like to have everything you could possibly wish for? Spend a night in the Imperial Suite at the Fairmont in Dubai. Read Article Fairmont Dubai: Robbie Williams stayed here once
May 15, 2010
We had planned tea at the Qasr al Sarab. Happily the Swiss contingent was in charge of most of it, we just had to make a chocolate cake. Read Article High tea amid desert dunes
Jun 12, 2010
Sometimes when travelling with your children they ask questions that make you truly proud. This was not such an occasion. Read Article Swimming with sharks and ferals
Jul 17, 2010
What is it about kids and kids' clubs? Is it just my kids or do other children also run from them kicking and screaming, call them "boring" and refuse to go? Read Article Clubs won't keep kids at bay
Jul 31, 2010
We decided to let the ferals loose on KidZania for a day at Dubai Mall while we browsed around the bookshop and had a long lunch. Read Article Children in charge at KidZania
Oct 16, 2010
You won’t see her, but she’s there, in the salons, spas and shops, and she’s happy to share her secrets on red carpet readiness. Read Article The beauty spy: Red carpet readiness
