Protection against Evil Eye

At the end of last week, I noticed these peppers and lemon in front of the car which is parking next to my parking lot at home.

First I thought someone is celebrating something. : )) I took a quick picture with my mobile and start to search the origin and meaning at the office.

In Dubai, we are lucky because we are working really international team. We had 10 different nationalities in a team of 11 people :)

Anyhow, I started to ask one by one, Do they familiar with that? What is this? Do they know the meaning? ect... I finally found the answer from one of my Indian colleagues.

once he saw the picture he started to laugh and explained that it is a protection against evil eye.

"People generally do this when they purchase something new. They want to protect from bad Eye and bad luck. "

I am not sure if the car is new or not.  I wish the owner have a safe drive with this car.

Free Drink

most of bars has free drinks for Ladies on one or two days of the week.
Most popular day is Tuesday still you can find Ladies night on other weekdays as well.
of course free drinks only available for Ladies and only on selected items and numbers..

Under construction

Saturday early morning I saw this at the beginning of Kite Beach while we were running.

I couldn't pass without taking its picture. thanks to my phone I did.

What I read on the newspaper, they are planning 16 km running path at the beach..
starting from Kite Beach they completed some part, for the rest is still under construction. :)

I wish they would plant some trees alongside the running path. it is quite difficult to run under the crazy sun.

We were running around SAFA Park in the past, its path is fully covered by trees. But this year, there is one big mega project around SAFA Park and going to park is nearly impossible.. of course because of the construction.

reflection - Olive tree

Taken at the Beach Mall.
Olive tree and its reflection..

posted for weekend reflection theme. you can see other's post from here

Sunset at Internet City

Yes, yes it is called "internet city" ..
In Dubai, the naming of places is... let's say, a bit different

For example; knowledge village, Media City, Internet City, Sport City, Heath City ....

in knowledge village you will find many universities, language courses or any other educational places..
in Media City, you will find most of big news channels.

Oracle, Microsoft ABB they are in Internet City..
...and you can guess the rest.. :)

post for the Friday Skywatch.. click here to see other's posts.

Beware of construction

6 years back, when I moved to Dubai, everywhere was under construction. I thought it was temporary but after 6 years I can say, no it is not.. Dubai is under construction and it will not finished in near future. they are starting new project before the previous one completed.

So be aware of construction vehicles,
You may see them at any time or anywhere especially at least expected time and places.

M for Michael Jakson

Taken at Art Dubai 2014.

Michael Jakson is a legend. Even after his death, he will be subject of art, source of inspiration for many.
this week's letter is M and here is my post for the ABC Wednesday. If you wonder other's contribution to the subject, please check it from here.