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THE OASIS DREAM – TEN THINGS I LIKE ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST

When I say exotic, the first thing that comes to my mind is the Middle East. Something about this place excites me. It could be the fact that it is the cradle of civilization; it could be the imminence of tall, taller and tallest buildings which adorn the sand dune-y landscape; it could be the flavor-rich food which comes from there. Let me list some here:     Falafel – A falafel roll is something I can have for lunch every day, really! The flavor which comes from the chickpeas and beans, ground and fried is out of the world. (Thanks to Masterchef Australia for teaching me the gastronomic mumbo jumbos) Did you know that the Halwa which is a celebrated sweet dessert in India originated from the Middle East?   The Glitterati – Who doesn’t like glamour? Parties and celebrations add glamour to the Middle East. With supersonic economic growth, we shouldn’t be surprised at the glitterati we see here. It is one of the most ambitious places in the world whi...