There are many great hotels around the world but let’s be real if this hotel was good enough for Sophia Loren to stay then ofcourse it should be very special! It doesn’t take much to fall in love with Rooms hotel Tbilisi. “Rooms” is part of the international group Design Hotels. I fell in love […]
Tbilisi the city that loves you
As soon as I stepped foot in Tbilisi she (yes she’s a she) greeted me with her beautiful vibe and free WIFI public network “Tbilisi loves you”! I’ve heard many people rave about their love for Tbilisi. I tried hard to resist the love trap but I just couldn’t! I just fell for Tbilisi. What’s not to love I mean they […]
10 days Backpacking the Caucasus
I just returned from an amazing backpacking trip to the Caucasus. In 10 days I visited Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. Even though I travelled with a backpack (I love my Tortuga backpack) I’m still not sure if I can call myself a backpacker? I mean I do stay in nice hotels and use taxis if […]
Blessed Eid
With all the daily news of bloodshed spilt all over the world, one can only wish Peace for the world. Wishing peace and harmony and love to everyone. Have a blessed and happy Eid Mubarak. I took this photo last year during Eid Al Fitr in Bali. As usual I will be off for another […]
A nostalgic trip to Andalusia
Like many Arabs I grew up hearing about the lost Islamic Kingdom of Al Andalus (Andalusia) we learned about those prosperous times and the events that followed. I always dreamed of visiting Andalusia I just wasn’t sure how, when or where to start. I booked my flight to Spain and everything fell into place from […]
From where I stand
I’m not sure when exactly I started taking “From where I stand” series. But I’m so glad I started documenting my travels this way. From beautiful beaches, wildflowers to Mediterranean tiles, this style has made appreciate the world bottom up. The best addition to my FWIS series were the customized Wanderlust Toms shoes I ordered from Etsy. […]
Prague is there a more picturesque city?
Visiting Prague was like stepping into a children’s storybook. Colorful buildings, Art and music in every corner. It was very easy to fall under the charm of this city. It is the capital of Czech republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague is not only the most photogenic city I have ever been, […]
Hala Bahrain Live TV Interview (Arabic)
Live TV was the most terrifying experience of my life. Few months ago I was interviewed LIVE on Bahrain TV did I mention it was LIVE ! It was my first live interview which explains the anxiety but actually it went better than expected. You can catch my interview from minute 33:50.
Bahrain like you’ve never seen it before
I always go on photo walks in Bahrain, however this time it was a different type of walk. On a hot and humid day in May it was just me, a talented photog-friend and a few film rolls. We went exploring the coastal side of Muharraq, my hometown and where I belong though it has […]
How I spent my only day in Hong Kong
I always loved using Hong Kong International airport as a transit hub whenever I travelled to Asia. Cathay Pacific is my favorite Asian airline. I did stop at Hong Kong a couple of times but I never actually left the airport area. However this time I decided to intentionally take a later flight in order to actually […]
Photos from the opening of Giselle exhibition
Back in January I opened my first solo exhibition, Giselle: A story of love, deception and forgiveness. The show was at “More Words”, is the newest extension of Words bookstore café in Budaiya. This series is a behind the scene documentation of Giselle ballet. The exhibition was at display for 3 weeks. Opening night was on a wonderful Wednesday 13th of Jan 2016 […]
A perfect weekend getaway to Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort
A few months ago I received an invite from Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa to try their most celebrated jewel of a resort, Al Husn. The activities mentioned on their website included dolphin watching therefore I decided my best companion for this trip is my 8 year old nephew! We took the afternoon flight to Muscat and reached Muscat International Airport […]
Tokyo on 35 mm film. My very first analog trip
I just returned from a fantastic trip to Japan. I visited Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. During the trip I had a different photography experience travelling with a 35 MM analog camera. It was the first time I travel with a film camera. I had very modest experience with film photography prior to the trip but I was anxious to […]
Photography work for GOOD Magazine
I had the pleasure to collaborate with GOOD magazine on their latest issue. I photographed Fahad AlButairi the famous Saudi standup comedian and co-founder of popular entertainment channel Telfaz11.
My First India Photo Expedition
It is a new year and with the new year comes new projects. Inspired by the many people who always ask ” When can we travel with you?!”. I’m arranging my first photo expedition open to any photography enthusiasts. The 10 day expedition will start in Delhi then we will explore my favorite part of India the land of […]