A Diamond in the Desert: Behind the Scenes in Abu Dhabi, the World's Richest City

Tatchell takes us on a tour of the city with an outlook that's part native, part critic, part wide-eyed traveler. The result is a truly original collage of perspectives and images, from a regal expatriate whose husband was one of the first Brits to settle in Abu Dhabi to young Emirati artists celebrating their newfound freedom of expression. A compelling piece of history told with an intimate narrative voice, A Diamond in the Desert is an eye-opening and often haunting perspective on just how much this fascinating city has changed--and, for better or for worse, how much it has stayed the same.

Author: Jo Tatchell
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Published: 10/05/2010
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9780802170798
ISBN10: 080217079X
BISAC Categories:
- Travel | Essays & Travelogues
- Travel | Middle East | General