Pedestal Tray

As a confirmation to my previous post on camel, this is another collectible which shows UAE's attachment to camels. A pedestal tray inscribed with camel and palm tree in the dessert.

One of pedestal trays I brought back from my trips to Dubai. I visited Dubai three or four times during the years 2002 - 2005. Searching through the internet, things and places have changed a lot during the past five years. Wishing that I could visit Dubai again for new collectibles.

A key part of UAE

Camels are a key part of UAE's rich heritage because of its social and economic value in the region.



The animal is famously known as the ship of the desert because of its walk, which is much like the motion of a ship at sea. Patience is one of its most observable features and camels are generally useful animal.

In the olden days, camels were not only a source of transport but also for food and milk.

Nowadays the camel is essentially used for racing. Camel racing is considered to be a very popular activity amoung UAE community members.

This is also one of Dubai collectibles bought on my visit during 2002-2005.

Candle Holder

During my daughters' appointment as cabin crews with the Emirates, I had a chance to visit them several times. Each visit, I had to drop by at the souvenir shops. This is one of the Dubai collectibles that I bought from The Arabian Treasures wing of City Centre on the first floor. It is made of brass and oyster shell.