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Ramadan Photo Walk | Karama: Suhoor Stroll

Instructor: Amin Idris

This Ramadan, join us for a photo walk, exploring one of Dubai's most well-loved neighborhoods. As one of the oldest residential areas of Dubai, Karama is the destination to visit for a wide array of culinary offerings, retail bargains, and those irresistible classic neon lit signs. While practicing your street photography, you’ll learn techniques for difficult lighting conditions, all while taking in the history of Karama from your guide and your surroundings.

What's Covered

Although suhoor refers to the dawn and thus, the pre-dawn meal during Ramadan, here in the UAE, suhoor has come to refer to post-iftar late night activities that both observant Muslims and non-Muslim expats alike partake in during the holy month. While breaking the fast is a sacred moment, ending the day's strenuous obligation, suhoor allows one to relax and enjoy the celebratory spirit of Ramadan, through anything from playing board games to shopping to drinking chai.

 

If you're keen to experience suhoor first-hand, join Gulf Photo Plus on one of our Suhoor Strolls in Karama, a neighborhood full of delectable bites and fairy lights. Whether you're shooting on your mobile phone or your camera, your guide will set you up with the night photography tips you need to capture crisp images that tell a story of Ramadan. You'll also be able to up your portraiture game, as we've scouted the best locations where the artificial colored lights of Karama storefronts spill out onto the streets for the perfect night portrait. After our stroll, which will include a special tandoori chai stop, lessons of local history, and exploration of hidden gems, we'll finish our evening at a local restaurant* where you'll have an image review with your guide, get feedback on your photographs, and share your best shots with the group. 

 

*While snacks will be included, dinner will be optional and is therefore not included in the price. We're conscious that some participants may be joining us after iftar and may be likely to have the appetite for a second large meal in the same evening.

Although suhoor refers to the dawn and thus, the pre-dawn meal during Ramadan, here in the UAE, suhoor has come to refer to post-iftar late night activities that both observant Muslims and non-Muslim expats alike partake in during the holy month. While breaking the fast is a sacred moment, ending the day's strenuous obligation, suhoor allows one to relax and enjoy the celebratory spirit of Ramadan, through anything from playing board games to shopping to drinking chai.

 

If you're keen to experience suhoor first-hand, join Gulf Photo Plus on one of our Suhoor Strolls in Karama, a neighborhood full of delectable bites and fairy lights. Whether you're shooting on your mobile phone or your camera, your guide will set you up with the night photography tips you need to capture crisp images that tell a story of Ramadan. You'll also be able to up your portraiture game, as we've scouted the best locations where the artificial colored lights of Karama storefronts spill out onto the streets for the perfect night portrait. After our stroll, which will include a special tandoori chai stop, lessons of local history, and exploration of hidden gems, we'll finish our evening at a local restaurant* where you'll have an image review with your guide, get feedback on your photographs, and share your best shots with the group. 

 

*While snacks will be included, dinner will be optional and is therefore not included in the price. We're conscious that some participants may be joining us after iftar and may be likely to have the appetite for a second large meal in the same evening.

what's included
  • 3 hours of photography tips and adventure 
  • Water and chai
  • 3 hours of photography tips and adventure 
  • Water and chai
who should attend
  • Suitable for photography enthusiasts and seasoned professionals alike. Whether it’s a mobile phone or a DSLR, all are welcome.
  • Please note that this photo walk is entirely done on foot, so expect lots of walking.
  •  Temperatues and humidity at this time will be high and we will not be in an air-conditioned environment.
  • Suitable for photography enthusiasts and seasoned professionals alike. Whether it’s a mobile phone or a DSLR, all are welcome.
  • Please note that this photo walk is entirely done on foot, so expect lots of walking.
  •  Temperatues and humidity at this time will be high and we will not be in an air-conditioned environment.
What to bring
  • A camera or phone with a fully charged battery.
  • A thirst for adventure.
  • Please dress conservatively. No tight-fitting clothes and no shorts. Shoulders and knees must be covered.
  • A camera or phone with a fully charged battery.
  • A thirst for adventure.
  • Please dress conservatively. No tight-fitting clothes and no shorts. Shoulders and knees must be covered.
Cancellation Policy
  • No refund possible in case of cancellation. 
  • Rescheduling permitted within the same photo walk type only if request is received 7 days or more before the photo walk and if there is availability on the new date requested. 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • Photo walks can be rescheduled within 1 month of the original booking and within the same photo walk type, only if there is availability on the new date requested. 
  • Bookings can only be transferred ONCE. If you transfer your photo walk booking and later wish to cancel it, we will not be able to refund or reschedule you under any circumstances. 
  • You must be 18 or older to attend this photo walk. If you are younger than 18 or booking for someone under 18 years of age, please contact us first and we will be happy to advise you.