Ramadan Oriental Carpets: A DQ Mainstay
By Maria Cometti and Fariha Eshrat Mohammad Deen’s oriental carpet shop has been a favorite of diplomats for decades. He and his sons run this family…
Browsing: Issues
Volunteer with Smile!
By Fariha Eshrat We often do little acts throughout the day that benefit others – whether it’s holding a door, directing someone who’s lost, helping your…
Francesca Fraser: English Language Instructor
By Naureen Ahmed Over 10,000 residents call the DQ home, Meet Your Neighbor profiles interesting people in our international DQ Community.Learn about the diverse experience, interests,…
Travel Around the World With DQ Food
The Diplomatic Quarter (DQ) holds the world. It boasts of diversity – from the people to the embassies to the natural landscape and even to the…
The Flavors of Fresh Grills
By Alyaa Malik There’s a new restaurant in the neighborhood, and it will seriously interest your senses. The scents of their freshly-baked bread and freshly-grilled meats…
Darraq: Architectural Splendor Meets Technological Sophistication
BY DUR HOSPITALITY Imagine a place that blends all the ingredients of a dream home. That is what Darraq’s residences in the heart of of the…
Incredible India
By Fariha Faruk Eshrat India is well known as the magnificent cultural gem of the East. It’s also known as the most populous democracy in the…
Interview with Ambassador Ahmad Javed
Republic of India How did you start your career as a diplomat? In India, government service officials are traditionally selected through a rigorous examination process and…
Kitchen Essentials
Whether you are good at cooking (or not), the kitchen is an important part of the home. These spaces have stepped out of the shadows; no…
Make Healthier Choices
An interview with Dr. Razan Dukmak BY FARIHA FARUK ESHRAT Your dietary habits can have lasting effects on your health, including your risk for cancer. According…