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: an Arab lateen-rigged boat usually having a long overhang forward, a high poop, and a low waist
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Elsewhere, private villa rentals are the way to go, and East African Retreats offers a fantastic selection: On Lamu, Dhow House sits on a stretch of beach where boat makers have been building traditional dhows for centuries.
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Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Nov. 2024
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¿Cuál será el apellido del bebé?
—New York Times, 3 Jan. 2024
Most of the charcoal goes to buyers in the Gulf region, a dhow trip away from Somalia across the Arabian Sea.
—Tom Keatinge, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2014
Today, while traditional dhows (wooden sailing boats) still ply the Dubai Creek, offering tourists a glimpse of Dubai’s rich maritime history, a growing number of superyachts are docking at Dubai’s luxury marinas, positioning the emirate as a premier yacht tourism destination.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Nov. 2024
Word of the Day: dhow Junior Doctors at N.H.S. Begin 6-Day Strike
Today’s Wordle Answer for January 3, 2023
Spelling Bee Answers for January 3, 2024
NYT Connections Answers for January 3, 2024
¿Cuál será el apellido del bebé?
—New York Times, 3 Jan. 2024
Most of the charcoal goes to buyers in the Gulf region, a dhow trip away from Somalia across the Arabian Sea.
—Tom Keatinge, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2014
Today, while traditional dhows (wooden sailing boats) still ply the Dubai Creek, offering tourists a glimpse of Dubai’s rich maritime history, a growing number of superyachts are docking at Dubai’s luxury marinas, positioning the emirate as a premier yacht tourism destination.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Dhow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dhow. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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