Chronicles Of A Chic Traveler 2



Dubai, Part 2
 Day 3
No guided tour but I woke up early so I can eat breakfast at the earliest time and be off to explore the city. I set out to the downtown area. Though the malls opened at 10 am, I wanted to visit the attractions early. I wasn't in much of a hurry so I strolled the streets until it was time to head to Dubai Mall. It was quite impressive. I got lost a couple of times inside the mall. You can’t really fault me as this is the largest mall in the world! I figured since it was right by the Burj Khalifah, I just had to visit the world’s tallest building, too. The views from the view deck were amazing but I wish the deck was at the topmost floor. That would have been perfect!
By evening, my tour group reunited for a beautiful Dhow Cruise dinner along Dubai Creek. The river was really beautiful. The shows were also fantastic. At the end of the cruise, I was full – from the food and music.
 Day 4
We went to Abu Dhabi For a full day tour. It was as impressive as Dubai  with tall buildings all around. Our tour brought us to Abu Dhabi Mall which wasn't quite as big as Dubai Mall but I did find some fantastic mementos of the UAE to bring back home. We also got to see the white looming structure of Sheikh Zayed Mosque. We weren't allowed to go in, though. A little too soon, the tour had to end and we went back to Dubai.
I went back to Dubai Mall to visit the world-famous Dubai Fountain said to be the largest dancing fountain in the world. It was awesome. Words can’t describe exactly how amazing the show was – you have to be there and see for yourself.
 Day 5
The trip was almost at its end but I felt invigorated still. It was another free day so I decided it was great for some desert tours and shopping. I’ve always dreamed of riding a hot air balloon so I bought tickets for one. I was lucky the day was bit cloudy but not the rain clouds kind of cloudy. I was glad I woke up really early as the tour operator said the dunes were perfect at the early hours of the day. The sunlight bouncing off their desert gave it a yellowish hue but it was red still. It was just sort of golden red.
The rest of the day I was at the Mall of the Emirates. It wasn’t as large as Dubai Mall but I tell you I wasn’t able to completely tour this massive complex even when I was there right when it opened at 10.
 Day 6
Well, there really was not much to do since my flight was in mid-morning. As I stood at the entrance to the plane, I inhaled my last breath of Dubai air and silently said “Goodbye, I will be back”.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Great Wine Regions of Tuscany

Image
Italians have long had a history of consuming and producing their fair share of fine wines. From the luxurious bottles of Brunello di Montelcino to the inexpensive bottles of Chianti, the Italian  region of Tuscany  produces several predominantly red wines that are ever so pleasing to the palette. Tuscany is Italy’s third most planted region and yields primarily the Sangiovese grapes, with red wine accounting for over 80% of its wine production. Most of the production comes from the Chianti region that produces over 8 million cases of wine per year , while the Brunello di Montelcino region with its richer and more intense wines produces only about 333,000 cases annually. The quality standards of all Italian wines are controlled and classified by the government. A  DOCG classification  (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest standard guaranteeing the origin and blend, while DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) is a less restrictive...
Read more

Safaris – The Luxury Holiday In Africa

Image
At o ne time it will have only been the very rich who would have been able to afford a safari, but nowadays they are more readily available to a wider section of society. While they are still luxury holidays there are more people going on them and more options opening up. For a short break there is the option of a flying safari. A travel agent will have all the details of everything that is available but there is one that allows you to see parts  of Southern   Tanzania In  a way that most people will never see it. Some of the most amazing animals can be seen at Selous – this is the biggest protected wildlife reserve  in Africa   and you can view them either by jeep or boat. Now there is a new way to visit and that is by plane.  To make sure that the safari is as exciting as possible, you will sleep in a domed tent and you cannot get much closer to the animals than this. This will not be the ideal safari for someone who has never been on one before, ...
Read more

Luxury Spa Resort – The Best Option For A Wonderful Honeymoon

Image
If you are planning your wedding, make sure not to leave out arrangements for your honeymoon. This is where  luxury spa resort  comes in. It does not matter whether you wish to have your honeymoon at any of the Caribbean beaches, with the sun shining down on you, enjoy the rich and tropical culture associated with Hawaii or even lodge in a mountain range resort, you are sure to find  top spa resorts  that are designed to take care of your needs. There are even resorts offering its guests enviable  spa weekend packages  that is meant to help you enjoy the benefits of lodging or spending your honeymoon at a spa without spending beyond your budget. Most of these packages come as all in one and what does that mean for you? It simply means that you can have that dream honey you have always wanted even though your budget is tight. Since nature is mostly associated with the  best spa resorts,  you are sure to find resorts that are located very clo...
Read more