Goodbye Dubai

Leaving Dubai today and arriving home on Tuesday 11 May.

Thanks for reading and see you soon!

Dubai

So today after our amazing buffet breakfast we went into town and did the open top bus tour of the city - just amazing - like Vegas on shopping steroids!!! Everywhere you look it is a themed hotel or themed shopping mall....

We rushed back to get ready for our desert safari - thanks to Matt for suggesting this - it was awesome.....

There were six of us in the Toyota Landcruiser that drove out to the city limits and then went "sand-duning" for 2 hours. Paul and I were laughing at one of the passengers who was Indian who had this gorgeous giggle every time we slid sideways!!! Then the other couple, Mr and Miss Ukraine, she would get out every half an hour and go and throw up in the sand dunes. The best, was the driver who grinned maniacally at the other drivers in the fleet - about 8 of them - and then they would pass each other on the dunes.... Selina - you should be very proud of me!!! You may just get me four-wheel driving yet!

Then we had a bbq dinner in the desert, Paul and I rode a camel (called Sheila) and were entertained by an awesome belly dancer.....

I think we have decided not to come home - having too much fun!

Goodbye Istanbul Hello Dubai

So we got on an Emirates flight to Dubai - hardly full at all! Paul was stoked as he got an exit seat so lots of leg room for him and I was stoked as he watched Master and Commander the whole way - I know I know, but it is his fav movie and it kept him quiet.....

We got collected at Dubai Airport by our limousine pickup - it was a black Lincoln.....I think the Hotel were wondering who was arriving, and then we got out - ha, ha!

But we did get upgraded to an Executive Suite - the place is awesome - bigger than some of my apartments in Sydney! There are 3 swimming pools, 16 restaurants (I kid you not!).... and the buffet breakfast.....




Le Meridien Dubai Website