Travel destinations: Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Part 2

What would we do in Dubai?

The travel agents says, “You haven’t been there before, why not have a stop over on your way to Kenya?”

Gee, why not?

Internet searching time…ask questions…find out where is Dubai and what is there!

Time difference between Dubai and Aussie land is 7 hours.

Arabian Adventures offer a huge variety of Tours within Dubai, as well as touring the outer regions. The tours, as described in this article were outstanding. We could not find fault with this company at all. Easy to book, easy to pay on-line.

Emirates airlines are the absolute best way to Fly!

Based in Dubai, the uniforms are unique and the meals on board are splendid. Not the traditional “hospital” type food, but exquisite variety like Tasmanian Hot Smoked Salmon(Entree), Sauteed Chicken with Mushroom Sauce served with seasonal salad(dinner), followed by Strawberry Cheesecake, Cheese & Biscuits, Tea/Coffee and a superior choice of wines, spirits and liqueurs. This was economy food! Imagine what was being served in First class!

AHLAN WA SAHLAN- Welcome to Dubai.

Arriving in Dubai, we were transported by Arabian Adventures to our accommodation, The Pearl Residence.

This motel was recommended by our travel agent, and we were quite happy with the appearance, comfort and location of the Motel.

The breakfast, however, was only satisfactory. For the price we were paying, it would pass.

Our first thoughts were of how fast people drive here and the continual honking of car horns. “Quick, get out of the way, I’m coming through!”

Apparently this custom of beeping is common in many European countries. It signifies when you are driving forward, turning left, turning right or coming to a halt. What utter confusion for the tourist and novice driver! My advice is…DON’T drive! Take a bus or a taxi! Believe it or not, they know where they are going and the quickest way to get there.

Oh! If you decide to walk anywhere, be sure to stay on the footpath! When you cross at the traffic lights, do so QUICKLY, after you have checked every direction. If you think they are beeping at you to hurry up…you are probably right.

As a passenger, you should focus on buildings, people walking by or whatever else you can. Do not look at traffic beside you or coming from side streets,unless of course you are prepared for the fright of your life.

Time for a quick shower and change, then run downstairs ready for our first Tour. Quick stop at front desk to remind