Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Lunch @ the Burj al Arab
May 22, 2008 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The only way to visit the hotel is eat or stay there, so we ponied up for lunch.  Bottled beer - $15.  Amazing place, though!
Placed by Mark in 2008 Travels

16 hours on a plane, then Dubai.
December 27, 2007 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
I'd tried to not think about the long flight but at the 10th hour I was forced to face reality. I was stuck on a plane for at least 6 more hours. We were really lucky in that it wasn't rough and there were no annoying crying children. Everyone was well behaved. That said, other than last Friday (when I finished work), I can't remember a happier...
Placed by Bron in Griswolds??

Sheik, Rattle and Roll
January 29, 2006 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A nice 5.20 start.. Not that I get much sleep. Finally stop crying as get on the plane!.. Wuss. Great flight, with Emirates. Loads of films on demand.. including Sound of Music!.. Am tempted to use the sky phone to txt Mother Ayotte and let her know. Arrive late at night.. Strange seeing all the Sheiks in dresses.. Very humid outside.. Taxi to...
Placed by Ruthie Baby! in The World... Take 2

Dubai Camp it up
January 30, 2006 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Have a wander around the shops and look for a park.. Which we cant find! Then get picked up to start our Overnight Desert Safari There are 2 Japanese girls in our 4*4.. With perfect make up/hair/clothes.. I'm slightly conscious of the red, sweaty, fat… look like I've just been dragged backwards through a hedge after 3 weeks in the wilderness...
Placed by Ruthie Baby! in The World... Take 2