United Arab Emirates Travel Blogs
Travel Blogs Entries by Country United Arab Emirates
- Happy Mothers' Day to all the Moms out thereDave came home from the hospital yesterday, Saturday to continue to recuperate at home. Thanks again to all of you for your messages of comfort and support - we certainly did appreciate knowing you were out there! Just Posted by DavidandHazel in Dubai Adventure | May 8, 2011
- A Quick UpdateBy the end of the day yesterday the medics had confirmed that they believe that Dave has a bacterial pneumonia and he is responding to treatment although a little more slowly than they had originally hoped. I can tell Posted by DavidandHazel in Dubai Adventure | May 5, 2011
- A Surprising Turn of EventsWe have not posted a blog recently because Dave became ill - very ill. It all started with just not feeling well one evening to coming home from work the next day at noon and going right to bed Posted by DavidandHazel in Dubai Adventure | May 4, 2011
- Sheikh Zahed Grand MosqueThursday we took the drive over to Abu Dhabi to visit the Sheikh Zahed Grand Mosque. The Mosque is the largest in the UAE and is made out of white marble. The sheer size of it was breathtaking. Here are Posted by drBrooky in Central/South America | May 1, 2011
- Indoor Skiing Dubai After India we went to Dubai. We did a lot of different things including indoor skiing. Some of you might have heard of it before, there are only 12 in the world. It was quite the ironic experience, because it Posted by ryanober1 in All Ober the Globe | Apr 30, 2011
- Mall of the EmiratesAbout 5 km from our hotel to the east we found the Mall of the Emirates. As they indicate on their website, www.malloftheemirates.com: "Mall of the Emirates features 520 international brands, including department, fashion, lifestyle, sports, electronics Posted by DavidandHazel in Dubai Adventure | Apr 28, 2011
- RisteilemässäEdellä mainitun risteilyn lähtö- ja päätepiste oli Dubai. Edellisestä Dubain vierailusta oli ehtiyt vierähtää jo melkein 6 vuotta ja kaupunki oli muuttunut hurjasti. Dubai on ehdottoman mielenkiintoinen, monipuolinen ja tarjoaa jotain varmaa Posted by vilmalotta in Levoton sielu | Apr 27, 2011
- DubaiThe last day we had in Melbourne we went into the city and spent a bit of time down by the river on the south bank which is lined with cafes and street performers. There we met up with Lyn Posted by drBrooky in Central/South America | Apr 26, 2011
- The First WeekWe are ending our first week here today on Easter Sunday. Sunday is the start of the work week here - Friday is the Sabbath and Saturday completes their weekend. Fridays are very quiet with no construction activity. Posted by DavidandHazel in Dubai Adventure | Apr 24, 2011
- The First Few DaysWe are slowly settling into our new life here. Dave was fast off the mark and started work at 8 am the first morning we were here. He finds work a bit overwhelming in these early days because Posted by DavidandHazel in Dubai Adventure | Apr 20, 2011
- The day of souqsA day of wandering around souqs and experiencing some of the old Dubai. Caught an abra (traitional arab boat) across the creek into Deira. These boats are still used as major transport across the creek by locals, not just a Posted by pipant in Dubai Trip | Apr 15, 2011
- Goodbai Dubai Sitting at the airport, barely awake, with the realisation that our Dubai trip has come to an end! It started off with a bit of jet lag, followed by a bit of looking around the old town (spice markets or Posted by pipant in Dubai Trip | Apr 15, 2011
- 12,000km and 17hrs later...So our first blog... not sure how it will turn out or how it even works but I suppose I'll get used to it as the travels continue. Left Brisbane airport this morning on time - 2.30am. Thanks to Dons, Posted by pipant in Dubai Trip | Apr 11, 2011
- Journey to the Middle EastAfter a tearful farewell at Brisbane international we set off on a 17hr flight halfway across the world. Ant had 2hrs sleep prior to our 2.30am departure and a coffee before boarding and so then thought it would be a Posted by pipant in Dubai Trip | Apr 11, 2011
- Alone in Dubai....So, it's my last day of normality before heading to India so thought I'd leave a note before I go... Dubai has been an eye opener for sure...great company, great show, great hospitality and everything, but as far as a holiday Posted by bramall in Travelling Asia style | Apr 8, 2011
- DubaiThe fourteen hour flight between Sydney and Dubai was amazingly comfortable on Emirates even for cattle-class; however, after thirty-odd hours of travel we were glad that our hotel let us check in early so we could grab a shower and Posted by RobandEve in The Honeymooners | Apr 6, 2011
- Abu Dhabi All DoneOur body clocks haven't quite adjusted to Dhabi time yet (and soon they're gona get another jolt with London time being different again) so we woke up bright and early at 5.30AM this morning...decided I would make use of the Posted by katenmicka in Kate and Micka's European Adventure | Apr 4, 2011
- Abu Dhabi Doo! We've finally made a start on our epic adventure of a lifetime! We survived the emotional scene at the airport (we were all blubbering messes...thanks mum, dad and zoe for seeing us off with such style, ur awesome! p.s. micka Posted by katenmicka in Kate and Micka's European Adventure | Apr 3, 2011
- DubaiTest Posted by Ck2010 in The adventurous life of Malling von Kjer | Feb 26, 2011
- 2011 - My Tiki Tour (Part 3 - Dubai) After Singapore, I went back to Bangkok for a few more days of relaxing next to a pool. The flight from Bangkok was fine, Emirates living up to their reputation of being a decent airli Posted by nzhamsta in Glynn's travel blog | Feb 20, 2011
- Abu Dhabi Doo It's our last day in Abu Dhabi today, but let's start from the beginning. We were going to the airport in Dublin, to get our flight in the new terminal. It was great, there was no Posted by catkel in To Wherever The Wind Blows... | Jan 30, 2011
- Last week in Usa RiverThe last week or so has gone by so quickly. I was still attempting to teach the older students computer skills which was challenging as some of them still hadnt got to grips with much basic English, but they Posted by kelandrob in Habari Tanzania | Jan 25, 2011
- Memories of Middle East Time (Al Ain.. Dubai.. UAE) PART IREMENISCING.. MEMOIRS... THIS WAS LAST APRIL-JUNE 2006 (5 yrs bgo ko naisipang ishare.. hahaha=p) Middle East.. ( Al Ain and Dubai UAE) I'm only 16 by that time.. and all i know is play... play... enjoy.. enjoy... I'm with my cousin "An Posted by joanna_11 in place...face.. play... | Jan 21, 2011
- Final thoughtsOn the way home after a month, it's hard to reflect on all of our experiences and not get influenced by 'the recency effect' due to the sheer volume of unforgettable sights and unique moments. We knew that this would Posted by CP LEE in Middle East | Jan 8, 2011
- Merry christmas everyoneHope you all have a lovely christmas. I doubt there will be much else to write on here until we arrive in Tanzania in a couple of days. x Posted by kelandrob in Habari Tanzania | Dec 25, 2010
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