Before boarding the plane and saying goodbye to Dubai, we went back to Dubai Mall to meet up with Nduku and Mutethya’s cousin Nyiva. I can’t say enough about how huge this mall is. At 12.1 million square feet, it is the world’s largest mall in total area. The highlight though isn’t inside the mall and we wanted one more visit before heading home. Continue reading “One More Stop to Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa Before Heading Home”
The east side of UAE isn’t as modern as Dubai or Abu Dhabi. But it does still have its resorts. We didn’t stick around, but we hung out for a moment at Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort. It was a long ride, through the desert, across the mountainous parts of the UAE, all the way to the Gulf of Oman. Continue reading “Brief Respite in Fujairah and the Gulf of Oman”
Along the way to the other side of the country, we passed by something that looked like something that a tourist might visit. And when traveling with kids, getting them out the car from time to time is always a good idea. Fortunately, we stumbled upon Al Bidya Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue reading “Al Bidya Mosque — UNESCO World Heritage Site”
As our trip draws to a close, what better way to top what we’ve done so far by getting out of town? Dubai is but one of seven Emirates, but by no means does Dubai represent what the UAE is like in general. Friday would be a day we saw the rest of the country. Continue reading “Getting Away to Fujeirah and the Rest of United Arab Emirates”
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Emirates Mall
When I think of the Arabian Peninsula, I think desert. The United Arab Emirates is on the peninsula, and Dubai is in the UAE. So, I thought desert. I knew there was a massive skyline and a first world, modern city, but my mind kept telling me to expect a desert. But when we got to Nduku’s sister’s house, the sheer greenery and lush grass lawn snapped me out of it. Continue reading “First Our Day in Dubai”
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