Our last day in Dubai was a day long trip to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the U.A.E. or United Arab Emirates. Interesting tidbit is that native Emirati only make up 20% of the population. If two natives marry they… Continue reading

We were not due to be picked up for our desert camel adventure until 4:00 PM so we decided to check out the Mall of the Emirates.This was a very upscale mall with every designer you could ever think of.… Continue reading

Up early this morning with plans to go to the gold and spice souks (markets). Basically they are narrow passageways with small shops on each side. If you got lost you might not find your way out. Quickly I learned… Continue reading

We checked into our beautiful hotel, The Rove, where we paid an amazing $44 per night with a view of the Burj Kalifa, the highest building in the world. Beautiful lobby that has comfortable seating for a 100 people. The… Continue reading

It didn’t start out so well as somehow our limo reservations got cancelled. Sallyanne called to tell us that the limo was at her house to pick up her and Chuck. We waited and waited but no limos for us.… Continue reading