Sandy Beach Hotel in Al Aqah, Fujariah boasts direct access to Snoopy Island, a rocky outcrop just off the mainland in the Gulf of Oman. Great for snorkelling, beach play, paddle boarding and family fun.… Read the rest
Snoopy Island
Welcome To The Big Wide World
Welcome to Dukes Global Adventures. I have been blogging on a private forum for 10 years now with a view to keeping friends and family up to date on adventures, travels and daily happenings.
When I started my musings were more of a diary than a story.… Read the rest
The Address, Montgomerie
The Address Montgomerie is an area of expansive green, something you don’t see too much of in the middle of Dubai. It’s soothing on the eyes. Walking through the driving range and over to the hotel and club house for breakfast I feel a sense of the space wash over me as I gaze out on all the lushness.… Read the rest
Kite Beach
Kite Beach, just north of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, is a great day out and there is something to do for everyone. We started out at the skateboard park just across the road from the beach. It’s a hot day (40 degrees Celsius) but the kids don’t care and are off around the ramps, jumps and bowls doing things that I can’t watch for fear of a fall and a trip to the hospital. … Read the rest
Fairmont, The Palm
Flow Kitchen at Fairmont, The Palm presents a buffet that is worthy of a few extra courses. The setting is spacious and nicely appointed and the staff are polite and attentive, as you’d expect from a hotel of this calibre.
It’s date night and we order a couple of drinks. … Read the rest
Pier Chic
It’s a special occasion. It’s my birthday and it’s a big one. I had imagined having a big party with family and friends but it is not happening this year so a nice dinner is the next best thing. … Read the rest
JA Palm Tree Court
JA Palm Tree Court is part of the Jebel Ali Resort, an oasis in the truest sense of the word. Located in the southern region of Dubai, near the base of the undeveloped Palm Jebel Ali and next to the Jebel Ali Free Zone and port area, it’s a lush green space set on the coast between sand and sea. … Read the rest
Bateaux Dubai
We are only here by luck. Our Bateaux Dubai cruise was an ‘extra’ on our resort weekend stay at the JA Palm Tree Court. We nearly decided to forego it, though thank goodness we didn’t!
Appearing as a bonus in the fine print, we have completely underestimated the value and enjoyment of this activity. … Read the rest
Bab Al Shams
It is somewhat fortuitous that our Wedding Anniversary this year coincides with a visit from my mum. If it wasn’t for this, our anniversary could have very easily ended up being celebrated at home with the boys rather than something rather romantic somewhere rather luxurious like this little interlude at Bab Al Shams.… Read the rest