Travel, life, loves and laughs.
“Where are you going? Who are you going with? What time will you be home?”.
“Umm, I’m not really sure” I respond. I’m not trying to avoid the questions, I just don’t really have the answers. I’ve been invited along on a boat rally. … Read the rest
This is the second year my husband & I have been lucky enough to receive an invitation to dinner a the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Earlier in the day, the men (yes, all the men!) played a round at one of the most beautiful courses in Dubai (that’s saying something given Dubai’s high standard of courses) and now I arrive with a couple of the other wives for dinner and, importantly (I’m told), the presentations.… Read the rest
Zero Gravity
Zero Gravity. I’d heard the words before, heard about Dubai brunches, the partying and excesses of the well-to-do generation of Dubai inhabitants that live for the weekend. Nothing has really prepared me for this.
My husband has asked me here on a date. … Read the rest
A new dress can be a catalyst for many things. In this case, it was the reason that I finally found my motivation to lock in a night at Dubai Opera to see Jersey Boys.
Now, having only lived in Dubai for a short time, I think I’m a bit above par, given that this will be my third visit. … Read the rest
I’m still buzzing from the incredible experience of swimming with dolphins at the Dubai Dolphinarium. The day was set aside since early last month after birthday ‘season’ in our household. Our two boys as well as my birthday, and incidentally father’s day, all fall in the same week! … Read the rest
I finally made it to Jumeriah Mosque today. It’s been on my list since I got here! To be honest, the main reason I haven’t been is that the traffic still intimidates me and while I’m comfortable driving from one place to another when I know where I’m going and know where I can park, the thought of driving to new places is not a comfortable one. … Read the rest
Snorkelling at Snoopy Island is an unexpected delight. I had heard that it was worthwhile but was surprised at the ease of the short swim from the beach and the relative safety of the experience.
Snoopy Island is located in the UAE off the coast of Fujariah, one of the Emirates.… Read the rest
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.
We battle the Thursday afternoon traffic out of Dubai and the usual 2 hour trip takes us 3.5 hours, arriving just as my youngest withers with fatigue at the end of the week.… Read the rest
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 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