Les Miserables

Les Miserables

The most recent version of Les Miserables is the Arena Spectacular showing at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. This larger-than-life concert production brings Victor Hugo’s epic tale to the stage in a breathtaking new way.

Les Misérables, one of the most beloved and longest-running musicals in the world, is an adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic 1862 novel.… Read the rest

A Dubai Holiday

Museum of the Future

A Dubai holiday is a great thing, especially with kids. Most tourists fly by Dubai on a few nights stopover (see stopover itinerary) to or from somewhere else. If you’re prepared to scratch the surface though, there is enough to keep the family going for at least a couple of weeks.… Read the rest

Hamilton The Musical

Hamilton The Musical

Tickets to Hamilton the musical were on my birthday wish list last year, my wish having been granted by mum. So after hearing good things and waiting a long time, we’re finally off to see the show playing at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.… Read the rest

Fly By Dubai

Fly By Dubai

My Aunt and Uncle are stopping over in Dubai on their return home from a Europe summer vacation. It’s the usual fly by Dubai, a few days layover on the way to or from somewhere else. It’s not a bad way to get a taste for Dubai.… Read the rest

Al Forsan Cable Water Skiing

Al Forsan Water Skiing

A day in Abu Dhabi sees us at the purpose built Al Forsan. This sports and entertainment venue is based around a Marriott Hotel with equestrian, go karting and two cable waterski lakes.

This is action packed adventure!… Read the rest

Cruising Again, Abu Dhabi

Al Corniche, Abu Dhabi

And here we go! Again. A little week long interlude for mid term break has seen us escaping from Dubai on the Costa Diadema. We are in for some R&R. Actually, I will be working and there is some concern over the current COVID-19 pandemic but, here we are.… Read the rest

Red Bull Air Race

Jet displays

Another busy week gone. I breathe a sigh of relief as I shut down my lap top on Thursday night. I have been looking forward to this weekend for the past few weeks since we decided to spend the weekend in Abu Dhabi for the Red Bull Air Race.… Read the rest

An Excursion Adventure

Hungry giraffe

The newsletter comes home with a permission slip for the next excursion adventure – Emirates Park Zoo.  A wave of apprehension sweeps over me.  I’m having flashbacks to the last excursion at the Planetarium a few months ago.  I only looked after five children that day and I was completely exhausted afterwards. … Read the rest