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
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
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
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
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
Andrea Bocelli
Phenomenal is really the only word to describe Andrea Bocelli. The world’s most beloved tenor was in Abu Dhabi on 26 April for a sold out show of his 2019 World Tour.… Read the rest
Red Bull Air Race
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
The New Louvre
The Abu Dhabi Louvre, the ‘new’ Louvre, has been on my list since before it opened in November 2017. Knowing it would be a day best enjoyed with another enthusiast I have delayed my visit more than once. … Read the rest
An Excursion Adventure
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
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
After my somewhat disappointing first taste of Abu Dhabi on New Year’s Eve, I decide to revisit with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque firmly in my sights. I drive in Dubai, but it has taken me a long time to get used to it and I can’t say that I’m entirely comfortable with it. … Read the rest