After settling into our room, we took a tour of Madinat Jumeirah in an Abra (water taxi) on the canals, which then dropped us off at the souk. This section of the resort is highly tourist orientated and is full of high priced souvenirs and accessories, so we made our way to the local [...]
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Dubai Denouement
August 5th, 2008 · 4 Comments · Denouement, UAE
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First Impressions… Dubai, UAE
August 4th, 2008 · No Comments · First Impressions, UAE
Stifling heat, sweet Arabic perfumes, glitz and glamour.
Our flight from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi on Etihad Airways went off without a hitch, arriving 12:30 local time. One of the first things Madzia noticed was the opulent fragrance of Oud, and the myriad of sweet Arabic scents that are used throughout this part of the [...]
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