Before I continue to write about my huge backlog i.e., blog posts about our travels last summer, let's take a break and see what we've been up to lately. I can't believe it's November already. Wasn't it just yesterday when the new year rung in? It's scary how fast time flies. One more month and … Continue reading Lapita Hotel’s daycation brunch: why it’s perfect for families
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Beach time at Ajman
The United Arab Emirates is composed of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah - all of which have coastlines. We've been to the beaches of all the Emirates except one, in Ajman. Ajman is the emirate just 30 minutes drive away from where we live so … Continue reading Beach time at Ajman
A little update
I just got out of a very bad cough, the ones that wakes you up at night and at times keep you awake until early morning. Work had been hectic so I can't take a break. Plus, I can't spend my sick leave days this early. We only have 6 days of sick leave every … Continue reading A little update
Where we stayed: Traders Hotel Qaryat Al Beri
We spent a wonderful weekend at Traders Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi and couldn't be happier.We've never been to the Qaryat Al Beri area before but within minutes of arriving, we're already pretty sure we would like to be back soon. Just a little over an hour drive from The Dubai Mall on Sheikh Zayed Road, … Continue reading Where we stayed: Traders Hotel Qaryat Al Beri
Warm winter this year in Dubai
Something's wrong with this year's "winter". Well, before I begin - I know the thought of "winter" in the Middle East might have you all laughing. But as a matter of fact, there IS winter in desert land, even if people living outside of the Middle East would like to prefer to it still as summer. I … Continue reading Warm winter this year in Dubai
New for Saturdays: Pik-nik at the Westin
It's another weekend in Dubai and with much relief from the past weekends, it's actually already pleasant and bearable outside. These kind of days make you want to lay a mat on the grass and just stare at the sky while the kids run around. The Westin Mina Seyahi has introduced a fun, family friendly … Continue reading New for Saturdays: Pik-nik at the Westin
Where we stayed: Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City
We had a long weekend for the Islamic New Year and after living in Dubai for almost nine years, we find ourselves running out of ideas of where to go or what to do when a few days of holidays strikes. Recently, we've been staying at home more than going out but it would be … Continue reading Where we stayed: Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City
Where we stayed: Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
After living in Dubai for more than 8 years, we feel we'd like to explore the other Emirates more and spend some time there on some weekends. We previously explored Fujairah again and had a day trip to Ras Al Khaimah lately. We have found family friendly hotels during our stay. School's out and it's … Continue reading Where we stayed: Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
Daycation at the Ritz Carlton Dubai
What makes Dubai an exciting place is that we don't have to go far and out of the country to enjoy resort type vacations. In this case, we don't even need to be out of for a few days...enter "daycation" - a new term to add to the already trending "staycation". We spent a daycation … Continue reading Daycation at the Ritz Carlton Dubai
Where we stayed: Radisson Blu Resort, Fujairah
The modest entrance at the end of the long, narrow driveway of Radisson Blu Resort Fujairah would not wow guests upon arrival. It actually looks mysterious and will get you asking, "What lies beyond that simple entrance?" Well friends, after spending two nights here, we found out you shouldn't judge a hotel by its outside … Continue reading Where we stayed: Radisson Blu Resort, Fujairah
Finding Backroads 