Dubai

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We have spent a wonderful 3 days and nights in Dubai and it is indeed a wonder to see. The architecture is unbelievable, especially when you consider that not too long ago Dubai was a desert.

We did all the touristy things we could cram in while we were there,but decided that we can't keep up the crazy pace...it's hard work travelling!

Anyway, we started by visiting the indoor ski slope in the Emirates Mall ( it's like a mini winter wonderland) and then headed to the Marina and the end of the Palm where we visited Atlantis, where they have a hotel and a waterpark to die for..it is truely amazing what they have built here!

We also visited the Dubai Mall which is next to the Burj Khalifa ( wow what a sight, not quite in our budget! ). The mall houses the Dubai aquarium and underwater zoo, which has a huge croc from Australia. He was making a nuissance of himself, so was deported! It also has a waterfall with divers coming out of the wall, so unbelievable...all in a BIG mall!

We also visited a mosque for a little culture and did a trip up the Creek (river) on a dhow which is a wooden boat.

From Dubai we flew to Oman, where the next leg of our journey is...we were very thankful to be greeted at the Airport by my Uncle and Aunty.

We have since done a BIG bus tour through Muscat, a very interresting city , that has maintained it's original architecture and up until the 1960's was a city locked at night by the City Gates...sooo cool! The city has been carved out of the mountains and is a very interesting place to vist and quite unbelievable to see.

We are loving the different foods and the spirit of adventure. We have only been away for a week, but is seems much longer !

So as we plan our next adventure, we hope that this finds you well and want to tell you, that this blog is not only to keep you informed, but also our online journal, so check it out whenever you want.

Stay safe ,

Love, The Jaytrippers!

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Comments

[Kelly]

Hiya!
Hello my darlings! Great to hear all is going well - love the updates and photos. Look forward to pic's of Oman and Muscat. Stay safe and enjoy - miss you! xxx

[Michelle]

WOW
Hi there - wow what a place! Can't wait to go there myself now - glad to hear everything is going well. Go the Jaytrippers! xxx

[Annie and Adrian De Rosa]

Amazing
Wow looks amazing. What a great start to your long adventure. Glad to hear that you are both safe and that you are really having a great time already. Hey but I thought you were going to Dubai to chill and relax hahah. No time for that yet!!!. Have a fantastic time and looking forward to your next journal entry xxxx

[sharon abbott]

Wow!!
Hey there jaytrippers :) sounds like your trip has got off to a busy and exciting start. I must say I am enjoying the pics and dialogue, it feels like I'm part of your fantastic journey. Congrats guys on a well deserved and long time coming trip. :) Big hugs Sharon xx

[Jason D]

Nice One. looks like fun
Hey, hows it goin? looks like you're having a great time, good on yas. The photos are cool (hope Jen hasn't turned muslim) Looking forward to seeing your next round of pics. Have fun and stay safe.

[Diana and Mick]

Dubai
thank you for sharing your fabulous holiday with us x I feel like we are there with you x you look amazing and happy so glad you chose to do this we love you xx

[Alex]

Dubai A perfect family holiday destination
Thanks author for sharing your thoughts. i am avid traveller and have visited dubai several times in the past. I am planning to visit dubai in summer holidays 2015 with Home and Away Holidays