Friday

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Well what a really interesting day this was. In the afternoon we went to the old part of Dubai, down by the creek. Most of the buildings aare older and lower than the new ones getting built now, itvwas very busy, as Friday is the weekend here, plenty of boats out on the creek give rides. A nice area of grass along the side was getting well used by various families either just sitting chatting, playing football or cricket. One group of lads had a net ball post setvup on the front while another were practising a break dance routine. The shops were morevtraditional, full of tourist type gifts with the owners standing out side trying to persuade you to enter, although they all took no easily fkor an answer and no point were you made to feel intimidated. Just like the rest of Dubai the area is very clean and tidy. Aat really enjoyable day finished with a meal overlooking the creek.

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