One Saturday while in Abu Dhabi, I was fortunate to spend the day in Dubai with a friend and his lovely wife. They have lived there a number of years, and took me on a journey to see “The New, Lunch, and The Old” Dubai. It proved to be the perfect way to spend the day.
Riding over from Abu Dhabi, my driver pointed out all of the interesting sites along the way, including the bridge / overpass that marks the “border” between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Passing new construction, tall buildings, and sparkling glass, we soon were traveling along the interstate past sand, sand, and more sand. Truly amazing to think that this is how the whole area looked not so many years ago!
Swiftly making our way, we arrived in Dubai around noon. Perfect time to hit the Dubai Mall. And of course, don’t you buy your Aston Martin at the mall?!?!?
Next we had lunch, and watched the dancing waters.
With the Burj Khalifa as the backdrop, you feel as if you are in another world.
Here’s a shot of the Burj…rising from the ground, over 160 stories tall, it appears to be at the very least a mirage! It is a stunning piece of art and architecture.
Next, we left our Italian cafe (of course, we ate Italian food for lunch!) to head to the waterfront. Here, we wandered the side streets, and ended up sipping tea while enjoying the water views.
Back to the night life in Dubai, we (almost) watched the sunset – or should I say we watched the sun get completely swallowed by a cloud! Still, the color was beautiful.
After enjoying a glass of wine, and saying our “good byes”, I was off by taxi to Abu Dhabi with fond memories of time spent with new friends.
Our Kitchen Inventions 
I enjoyed your little day trip too Dubai…thank you for taking us along.
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It was a unique experience to be there in “another world” that was so different from where I live…continue learning, that’s all we can do, righ? I’ll be back to that region in May, in Doha, so more to come..!
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I look forward to your continued adventure.
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Aw Susan! I love it! So pleased you enjoyed your day, it was lovely to meet you. I shall be flicking through your blog to see what your up to. Hope your flight home was ok?
Until next time! Xx
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I truly enjoyed meeting you both, and spending time discussing food, health, and “good eats” with you! I really do hope that you have a chance to come to the US so we can reciprocate the hospitality you showed to me. Until then!! Susan
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Although I’m sure the photos don’t do it justice, you took some amazing shots. I’m in awe of the architecture – the Burj just doesn’t even look like something that could be built. How great though to be able to see all this with people who can show you around.
Just curious – are they sending the Aston Martin to your house? Just one?
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The Burj is unreal. I was fortunate enough to get up to the 121st floor, as the project I was working on in Abu Dhabi owns that floor of the Burj. The view down was enough to make you swoon!!
Yes, the Aston Martins (plural) are being shipped…but not to me! LOL!
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omg – you actually looked down? I think I would have sat on the floor & butt dragged myself over to look out. And this company OWNS the 121st floor – wow!
Great one on the Aston Martins 🙂
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It was SO cool to take pics from the window. I showed some to the Hubby, and he asked “what is that a rendering of?” thinking it was a computer generated thing…it was the view looking down!! LOL!
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You know that’s exactly what I was thinking when I looked at the one of the city – it looks like an artist’s rendition of what they planned to build. (But I am terrified of heights)
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how beautiful!!!! and sooo CLEAN! And modern! Gorgeous photos!
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Everything is sparkly new…I’ve never been to a city before that was just “invented” 10 years ago! LOL!
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