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Travel: Etihad Museum
The Etihad Museum is a must see if you’re in Dubai. And, if you’re Canadian (like us!), then it’s extra special since it was designed by Moriyama and Teshima Architects, incredible Canadian architects. The design was a manuscript being held by seven columns. The seven columns represent the seven pens that signed the original deceleration – neat, eh? Okay, let’s checkout the inside. Etihad Museum First up, the museum will take you about an hour to 90 minutes. It was a short walk from our…
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Travel: Dubai Fountain
The Dubai Fountain – it’s magical and a spectacle worth checking out. If you’re in the Dubai Mall area, visiting the Burj Khalifa, or the Dubai Aquarium, then time your visit and watch this water show! There aren’t any seats or tickets (well, I think you can pay and have a spot on a bridge), yet do ensure you arrive early-ish to get a good view. The walkway will fill up fast. We stood behind an older couple that was short, so we go some…
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Travel: Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo – it’s a must do if you’re in Dubai. Don’t be fooled if you’re in the mall, there is way more to this aquarium than meets the eye. After touring the Burj Khalifa, we headed over to the aquarium and spent about 90 minutes checking out all the creatures. We bought package tickets, so if you plan on seeing both sights, I suggest you do the same. Saved us a total of $55 Canadian. The At The Top tickets…
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Travel: Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa in Dubai – it’s currently the worlds tallest structure and has held the title since 2009. Wild, eh? We visited on our first day in Dubai – getting a sense of the city from way up high is quite cool. At The Top is located in the Dubai Mall and it’s a little tricky to find, so be sure to give yourself a few extra moments if you’ve bought a time entry ticket. Okay, let’s check out some photos! Burj Khalifa We defiantly…
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Travel: Abu Dhabi Snapshot
Abu Dhabi snapshot – what a city! This place is much calmer than Dubai, it’s more walkable, and it has some amazing food. Okay, let’s check out these photos of our tip to Abu Dhabi. From museums to food, and even observation tours and public buildings, we’re in for an awesome experience. Photo time! Abu Dhabi Snapshot Up first, we visited the Louvre. After a wonderful lunch on the beach, overlooking the Persian Gulf, we visited the famously French museum. The first handful of galleries…
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Travel: Doha Snapshot
Doha snapshot! That’s right, the capital of Qatar is where we just finished spending a few days. The highlight?! Education City. Top schools from around the world have satellite campuses that are focused on business, leadership, and engineering. The grounds are stunning, the library is magnificent, and the art is beautiful. Plus, the architecture, as you can see above, is unmatched. Okay, let’s check out some other photos of Doha. Doha Snapshot Here’s the library, though, before we move on to other things. Look at…
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Travel: Manama Snapshot
Manama snapshot – a couple of days in the capital of Bahrain. Manama is an experience! From World Heritage Sites to some souq eats, we had a blast. Manama Snapshot The sea gives the city a warm breeze and a faint scent of salty water. It’s no where near as busy as Dubai, and the calmness is welcomed. It’s still hot, though! Above you can see us at the fort and there isn’t much hiding from the sun. We visited at high noon and it…
