• 4 Days in Dubai
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    Travel: 4 Days in Dubai

    4 days in Dubai – from fine dining restaurants to stunning sights, Dubai is a mesmerizing place to visit. Below I’ll share with your some of our highlights from things to do, places to see, and what to eat. Okay, let’s get started with all the insider info! 4 Days in Dubai Food and Accommodation Sights Activities Okay, now that you’ve got all the links to where to eat, places to see, and what to do I’ll share the photos. So many photos! On our…

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    Travel: Ibis Styles Dubai Jumeira

    Ibis Styles Dubai Jumeira! This hotel is in a wonderful location if you’re visiting Dubai. We like to book for value and location – and the Etihad Museum is right around the corner, plus, the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Frame are about a $6.00 (CAD) Uber away. Okay, let’s check out some photos of this delightfully colourful hotel. Ibis Styles Dubai Jumeira First, we had a great time at the Ibis Styles Kyoto Station and was the main reason for booking this hotel in…

  • Dubai Sights
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    Travel: Dubai Sights

    Dubai sights – of course we visited some top tourist areas, yet these sights also make Dubai special. From art to mosques, let’s check out some photos! Dubai Sights First up, the Dubai Mall. It’s home to the Dubai Fountain, Burj Khalifa is right around the corner, and you will easily get your 10,000 steps in. The mall is also home to some stunning art. Check out these photos below from divers to spiders, and flexible hearts, too! Up next, mosques! We stayed in Jumeira…

  • Dubai Lunch Eats
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    Travel: Dubai Lunch Eats

    Dubai lunch eats – being gluten free and travelling can at times be challenging, however, in Dubai we had some amazing eats for lunch. I’ll share with you some of our favourite places. Okay, let’s check them out. Dubai Lunch Eats First up, pizza! One thing we like to do when travelling internationally is take it a little easy on our first meal. When we were in Japan we had Mexican for our first meal. It helps to not shock our system too bad, and…

  • Dubai Garden Glow
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    Travel: Dubai Garden Glow

    The Dubai Garden Glow is a neat place if you’re looking to enjoy the outdoors in the evening. We visited on our last night and spent about 90 minutes walking, talking, and enjoying the glow garden. It’s right by the Dubai Frame, so perhaps check it out if you’re in the area. Okay, let’s check out some bright photos! Dubai Garden Glow First up, go at night, and when it’s really dark. I think they open at 5pm, and the sun sets around 4:45pm, yet…

  • Dubai Miracle Garden
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    Travel: Dubai Miracle Gardens

    The Dubai Miracle Gardens – what a stunning place to spend a morning. We visited on one of the hottest mornings and enjoyed every hot moment in the sun. The floral displays are stunning – and you have to see them with your own eyes. Some look like they’re from a Dr. Seuss book while others are massive animals – oh, and they’re a full sized plane! Be sure to bring water, since the whole place it outside, and shade isn’t plentiful. Okay, let’s check…

  • Dubai Frame
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    Travel: Dubai Frame

    The Dubai Frame – it’s a newish tourist attraction that frames Old Dubai on one side and New Dubai on the other. Not only is the frame stunning from the grounds, but the view from the top is a sight to see. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Dubai Frame First, you can buy your tickets ahead of time online. It’s about 20$ Canadian and worth it. The line isn’t too long at all – it took us about 20 minutes from our arrival to…