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Travel: Emirates Heritage Village
The Emirates Heritage Village is on the peninsula in Abu Dhabi – a must see sight! Yet I’ll admit, it’s a bit touristy. The history was educational and interesting and seeing the city from the far side was cool. Plus, we were spending our day in this part of town, so it was worth the visit. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Emirates Heritage Village First up, you’ll need to register at the tourist office – nothing overly official, you need to sign in and…
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Travel: Yas Bay
Yas Bay is worth checking out if you’re in the mood to wander around and people watch – have a nice meal on a patio and see the site of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Yas Bay is right around the corner from Yas Mall. Oh, and although we walked, you might want to take an Uber if it’s hot out! Okay, let’s check out some photos of our afternoon. Yas Bay First up, the track! If you’ve been here for a while you know…
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Travel: Louvre Abu Dhabi
The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art lovers dream! From Van Gogh to Monet, it’s full of some of my favourite impressionist artists. The building is a piece of art in and of itself. If you’re into art, then be sure to check it out. We had lunch on the Mamsha Beach and walked the 20 minutes or so to the museum. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Louvre Abu Dhabi First up, you can bring a bag with you that has snacks and water,…
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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…
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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…
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Travel: Dubai Dinner Eats
Dubai dinner eats! We had some amazing dinners in Dubai, all on the Michelin list. From Lebanese food, to find dining Indian cuisine, we also experienced traditional Middle Eastern food, too. Okay, let’s take a look at where we ate. Dubai Dinner Eats Also, if you want to check out the Michelin Guide for each restaurant, they’re below: Both Avatāra and Bait Maryam have one star, while Al Mandaloun is a Bib Gourmand status with Michelin – meaning good quality food, and good value cooking.…
