My first views of Dubai were at 4,000 ft when the A340-300 we were in broke the clouds. I did not see a glittering city but instead I saw fog. Little did I but this fog was to persist the entire two days that we were in Dubai. This fog did nothing to affect my opinion of this magnificent city.
Getting off the plane was quite an adventure. Due to the Dubai Airport being renovated there was not enough gates for all the planes and we were one of the unfortunate ones that had to deplane into buses. As I begrudgingly left my comfy seat and started towards the front of the aircraft I became aware that it was getting hotter and hotter. Once I stepped out of the aircraft the full force of 115 degree Fahrenheit, 0% humidity hit me. Dubai literally feels like the air that blows towards you when you open an oven. Luckily it was only about 30 feet to the bus which was very well air conditioned. Going through Dubai customs was very easy and in no time we were at the cab. The cab was to take us to our Hotel, the Hilton Dubai Creek. (Shown to the right).
Due to the time our plane got in and the check in/out time at the hotel we ended up waiting over an hour for our room. This wouldn't have been so bad had I managed to get any sleep during the flight over. Too bad I was playing with the IFE (in flight entertainment system).
When we finally got into the room my dad and I laid down to rest our eyes promising that we would get up in a couple of hours to check out the silk market. Unfortunately that didn't happen. This just gives me a reason to go back to this fantastic place.
In my next post I will talk about the Burj Al Arab and the indoor skiing at the mall of the Emirates.
-max
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I have heard about Dubai and seen it on TV. It looks like such a awesome place to visit! I don't know much about it, but the large indoor skiing resort and all the other cool things they are known for. Next time I go out of the country this is defiantly one of my top choices. I have heard about their severely bad fog problems because of the air pollution the country emits and 115 degrees with 0 percent humidity is extremely hot! Compared to other countries what country would you relate Dubai to the most? Is is similar to Europe? America? Hopefully I will have the opportunity soon to go and visit!
ReplyDeleteDubai has always been a place I wanted to visit, I have heard positive and negative remarks towards it. I heard it is really expensive, but it's worth the money. What are your opinions of Dubai, is it worth it, should I go?
ReplyDeleteI think that everybody should go see Dubai at least once because it has left such a lasting impression on me. Its truly a fantastic city.
ReplyDeleteWell it won't let me comment on your post above so I'll just comment here. Those pictures are spectacular! The inside of that hotel reminds me of the new ship Oasis of the Seas. I can't even imagine the cost of one night there hahaha.
ReplyDeleteSince it wouldn't let me comment on the newer post about Dubai, i'll comment on this one and that one. I've always wanted to visit Dubai, I've seen shows on many of the things that were built there, such as the indoor skiing place, and have always wished to one day experience these things. I think that the new technology and buildings that are established there are something worth seeing. You're very lucky to have experienced such a nice place.
ReplyDeleteWow Dubai seems amazing. I really want to visit. You are really lucky were able to spend your summer exploring cool places. I actually watched a Discovery program about Dubai, it seems like the coolest place in the world.
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