Abu Dhabi/Dubai EAU

November 2015

Came here to see the F1 in Abu Dhabi then went on our way to explore Dubai.

Things to do:

Emirates Place
Ferrari World

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, and is the largest mosque in the country. The mosque was named after the UAE's first president and the ruler of Abu Dhabi, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who conceived the idea.

. Work on the mosque started in 1996 and took 12 years to complete at the reported cost of around $545 million

. The mosque covers an area equivalent to nearly four football fields and is the key place of worship for daily prayers

Emirates Palace: a luxury five-star hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, that showcases Arabian hospitality at its finest
Etihad Towers
- This is where I had a coffee with 24 carat flakes on top!

Burj Al Arab

Dubai

Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and is located on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates.

. It is a city of skyscrapers, ports, and beaches, where big business takes place alongside sun-seeking tourism.

. Dubai is renowned for its beautiful beaches, record-breaking attractions, and experiences like no other.

Things to do:

- Ski Dubai

- Dubai Miracle Garden

- Desert tour on ATVs/Camels

Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa is a mixed-use skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that is the world's tallest building, according to all three of the main criteria by which such buildings are judged.

. It is known for being the tallest man-made structure ever built, surpassing the previous record-holder, the Warsaw Radio Mast.

. The tower was formally opened on January 4, 2010, and boasts 200 stories, 160 of which are habitable, and a public observation deck called "At the Top" is located on the 124th floor