Last Wednesday my husband had a business meeting in Dubai and asked me to tag along. Because of work and school commitments, I wasn't able to go until the next day, but definitely will never turn down a quick getaway. Dubai is such an organized, clean, well-managed country and a true pleasure to visit.
On my first night, we took our Japanese and Thai business associates and our Sri Lankan partner out for Lebanese food. It was nice to be able to sit outside for drinks and conversation afterwards since the weather there is not near as hot as Kuwait.
The next day were were able to spend an enjoyable 4-5 hours with my good friend, Maureen, from Daydream Living. We walked, and talked, enjoyed the views, and talked some more. 
We went to Dubai Mall twice, where there is always something going on.
Plus, to top it all off, my best friend from Kuwait was in Dubai with her husband at the same time (totally coincidental) so we were able to hang out with them our last night. Now hubby and I are wondering when we can plan our next trip to Dubai. It is just a hop-skip and a jump away and we always have such a lovely time.
Have a great week.
Hi Tammy, seems like you had a wonderful time with friends and family in Dubai.. lovely clicks. one won't get tired of Dubai mall no matter how many times you visit.. have a great week! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteAhhh! Such lovely photos Tammy. Your life sounds so exotic as I sit in an airport in plain ole Nebraska here in the states. How nice that you have do many friends to enjoy your time there with.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Wow, what a wonderful getaway....I loved the pictures. They are beautiful, and felt like I was tagging along behind you. Taking a break from packing all my boxes, and your blog was a breath of fresh air.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
How wonderful ~ wish Dubai was a hop skip and a jump from me!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS little trip - and what cultural diversity...Japanese, Thai, Sri Lankan, out in Dubai for Lebanese food! MARVELOUS - love the photos, Tammy...very beautiful and interesting place you reside in! Happy Tuesday - Tanya
ReplyDeleteA completely refreshing getaway! I feasted my eyes with your lovely photos! Would love to visit Dubai one day...
ReplyDeleteHow interesting and pretty all of your photos are! So good that you got to go with your husband and then to meet up with your friends!
ReplyDeleteGoodness.. sounds like you had a terrific time! Lucky you! Thanks for the photos.. they will be as close as I will ever get to Dubai! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteI love your photos of the country and the entertaining! Just wonderful. Sounds like you had such a fun time!
ReplyDeleteHow good to have a quick getaway and meet friends there.
ReplyDeletereally beautiful!!!!!
ReplyDeletexxxxxx Ale
It sounded divine, Tammy. So glad you had a fabulous time. Dubai looks like a very elegant, upscale place to visit. Susan
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy,
ReplyDeleteGlad that you could have a little trip away to Dubai and it sounds like you packed a lot into your time catching up with friends, dinning out and going to the Mall.
Happy week
hugs
Carolyn
Dearest Tammy,
ReplyDeleteThose are the moments we live for and live towards for a repeat joyful get-together!
Lovely photos and the excitement comes right off your writing.
So happy for you as we all need that at times and even better if we can mix business with pleasure.
Hugs,
Mariette
A getaway is so necessary sometimes. Glad you had a lovely time. Diane
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely trip, Tammy. It sounds like you had a great time dining and shopping.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
Julia
Dubai is most definitely on my must-visit list, it always looks so beautiful on TV and in photos.
ReplyDeleteI love Lebanese style food, as it reminds me so much of the food in Jordan. However, we had a very disappointing eating experience here in the UK recently when we went to a Lebanese restaurant, the food was edible but had been tweaked very much to the UK taste - so not authentic at all. Will stick to our usual takeaway from now on - cheap and cheerful but so tasty!
Helenxx
That city looks amazing - I was especially struck by how immaculately clean everything looks! And the picture with the orange boat and the highrises...wow. Of course if I was in one of your pictures, I'd be a woman with her face plastered to that aquarium wall ;)
ReplyDeleteHow nice to get such a chance and meet a best friend in coincidence! So glad you were able to have fun! Have a great week
ReplyDeleteFun to get to travel with you Tammy and with your first photo I see an app I am now curious about ;)...
ReplyDeleteA free app I forgot to mention yesterday for really easy double exposure effects is Diana Photo Free.
It's lovely that you got to change your scenery and get to meet up with so many friends and associates. Dubai looks beautiful and exciting!
oxo
Hi Tammy,
ReplyDeleteLooks like a delightful getaway for sure! : ) Glad you had that opportunity.
Here, the graduation party was a huge success. Now it's onward to looking forward to our June and July vacation getaways.
Take care,
Linda
Wow that is some mall Tammy! Looks like fun
ReplyDeleteLooks like a really fun get-away! How great that you were able to meet up with some friends while you were there too. That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful getaway, Tammy! Your pictures of Dubai are amazing, it looks so vibrant and exciting! Lovely that you could meet up with friends there too :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy week.
Helen xox
thanks so much for stopping by my blog. wow, you have traveled a lot! Your pictures are beautiful! Dubai looks like a wonderful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you had a great time in Dubai! My uncle got a chance to go there a couple of years ago on a business trip and he loved it.
ReplyDeleteYou live in such an exotic part of the world. Imagine Dubai being just a hop away! Glad you had a good trip.
ReplyDeleteCannot not to notice tempting glasses of beer! Mm... I haven't had in almost 8 months! :)hehe
ReplyDeleteI am glad you can go to Dubai so easily and have fun and enjoy a little bit more of freedom there. I hope to visit this country some day too. Flights are very cheap from Delhi.
Have a nice day Tammy! Hugs!
What a great getaway! It's so interesting to see different places like this. Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Tammy! Isn't it amazing how some cities can keep so clean and others not. Fantastic.
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Well you may recall how much I loved visiting Dubai Tammy - how I wish we could have met up there! The mall is awesome, everything in Dubai is awesome, I would love to return some day, and hopefully you might be there! Glad you made the trip and wonderful you were able to meet up with old friends.
ReplyDeleteHappy day - we'll be off soon, doing a trial packing run today, only taking one suitcase and a carryon - it's going to be hard picking the right clothes to fit in!
Hugs - Mary
I am so glad you were able to get a way for a few days, and visit with friends. A trip away restores the soul. Your pictures are wonderful.
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Meredith
How wonderful that you were able to get away Tammy and meet up with your friend. I always find it so amazing that blogging connect us to people we would never meet in our ordinary daily life. The sun is shining here in British Columbia and I hope that your weekend is equally as lovely.
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From what I hear over here it is a pretty amazing place....lots of wealth and I think they even gave quite a bit of money to one of our cities/people when they had a hurricane or devastating tornado. I can't remember which as it seems we have so many any more. I remember being so grateful to them and their kindness as we are worlds away. So glad you and Sam got to get away and enjoy yourselves. Beautiful sights and the beer and food looked good too!
ReplyDeleteWow Dubai sounds so exotic (and I understand expensive). How wonderful that you are so close and able to visit and enjoy such a wondrous place. I watch Formula 1 and that is all I know of Dubai. Lovely Travels Dear...
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful getaway! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos - what a beautiful place, Tammy. You certainly live with a lot of adventure! Glad you are enjoying your walking. I like walking as well. I take my little dog with me but I can go a lot farther than she can (she gets too hot). Tammy, you mentioned in another post this may be your last year teaching. When you retire, will you return to the U.S.?
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings, Beth