I have just returned from a week's vacation in Dubai. It is three years since I was last there and I still think its a breathtaking and exciting destination to visit. It is certainly a city of fascinating contrasts...old versus new; ambition versus cautious planning; evolution versus history.
The Palm and Dubai Marina are in the final stages of completion; Palm 2, the World and the Burj Dubai Tower are under construction; SkiDubai and the Mall of Emirates are complete and Dubailand (a Disneyland style theme park) and Emaar's Fountains (based on the Bellagio Fountains, Las Vegas)on the Burj Dubai Lake are projects in the pipeline. It will be interesting to return in five to ten years time to see these completed fledgling developments and to observe a crane-free blue skyline...but I have a feeling I'll be back there sooner rather than later.
Burj Al ArabThis hotel claims to be the world's most luxurious hotel and I am in total agreement...it's a 'must do'. My initial stay here three years ago was for one night and I always vowed to go back there, as a one night stay is certainly not enough to take in all the splendour of this seven star hotel. So what did I do there?
I experienced its extravagance, observed its spectacular design, admired its stylish interiors, slumbered in decadent comfort, dined in opulence whilst feasting on exquisite cuisine, met in its pristine venues, immersed myself in tranquillity, indulged in alluring treatments, revitalised my being, drove the ultimate sports machine, travelled majestically, cruised in style and relished personal excursions...it certainly was an experience of pure delight...judge for yourselves from the photos that follow.
3 Bedroom Suite...the dream became a reality...
