While in Dubai, we wanted to check out all the attractions that Dubai is known for and get to experience as many things as possible around town. The city of Dubai was amazing. Everything was HUGE! Everything was new. Everything looked clean and was simply fabulous!
We went to two malls while we were in Dubai, mainly because of how much there was to do and see at the malls. We started at the Mall of Emirates where we had a quick breakfast and grabbed coffee at a Starbucks before heading to Ski Dubai. Miles and I weren't allowed in, but Brooks and Gavin went and had a ball. They went tubing, sledding, played in the snow and had a blast. Brooks said he always dreamed about taking his family on a vacation and playing with his kids and he finally felt like was living that dream. Ski Dubai was awesome and there was a ton of stuff for Gavin to get to do and enjoy. You have a choice between the slopes pass (where you physically ski and get to go on the ski lifts) or the park pass that allows you to do everything else. There definitely was enough for the boys to do. Gavin even went sledding down a track BY HIMSELF. Not sure I would have allowed it had I been there, but Brooks said Gavin wanted to do it, was excited, and loved it! The suits were available for rent along with the boots. We bought their hats and gloves at a nearby store to help keep them warm. I love the idea that in 10 years Gavin can say that he got to go to Ski Dubai.
We ate at PF Chang's for lunch, which was delicious. Check out the HUGE fountains inside the middle of the mall!
We spent our afternoon walking around the mall, doing a little shopping, and then stopped at another coffee house while the boys took naps in the stroller before heading off to another mall, The Dubai Mall. We planned our time at the Dubai Mall to be when we were going to the Burj Khalifa.
One of the BEST parts of our trip to Dubai was visiting the Burj Khalifa. It is currently THE tallest building in the world and was a neat, neat experience to have as a family. I'll be completely honest. Our trip to the Burj did NOT start off well, at all. We had NO IDEA where we were going, but knew from the time our taxi dropped us off, we had 10 minutes to make our time slot, which we pre-purchased tickets ahead of time. We basically ran around the entire side of the building to make it to the front doors-- only problem is... they don't exactly let you walk up to the front door and go inside. So, we then had to walk ALL the way, around the other side of the building to find the tourist entrance. Keep in mind, Brooks was WEARING Miles on him with the Bjorn carrier and was pushing Gavin in our BIG stroller. I was trying my best to keep up with them wearing wedges and being pregnant, in the heat. It wasn't a fun beginning to our evening, but eventually, we made it where we were suppose to be- 40 minutes late-- soaking wet (literally), and a little frazzled, not to mention someone was very put out. Thankfully, the door attendants felt bad for us and allowed us in. From that point on-- everything worked out beautifully and we went on the tour of the building.
Outside the Burj Khalifa they have water fountains in the water that are similar to the Bellagio's water shows in Las Vegas. We booked our tickets for the BK to be around sunset so we could catch the fountain show in the evening. It was put to music and AMAZING!!
We got to enjoy these water shows a lot that evening. There are a ton of restaurants out on the water so we stopped at California Pizza Kitchen (I know, another US chain restaurant, but we were starving, had already had a tough evening, and were just desperate for some good food, versus searching for local food and then risking not liking the meal) and sat outside on the patio and enjoyed our dinner while listening to the music and watching the lights.
The next morning, we decided to go back to the Dubai Mall and actually do a little shopping. Plus, we needed time to kill before heading to the airport. We also saw a Pot Belly Restaurant that Brooks really wanted to eat at for lunch so we spent mid day at the Dubai Mall. These malls really don't disappoint. There is a ton of shopping and tons of attractions to see. Just like these water falls that were inside. Pretty Cool! (From the picture, you can tell, Gavin was about done at that point)
As I posted earlier, we stayed at the Atlantis, which is located on the Palm Island so everyday we traveled from our hotel to the city going through a tunnel and got to do lots of sight seeing!
Check out this skyline. It looked really hazy in the picture, but the sun was shining and the day was gorgeous.
We went to two malls while we were in Dubai, mainly because of how much there was to do and see at the malls. We started at the Mall of Emirates where we had a quick breakfast and grabbed coffee at a Starbucks before heading to Ski Dubai. Miles and I weren't allowed in, but Brooks and Gavin went and had a ball. They went tubing, sledding, played in the snow and had a blast. Brooks said he always dreamed about taking his family on a vacation and playing with his kids and he finally felt like was living that dream. Ski Dubai was awesome and there was a ton of stuff for Gavin to get to do and enjoy. You have a choice between the slopes pass (where you physically ski and get to go on the ski lifts) or the park pass that allows you to do everything else. There definitely was enough for the boys to do. Gavin even went sledding down a track BY HIMSELF. Not sure I would have allowed it had I been there, but Brooks said Gavin wanted to do it, was excited, and loved it! The suits were available for rent along with the boots. We bought their hats and gloves at a nearby store to help keep them warm. I love the idea that in 10 years Gavin can say that he got to go to Ski Dubai.
We spent our afternoon walking around the mall, doing a little shopping, and then stopped at another coffee house while the boys took naps in the stroller before heading off to another mall, The Dubai Mall. We planned our time at the Dubai Mall to be when we were going to the Burj Khalifa.
One of the BEST parts of our trip to Dubai was visiting the Burj Khalifa. It is currently THE tallest building in the world and was a neat, neat experience to have as a family. I'll be completely honest. Our trip to the Burj did NOT start off well, at all. We had NO IDEA where we were going, but knew from the time our taxi dropped us off, we had 10 minutes to make our time slot, which we pre-purchased tickets ahead of time. We basically ran around the entire side of the building to make it to the front doors-- only problem is... they don't exactly let you walk up to the front door and go inside. So, we then had to walk ALL the way, around the other side of the building to find the tourist entrance. Keep in mind, Brooks was WEARING Miles on him with the Bjorn carrier and was pushing Gavin in our BIG stroller. I was trying my best to keep up with them wearing wedges and being pregnant, in the heat. It wasn't a fun beginning to our evening, but eventually, we made it where we were suppose to be- 40 minutes late-- soaking wet (literally), and a little frazzled, not to mention someone was very put out. Thankfully, the door attendants felt bad for us and allowed us in. From that point on-- everything worked out beautifully and we went on the tour of the building.
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| We went up this building! Pretty cool! |
Outside the Burj Khalifa they have water fountains in the water that are similar to the Bellagio's water shows in Las Vegas. We booked our tickets for the BK to be around sunset so we could catch the fountain show in the evening. It was put to music and AMAZING!!
We got to enjoy these water shows a lot that evening. There are a ton of restaurants out on the water so we stopped at California Pizza Kitchen (I know, another US chain restaurant, but we were starving, had already had a tough evening, and were just desperate for some good food, versus searching for local food and then risking not liking the meal) and sat outside on the patio and enjoyed our dinner while listening to the music and watching the lights.
The next morning, we decided to go back to the Dubai Mall and actually do a little shopping. Plus, we needed time to kill before heading to the airport. We also saw a Pot Belly Restaurant that Brooks really wanted to eat at for lunch so we spent mid day at the Dubai Mall. These malls really don't disappoint. There is a ton of shopping and tons of attractions to see. Just like these water falls that were inside. Pretty Cool! (From the picture, you can tell, Gavin was about done at that point)
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seeing your blog is like deja vu! It is so cool that we have both gotten to do so many cool things there - I am taking Kari next weekend! :) so excited!
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