A short break to Dubai

We decided it was high time to visit a country in the region as we have been here 18 months already and have not ventured out, not that we had many options due to the Middle East unrest. Owen was excused from school for 3 days as we decided to go 1 week before the Easter holidays. Less busy at our destination. We spent 4 nights and 5 days at the Chelsea Towers Hotel Apartments. There were 2 separate bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a kitchen, diner/lounge area and windows that did not open. I was quite happy about the windows not opening as we were on the 27th floor. We hired a car which gave us the freedom to do all that we wanted to when we wanted to do it. Best of all there was valet parking!

We swam in the hotel pool, went up Burj Khalifa (the tallest building in the world), went to the Dubai Fountain and Dubai Mall Aquarium. Spent 2 days on the beach, one near the Burj Al Arab hotel which is said to have 7 stars. One of the afternoons we spent with friends of my parents who took a 2 year contract there. Owen and I strolled around the Souk Mahinat while Erin slept in the car. I did take my camera to practice and now both Owen and Erin are conditioned to saying "cheese". We got to spend some time in a local park with swings, slides and climbing structures.

Breakfasts were eaten at the apartment but for the rest we dined out. It was nice not to cook.

We had a great time and it was so quick to get to by plane.