My Plans For A Dubai Getaway

Written as part of my "Wanderlust" series - where I'm doing the planning now for travel later. Dubai. Not the Capital of the United Arab Emirates like most people mistaken it to be. But certainly an incredible city which offers luxury shopping, ultra-modern architecture, and a lively nightlife scene. Unlike other big cities (like New…

Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Written as part of my "Wanderlust" series - where I'm doing the planning now for travel later. There are quite a few things to do and see in Abu Dhabi that are not heavily advertised. One of these places is Sir Bani Yas Island. "Sir Bani Yas Island is part of the Al Gharbia region…

Onboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), Dubai

We celebrated Halloween this year with a mini staycation onboard the QE2 in Dubai. We booked their Halloween promo which included the “haunted tour below the decks”, a night’s stay, breakfast, and Halloween brunch, for two. 🎃The QE2 was once a Cunard cruise ship and liner before retiring in 2008. It operated between 1969 and…

Zaya Nurai Island – “the Maldives of the UAE”

I had the privilege of visiting Zaya Nurai Island twice this year. This luxury private island off the main part of Abu Dhabi is something I would class as a “hidden gem” and a “must-do” when visiting or living in Abu Dhabi. I would rank this experience in my Top 3 places worth visiting and seeing…