Day one stories : (Dec 2015) My flight supposed to take off at 15:15 (3:15PM) but delayed for 4 hours due to operational problems. Luckily I managed to contact my airport pick-up transfer to re-schedule pick-up time. Thanks B.K
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| Still at home ~ Super excited |
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| When delayed announced |
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| Sitting for 4 hours doing nothing leads to doing selfies |
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| Finally boarded at 6PM but only take-off around 7PM |
BUT anyway,
It was a dreamt come true. Finally I managed to set foot to one of the most artificial country on earth! Well ~ in a good way of course. What nature didn't gave you ~ you creates!!!
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| WELCOME TO DUBAI |
DUBAI SHORT INFO:
In 1883, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum Bin Butti moved the Bani Yas tribal family to Dubai. Sheikh Moktoum subsequently became the founder of the Al Maktoum family who continue to rule the Emirate to this day.
PRESENT DAY DUBAI:
The current ruler of of Dubai is His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE. Sheikh Mohammed is committed to fulfilling his father's dream of making Dubai one of leading cities in the world, and has successfully turned Dubai into global hub of tourism and trade between the East and West.
RELIGION
The official religion of the UAE is Islam and you will find a large number of mosques throughout the city. Non-muslim are only permitted entry into mosques if they are on guided tour.
POPULATION
The estimated population of Dubai is approx. 2.4 million people. Around 80% of those are expatriates who are attracted by the tax-free working conditions and the relaxed, relatively crime free lifestyle.
LOCAL TIME
The UAE is 4 hours ahead GMT during winter months and 3 hours ahead in the summer, during day light saving.
LANGUAGE
The official language is Arabic, although English is the most commonly used language in all area that incorporate tourism and commerce. Hindi, Farsi and Urdu are also widely used.
DUBAI CLIMATE
Dubai has a tropical desert climate, with summer temperatures reaching the mid to high 40's and remaining in the 30's overnight.Winter months are milder and more comfortable, with average temperatures in the mid 20's, dropping to 12C -14C at night. Between December and March the winter weather can also bring short, irregular rainfall ~ so be prepared!
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I stayed for 6 nights at Ramada Downtown Hotel. Room types : 1 bedroom Suite Facing Fountain.
A bit pricey but it served the purpose of my staying there. For info, most hotel in Dubai Downtown are pricey because of it's posh area. I like the fact that I can walks to Dubai Mall and the Boulevard in approx. 10-15 minutes and safe for walking alone. Their staffs are all very courteous and welcoming.
Enjoy my selfies on the night of arrival. Mind you ~ its 12am!
I'm so teruja (excited). Then I go to bed. Same as now.
Good night. Wait for my next entry.
* Teaser
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| My obsession with Burj |
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