Day 4 - Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa

The Dubai Mall is the world's largest shopping mall based on total area and sixth largest by gross leasable area. Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, it is part of the Burj Khalifa complex, the 20-billion-dollar project which has 1,200 shops.








I've been to different shopping malls around the world, but Dubai Mall for me is the most beautiful, its facade, the shops, the decorations. We're also here in Dubai seven years ago in which we do some safari adventure and dined at Burj Al Ahrab, another seven star hotel in the world. And to visit one of the most luxurious shops and the biggest tower in the world is a dream come true for me, a once in a lifetime experience.










The entrance to the world's largest tower, Burj Khalifa is also inside Dubai mall. Thanks again to my dear blogger friend Monique who bought our ticket in advance. For walk-in guest the ticket costs 400 Dirhams and for scheduled entry its only 100 dirhams.












On the way back to Abu Dhabi by bus, a glimpse of the hotel on the right side reminds me how lucky i am to visit and dined on the (only) two seven star hotels in the world, the Emirates Palace and Burj Al Ahrab. I'm really thankful to our LORD ALMIGHTY for all the blessings and the privileged to see the beauties of the world.

Day 3- Emirates Palace

The Emirates Palace Hotel is the 7 star ‘jewel in the crown’ of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It also carries a 7 star price tag for visitors who wish to stay. In fact, the Emirates Palace actually boasts of providing the world’s most expensive tailor made holiday. So, if money is no object, then this is definitely the place to stay. But for us, five star accommodation is just fine, anyway the pre-booked lunch at Emirates Palace is already expensive enough. Join me in showing you the most expensive hotel in the world. Just imagine the tons and tons of gold used in this out of the world creation of man.












The BUFFET










The STORES




The TOILET



The BALLROOM with its golden facade


OUTSIDE VIEW

Abu Dhabi- Day 2

On our second day here (June 24), we don't have any adventure because Dirk got sick. His stomach is somehow kaputt and maybe thats because of the spicy foods and the hot weather here. He consumed 15 immodium tables before it finally stops. The next day, he's back on his feet and even swim at the swimming pool located at the roof deck.

Abu Dhabi Adventure

We left the Philippines last tuesday with a heavy heart and in as much as we want to just sit back and relax, that will not work, we need to work for a living. I really wanted to update my blog but the business center of Crowne Plaza is always full because of the limited number of computer units. Anyway, here are some pictures of our Abu Dhabi sojourn.