Dubai Desert Car Safari and Tour

 

We have made two trips to Dubai, the first one was during the summer month of June and it was terribly hot, up to 45 degrees. I remember, there was no cold water in our hotel in the morning. All the water pipelines were already heated by the sun. It was cooler in the evening yet we decided to cut short the tour because of too much heat.  That was the year when europe had the heatwave as well.  Finally we took a second chance in a cooler month of December. It was just the right time and fair good weather and right temperature. Only kids and I decided to take the tour as Steph reserved his days of holiday in France.

It was still a foreign city for us, not knowing anyone there except just the 3 of us finding our way.  We rented a car with a driver and tour around the city. Dubai, is known as the "Venice of the Gulf", the chief port and commercial centre of the country, a dynamic international business centre and a laid-back tourist escape. It is a city where the sophistication of the 21st century walks hand and hand with the simplicity of a bygone era. A cosmopolitan society with an international lifestyle, yet with a culture deeply rooted in the Islamic traditions of Arabia. 

The creek of dubai and its famous skycrapers

We visited first the Dubai museum located in Al Fahidi Fort, an ancient historical building in Dubai. It contains a collection of artifacts and archaelogical objects like alabaster and potteries, way back in the 1st & 2nd millenium BC and the Islamic era from the 7th to 13th century. An awesome visit with new acquired knowledge of a deeper origins. Then we went to Gold Shouk, the gold market in Dubai. A crowded place yet it glitters with all the gold items on sale. We browsed as well the market place. The next day we visited some landmarks like the mosque, arabian tower and the beach and then go to their famous shopping complex called "city centre". People are so disciplined, no tip is accepted

The Jumeirah Mosque

On our last day, we booked a desert car safari, a dune driving experience we looked forward with excitement. Our driver picked us up in our hotel, very kind and accomodating one. We passed in front of hectares of land of the king's palace. This off-road adventures took us from the bustle of Dubai city to the desert of golden sand dunes. We reached the meeting place and waited for some cars to arrive.  When everyone was assembled, we buckled up and off rolling uphill. Then, I felt like vomiting so I closed my eyes and just feel the sensation of up and down movement. Colleen was feeling uneasy too, I told her to close her eyes as well. It was better after until we had our first stop

As the sun descends into the horizon, we stop to take photos of the sunset while standing on top of the fading desert dunes. Desert sunset is really beautiful, the color of the sun mixed with the fading light is just a magnificent view to look at. Then we start to move again, this time with one wheel side on a stiff descent, we shrieked and laughed with excitement as the car goes up and down the dunes. Alexandre is undefeated for calmness. The rides gave him an easy smiles of fun and excitement. Finally, it's getting dark. We have to make an offshot uphill climb at one stand. I was scared thinking we might be stucked up in the desert at night time. We buckled up again. took a breath, our experienced and excellent driver position the car well and accelerated to the max, climbing uphill non-stop. He made it with a steady stop and we applauded a job well done. A car went down backward as it did not accelerate enough. We almost bumped on it but our driver swivelled quickly to the right and on to the track straight up hill. It was an amazing experience of fun, fear and excitement.

 

This is how our climbed up the hill, 300 meters high

We now head to the campsite where a convoy of camels awaits our arrival for short camel rides. We reached the village and relaxed in the  traditional Bedouin tents. Enjoy an Arabian barbeque buffet dinner beside a blazing bonfire with traditional cups of coffee and dates, underneath the pitch-black night sky. After dinner, we settled on the Majlis (low cushions) and watched the belly dancing show performed by a beautiful, charming arabian girl. We were entertained by the dance to traditional Arabic music and we were welcome to join along. Kids have fun dressing up to male and female bedouin garments. After a satisfying adventure, we headed back to the city at almost 11:00pm

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It must be both fun and interesting to watch a belly dancer in person. I only saw them in the movies and they really have bellies. (smile*). Thanks for sharing one of your travels. Those are interesting architecture, they blended their culture when they built the building in modern times, huh? that's a steep hill indeed.... have a nice day, Phoebz... Take care.

Wow Phoebes, hindi ba nakakanerbyos yung pag-akyat ng sasakyan sa sand dunes? Parang malapit matumba. :) I've heard about Dubai being a tourist destination, a lot of Americans are discovering it. Did you meet some Filipinos there, madaming overseas workers diyan. :)

Hi Guy, this time ikaw ang valedictorian ha. Thanks, yah, it's truly a nice experience for us. They still keep a lot of their own culture. It's good to learn of different people, different culture and even foods. It's enriching specially for the kids. Thanks Gay, ingat din

Hi barbs, it was, but then the thought of wanting to experience it is nicer. Mas nakakatakot ang roaler coaster mo, I guess I will never do what you did in knott's. Filipinos are everywhere in our hotel, mall, restaurants and airports. They are friendly but looking tired. Talagang bossing sila to the heap of time.

hi phoebs, wow nandito naman itong holidays nyo,,,naka ingit talaga, ang sarap ng laging nagholidays bya...ako hanggang airport lang ng dubai,...lol...
ang airport parang pinas airport din, hindi sa views and surrounding,kung hindi, doon puro pinoy.-nay, you can heard, tagalog ang salita....
thnks for sharing us again one of your very wonderful holidays...i´m not bored viewing it,pls. not to forget to share us your holiday pics. and happenings next month sa atin ha?....abalahan namin yan....

Dhay phoebes.. thanks again for sharing those beautiful pictures!! ayan, parang nag tour na rin ako ng Dubai with you. Kanindot man diay didto no? I wish we could visit there someday too.

très bon voyage pour les philippines! à bientôt & bonjour à toute la famille..

Hi ate Phoebs! I'm just done viewing your photos, all I can say is WOW! Those architectures are awesome, galing nang gumawa nun. It's a very detailed tour update, at gaya ng sabi ni Madam Amy, I felt like I was with you too while touring Dubai. I'm glad you had a wonderful time! Take care and have a safe trip to the Philippines. kisses from me and Ninev.

Hi Phoebe, I'm enjoying viewing you photos here its seem i tour also in dubai that very nice place at least kahit hindi ako nakapunta pero nakatour rin ako sa mga pictures mo kahit paano. I am just amazed about the jeep up and down the bundok... hindi ba kayo natatakot. well it was nice talking to you over the phone and thanks for the call it was great to hear your voice.. Happy safe trip to you and your family. take care all.

Yeah, i luv Dubai pero grabeh lang kainit waaahh wa ra magminuto sa gawas ligo kana sa singot hehe...na miz nako sa Dubai ang ilang salad presko kaayo, pero arabic food no way, baho ayo hehe... ate Phoebes, sa imong pag shopping sa Dubai mayo la ka lifong kay ang uban la sila butang tawas, inig agi sa imong tungod matiorok jud ko sa kahumot hehe ang kilikili power :) ang nindot bakasyon sa Dubai ate Phoebes November or December kay di kaayo init. gimingaw nuon kog dubai da :)
nice kaayo inyong pics te,. :) thanks for sharing!
ayo ayo mo diha

Hi dhay vk, hope ok na diyan allergy mo. thanks for browsing. sa tutuo lang ang daming ngang pinay doon specially in our hotel, good nga kasi they assisted us. Some of them looks so tired na in a restaurant where we ate. Hardwork sila talaga but they are friendly. enjoy the weekend dhay and go slowly ka diyan.

Dhay Ams, thanks baya for ur precious time browsing. Nindot baya kaayo sa Dubai, limpyo pod kag discipline man sila. In the beginning I was scared kay basi asa mi dad on after a while at ease naman pod ko since I have the map and the driver is passing on the right way. It's so near naman. the beach is so nice galing wa mi kadala og swim suit. Steph wants to go back with us one day, he missed the fun. Oh, it seems springtime na diyan, profite bien et bon weekend

Ive heared about Dubai from my father...his working in Dubai before for some years then moved to Egypt and Iraq....its really daw a beautiful place....thanks for sharing...this...I will make my assignment when I came back in blogging...take care.

Hi Phoebs..nakalimutan kong mag "Hi"..gulo kasi tong anak ko...take care.

Hi gay, I wrote u last night but we have a slow connection. Thanks dhay, naku if you can see their island in the making in the shape of a palm tree, u will be amazed. it's truly a nice place to visit. They are planning to build a floating city but still under discussion. I would not mind coming back there one day with steph. Thanks so much for your time dearie and kiss too to both of you.

Hi lanie, Good to hear you madame. Oh no, it was fun, sa simula lang natakot din ako, my stomache was gurling pero after a while nasteady na rin. It was exciting noong one side lang ang wheel, tagilid bale and car sa dunes sigawan kami pero alex loved the sensation. It was an experience to remember. Thanks dhay, will chat again soon.

Hello Ethel, I love your sense of humour, that's one thing I miss in you. Yes, the first time we went was July and it was terribly hot. so nag interior lang kami like malls. then we went back in december it was just perfect. We were in city center twice at doon na rin kami kumain kasi complete. Medyo guapo naman lahat at well dress na arab ang andoon sa mall. We did not go to places na may seksikan kasi dala ko ang mga bata, I was over wary. I enjoyed baya ethel those visits. Thanks for browsing ha, ingat ka diyan and have a good weekends.

Hi Che, kumusta ka na and Chen? Hope you are both alright. don't worry about the assignment, it's not an obligation. you don't need to do it pod. I know busy ka din. Thanks really for stopping by, thoughtful of you. Take care dhay and hugs to chen.

Dhai Phoebz, ngayon lang ako nakabalik. Ito late nanaman sa balita. WOW! ang ganda sa Dubai dhai! I never been there. Pumuputi nalang kaya uwak, hindi pa ako makakarating dyan. Imo mga guests dinhi day maenjoy lang gyod basta duna mga nice vacation photos. Isa na ako diyan. (smile*)
Hugz!

How nice ba sa inyo Phoebs, always on the go, traveling, very exciting . Not too many people can do that, that living life to the fullest when you are able to do what pleases you especially like seeing the rest of the world. I wish we can do that, too, but it's too far na, almost impossible na unless we win a lottery . That's the way to live, enjoy the wonders of nature. Anyway, at least we can see some photos since we can't travel sa mga places na beyond our reach . Indi man pod mag travel akon bana sa mga ganong places kay kabalo ka na dangerous kay being sought after sila... . Okay regards mi, and have a nice weekend.

Hi Anna, thanks for the note. Yah, it's fun to travel. True, but there's no where in the world where you can say you are safe. You can be in your luxurious bedroom, when it's your time, it's your time. Although I can understand the stand of not exposing targetted nationalities to the front line. Which is a good cautionary action. Anyway, take care and hope your pregnancy is going well

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