We just got back from a three night stay at the Jumairah Beach Hotel in Dubai. A great place to go for families with close to everything you could want on location. Our room was fantastic with floor to ceiling windows looking out over the gulf and the Burj-Al-Arab hotel. The kids were very impressed with the milky bars left on their pillows every night, along with all the swimming pools, the beach, the kids club, the delicious food, and of course Wild Wadi which was right next door and free for hotel guests (more on this in the next post).
Day one was an early start to get to the aiport for the 8am flight. Being Eid again, we were anticipating crowds like last time and were not disappointed however it seemed to be much more under control this time. After checking in, there was some pool time and lunch before heading to Wild Wadi. That evening we went to one of the restaurants for dinner and witnessed something truly amazing - Susannah fell asleep mid bite on a chocolate donut - Monica and I were not aware that this was possible!!
Day two - back to Wild Wadi in the morning before heading back to the hotel for some afternoon pool fun and then the kids club for a couple of hours (while parents enjoyed a quiet drink on the beach). That night, we had dinner on the beach - the weather was perfect and the kids could wander around and have fun.
Day three - back to Wild Wadi again!!! In the afternoon, time on the beach and some paddling in kayaks and on water bikes. That evening, the kids had a movie night in the kids club while mum and dad had a drink at the 360 bar (at the end of the marina) followed by dinner at the seafood restaurant, Marina.
Day four, a slow start to the day, enjoying our last breakfast buffet (truly spectacular) then checking out (at which point, a very special event occurred - see later post). Afternoon was spent at Mall of the Emirates to kill time before the evening flight home.
Burj Al Arab - as seen from our room...
The Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
Evening fun on the beach with some new found friends.
Day one was an early start to get to the aiport for the 8am flight. Being Eid again, we were anticipating crowds like last time and were not disappointed however it seemed to be much more under control this time. After checking in, there was some pool time and lunch before heading to Wild Wadi. That evening we went to one of the restaurants for dinner and witnessed something truly amazing - Susannah fell asleep mid bite on a chocolate donut - Monica and I were not aware that this was possible!!
Day two - back to Wild Wadi in the morning before heading back to the hotel for some afternoon pool fun and then the kids club for a couple of hours (while parents enjoyed a quiet drink on the beach). That night, we had dinner on the beach - the weather was perfect and the kids could wander around and have fun.
Day three - back to Wild Wadi again!!! In the afternoon, time on the beach and some paddling in kayaks and on water bikes. That evening, the kids had a movie night in the kids club while mum and dad had a drink at the 360 bar (at the end of the marina) followed by dinner at the seafood restaurant, Marina.
Day four, a slow start to the day, enjoying our last breakfast buffet (truly spectacular) then checking out (at which point, a very special event occurred - see later post). Afternoon was spent at Mall of the Emirates to kill time before the evening flight home.
Burj Al Arab - as seen from our room...
The Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
Evening fun on the beach with some new found friends.
Enjoying kayaking and water cycling!
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