Friday, April 4
Where else can you Ski in the morning, and Four-Wheel in desert in the after noon?
Friday is the weekend in Islamic countries, similar to our Sunday. Government offices are officially closed and people get to rest, pray, and R&R for a day. In some countries in this region you get two days off. So, our group split some went to the mall, others to the beach and we decided to head for Skiing in the mall after breakfast!!
SKI Dubai provides you with your outfit including skis and poles. everything you need except gloves and hat, but you can pick some up right there in the store. the line was nonexistent so we got dressed quickly and off we went. The runs are quick and fun. No black diamonds here, Mostly Blue. The yhad also setup some jumps to make things more exciting. You get to ski for 2 hrs all inclusive for 150 AED, that's about $42. Not too bad.
After a quick lunch at Peter's hotel, Hall, and I joined up for a Desert Safari treat. But before that, I had to take a picture with the Indian door man. Check out his mustache, very cool!!
The Safari trip consists of :
SKI Dubai provides you with your outfit including skis and poles. everything you need except gloves and hat, but you can pick some up right there in the store. the line was nonexistent so we got dressed quickly and off we went. The runs are quick and fun. No black diamonds here, Mostly Blue. The yhad also setup some jumps to make things more exciting. You get to ski for 2 hrs all inclusive for 150 AED, that's about $42. Not too bad.
After a quick lunch at Peter's hotel, Hall, and I joined up for a Desert Safari treat. But before that, I had to take a picture with the Indian door man. Check out his mustache, very cool!!
The Safari trip consists of :
- BBQ dinner, local style
- Dune Bashing
- Sand boarding, (missed on that one)
- Camel Riding
- Photograph in local dresses (missed that too)
- Sheesha (skiped that)
- Belly dancing (I think)
- Henna Painting ( not for me)
- Four Wheeling, now that was good!!
Deserting on a Toyota Land Crusier with a local sand dune expert driver is some thing everyone should experience. After driving out of town for 30 minutes or so, the driver let out half of the air out of each tire to create better traction. Then seven SUVs start chasing each other off the road on the sand dunes twisting and turning - roller coaster style. There is a good reason they have added those safety bars. WOW!!! These guys know how to drive. ( I need to add Peter's video here). After a camel ride and delicious BBQ dinner in the middle of desert facing the sunset, we enjoyed peace and quiet in a cool desert breeze. We were so exhausted from the week; jam packed with activities and events that we mostly slept through the Belly dancing. The setting was very relaxing and the dinner hit the spot. I could have spent the night there; and you have that option as well. I highly recommend it.
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