Travel Thursday?: Dubai

Hey Ya'll! So, I promise I have an explanation for not posting this on Tuesday. I started a new project and got so involved I lost track of time! It is a work in progress, so come back on Saturday to find out what it is!(:

This week we are going to travel back in time! My birthday is July 1st and I received an amazing 22nd birthday present from Sean. A TRIP TO DUBAI! It was a huge surprise and turned out to be a wonderful vacation for the two of us. I will honestly spend a few Travel Tuesday posts to talk about Dubai, there is that many great things to say about it. I wish I would've started blogging before hand so I wasn't "recalling" information about the trip, so hopefully I do it justice. Either way, we plan on going back.. so anything I miss now, I'll fill you in with later! <3

Our trip started on Thursday July 4th, Independence Day(: We headed to the airport around 1 o'clock and boarded Flydubai at three. The airplane was very nice and the flight went very smooth. Sean and I ordered the movie package, turkey sandwiches, soda, and M&Ms. Our flight landed at 7:30 PM, and even though a bit tired, we were beyond eager to truly start our vacation! After we grabbed our luggage and passed through security, we looked for a shuttle to take us to our hotel. Didn't quite work out that way, so we joined the long line for a taxi. Out front of the airport was very neat and orderly. Everyone waited patiently for their transportation, in line, without cutting. Our friend had told us of this beforehand... he described it as New York with first come, first serve taxi service. Not sure I could have said it any better myself. 

It took 30 minutes to arrive to our destination. Sean enjoyed chatting with the driver about the location and his life in Dubai. I was too busy staring out the windows in awe to join the conversation, but rather listened and took notice when the gentlemen pointed out a particular spectacle he wished us to view. We had reservations at the Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate, Dubai. As we pulled up, I do believe Sean and I both gasped. It was a BEAUTIFUL Five-Star Hotel and Resort, farther away from Downtown Dubai than we would have cared for, but nonetheless beautiful. We honestly felt like King and Queen;) The feeling only grew as we ventured inside... talk about wow. Everything in Dubai so far was mesmerizing.. and we just started!

After checking in, falling in love with our room, and jumping on a huge fluffy bed.. Sean and I decided to head to the building across the street. Oh, did I mention it was a mall?! Sounds dangerous, huh, with my lack of shopping? Needless to say, I was EXCITED!

More to the Story Later on Travel Tuesday: Dubai Addition! <3

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