We were very fortunate in Dubai on Monday to have very good weather for our helicopter flight. Yesterday was quite windy and overcast and it was only in the last minute that their flights could go ahead.
Our transfer to the helipad took about 30 minutes and on the way we were able to get a good look at the huge array of buildings in this fabulous City. The highest building in the world, Burg Khalifa ( named after the ruler) stood out, but the design of these buildings are magnificent.
When we arrived at the helipad we had to take a session on safety and then had to be weighed to make sure the helicopter was balanced. No telling what the scales said, not a pretty sight!
The weather was perfect, no wind, clear skies and we had a great view, although the area we really wanted to see most the Palm Islands was restricted due to some world skydiving champs.
The World Islands, The one in the middle is Australia
We did get a good look at them just the same and then flew over the World of Islands although construction has ceased for the moment. There have only been 2 developments one for the ruler and one for Lebanon. It was a fabulous flight, very extravagant but we used up some free ship board credits to soften the blow.
The waterfall, goes right around.
After going back to the ship for lunch we used the shuttle to take us to Dubai Mall where access to the Burg Khalifa is located, we had intentions to go to the top but missed out on a time slot (booked out until Tuesday) but were not disappointed as we had a clear view earlier from the helicopter.
The Dubai Mall is really something, the most beautiful shops, all top of market, even an ice skating rink, huge waterfall and the largest moulded aquarium in the world. They sure do it big in Dubai.
Yesterday we did an excursion to Sharjah another Province of UAE about 30 minutes from Dubai.
Spent some time in a small souk at the Sultans palace and then went onto see an amazing fish market where they were processing and selling all types of fish, some of it live. Across the road was a fruit and veggie. market, where we could have bought a tray of lovely mangos for $4.
The interior.
Then onto the Blue Souk a well designed array of mainly gold and jewelry shops but a very modern building.
We left at 2pm, on our way for 2 days at sea, then docking in Mumbai, India for 2 days of sightseeing.
It all looks marvellous, Dubai even more scenic and the helicopter ride, to die for. We do appreciate your photos, feel again like we are with you. Hot here, hope Mumbai is nice and cool???? Enjoy the days at sea. L
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