This is a brief stop,breaking up the journey back. Slightly strange place, downtown is a mix of interesting gardens, modern buildings and what appears to be 70s/80s buildings which are gradually being pulled down. Not the sort of place that you can simply walk about, take in sights and stop and grab a drink somewhere (particularly in the heat). Seems very much work in progress and similar to my only brief visit to Dubai around 10 years ago.
The one main highlight is the mosque, and i get a good view of it from my hotel. I arrived in time for the free 10am guided tour which was very interesting. The lady guide was very keen to share not only the history of the sites and the religious workings, but also welcomed questions on the local/religious customs. For example why men/women prayed separately and why women dressed covering up. The mosque itself is quite stunning and has a "Taj Mahal" type feel to it.
The hotel is top quality, good pool and choice of restaurants. I tried the Marco Pierre White restaurant which was excellent - with a price to match.
So that's it, flight back to London tomorrow and back to work Monday. Before then i have a few (!!) photos to load onto Picasa.
The one main highlight is the mosque, and i get a good view of it from my hotel. I arrived in time for the free 10am guided tour which was very interesting. The lady guide was very keen to share not only the history of the sites and the religious workings, but also welcomed questions on the local/religious customs. For example why men/women prayed separately and why women dressed covering up. The mosque itself is quite stunning and has a "Taj Mahal" type feel to it.
The hotel is top quality, good pool and choice of restaurants. I tried the Marco Pierre White restaurant which was excellent - with a price to match.
So that's it, flight back to London tomorrow and back to work Monday. Before then i have a few (!!) photos to load onto Picasa.
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