Hey everyone I'm here again with some of my not-so-boring stories about the second week of Tour de UAE. This week too we took a day off! This week, one of the most happening thing was our 3rd year of full craziness, that is our marriage anniversary. Lots of things occurred during this week. So guys read, enjoy and do give me a feedback, that's all I want.
Day 8: Burj al Arab
So yeah, the week started with a trip to Dubai's signature building that is Burj al Arab. Instead of going directly to the beach and view the building, we opted to visit Madinat Jumeirah. We parked our car and headed straight to the Souq. One thing I like most about it is that it's a very very beautiful place. The interior of the mall is super pretty. It's literally a cross between the Modern architect and Arabic Souq. Extremely beautiful wood work and look of the shops. The carts and all is just so amazing. I always enjoy my visit there. And how can I forget the canal are just outside the mall. One can even have a boat ride and have a very romantic view of moonlight under a starry night, next to the beautiful Burj al Arab. But due to extreme humidity and hella warm weather, we only took few pics outside and headed straight back inside the chilled Souq. The shops portrayed some amazing modern to antique jewelry pieces, colorful sand art, calligraphy, emirati dresses as well as metal work. I surely have became a fan of the metal statues.
Day 9: Jabel Jais
As hubsy have a very adventurous nature, he decided to take fam to the highest peak of UAE Jabel Jais. Among various reasons, one reason was the extremely hot weather. He thought maybe we could get a cooler outdoor place to sit and have some tea/coffee/junk. We reached there and when the sun was set and it was a full moon night. and let me tell you, I just fell in love with the moon and the serenity of the place. And yes offcourse weather up there was 200 times better than the city. We had every kind of junk there. Enjoyed the cool breeze and quite peaceful environment. Sometimes it becomes a necessary to run away from the loud rushy city life. And yes it was that very day.
Day 10: Anniversary dinner
So here it was.. The most exciting day of my life... Our anniversary. I was quite unhappy that day as hubsy didn't even wish me (ughh howw rooood, viqaaas). Yet in the back of my mind, I was planning to surprise him at his workplace. When he went back to his office, I rushed to the market. Bought a beautiful cake, some flowers and balloons and a nice shirt for the evening (which I kept with myself) .. Contacted his friend and handed over the stuff to him outside their office. It was the most amazing feeling in my heart. Though I wasn't there during the cake cutting but still the pure feeling of joy and love overwhelmed me. When he came back all super happy and thankful, I handed over the last gift and he got so so emotional that he straightaway took me to the gold shop and bought me a beautiful ring (as i love rings more than any jewelery). YES I WAS LITERALLY IN AWE. Man Goalssssss :'D Later that night, we had dinner with the whole fam at a very famous paki restaurant Bar.B.Q Tonight. The day was well spent indeed
Day 11: Lazy Dayyyy
Again it was a break day. We spent our time in our comfort zones and enjoyed eachother's companies with family banters and some good laughs. Alhamdulilah,
Day 12: Abra Dubai
Just as we finished our dinner that night, hubsy got up and asked all of us to be quickly ready as he was in a mood to go somewhere outdoor. So he took us to see the abra. We took 1dhm boat till that old market. We just roamed around old dubai and had juices etc. And again took a trip in the boats to sail back to reality!
Day 13: City Walk
The only thing I love more than anything in the UAE, is the Turkish ice cream. The first time I had it was at the global village. But since its not the global village season, I had to take an extra mile and improvise, so we went to city walk.. It's literally a must visit place if you guys are coming to UAE. Hub zero is another exciting place full of indoor games... Plus which ever place have a Sephora outlet is the BEST place on planet earth. Jk. .
Day 14: Ikea
Finally weekend came and we took the family to my most favourite place; IKEA. I had so many things in my mind to buy for my house in home country but everytime we went, we were over weight. This time i thought ill buy and handover to parents. So according to the plan, bought so many things for our house there. It was actually a fun day for me and my mil (women probs lmao)
Aahhh... Even trying to sum up the entire week in one blog is tiring! I think i should give some rest to my fingers, my muscles, and my brain now. Will soon come up with the events that occurred in the 3rd week. Till then stay tuned and love your family because they are truly a blessing.
Love,
Day 8: Burj al Arab
So yeah, the week started with a trip to Dubai's signature building that is Burj al Arab. Instead of going directly to the beach and view the building, we opted to visit Madinat Jumeirah. We parked our car and headed straight to the Souq. One thing I like most about it is that it's a very very beautiful place. The interior of the mall is super pretty. It's literally a cross between the Modern architect and Arabic Souq. Extremely beautiful wood work and look of the shops. The carts and all is just so amazing. I always enjoy my visit there. And how can I forget the canal are just outside the mall. One can even have a boat ride and have a very romantic view of moonlight under a starry night, next to the beautiful Burj al Arab. But due to extreme humidity and hella warm weather, we only took few pics outside and headed straight back inside the chilled Souq. The shops portrayed some amazing modern to antique jewelry pieces, colorful sand art, calligraphy, emirati dresses as well as metal work. I surely have became a fan of the metal statues.
Day 9: Jabel Jais
As hubsy have a very adventurous nature, he decided to take fam to the highest peak of UAE Jabel Jais. Among various reasons, one reason was the extremely hot weather. He thought maybe we could get a cooler outdoor place to sit and have some tea/coffee/junk. We reached there and when the sun was set and it was a full moon night. and let me tell you, I just fell in love with the moon and the serenity of the place. And yes offcourse weather up there was 200 times better than the city. We had every kind of junk there. Enjoyed the cool breeze and quite peaceful environment. Sometimes it becomes a necessary to run away from the loud rushy city life. And yes it was that very day.
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| from left to right: Yusha with FIL, BIL, meeee and MIL! |
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| Yusha trying to be all grown up and shiz |
Day 10: Anniversary dinner
So here it was.. The most exciting day of my life... Our anniversary. I was quite unhappy that day as hubsy didn't even wish me (ughh howw rooood, viqaaas). Yet in the back of my mind, I was planning to surprise him at his workplace. When he went back to his office, I rushed to the market. Bought a beautiful cake, some flowers and balloons and a nice shirt for the evening (which I kept with myself) .. Contacted his friend and handed over the stuff to him outside their office. It was the most amazing feeling in my heart. Though I wasn't there during the cake cutting but still the pure feeling of joy and love overwhelmed me. When he came back all super happy and thankful, I handed over the last gift and he got so so emotional that he straightaway took me to the gold shop and bought me a beautiful ring (as i love rings more than any jewelery). YES I WAS LITERALLY IN AWE. Man Goalssssss :'D Later that night, we had dinner with the whole fam at a very famous paki restaurant Bar.B.Q Tonight. The day was well spent indeed
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| hubsy being cheeky |
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| My ONE year old rebel son. Lord save me, |
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| someone needs photography lessons (definitely not me tho) |
Day 11: Lazy Dayyyy
Again it was a break day. We spent our time in our comfort zones and enjoyed eachother's companies with family banters and some good laughs. Alhamdulilah,
Day 12: Abra Dubai
Just as we finished our dinner that night, hubsy got up and asked all of us to be quickly ready as he was in a mood to go somewhere outdoor. So he took us to see the abra. We took 1dhm boat till that old market. We just roamed around old dubai and had juices etc. And again took a trip in the boats to sail back to reality!
Day 13: City Walk
The only thing I love more than anything in the UAE, is the Turkish ice cream. The first time I had it was at the global village. But since its not the global village season, I had to take an extra mile and improvise, so we went to city walk.. It's literally a must visit place if you guys are coming to UAE. Hub zero is another exciting place full of indoor games... Plus which ever place have a Sephora outlet is the BEST place on planet earth. Jk. .
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| who took this picture? was it my one year old son, stay tuned to find outtt! (or not) |
Day 14: Ikea
Finally weekend came and we took the family to my most favourite place; IKEA. I had so many things in my mind to buy for my house in home country but everytime we went, we were over weight. This time i thought ill buy and handover to parents. So according to the plan, bought so many things for our house there. It was actually a fun day for me and my mil (women probs lmao)
Aahhh... Even trying to sum up the entire week in one blog is tiring! I think i should give some rest to my fingers, my muscles, and my brain now. Will soon come up with the events that occurred in the 3rd week. Till then stay tuned and love your family because they are truly a blessing.
Love,
Anum
Xoxo
