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UAE road trips -Part 4 – Zipline and Hatta

January 18, 2019 Andree-Anne 2 Comments
Jebel Jais Zipline

For my last road trip in the UAE, I only had two days off, so it had to be quick.

I decided to return to Jebel Jais since they had now opened the longest zip-line … Read the rest

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Posted in: UAE Filed under: Dubai, Hatta, RAK, Ras Al Khaimah, road trip, UAE, Zipline

UAE road trips – part 3 – Sand dunes of Liwa

January 15, 2019 Andree-Anne 3 Comments
Sand dunes near Liwa

I did quite a few road trips during my year in Dubai, and it seemed that I still didn’t have quite enough of sand and desert yet! I had another couple of days off … Read the rest

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Posted in: UAE Filed under: Dubai, Liwa, road trip, sand dunes, UAE

UAE road tips – Part 2 – Ras Al Khaimah, Leopard Canyon and Jebel Jais

January 11, 2019 Andree-Anne 3 Comments

About 10 days after my first road trip, I needed another fix. I had another 4 days off in a row. It was the perfect opportunity to keep exploring the UAE. I was no longer housesitting, so I … Read the rest

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Posted in: UAE Filed under: Dubai, RAK, Ras Al Khaimah, road trip, UAE

UAE road trips – Part 1 – Fujairah and Jebel Hafeet

December 30, 2018 Andree-Anne 3 Comments
Near to Al Hayl Castle, UAE

Living in Dubai was different than everything I’ve experienced before.

Being from Canada, I need a regular dose of nature otherwise I go crazy. I also need a regular fix of exploring … Read the rest

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Posted in: UAE Filed under: Dubai, Fujairah, Jebel Hafeet, road trip, UAE

One Year in Dubai

December 24, 2018 Andree-Anne Leave a comment
Sunrise behind dubai marina tower buildings
Sunrise over Dubai Marina

I would have never thought I would end up going to Dubai, let alone live there for one year. When I was studying Tourism, the Palm and the ski centre in the Mall of … Read the rest

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Posted in: UAE Filed under: Dubai, UAE

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