Feels like yesterday I was waking up at 3am ready for my day due to the worst jet lag of all time. Oh Dubai how you charmed me awake for two weeks straight!!! Even though it was a direct 16 hour flight to and from, My friend KayKay & I had the best time. We went with the tourism board who spoiled us from beginning till end, so MERRY XMAS TO US! When I returned I received an onslaught of questions from my family wanting the run-down and I immediately thought what better than to write a blogpost of answers?
We stayed there for 4 days and 3 nights, at the STUNNING Jumeirah Madinat which is the sister property (and under same ownership) of the 7 star hotel, The Burj Al Arab. After KayKay and I got situated we explored the city in awe. It was extremely clean and boasts some of the worlds most unique and tallest infrastructures. The first few days consisted of the exploring the observation decks atop the Burj Khalifa, where we toured the 148th floor (purchase your tickets ahead of time here) and we also had access to the fewer lower levels but those were way more packed. We had dinner in the same building floors below at The Armani hotel restaurant . It was delicious but pricey, probably best if it’s a special occasion. I highly recommend the scallop starter if you decide to go!
The following days we were given a personal jeep tour guide of the Arabian desert which is approximately 1 hour (driving) outside of the main city. KayKay and I were very excited as it was sunset and we had built our hopes up for this moment. What we didn’t account for was a couple of things: We went on a Friday where it’s very busy and most of the dunes had car tracks which left very little “untouched sand” In turn, we hustled within 1 hour to find some beautiful natural sand formations which are pictured above. My recommendation would be to go on a Tuesday or Wednesday at sunset as it’s the least crowded days and it allows the dunes to “freshen up” Another thing to mention is the safety. The drivers are very skilled but remember that it is the desert so there is a lot of swerving, and sliding. It did scare us in the moment so we made sure our seat belts were on.
Other than the typical tourist attractions, we spent the holiday to relax in the sun offshore of the Burj Al Arab. I lost count of the mojitos and calamari we ordered…but it was exactly what we needed to wrap up the very interesting and tragic year of 2016. Big thanks to KayKay for joining me on such a fun trip and helping with photos! As well as the tourism board who were very kind for spoiling us with experiences & accommodations. We both look forward to visiting again very soon.
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
WHERE TO STAY
Dar Al Masyaf Madinat Jumeirah
WHAT TO DO
Observation deck atop the Burj Khalifa
BEACH
WHERE TO EAT
HOW TO GET THERE AND BACK
Emirates has nonstop flights from LA, San Francisco, New York, Chicago & Houston!
all range between 12 & 16 hours travel time.
Photos: KayKay Blaisdell & Myself
GALLA
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Such an awesome pictures and lovely post!
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I’ll be hosting a couple meet & greet events in the US soon! most likely NYC & CA as those are my home bases. hope I get to see you at one soon!
Looks like an amazing trip! Awesome photos. Hope to see more!
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very kind of you. I am spoiled with the best readers like yourself who are always following along my journey. I never feel alone! I will definitely have to check out your photos too. make sure to comment on insta so I can see your profile quickest 🙂
Galla you’re extremely humble and you’re one of the most distinct personalities in fashion your mixture of humility and greatness is really refeshing and rare .[Respect] all the best😉🙏
Your recommendation of “where to eat” is basically “where did you ate”. Dubai is huge in terms of gastronomy, too bad the tourism board didn’t took you to most interesting places of the city. You could have seen and share more to your readers.
Nevertheless, your photographs are still great.
this is very true! there will always be uncharted waters in any city but within a 4 day timeframe its not possible to see it all. only the more reason to come back 🙂 thanks for the compliment & following along.
The last photo is just stunning !! <3
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Really awesome and perfect. I don’t know how to explain my feeling… but it’s really awesome
that’s exactly how i felt too! speechless. Everyone really have to experience a desert landscape once in their life. cheers!
Your pictures are absolutely gorgeous ! 😍
It seems to be a dreamy place !
wow! 😮
What camera do you use for all of your shots in Dubai? Love your work!
thank you! I use a nikon D600 24-70mm 2.8 lens on these!
That looks awesome. Thanks for inspiring.
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Hi Adam,
What was your favorite spot in Dubai, and could you live there like you live your life in New York City?
I definitely have to do a desert tour myself. Have seen this on so many bloggers/influencers and it always looked amazing.
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Love this.. such perfect photos.
Cheers,
Kevin
This blogpost is sooooooo goooooddddd. I wonder if you have got one photographer? I know that Nick Pierce is shooting you mostly but if always? Also in the every travel?
this one was mostly shot by my friend KayKay. her insta is tagged above. thank you!
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I truly reckon that you are an inspiration! You inspire people all over the world to explore places, find out about new cultures and feel the nature as it really is! CARRY ON ADAM!! You are amazing! You have changed my life and I hope to meet you one day!
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Looks like an amazing trip! Awesome photos. Hope to see more!
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You didnt visit SALT BAE !!! You should have gone to his restaurant, it’s an experience !
Hi Adam great work as always. I do have a question however. I was wondering if you could tell me where did you get that light blue button shirt. Thanks .
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Such an amazing trip.. Can u visit to Indonesia?
Your recommendation of “where to eat” is basically “where did you ate”. Dubai is huge in terms of gastronomy, too bad the tourism board didn’t took you to most interesting places of the city. You could have seen and share more to your readers.
Nevertheless, your photographs are still great.
Fantastic! Arabian desert looks stunning!
love this. a beautiful photo.