Episode # 28- Christmas in Dubai

The race to Christmas time was even more pronounced this year at our school. With over 700 college applications to send out in the counseling office, and jenn busy preparing parties, and crafts for her kiddos, our school was visited by the the local inspection board- the KHDA.  Although much of the work surrounding the inspection is done before they arrive, it makes things stressful on campus when inspectors are around. Everything went well for the inspections and fittingly the school's christmas party was that following weekend.

It was great to NOT immediately jump on a plane when school ended and to be able to relax for a few days when the Winter Holiday began.   We were very luck to have Jenn's mother, Amy, visit us for the winter break. We decided to have her come along on a short visit to Jordan for a visit to the ancient ruins of Petra and a quick stop in the dead sea.  I'll put the pictures of Jordan and Petra on the next post, but here are some pictures of Amy's visit to Dubai....

At the Fish Market in Dubai

buying dates

Crossing the Creek in old Dubai

Jenn and Amy on their desert safari

Spices at our fav spot in the souks of Dubai

At the Arabian Tea House in Deira. Great spot to relax after sightseeing.

Mother daughter desert safari-  Robbie was excused to play golf..!

This was a big vacation for Amy in terms of riding on animals. - see next post from Petra. 

A shot by the tree before our Christmas Brunch

Christmas Brunch at the Dubai Golf and Yacht Club- very nice view of the creek from Aquarium Restaurant

More Camel shots.

We visited the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi before our flight to Jordan

Women must be covered before entering

Amy at the Atlantis Hotel on the Palm

Jenn and Amy during our Boat tour of the Marina

Twisty building on the Marina

At the Burj Khalifa on Amy's last day in Dubai

A view from the 124th floor

Amy -don't look down!

At the Aquarium in the Dubai Mall

On Amy's final evening with us we took her to our fav restaurant- The Mango Tree that overlooks the Burj Khalifa and the Fountains at Dubai Mall.  A nice finish to Amy's stay with us.