Dubai Marina

It was one-sun-shiny day when I've decided to get myself lost in Dubai. My feet have brought me to Marsa Dubai, simply the Dubai Marina. Finally, after a considerable long amount of time, I was able to get me near the turquoise coloured waters of the canal city. (That sort of feeling a mermaid gets when she's been reunited with the ocean, that feeling!) I was strolling the stretch of Marina Walk, watching kids play in spraying water fountains and taking photos every bit. 

The breezing sound of the sea produced by the fountain almost deceived me. My blue overalls just felt right while it's swung by the cool Marina air. The Cayan twisted tower did an amazing centerpiece to the city, while the fancy docked yachts added an extra posh to it. The place was so uppity uppity and quiet that it made me shy to ask people around to take a photo of me! (But I still did! Haha) I ended my mini adventure with a warm cheese croissant! Haaa! My feet will never get tired of exploring. This day, the Dubai Marina was all to myself!

The Dubai Metro

Since I have landed on this city, I ought to know my whereabouts and how to get going. Dubai has conveniently provided "The Metro". It is this impressive Rail Network that takes you all around the city in an ultramodern mode of public transportation. The train station exudes metal and chrome posh in a shell-like architecture. Yes, I have just used uber modernistic words in one sentence. But that's just the way it is! The first time I took the train here, I forgot if I was entering a hotel or an airport. The train carriage are enclosed and partitioned from the platform station so "Mind the gap" (though you wouldn't really mind). Aside from it's aesthetic value and sheer "modernity" is it's purpose of providing the citizen's (and the rest of the people) an over-the-top means of transportation while enjoying the city view and journey at the same time. I too have found myself living like a local. All you need is the 'Nol' card which is their form of ticket you use tapping in and out on any mode of public transportation and even paying for parking. 

I'd have to say, it is very commuter-friendly, clean and sophisticated. I admire how the Emirate provides nothing but the best of public services. Dubai made it is possible to achieve something like this. Impressive. 

Definitely Dubai

How time flies! Today marks our second week living in the wonderful city of Dubai! Before, I was only reminiscing the desert heat, state-of-the-art glass buildings, distinct Arabic food, the Islamic call for prayer and my fun-loving cousins from five years ago! I am happy and blessed to be here again. The places made me feel going back a trip down memory lane but the feeling was never the same.  It has been a mix of exciting adventures and cozy retreats at home (my auntie’s home!).

This time, I have explored Dubai out with the Metro! (Dubai’s ultramodern public transportation) I must say, the city's Rail Network is really impressive!! I forgot if I was in a hotel or an airport? It can take us from border to border, from the DXB International Airport to Jebel Ali (some 22 miles from the city). The sight of the crooked Burj Khalifa from afar always gets you staring up high and wondering how it is to view from the top. I was also a jitterbug to experience the change of season! There were a few times it rained and locals enjoyed watching the rainfall (including us!). But the sandstorm was something new to me; it was windy and foggy at the same time but it’s actually dust that covered up the city. Since the city is transitioning from Winter to Summer, the weather has been fairly cool with clear skies and the sun shining brightly hinting: “It’s almost Summer!” I have always been this wanderlust. In love with places, people and culture (and food!). Now there’s so so much more to explore! ما شاء الله MashAllah!