We slept well and wake to a gorgeous view. Breakfast is very nice. We started with a watermelon shot which was delicious. I enjoyed red velvet pancakes and a feast of other traditional breakfast food. The kids enjoyed being able to donuts and waffles.
Breakfast
Cafe
Buffet Restsurant
We took a tour of the three hotels via an Abra tour.
View from our room.
We head out to the Mall of Emirates a shopping complex close to the hotel.
Mall of Emirates
We opt to taxi it due to the heat. The taxi is cheap and the driver helpful. The Mall is vast and we do not see all of it. There is an indoor ski facility which looks great but you would want to spend a few hours enjoying it.
Skiing Indoors
We decided to go to the mall closer to the tower and have some lunch.
It too is huge! The kids buy a book and we admire some amazing stores. The aquarium is mesmorizing and there is an ice rink.
Dubai Mall
Aquarium
Ice Rink
We decide to check out the old part of Dubai so off we go.
There are not many stalls open at the gold and spice souk market but enough to get a feel for it. The spices smell amazing and the gold is over the top. Prices are not bargain basement. The harbour area is congested with thousands of white goods sitting beside the harbour area - I do not understand why they haven't been stolen.
It is hot and we want to enjoy the hotel. We head to the beach and pool. The sea water is approximately 32degrees and feels like a bath. It quickly becomes uncomfortable so back to the pool. We enjoy swimming, lounging around and a refreshment.
Pool area with Al Qasr in the background.
Cocktail by the pool - non alcoholic of coure.
After cooling off we go back to our room to change for dinner.
Ed and Mitchell in the Lobby.
After dinner we check out the Souk Market in the hotel complex.
We catch an Abra to the market area.
Off to bed as we have a morning flight home.
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