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Sheikh's Beach

With a smaller crew, we decided to hit the Sheikh's beach. This is where you can drive right up to water, plunk yourself down and enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the same beaches as some of the UAE's Sheikhs homes.


Set up shop.

Grandma getting much more beach time this visit.

Noah loving the ocean.

Showing us his crab impression.

It doesn't get much better than this.

You are crazy, Dad!

A Day at the Burj Al Arab

Lisa found this incredible deal at the Burj Al Arab, so we packed up the Tisdalls, Pitmans & Grandma, for a very memorable day.


Noah & Dad at the Burj Al Arab.

Pitmans & Grandma on shuttle to the Burj Al Arab private beach.

It doesn't get much better than this.

Getting in to trouble with Uncle Rob.

Lunch is served.

Soaking up the sun.

Grandma finally made in to the Arabian Sea!

Benton - this may be the only proof that you were here.

Chillin' with the boys, while Lisa & Rob go for their spa treatment.

Headed back to the spa.

The boys had a great time in the pools.

Wish you could remember this Noah.

The pools at the spa were heavenly.

Big smiles from everyone.

Dinner at Junsui.

Totally appropriate for a 7-star restaurant.

Just what we need a giant chocolate cake - Yum.

Mom picked at the dinner buffet, so she could max out at the dessert station - good strategy.

A ploy to make the Pitmans want to come back and visit soon. ;)

A very memorable day.

Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Abu Dhabi

With the opening of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, I have added it as a must see to any guests visit to Dubai. It is an amazing architectural structure and the tour guides provide a very insightful tour.


Even from the outside, it is an amazing building.

1st Visit - Ken, Diana, Noan & ...

...Dad.

Outside prayer hall.

Our guide showing us the ritual of ablution.

Noah & I inside the main prayer hall.

Diana & I in our tradtional dress.

Noah ripping it up on the world's largest carpet.

2nd Visit - Lisa, Rob & Mom.

Lisa, Mom & I in our traditional dress.

The attention to detail is amazing.

Lisa & Rob under the world's largest chandelier.

The prayer clock.

Mom putting her shoes back on.

Lisa & I in the main prayer hall.

Rob & Lisa in the outside payer hall.

Emirates Palace.

The Saadiyat Island display - the Theatre for Performing Arts model.

Our yatch waiting for us.