MARCH 13
The Metro trip was terrific, very modern, clean and pleasant. We entered the front car and Bob was asked to leave - only women in this car. People are helpful and create seats for elders.
Attire for women is fascinating. Some in modern dress, some in traditional black with different amounts of head/face showing. Today I saw a woman dressed in the traditional style with only her face showing, New York type make-up, who was carrying a briefcase and had the air of a business executive. Later I saw a young couple who seemed to be engaged in a romantic conversation, like flirting, and her face was totally veiled, no facial expression was visible. Our guide tells us that women are highly regarded and respected.
Lunch on the 122 floor of the Burj Kalifa.
We entered the property and walked up the beautifully manicured garden street to the gate. No one else was walking. A few limos passed us. When we announced that we had lunch reservations we were graciously greeted and we entered. We were probably the only "walk-ins" ever!! We continued the walk to the entrance to the Armani Hotel.
..................OVERWHELMING ELEGANCE ...............
The lunch: 360 degree view of Dubai (clean floor to ceiling windows)
Atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere....And that's the name of the restaurant
Well spaced tables.....flowers
Each food presentation was a work of art
All delicious
Friendly servers
We did not overeat (The $$$$ kept us somewhat sane)
People from many countries are in Dubai. Our guide is from India, the driver too. They talk to people we encounter who are from Burma, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia, Philippines, Malaysia.
At breakfast we hear Eastern European, Chinese, Japanese, Swedish. Haven't encountered French or Spanish. Have bumped into a few Americans.
Our hotel has comped us dinners. At the end of the day we are glad to enjoy their fine food and beautiful grounds and not have to make any more decisions.
The Metro trip was terrific, very modern, clean and pleasant. We entered the front car and Bob was asked to leave - only women in this car. People are helpful and create seats for elders.
Attire for women is fascinating. Some in modern dress, some in traditional black with different amounts of head/face showing. Today I saw a woman dressed in the traditional style with only her face showing, New York type make-up, who was carrying a briefcase and had the air of a business executive. Later I saw a young couple who seemed to be engaged in a romantic conversation, like flirting, and her face was totally veiled, no facial expression was visible. Our guide tells us that women are highly regarded and respected.
Lunch on the 122 floor of the Burj Kalifa.
We entered the property and walked up the beautifully manicured garden street to the gate. No one else was walking. A few limos passed us. When we announced that we had lunch reservations we were graciously greeted and we entered. We were probably the only "walk-ins" ever!! We continued the walk to the entrance to the Armani Hotel.
..................OVERWHELMING ELEGANCE ...............
The lunch: 360 degree view of Dubai (clean floor to ceiling windows)
Atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere....And that's the name of the restaurant
Well spaced tables.....flowers
Each food presentation was a work of art
All delicious
Friendly servers
We did not overeat (The $$$$ kept us somewhat sane)
People from many countries are in Dubai. Our guide is from India, the driver too. They talk to people we encounter who are from Burma, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia, Philippines, Malaysia.
At breakfast we hear Eastern European, Chinese, Japanese, Swedish. Haven't encountered French or Spanish. Have bumped into a few Americans.
Our hotel has comped us dinners. At the end of the day we are glad to enjoy their fine food and beautiful grounds and not have to make any more decisions.
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