Off to the Sand : Desert Safari

18-10-2013

Because we had several days away from the sometimes-could-be-stressing-work, we planned a one day gala. Our destination? Dubai Desert Safari. My sister, ate Mavic booked the voucher which was worth 75AED for each person. It was a Friday trip with some housemates and freinds (my 2 sister: ate helen and ate Mavic, my cousin Ate May, flatmate Ems and bestfriend Rein.)

Mirror Selfie... Pagbigyan na!

Picture picture pa din kahit late na sa pcik up! :)

We arrived at the meeting place quite late than expected. hihi. We noticed that we were only the Filipinos in the shuttle. Fortunate enough, the othe passengers did not make any drama out of waiting. The entire travel took more or less an hour.

Upon arrival, we were directed to our 4x4 Land Cruiser. And we were al ready to experience Dune Driving. It was so much fun that we were screaming and laughing all through the drive. Too bad it only took a short period of time to reach the next stop. I was also expecting more bashing of the sand and more thrill. I felt like it was so bitin.

Knee drop!!! What happened 

And of course, we grabbed the chance to take lots of photos upon arrival. The weather is good (not so hot) since winter is already appproaching. I still find it weird when we say winter here in Dubai. I just can not imagine winter without snow. haha

It is windy but it's fine!

My first ever encounter with a camel. haha 

Being my first time to see a camel, I didn't let time pass by without having to try and ride the camel. I thought, it would be just like riding a horse though I haven't ride a horse also! haha I thought it would be easy to go up the camel's back but to my surprise, it wasn't.

Hena for free!!!

While waiting for the BBQ dinner, we took to time to go for some hena whcih for small design is free. And speaking of dinner, it really feels good eating under the sky full of stars.

We were all seated on pillows while enjoying the show...belly dancing, fire dance and Tanoura dance.  Some would also offer you to try shisha a obacco concoction smoked in a hookah. You can also try their customes and have your picture taken which of course you have to pay around 10-20AED. 

My signature photo of where I am standing. my nickname printed on the sand

Here is a list of some of the activities:

A sunset shotof me

- 20-30 minutes Dune Driving
- Sun Set Photography
- Camel Rides
- Belly Dancing 
-Tanoura Dance
-Fire Dance
- Bar
- Henna Painting
- Shisha
- Traditional costumes
- Unlimited soft drinks, tea coffee and mineral water
- Buffet Dinner and B.B.Q.













Until another journey in this exciting land of Dubai.
Ending this note, makes me realize that holiday has ended. I will be bak to work tomorrow... This is why I like and I dont like having too long vacation at the same time. When it ends, nakakatamad-mag-back-to-normal. haha

❤xo❤