My mini break to Abu Dhabi

Oh hai there. Here's my hot new look. Like it? ;) Heh heh. And yep, that is me behind the veil! I loved wearing it soo much,...


Oh hai there.


Here's my hot new look. Like it? ;) Heh heh. And yep, that is me behind the veil! I loved wearing it soo much, that even in the 45 celcius heat, I wore it for a couple of hours.

Anyways,

If you follow me on twitter, you'd know that I went to to Abu Dhabi last week for a grand total of 4 days. I know, I know, that may come across as quite bizarre, going to a country that's around 8 hours away and for only a couple of days, but sometimes it's good to just get away, especially abroad, even if it is for a few days. ;)


As soon as I got there I hit the mall. Yep, that's right a mall. Not a shopping centre as us Brits call it.

I popped into Marina Mall. It was massive and wait for it..

Zomg! My beloved Topshop! I could not believe my eyes!

They also had loads of Abaya shops. I thought this one was pretty unique.

In the distance you can see the Emirates Palace hotel. It is huuuuuge!

And there were plenty of tall buildings..

Everywhere!

And at times it felt like a construction site. But nonetheless..

It was amazing.

You'll see a lot of date trees about. Mmmmm... Dates. Numnumnum.

I loved the beach. Can you tell? This is the first time I've been to a beach! (Not including Blackpool beach, eww)

A view of downtown..


I couldn't believe I was seeing this. A helicopter with a banner advertising tickets for the F1 race in November. :O

We saw some unamused camels.


Did a bit of dune bashing in a 4x4. Scary, but gave such a rush! Was particularly worrying when the car tilted onto it's side like it was about to topple over! It was all part of the experience. :)

The sunset in the desert was immense. Pictures really don't it justice.

A group of people I went dune bashing with. Mainly consisted of ozzies and americans :)


The food was delicious! Goats cheese and salad with a light balsamic dressing. Yummy!

Crepes! With milk chocolate dip and whipped cream.

Ahhh, Abu Dhabi. I miss it. The sun, the sand, the service, all of it really. I am seriously considering finding a job there. the heat really didn't bother me. I'm one of those people that prefers extreme heat over coldness.

Until next time..


Lima is a Northern girl who chose life. Fashion and Makeup to her are just a little bit of fun, because life is already way too serious as it is. She's all about colour, because colour breaks down barriers, opens up the mind to new possibilities and makes everything feel a bit brighter.

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14 comments

  1. Unknown20 July 2010 at 23:23

    Wow... it looks seriously amazing! I'd love to go somewhere like that. The mention of Blackpool beach made me laugh lol.

    xxx

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  2. liloo20 July 2010 at 23:33

    Thx a lot for commenting my blog, it gives me the opportunity to discover yours, and love it :)
    Love the pics with the niqab and the abaya is classy, love it :)
    Love the leopard top, you're gorgeous mA
    :)
    xoxo

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  3. Abbie20 July 2010 at 23:45

    You look lovely in that picture.. Looks gorgeous there :)
    Can't believe thats your first time on a beach :O Seems so crazy to me 'cos I live right by the coast haha
    Glad you enjoyed, i need to get away xx

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  4. R.ChamberofBeauty21 July 2010 at 07:28

    wow..you are looking so cute...and great in Naqab...all the pics are very beautiful...ohh I'll want to visit this place really...

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  5. rachel21 July 2010 at 09:32

    i want to go!it looks stunning!

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  6. beautygeeek, Lola21 July 2010 at 12:30

    looks like an amazing place, i so want to go x

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  7. Inner Belle21 July 2010 at 22:30

    wow! looks like u had a wikid time even if it was for 4 days, x

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  8. Kim Axani22 July 2010 at 02:12

    I'd kill to go there after watching SATC ... you're lucky! And you look good in the niquab. Sorry if I spelled that wrong ..

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  9. LadyBugSays ...22 July 2010 at 10:24

    You look so tiny in the veil! Looks like a great trip!

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  10. Lima22 July 2010 at 22:45

    @ LadyBugSays - Well I am 5ft. :)

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  11. Anonymous25 July 2010 at 18:10

    wow that looks like an AMAZING holiday! you look gorgeous in the photos :) that food looks soo delish too!

    thanks for commenting btw! <33

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  12. Princess Feef24 August 2010 at 02:08

    haha the Abaya ! i freaking hate it ,, i wear it in saudi ,, but open showing my jeans and tshirt and i dont cover my face ,,

    but i dont wear it in Dubai ,, Dubai is LOVE <3
    i also dont mind the heat because ,, thats just how it is ,, sunny and hot year round ,, =D

    hmmm ,, i never went to Abu Dhabi ,, been wanting to go for a while now ,,

    seems like u had fun ,, great pics .

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  13. Angelique7 October 2010 at 06:44

    Aaaahhhh... Abu Dhabi. Next time you go feel free to stuff me in your suit case! I've never been outside of the US -- and I'm only a couple hours away from the border to Mexico! lol. :'(

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  14. Shivani11 October 2010 at 03:46

    I have actually lived in abudhabi when i was 11 years old. Everything looks shinier than when I left. Thanks for the pictures, I want to visit again.

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