Dubai Hilton

I am trying to see as many places off the beaten path as I can in 37 days. The plan is to visit every continent (except Antarctica of course!!). We will see what happens. I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures as much as I enjoy experiencing them ...

... I booked the wrong Hilton. Our Hilton was very elegant and they were very attentive but it seems it is meant for businessmen. The Hilton Jumeirah is a family resort with 2 pools and a kiddie pool on Jumeirah beach. I had thought I didn’t need to be ...

We arrived in Dubai quite late and met up with our shuttle driver who took us to the Dubai Jumeriah Hilton. Along the way, we saw some incredible buildings and captivating architecture. We even passed the Burj Khalifa (tallest building in the world) and ...

... on).  After a night of pinching ourselves and trying to grasp the concept that yes we are indeed in DUBAI we left Morgan and Colby to check into the Hilton. Here we were greeted with "OH Mr. Braun nice to see you again".  That sentance has ...

... overnight stay in Hong Kong and a 1 hour stopover in Mumbai yesterday en route to Dubai.   We are staying in the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah - right on the beach. Mark Chin picked us up at the airport last night and we spent today with Mark, ...

Two thumbs up at the Hilton Dubai Creek, celebrated my wife's birthday in amazing ...

Met Mike at the airport. He arrived from SIN at 3am, me from ACC at 6am. Both tired. Hilton Dubai Creek (a great hotel)had our room ready and after a quick nap, I had some meetings and then we started sigtseeing. Having been there many times, it was fun ...

... if we had gone a little further we would have seen where the abras (small open boats used to cross the creek- biggest bargain in Dubai- only one dirham) dock. I might have been tempted to go on one since it is a short ride and it is cooler on the creek. ...

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... by it and went onto the nearby beach for photographs. We continued along the beachfront and saw so many hotels including the Sheraton, Hilton and the Palm- Jumeriah. This is a huge project taking place off the coast and will have a huge number of man ...

... . For those counting at home, she has now visited the spa for 3 separate treatments in less than 7 days (well played) 5. Hilton Jumeriah - Service and resort was just incredible. 4. Morgan and Colby being great wingmen. Had an awesome time with them all ...

... to our friends as a thank you for letting us borrow their car. Then: cab to Verre, Gordon Ramsey's restaurant situated at the Hilton Creek Hotel.  The Verre had an extremely attentive staff, which can be quite humorous if you're not used to this kind ...

... tomorrow but still no confirmation on the pump. Besides flying, I have had a chance to explore Dubai a bit.  My hotel(Hilton Dubai Jumeirah)  is on the beach so I've spent time in the water.  I also wandering around the marketplaces in the ...

... stay by the beach - Treat yourself to some cheap luxery, and watch the world end on 1st class. We considered the following hotels: - Hilton Creek. There was a good offer, but while we debated on buying it, it got sold out. It's been highly recommended by ...

... odd degrees so we hit the beach straight away.  The sea was so warm, just like a bath, luckily we went for a drink in the Hilton and was able to cool off in the swimming pool.  I had seen an advert for a water park on my way through the airport, ...

... Dubai from Bangkok at 4:30am and it was already 32degrees... in for a hot one. Made my way to my hotel which was practically the Hilton to the places I stayed in Thailand! I lucked out and was able to check in right away. Went for a walk mid afternoon to ...

... Beach next to the Burj. Then we went into Dubai Media City and met Scott and his friend Gorav at a bar in the Hilton. We had wine/ beer etc. Leanne's scottish boss joined us and bought everyone champagne. Then we drove back to Abu Dhabi-1 1/2 ...

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This will be a quick one... I only have 16 min on my internet card because I spend the beginning half stalking/catching up on facebook.  So here it goes... Yesterday, after realizing that harvey walbangers with two British men in the hotel was not a ...