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Story time below 😁 When I was around 13 or 14

Story time below 😁

When I was around 13 or 14 years old, my parents got a big THICK booklet of the world’s best hotels in the mail. I mean this thing was at least 3 or 4 inches thick. Inside, it was filled with the world’s most esteemed hotels on every continent with each hotel taking up at least a whole page. My parents didn’t want the book so I asked if I could have it. I read that booklet from front to back numerous times. I dog-eared the pages of the places I hoped to go someday. The hotel with the most images and information was the Burj al Arab.

As the world’s only 7-star hotel, I was absolutely enthralled at the idea of such a place. It didn’t seem real. I didn’t think it would be possible I’d ever get to see it in person. It seemed like my life would never lead me to the UAE but I definitely began to dream of a life of travel and getting to see such incredible places.

As I stared at the Burj al Arab right in front of my eyes, my 35-year old self wanted to tell my 14-year old self that one day my dreams of getting to see such exciting destinations would cease to be a dream and would become reality. I’m always so eternally grateful for this life and the opportunity to see the world. I’ve dreamed of seeing the world since I was at least 8 years old, and now I can say I’ve visited 30 countries out of 195.

Just clarifying that we did not stay at the Burj al Arab. It was just a full circle moment for me getting to see it in person after thinking I never would.

#burjalarab #burjalarabdubai #dubaihotels #dubaibeach #visitdubai #dubaitravel

Marhaba from Dubai 🇦🇪 It was my first time

Marhaba from Dubai 🇦🇪

It was my first time in the UAE, so on our first morning in Dubai we visited Jumeirah Mosque. It’s the only mosque in Dubai that is open to non-Muslims, but only at specific times (10 am or 2 pm). I had never visited a mosque before, and I’m currently reading a book about world religions with my current chapter being about Islam. During our visit to Jumeirah Mosque, we were first given delicious snacks such as chebab (saffron pancakes with cream cheese) and luqaimat (Emirati donuts) before being escorted inside the mosque. Once inside, our lovely guide thoroughly explained the five pillars of Islam and answered any questions we had.

Our visit to Jumeirah Mosque was the perfect way for us to begin our first visit to Dubai. Immersing ourselves in local cultures and learning more about the world is one reason why we adore travel and why we are encouraging these kinds of adventures with our daughter.

Mosque etiquette required men and women to cover their knees, and women to cover their heads. For this visit, I wore a kaftan from @esmenewyork and a hijab from @fajrnoor.au.

@visit.dubai #visitdubai #jumeirahmosque #mosquephotography #mosquesofworld #dubaitravel

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