A lazy start to the day. Tim needs the car so we plan to travel up to Dubai Creek and the Old Souk by bus, metro and waterbus. Part one of the plan falls over when the bus to the metro station flies by several minutes early while we are still on the wrong side of the road. No a/c bus stop here so we decide to fritter away £2 on a taxi for this bit of the journey. The metro is still clean, efficient and air conditioned providing splendid views of the city landmarks as we head north. The line dives underground to cross the creek and we alighted at Union station, from whence it was a short walk to the water-bus stop.
A brisk cruise down river brought us to the Old Souk, where there is a rather nice waterfront restaurant. A splendid mezze lunch was followed up with a bout of light middleweight haggling and the wonderful spectacle of Shelagh putting the pashmina salesmen in their place. The return trip worked flawlessly and we even saw signs that the second metro line is progreessing well. We were told that it is due to open in August.
The plan for the evening was to take a dinner cruise around Dubai Marina, close to where Tim and Shelagh live. This included collection so we were able to enjoy the cocktail hour before we set off - tonight's special being Saffron Gin. Dinner was not quite of the superb quality that we usually enjoy in Dubai and, judging by the red wine, it had been a good idea to sink a couple of tinctures pre-departure.
After dinner we were entertained(?) by a belly dancer and the breathtaking night skyline of the Marina District.
A lazy start to the day. Tim needs the car so we plan to travel up to Dubai Creek and the Old Souk by bus, metro and waterbus. Part one of the plan falls over when the bus to the metro station flies by several minutes early while we are still on the wrong side of the road. No a/c bus stop here so we decide to fritter away £2 on a taxi for this bit of the journey. The metro is still clean, efficient and air conditioned providing splendid views of the city landmarks as we head north. The line dives underground to cross the creek and we alighted at Union station, from whence it was a short walk to the water-bus stop. 
A brisk cruise down river brought us to the Old Souk, where there is a rather nice waterfront restaurant. A splendid mezze lunch was followed up with a bout of light middleweight haggling and the wonderful spectacle of Shelagh putting the pashmina salesmen in their place. The return trip worked flawlessly and we even saw signs that the second metro line is progreessing well. We were told that it is due to open in August. 
The plan for the evening was to take a dinner cruise around Dubai Marina, close to where Tim and Shelagh live. This included collection so we were able to enjoy the cocktail hour before we set off - tonight's special being Saffron Gin. Dinner was not quite of the superb quality that we usually enjoy in Dubai and, judging by the red wine, it had been a good idea to sink a couple of tinctures pre-departure. 
After dinner we were entertained(?) by a belly dancer and the breathtaking night skyline of the Marina District.
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