Today is the final full day with my sister. Unfortunately I am still working, although we have no students. So while I head out to work the visitors make the most of the last day to do some shopping. The teenager is brought into action for an early start and the morning was spent down at the local shopping centre purchasing the men kandoras. As both are big boys they were lucky to find some to fit and the shopping involved a few laughs.
I finish early and head back into town to meet everyone for a buffet lunch at the 5 star Jumeirah Hotel at Etihad Towers. Earlier in the week I had dispatched the visitors to High Tea on the Observation Deck (74th floor) which they had loved. This hotel was one of the few that I could find that served food during Ramadan hence the second visit.
Imagine my surprise when I turned up at lunch to see two Arabic men sitting at a table eating during Ramadan! Upon a second look I realised they were my son and brother in law! Wow! What a transformation. With their red and white ghutra correctly wound around their head and their perfectly detailed Arabic shave with wonderfully smooth skin due to recent facials they could have been Arab. Unfortunately I didn't get any photos of them. I think the other diners in the restaurant were a little shocked to see them but the guys made sure they enjoyed the wonderful food on offer.
In my opinion the food was the best I have eaten in Abu Dhabi however it was the first time I've had a buffet with no drinks - not even soft drinks. With so many cooking stations and a variety of cuisines on offer it was difficult to know where to start. I enjoyed the Indian and heard they apparently have the best Indian chef in Abu Dhabi. The lamb received acolades from our table with two saying it was the best lamb either of them had ever tasted! High praise indeed and the three of them made short work of making sure there was none left. Self carving meant huge slabs returned to the table on their plates. Bread and butter pudding was popular for dessert as was the fresh fruit dipped under the chocolate fountain.
I finish early and head back into town to meet everyone for a buffet lunch at the 5 star Jumeirah Hotel at Etihad Towers. Earlier in the week I had dispatched the visitors to High Tea on the Observation Deck (74th floor) which they had loved. This hotel was one of the few that I could find that served food during Ramadan hence the second visit.
Imagine my surprise when I turned up at lunch to see two Arabic men sitting at a table eating during Ramadan! Upon a second look I realised they were my son and brother in law! Wow! What a transformation. With their red and white ghutra correctly wound around their head and their perfectly detailed Arabic shave with wonderfully smooth skin due to recent facials they could have been Arab. Unfortunately I didn't get any photos of them. I think the other diners in the restaurant were a little shocked to see them but the guys made sure they enjoyed the wonderful food on offer.
In my opinion the food was the best I have eaten in Abu Dhabi however it was the first time I've had a buffet with no drinks - not even soft drinks. With so many cooking stations and a variety of cuisines on offer it was difficult to know where to start. I enjoyed the Indian and heard they apparently have the best Indian chef in Abu Dhabi. The lamb received acolades from our table with two saying it was the best lamb either of them had ever tasted! High praise indeed and the three of them made short work of making sure there was none left. Self carving meant huge slabs returned to the table on their plates. Bread and butter pudding was popular for dessert as was the fresh fruit dipped under the chocolate fountain.
Diane suitably dressed for lunch in Abu Dhabi in the exquisite Moroccon dress she received as a gift.
I arrived straight from work.
Ramadan decorations in one of the Malls.
Glitz & glamour of the bathrooms at Jumierah.
Love the basins.
Beautiful orchids.
Another picture just in case I put these in my home.
Quality hand wash and hand cream.
Even the loo paper is wrapped in gold.
Marble floors.
A last opportunity to enjoy the wealth that Abu Dhabi displays before heading away early in the morning to the next destination of Switzerland for the Junior World Rowing then onto the Greek Islands where I will meet up with them for my summer vacation.
As always, the time here is too short. Most people underestimate what there will be to do plus the heat puts people off. Sure it was hot - unbearably so at times but everywhere is air conditioned and my complex has wonderful pools to cool off in. I am sad to see them leave but what a wonderful visit!
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