If there’s one skill I cannot manage to conquer, it’s cooking. To be honest, I really don’t even bother trying. Apparently someone upstairs thinks it is time for me to learn because I spent hours learning to cook. Fortunately, I had the privilege of working with and meeting some famous chefs across the globe at the lovely Taste of Dubai Festival.
From learning to cook gnocchi from beats to chocolate pancakes, I realized that this whole cooking thing may not be so bad. I probably still won’t cook though…
I absolutely loved meeting Chefs Reza Mahammed, Jenny Morris, Nathan Outlaw, and Paolo Pettenuzo who reminded me to laugh when things go bad in the kitchen. Believe me when I say they did.
Given Dubai’s hot climate, it was so nice to be able to visit at a time when exploring the outdoors was actually feasible. I’m used to going from car to car, so this time around, I made a point to visit as many parks as I could. Dubai definitely has some massive parks and incredible outdoor markets. Ripe Market is one of the most popular parks to visit on a Saturday.
You can even pick up all your finds in one swoop at the very end which is great. From fresh fruit to fabulous art, there is so much to see and do. Plus, all of the vendors are so kind. For the lonesome traveler, exploring the city’s markets is a great way to hear interesting stories.
Now, you are probably thinking where is all the fashion? The fashion in Dubai is incredibly diverse, and it makes for some incredible people watching. You have all kinds of extremes, from wearing too little, to wearing more traditional robes. It’s quite the blend.
While most of my trips to the UAE end in a pile of shopping bags, this time around, I’m proud to report that the only bag I walked away with after hours in Dubai Mall is a pair of 2″ Louboutins. While I have a general rule against buying things in foreign countries that I can easily obtain at home, this was the exception. I have yet to find my size in Texas, and more importantly, I got them CHEAPER! While I didn’t have the shopping rush, I had a fantastic experience because I focused on touching the fabrics, tasting the local flavors, and smelling the spices and fragrances that engulfed me (some better than others).
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What a fun trip this was!
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It sure was! I do try to enhance my work trips a bit. 😉
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You get to go to Dubai for work???? Sign me up! Wow!
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Believe me this is not a frequent opportunity.;) I was so thankful to visit.
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I’m so glad that you had a blast over there. I completely agree with you as it is such a multicultural city where you could see all kinds of people and a great place to explore all nation’s food too.
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Absolutely. There were so many great restaurants and cooking schools that covered so many different nationalities. It’s always fun to enjoy different cultures.
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Very true
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Sounds amazing! Though I imagine the real thing is 10x more incredible.
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Nothing beats the real thing…you are absolutely right on that!;)
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Congrats on your Louboutins! Can’t wait to see pictures.
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Cheers,
T.
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Thanks so much, love!:)
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Amazing photo diary!!
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THANK YOU!!;)
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I Love Dubai! going again next month.
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Have SO much fun!! I always love going! Granted, stay cool!!
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Thank you!
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