Sunday 28 October 2012

Newest Destinations Emirates Fly To

Hi everyone!

Emirates opened up new destinations early this year, here a few of them with some pictures:

Adelaide, Australia
Lyon, France


 Phuket, Thailand
 
 
 
 
So amazing hey?! I would like to go to Dublin, Rio de Janeiro,
Dallas and Barcelona! I can't wait to hopefully go to all these amazing destinations soon :)
 

Thursday 25 October 2012

Just finished working my Notice Period

Must say, one of the best feelings ever!! I finished working my notice period today. After 8/9 weeks of working at this place, I am very happy to close the chapter.
 
 
If it wasn't for getting in with Emirates, then I seriously don't know how I would have been happy at this place. Everything is so unpleasant, the people are sarcastic, and the environment is depressing.
 
 
Now, I can just focus on the next 20 days that I have left in my beautiful country. So, tomorrow I plan on sleeping in, and lying in front of the TV for the rest of the day... Ofcourse with my adorable dogs!!
 
 
And for tonight, I plan on getting Super-Size McD's takeaways, watch Homeland and spend the rest of the night with the love of my life :D
It will be pure bliss!!
 
 
 
 
On Saturday, I have to go to Home Affairs to obtain a copy of my Birth Certificate as I can't find the original anywhere.
Also have to get the OPG Teeth X-Ray done, and go to my bank to find out if I can link my current bank account with my new bank account in Dubai.

So, busy weekend ahead!

Saturday 20 October 2012

The Countdown has begun :):)

In 26 Days, I will be living in a different country, and not just any country!! DUBAI!!


Here are a few fun facts about Dubai
Don’t believe all that travel brochure guff about it having a “warm climate, ideal for sunbathing.” Even the most seasoned sunbather will be unable to spend more than 5 minutes on the beach during the height of summer without being barbecued. Oh, and the humidity often reaches 100%, which in layman’s terms means the maximum amount of water the air can possibly carry while still being air.

2. Less than 20% of the population are actually locals

Exponential immigration has led to the local, Emirati population almost being drowned out. It’s easy for them to feel like strangers in their own land when nearly everyone else hails from a completely different culture. However, everyone gets along as well as they should, with an extremely low crime rate (violent crime is almost unheard of) and little social strife.

3. The population has doubled since 1995

In 1995, the population of the city stood at a bit under 700,000. Now the figure is at around 1.4 million even despite some decline because of the recession. It’s no surprise then that touring around Dubai can sometimes feel like you are inspecting a giant building site, as developers rush to get apartment blocks completed on time to house all the newcomers.

4. It has the world’s best malls

America perhaps invented the mall, but it was Dubai that set the standard. Malls in Dubai are extremely luxurious affairs, with unsullied leather sofas, marble floors, beautiful fountains, and restrooms rivalling those of 5 star hotels. Some even house fake streets in a pastiche of some colourful Renaissance era town, complete with dummy Parisian lampposts. It’s a fact learnt after traversing the world that humans only ever really want something when it isn’t real.

5. It has the world’s most ambitious, well, everything

Tallest Man-Made Structure? Yep. Tallest Hotel? Yep. Biggest Mall? Yep. World’s biggest Aquarium? Yep. Second largest man-made Marina? Yep. It has even broken the record for being the city with the largest number of people named Mohammed.

6. In 1968, there were reportedly only 13 cars in the whole city.

…A reported (if perhaps unverifiable) fact that many residents wish today was still true, as many spend up to 3 hours a day in pile-ups. The problem is so bad, that even double decker roads have been introduced.

7. In 1991, there was 1 skyscraper in the city. Now there are around 400.

Dubai’s Prestigious World Trade Centre cuts a lonely figure, sitting at one end of Sheikh Zayed Road, now the main artery of the city. This road has now been transformed into a majestic Skyscraper Avenue with structures both sides, including the Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world and as lofty as two Empire State Buildings on top of each other – no joke. The finale of King Kong might have been a bit more impressive if it was filmed in Dubai, wouldn’t it?


Sunday 7 October 2012

The pain of Vaccinations

"Everywhere is walking distance, if you have the time"

I can't believe it, I have 39 days left in my country. It is all becoming a reality for me now, and I am so excited for my new journey.

On Friday night I finally went for my travel vaccinations. It surely wasn't the best day for having needles punched into my arm! In total, I had 6 different vaccinations done, in 3 injections.
From the first injection I could feel my arm becoming useless. It feels as if a WWE wrestler punched me on my arm.

To make things worse, me and my boyfriend wanted to go out to dinner that night and also have a few drinks. Nooo the nurse then told me I can't drink any alcohol that night because I will get sick from having the injections done.
So that idea got scrapped, and I drank Virgin Cocktails the whole night.

I had no idea the pain I would continue to feel in my arm. The next morning I could hardly lift my arm off the bed. Today is the second day and it's still sore, but at least getting better.

Apparently for the next 10 days I will experience severe headaches and also have glands swelling up...


Did you know that Dubai International Airport has it's own Terminal building just dedicated to Emirates?

"Terminal 3"

With its great dining, spectacular views, fabulous shopping and world-class lounges, Emirates Terminal 3 is set to herald a new era in air travel. Passengers can shop, relax, treat themselves to spa treatments or just carry on business as usual in the comfort of designer lounges that boast fully equipped business centres and fine dining.
That sounds amazing doesn't it? I am so excited to be landing in Dubai soon!