Travel plans

Well, we will be away for a week starting tomorrow to Dubai, my hubby on work and me on work and play. I've transited from the Dubai airport several times, but this will be my first trip to the city itself. We might go to Abu Dhabi too while we're there, which will be really nice, since they say it is the richest city in the world with its huge oil reserves. The new Emirates Palace Hotel that recently opened is said to be simply fabulous with tons of gold everywhere. Wonder if one will be allowed to take pics there?