My once in a lifetime trip to the United Arab Emirates has come to an end. During my trip, I completed the following: Dubai: Atlantis Aquaventure water park and aquarium Aura Skypool Burj Khalifa At the Top Platinum experience Burj Khalifa fountain shows Dubai Mall Dubai Metro (monorail) rides Dubai Miracle Garden Global Village Mall of the Emirates Museum of the Future Storm Coaster Swimming in Palm Jumeriah Universal Studios sign pics Abu Dhabi: Disneyland Abu Dhabi site pics Ferrari World Hilton Yas Island dinner buffet Hilton Yas Island pool day SeaWorld Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Team Lab Phenomena Warner Bros World Yas Mall Yas Waterworld The first time I heard the word “Dubai” was 2008, and I’ve wanted to go ever since then. I still can’t fathom the fact that I finally made it 18 years later. I cried when I landed and multiple times during the trip (especially Ferrari World and SeaWorld) because I finally made it to my highest dream destination of all time! Besides a couple of closed rides, a minor hiccup with the laundry machine at one of the hotels, wrong turns that added lots of extra times to my routes, and crazy drivers who almost killed me in roundabouts, this vacation was everything I wanted to be. I accomplished everything I wanted to do, and no war was going to stop that. While most people get a four park ticket for the Yas Island parks, I’m very happy that I bought the gold Yas Annual Pass. It gave me much more flexibility, and lots of discounts! I was originally planning to not tell anyone I’m from America, due to the regional situation going on right now. However, I did become much more comfortable with telling people. Everyone was so welcoming, and so happy to meet someone from there, since mostly locals have been here since the war started. One person even told me “I can’t remember the last time an American was here.” people gave me extra discounts, free food, and free gifts! Safety was no concern for me. I felt safer in the Emirates than I do in America. There was a shelter in place order during my visit, but everything proceeded as normal, and I didn’t feel like I was in any danger. Nothing closed during the shelter order. I hope you all enjoyed my post about the United Arab Emirates as much as I enjoy posting them and informing you guys know how the trip is going. If any of you have questions, I’m happy to answer them. Until the next adventure ❤️

Hyperia climb booked ✅

Paid for a small Mac at Wawa but got a medium! It’s a FREE upgrade!

My favorite Electric Ocean show! It hasn’t played since 2020 and I’m so happy it’s back!!

Happy ten years of Mako!!

One month ago, I flew back from Dubai! I can’t believe it’s been a month already! Hopefully booking London/France for September, and then my Saudi, Qatar, and Oman trip in April 2027!

I tried the dirty Dr Pepper at McDonald’s! Highly recommend!.

Global Village is getting a Dubai Metro stop in 2032! Now the next time I go, I won’t have to drive there and cry in the parking lot like last time!

To all the people that say, I shouldn’t carry cash: This is why everyone should carry it!!

Today Sweet Tomatoes opened in Ft Myers. I cannot wait to go later this year!!!

Just tried Swig for the first time! I had the Buttery Beer. Shoutout to @DynamicThrills for telling me that this location is super close to my house and work, and @kbrewFL for making a post about this yesterday.

Wow, the Aura Skypool in Dubai is closed until September 1. Today is also the last day of Global Village. I’m really happy I went when I did!

All of the bathrooms stalls are completely private here. I haven’t seen a restaurant like this.

Tonight @kbrewFL and I are eating at Predalina restaurant in downtown Tampa. It’s a very expensive place and normally fancy for my picky tastes, but it’s FREE with our Chase Sapphire Reserve cards!

It was a delicious cupcake!!

I wasn’t planning a visit to @Hersheypark this year, but maybe I will after its ITM response! The comments are amazing!

Might be booking a trip to France for later this year. If it happens, 2026 will be my best travel year ever with Key West, UAE, France, and Tennessee!

I got my new Cheetah Hunt 15 year presidential pin!!! I’m absolutely loving it!!

One year ago I attended the Epic Universe opening day and met Mark Woodbury at Helios Grand!

My CFA coworkers are minors and late teens who’ve never heard of Sweet Tomatoes and don’t understand how happy I am that it’s returning to Florida. I’m officially old.

While I was in UAE, I dropped my iPhone and cracked the lens. So I got a new FREE iPhone thanks to insurance!