An Arabian escape
I have come to believe that Dubai is one of the creations of Aladdin's magic lamp. When the earth gives you sand and water in abundance (and just that), what do you do? You construct jaw dropping high rise buildings and townships in the sea! And, that is Dubai for you. While I have lots of good things to say about this place, I want to write about an evening spent here - in the mighty desert, under the limitless sky, amidst a lot of drama, camels and falcons - The Desert Safari.. an experience etched in memory forever. Endless Sand It starts with a drive to the desert, which is about 90 minutes from the city of Dubai. They take you in a Toyota Land Cruiser, which can comfortably seat 6~7 members. The drivers are a trained lot. Apparently, in Dubai, getting a driver's license is as good and strenuous as getting a degree. So, fear not about the drops, mid-way halts, cross climbs, and wheel-balancing acts. One suggestion would be to have a light stomach before the ride. A...