7 places we've actually been
UAE
Home base. Hotels we escape to for one night, cafés we return to, restaurants worth the drive, and the experiences that make the weekend.
Adventure
Kayaking Hatta before the sun got serious
Hatta Dam, Hatta
Vinay booked a 6am slot. Aditi found out at 5:40am.
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History
Getting lost in Al Fahidi on purpose
Al Fahidi Historical District, Bur Dubai
Vinay read three plaques out loud. Aditi found the best courtyard café in the city.
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Adventure
A dune drive we booked ninety minutes in advance
Al Qudra desert
We planned dinner. We ended up sideways on a sand dune.
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Games
Board game café night that turned competitive
JLT
Vinay explained the rules for 25 minutes. Aditi won in 40.
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Cafés
Four coffees, one afternoon, zero regrets
Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz
Aditi's plan. Vinay asked about the historical significance of Al Quoz. There wasn't any.
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Food
The brunch that ate the entire day
Palm Jumeirah beach club
We said we'd leave by 4. We left at 9.
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Hotels
One night in the dunes because the week was too long
Al Marmoom desert resort
45 minutes from home and it felt like a different country.
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