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It’s Eid al-Adha, what’s your plan?
Eid al-Adha is one of the many holidays that UAE and other muslim countries celebrates. There are 2 Eid celebrations: One is Eid al-Fitr that’s the end of the Ramadan season and the upcoming one on 31st August is Eid al-Adha. It is also known as the Big Eid probably because it is usually noted as a long holiday (including the weekends). This Eid is also called as the Sacrifies Feast, in honor of Abraham who willingly sacrificed/offered his son as an act of submission to God’s command. Pretty much the same story with what we Christians have in the holy bible. With the holiday approaching, what’s your plan?!? You’d…
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Abu Dhabi 10 | v2.0 – Free Site-seeing Places
After that most visited Abu Dhabi 10 post, here comes version 2.0 where I will be sharing 10 of the Tourist spots / activity that you can visit or do in Abu Dhabi. I am aware that there are a lot of sites to visit in this place I call my second home, but I’m sharing you ten; 10 of the spots that are free! Who doesn’t like freebies? For items 1 – 7, I have pre-written it and shared it on a site called Biggie Tips – the link of the full article is on the bottom of this post. Here is a glimpse of numbers 1 to 7. So…
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ByaheNgKokobears : Sailing in Abu Dhabi Marina
It was 6 years ago when I last saw Corniche skyline with its beautiful line-up of buildings (at night) from the beach through a Dhow Cruise that Koko and I enjoyed in the Valentine’s Day. This year, a new perspective has been granted to us as we traverse Emirates Palace Marina to the Corniche beach by a sailboat! ~ This is our post-anniversary & a pre-birthday gift that Kokobear has prepared for me! J #HappyWifeHappyLife. Call time was at 2:00 pm and we were indeed on time! We came first and waited the other guests. It took a bit longer to wait like almost 2 hours – so while…
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ColorRun Abu Dhabi 2016
A beautiful day in Abu Dhabi . . . How we get there: As soon as ColorRun Abu Dhabi opened the registration and highlighted that the run will fall on a Saturday 12.03.2015, Koko and I never hesitated to register. So we got an early bird registration for on 140/-AED per person. And all we have to do is to wait for the event. Of course a bit of preparation was also casted, Koko runs while I also do – – rarely till the day. :) On Friday – 11th March, we took our package – including the t-shirt and other stuff at Yas Marina where the event…
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Dubai Miracle Garden
To be surrounded with beautiful, sight-satisfying, colorful flowers in Dubai’s Miracle Garden is a gratifying feeling. Many of those who visit this place are amazed by the wonderful landscape it has! And I am no different from them J What you see: This 72,000 square meters botanical garden will show case unlimited flowers, flowers, flowers!!! But not just simply flowers; flowers of different styles, of different colors of different shapes and of different forms. It includes landscapes of the world’s popular & iconic buildings such as the Eiffel Tower and more. Also an over whelming houses designed by the various flora. What you can do: For your 30 AED entrance,…
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Abu Dhabi – 10!
10 Basic Things to know about ABU DHABI It has been 7 years and a couple of months since I first stepped on this beautiful city of Abu Dhabi! When I travel to a certain place, I often research the basic stuffs… I have tried to search on the net but it’s either too small or too long. On this blog I am making 10! Ten of the basic information every first timer should know about AUH-Abu Dhabi. 1. Flight Duration: 8 Hours ++ (especially if you have stop overs) – from Philippines Cost – More or less 2500 – 4000 AED depending on the season (2 way) – its…
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Mangrove Kayaking
MANGROVE KAYAKING Here are some photos of our Pre-Wedding anniversary activity on 15 May 2015. Read on and find the details after the pictures. Kayak in rows – ready for the adventure Registrations starts here. Since its a group activity, you will be with other people that may also be a first timer like us! :) Getting ready as we put the Lifejacket on! On board Location : E10:48 Road (near Eastern Mangrove hotel) Company Name : NOUKHADA Adventures Company Facebook page link : https://www.facebook.com/NoukhadaUAE?fref=ts Contact number : 050-7218928 Registration is 150 AED per person (single or double kayak) Booking starts at 7:00 am onwards. For every group,…
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Abu Dhabi – To the Park We Go! (Mushrif Central Park)
Abu Dhabi – To the Park We Go! (Mushrif Central Park) Abu Dhabi has the variety of parks to offer wherein families get together every weekends. Parks and beaches are often full-packed with kids, families and friends that chill around. Of course food will never be absent and it also have the activity areas… Koko and I has explored almost all of the parks for the past 6 years and a half. But this year, Abu Dhabi opened the new park called MUSHRIF CENTRAL PARK. So last Friday, we visited and explored the park. It is a good place to chill,…
