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A day in the life
Emma Downey enjoys dune bashing, a camel ride and a
trip to a hot spring a Jetset fam trip to Abu Dhabi with
Jetset and Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority
08:30 After a refreshing shower, I head down Apparently, the winding roads appealed
for breakfast at the Hilton Al Ain. The spread to Jeremy Clarkson, who filmed an
has something for all tastes, including a full episode of Top Gear here.
cooked breakfast which suits me, or fruit and
cereal for the more health conscious. 14:00 Luckily, we are given enough
time to digest lunch before descend-
09:30 We depart for a city tour of Al Ain, ing the mountain. The hotel has fan- 20:30 After a fantastic
which is known as the “garden city” and has tastic views, but it’s a little secluded evening, we leave the
lots of character. for me. There are, however, lots of desert and Al Ain, and
facilities to keep guests entertained. head for the capital,
10:30 We break for a quick stop at the camel Abu Dhabi, for our stay
market. There seem to be thousands of them. I 16:00 Returning to the Hilton, we at the Al Raha Beach
take some photos, but don’t fancy getting too change quickly into comfy clothes hotel.
close, as they are a little for the next adventure: dune bash-
smelly. ing. Driving 22:00 As it’s Ramadam,
deep into the we are invited to join
11:30 The hot springs Emma desert, it’s the the celebrations taking
are our next stop. The
Downey
activity I am looking place in the hotel’s marquee. We are served
scenery is gorgeous. Age: 26 forward to the most. I sit Arabic coffee and superb fresh dates as we chill
There is a beautiful Job title: at the back for the best out on bean bags.
contrast between the Branch manager experience as the driver
rocky mountains and the Works for: Andes Travel in charges at the dunes at 22:30 After a wonderful day, we head to bed for
lush grass, which looks as Harpenden very steep angles. It’s great a good night’s sleep, ready for tomorrow’s visit
though it has just been How long in the job: Seven years fun and definitely worth to the mosque and some tax-free shopping.
laid. How long in travel: Seven years recommending.
Previous jobs: None
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