This week....

Homemade pizza

Turned out delicious.

The new spring flowers: Went by the Mina Flower souk downtown. I got daisies, hyanthesis, hydrangeas

So pretty.

Homemade bird feeder attempt #1

At our home I see and hear a lot of different birds. I have looked all over to find a bird feeder but with no success. I found food at Carrefour so we finally decided to make a feeder.

Gizmo watching bored and cold. Today is very windy!

Mac cutting the holes for their stand and feeder

This will be the test. We will see if they even come or if it even works.

Discovering the Doha airport

When you have time to pass in a massive airport with no lounge access you begin to wander.

First after having to throw away my bottle of water in security I went in search of something. Note, over here liquids are never checked nor do they question your full bottles of conditioner.

First stop was a few restaurants. Options were Italian, steak, sushi, a food court or a healthy cafe. I passed on all and walked around. Found a quiet area and watched some tv.

There is a massive yellow bear in the entrance to the airport said to cost millions. People take photos in front of it. 

There are duty free shops, Tiffany & Co, Coach, Victoria's Secret (not mine) and many other retail choices. I stopped and smelled some new perfumes. Prices were not bad.

Decided after wandering I needed a manicure, red was chipping horribly. Took 30 minutes and they are a happy pink by Essie.

Went back to the Italian restaurant and ordered a salad.  

Found my gate and turned on Sex and The City.

Waiting now to fly home. Ready for 2 days off 😎👫🐕🐪☀️🍕🍷🍺

Boa for Valentine's Dinner

We made our reservations for 6:30 at BOA steakhouse. It is on the Eastern Mangroves. Beautiful outside but it was pretty cold.

We ordered a glass of wine, tomato salad & 2 entrees.

I redeemed by voucher so my steak was free! It was cooked perfect and very tasty. No need for the sauce.

The mac and cheese was not to my taste. It was a very strong pungent cheese.
M got steamed veggies. It was really cute & colorful.

My wine was lovely. Orange & flower moscat they called it.

Pretty white lights and great wait staff.

We will definitely go back.

How to get a license in Abu Dhabi

First you need an Abu Dhabi residence in your passport.

If you have a valid license from your home country such as UK, USA you will then need it translated to Arabic.

Next you need an eye test. You can get this from a retailer such as Yateem or go get it done day of at the license office.

Next you need a color copy of your passport & residence page.

If you have a Dubai residence bring your rental contract and NOC from your company.

You will need your Emirates I'd

Your actual passport.

200 dis in cash

You get in line. Turn in all of your documents.

They take your photo.

Pay your fee.

Halas, now you can drive. No more taxis. Yay!!!

License office is located near Mushrif Mall. All taxi drivers will know this.

Entertain Coupons Januray

Used the following Entertsiner Coupons in January:
1.) El Chico- Saved 60dhs
2.) La Brioche- Saved 45dhs
3.) Charleys-Saved 29dhs
4.) HSBC Golf- 2 Free tickets for having the app. Value 150dhs
5.) HOP ON HOP OFF BUS: 220DHS
6.) Organic Cafe- 50dhs
7.) Rogos- Saved 62dhs

More savings to come in February!!

Bubbilicious at The Westin Dubai

Friday we did Bubbalicious brunch at the Westin, Dubai. There are 3 packages. 1) nonalcogol 450  2) Liquor Beer 550 3) Champagne 690

The setting was pretty. The service was lacking. The alcohol stopped 40 minutes before end time. Who does that?
There was a watermelon stand. We went at 3:20 & it was already closed. Margaritas were already stopped before 4 as well.

Food was decent.

Seafood, arabic cuisine, mexican, asian.