UAE and Oman

UAE and Oman

Jan 30 - Feb 8, 2009
AC876 YYZ-FRA, LH632 FRA-DXB, Feb 3 LX242 DXB-MCT, Feb 8 LX243 MCT-DXB, LH631 DXB-FRA AC873 FRA-YYZ

For our first trip to the Middle East we took advantage of the fact that my aunt and uncle are living in Muscat, Oman, to host us.  Thankfully, they were very good hosts and were able to find time during each of our four days there to take us around the country.  As all flights to Muscat lead through the UAE we took advantage of the fact and spent three days in Dubai, before heading on to Muscat.  Although I’m not sure I want to go back, I’m glad that I got to see Dubai in its current state of rapid development.  Tom was brave enough to drive and we took a day trip to Abu Dubai, where one of my former employees is now living.  Overall, the trip was a great experience and despite some apprehension before going, we really enjoyed it and were very impressed by the friendly people of Oman.

Jan 30-Feb 1
Toronto to Dubai for a 6:00am arrival  

Feb 2
Dubai

Feb 3
Dubai side trip to Abu Dhabi before flying to Muscat Oman that night

Feb 4
Muscat, Wadi Al Hoqain, and Rustaq

Feb 5
Muscat to guest house near Wahiba Sands

Feb 6
Wahiba sands back to Muscat

Feb 7
Muscat

Feb 8
We leave Muscat just after midnight and spend the rest of the day getting home to Toronto

 

Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks

Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks

Palm Springs