We have breakfast and are picked up at the hotel by Basheer at 10 am. We booked Basheer from the Netherlands so that he can drive us in his air-conditioned car along the tourist places. Because it is very hot in Dubai, at the hottest time of the day it can be 43 degrees, which feels like 52. He first takes us to the old city where we walk through the Souks. Especially the spice and gold souks are spectacular. Then he takes us to the other side of the creek from where we have a beautiful view of the old city. Then we drive to Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah is Arabic for beautiful and that it is. It is right next to the Burj Al Arab, the only self-proclaimed seven-star hotel in the world. After dipping our feet in the sea and taking pictures we drive back to the Jumeirah Mosque. This can be visited twice a day by non-Muslims, men and women, and you will also get all kinds of things explained to you. But before we go inside we share a lamb shoulder dish with Basheer nearby, delicious. And finally, via the Jumeirah Palm, man-made islands in the shape of a palm tree, and the Dubai harbour, we are taken to the Hard Rock Café where we say goodbye to Basheer and, after a delicious meal, take an Uber to the hotel.
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