After what seems like a mountain of stress from the delay of moving house (due to exchange contracts 16th Dec 14 and still nothing) and also being incredibly busy at work, I thought it was recommended I do what I do best 'run away' before I was placed in one of those lovely jackets that allows you to hug yourself.
Last Monday was a particularly difficult day. I had a horrible nightmare (yep still a DMMcQ related one) and was I working on about four hours sleep so I was toying with the idea of taking a short break to either New York or Dubai. Seeing as the temperature is pretty darn cold in New York, I opted for some winter sun.
I remember looking at potentially going to Dubai with an ex but after researching how strict they were, I thought it was best not to go. You see, one of the 'rules' is to do with non-married not being able to share a hotel room or be romantically involved. I just wasn't quite sure that if I explained that my 'boyfriend' (at the time) was married, albeit not to me, would really work.
So now that I've decided to head to Dubai on my own, I'm pretty sure I'll be ok! Luckily a dear friend of mine has put me in contact with a female friend out there so I will have some company whilst I'm there.
I remember how much I loved my alone time whilst I was away in September. The ability to wake up whenever I want (of course before breakfast ends though) and explore the places that I want to explore, was brilliant.
Because I only booked this trip just over a week ago, I haven't really has the chance to 'plan' what I'd like to do. In fact, I did put together a word document (Little Miss Organised) with places I'd like to visit, emergency numbers and my flight details which I was also going to send to my Dad (sorry) but I realise I forgot to print it out- oops.
I'm staying at JA Ocean View Hotel near Jumeirah Beach. It looks like a typical Dubai hotel- pretty fancy but sadly not the Burj (perhaps one day!). It's very close by to the beach so I will definitely have the opportunity to sun myself for a bit.
The limited research that I have done has been focused on trying not to get myself arrested. I have the non-boyfriend issue sorted (woo boo for being 'single') but I understand they are very reserved with what clothing is worn.
I had visions of wearing a pair of shorts and vest top to the beach and being carted off in a police car, which my boss has already told me he won't be paying for my bail! So I've opted for reserved maxi dressed and jumpsuits.
However, I'm getting conflicting information as other people have said how relaxed they are with the clothing. I think so long as you don't walk into a religious place barely your thighs, mid riff or heaven forbid (pun intended) shoulders bare, then I shouldn't be eating prison food. Which is lucky because I bet there's no air con in jail there!
I will keep you posted on my thought of Dubai and whether I even have the opportunity to get any 'white bits' whilst wearing my burkini ;)
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