The next day in Dubai, we first decided to go to Dubai Mall. So okay, first off if you're from Deira and you want to go to Dubai Mall; don't use the train. Trust me. Especially if you have your family with you, your parents who has ankle and knee pains already. Trust me. Just don't use the train.Why? Okay here's why:

1. Total costs for using the taxi and train are about the same. Infact, it was actually cheaper to use taxis as a group compared to the train. To and from Dubai Mall back to Deira was UAE35. Us 6 for train tickets costs UAE48 in total.
2. The trains are separated women and men; we were quite comfortable but my brothers and dad had to squeeze in and squish themselves with other people. It was sad to see.
3. As you reach for Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa's stop; you'd think you stop exactly below or above the mall but no, you have to walk more. Imagine walking from Pavilion (KL) to Suria KLCC using the bridge. So tiring and really, not worth it. UAE35, the taxi gets you to the main entrance of that mall.
4. The journey takes a really long time.
5. Some people online said it's a cheap way to see the city. NOT. Your view is blocked by people in the train. What view can you see? View of their boobs. Maybe.
6. Just don't.

I'm not saying the train is so bad though. For one thing it's REALLY CLEAN and safe; though it is for our (women's) protection but I don't think there should be barriers with me from my brothers and dad. It is cheap if you're just alone and if you're that adventurous but seriously, it was a lesson for me. Do not use the train if you're with your family. Costs about the same if you ride taxis. Trust me.

You've to lie down for this shot. Haha.

That's one big place and so many people! Trust me I didn't even manage to get to even 1/4 of the place. For one thing it's because we were already tired from walking from the train stop and then well, we didn't have much time before our afternoon desert safari tour. But yeah I got to eat there and then just chill and see the fountains outside the mall. We even get to enjoy the dancing fountain thing outside. We went back home with the taxi. Seriously, cheaper for 6 of us rather than the taxi. Haiyah. Hahah. Dubai Mall is a must visit. Trust me.

After Dubai Mall, there was the desert safari! We got on a UAE150 per person tour package that includes the desert visit as well as the dinner at the desert camp. Our taxi driver said we could get a slightly cheaper package cost about UAE125. First was a visit to this small buggies spot where we can ride the desert using them at UAE150. Of course that place was a tourist place so every prices there were hiked up (mineral water, the sahal) so really just bring your own water from the hotel. But I gotta say observing the place as a whole really gave me a surreal feeling, a dream in a sense. Felt like I was in a movie? Something like that. Because there were so many people with different religion and language and there was music; it was like a bazaar really. Rugged I'd have to say.

There were music playing, people going around and about, kids playing, grown ups sitting smoking etc. Kind of surreal. Hahah.

The boys ride the desert while the girls watch.

Dad and the brothers rode on the small buggies (I don't remember what they're exactly called lol!) and hmm, I kinda regret not going? But I don't know, I prefer to spend my money on shopping rather than that since we'd ride it afterwards anyways in the car. Hahah. So yeah after that we rode the desert using Land Cruisers and omg, it was crazy! Imagine the small 4D-ish Transformer ride at Universal Studio Singapore times 4! That's how bumpy it was. I was worried my mum wouldn't be used to it since she has vertigo but I was instead who was sick! I mean, I just 'felt' sick. I didn't puke okay? Hahah.But yeah, it was bumpy but it was fun!

That view after the desert roller coaster. Lol!

My brother took some of the pictures so credits to him! Hahah..

 The desert was beautiful, Mashaallah. I mean I was awestruck the whole time I was there in Dubai (since it was my first time traveling outside of Asia) but that desert, wow. I did mention we were there during the winter right? Seriously though, even the sand was cold. I was so sakai I grabbed the sand and everything. Good thing I was slightly sick though, I held myself in so that I wouldn't barf and that controlled me to not run around amok. Lol.

The belly dance performance. Hahah.

So after the show was over, we we taken home to our hotel by our guide.

I think everybody should not miss this tourist visit. It's an experience you won't forget. I mean, you'd get to tell people you've been to the desert, you watched the sunset there and you'd get to say you had dinner at the middle of the desert; I think not everybody could say that right? So while you'll be there why not go?

and oh, it was cold by the night time. Seriously, I was sakai of the cold. Hahah.

Alright till next time! I am now too sleepy to type anymore.

Assalamualaikum lovelies! Lama is it I've written something? Hehe, sorry I've been busy but yeah other than that I just got back from my family holiday Alhamdulillah and this year we went to Dubai for our trip! I'll be blogging about it of course so if sudi, sit back relax and just read on!

The flight from Brunei to Dubai took 8 hours and 15 minutes. It was my first time ever to be on such a
long flight so overall I was sakai. Hehe..We also get to try the Dreamliner on this trip and again, I was sakai with the entertainment they provide in it. Lalah eh long flight ani. Hahah, I cannot imagine the ones who goes through it frequently and the longer flights. Ayung lah ah. Hahah.
 
We arrived at our hotel in Deira around 3am Dubai time and the moment I stepped out of the car I got sakai again; the wind was so cold! Like air-conditioned cold! I couldn't believe it. Mind you I've never traveled outside of Asia and I've never experience winters in Hong Kong or China so seriously, I was really shocked and sakai. Hahah. As for our hotel, our room was an apartment and it was a 3 room apartment with living room, kitchen and balcony. Quite pleasant. Again I got sakai because the AC wasn't on but it's cold! After going through the place, we finally settled and went to sleep at 4am.

The day later, our first stop was Naif. Simply put it's like Masjid India times 3? It has fabrics, gold, technologies, abayas and etc. Alot of stuff to see and the plus thing about going there during winter time? It's cool so it wasn't really a bad ordeal for my brothers (who usually whines when we're at Masjid India for too long). It's clean too! The markets there are called souks and it was so fun going in and out of nooks and crannies of the place. Bought abayas for myself and some shawls. Fabrics too but honestly if I'd want to buy fabrics like the chiffon, I'd rather buy the ones from Ho Chi Minh or China. One thing it cost about the same and there's alot more fabric there compared to Naif- or perhaps I've only went to a very small part of Naif. Hmm. Hahah. We had our lunch there as well and I've got to say food portions are really big. For me. Hahah I was pretty sure I couldn't finish it so I just opted on ordering arabic salad. Atu pun inda abis. Luan banyak. Hahah.

That day's OOTD.

Our lunch at Naif was at this restaurant called something Afghani. Dad's Charcoal Chicken was the bomb!

Do you see that rice portion? Confirmed I cannot finish that on my own.

A part of Naif.

After Naif we went back to our hotel and continued on to the mall nearby called Deira City Mall. My brother has small expectations for this mall but heck when I went in it definitely served me well! I mean, quite large. The size is like, 1Borneo I should say but alot more stores I am in love with! So I shopped there for abit and ate sandwiches. It was pleasant. Hehe.

Just a section of the place from where we ate sandwiches.

Yummy artisan sandwiches. Hahah, ate alot of these the whole time I was in Dubai.

I couldn't really remember what I did after Deira Mall but I think we just went home and relaxed. Harris bought a hoverboard so that mainly distracted my evening. Hahah, hoverboards are so fun! I would like to buy one should the chance come again. Banartah! It's crazy fun! Damn! Hahah..

Well that was day 1. Day 2 up next!

So I went to the beach last Sunday with Muiz. He invited me to join him and his friends at their picnic/gathering. I was nervous honestly because I haven't met the others before; I only knew his old crew which most of them are the same age as mine. Now, his crew -gaming crew to be exact, has lots of new members so Muiz and his other friend (the only one I know) are the only seniors left. He also mentions that I am maybe the 2nd oldest in the lot. Yes ladies and gents, I was kira the kaka, the nuna, the older sister; or dare I mention, the babu. Hehh -_- Hahah..

The boys playing Frisbee

Who knew we'd be together until this day <3 Hehe.

I think I should have an extra fabric or a balaclava with me.

 One of the challenges, well, my biggest insecurity lah ah..Is my face of course. My acne to be exact. It goes crazy in hot weathers! And seriously, I should google on tips for acne during sunny days. Aku jarang wah bepanas bawah matahari. Yatah susahlah when I'm under the sun. My face gets red, my acne flares and my oil..Omg, it's a wonder why Shell hasn't contact me for my oil. It can light up a house for a week okay? Lol, over. Yes.

But yeah it was fun! The guys are funny..So funny lah banartah..Hahah..Jokes palingku tepakai di dunia. Banartah. Bisai diorang ani. Most memorable would have to be when some of them started to throw the guys who weren't "swimming ready" you should say? So this big guy started to run away from the waters to avoid being dumped in.Then his friend comes around and shouted. "Oi! Inda jua diorang kan umban kau tu! Barat pulang kau ah!" HAHAHA OMG TALUR.

It was fun, it was relaxing lah..All the time I was with him, I kept thinking how the years have passed. Then, I thought..Wow. This man. Hehe I love. Catulah.

Monday was presentation day.

 It was presentation day on Monday. No comment. Some took too long to talk. I have to say my intake loves to talk. Lol. It was a good thing I timed myself the night before, if I didn't I would most probably would've passed my 10 minutes limit. Tapi! Lapas atu! FREEDOM! WHEE! Alhamdulillah!

3 days Miri trip after.

 Yes ladies and gents, after my presentation I went to Miri with Muiz and his family. My last Miri trip was in March I think and it was just for our netball mini game with a team from Miri so this time, I finally get to enjoy my Miri trip! I think people (Muiz especially) wondered why the hell do I want to go to Miri so badly. I mean, like he said it's just Miri but I don't know I guess I'm just fascinated with some people who could and would go to Miri nearly 1-2 times per month? It made me wonder what is exactly there. So then that 3 days trip gave me some ideaslah ah. For one thing I am in love with Popular! Omg. I went to that shop 3 days in a row man. I really love it there. Cute thing is Muiz just accompanies me to go there and at times I didn't buy anything and he doesn't mind. He said he likes that I read and loves seeing books. Heehee.

Other than that, wow..Out of all trips I've gone to I think this is the most relaxing one. I mean, even when we went out to the mall, we'd just sit at the cafes and drink some tea/coffee. Chill lah ah most definitely. We ordered room service and just ampai-ampai liat TV. I for one didn't have to think about any work (since all attachment related assignments were done after the presentation) and well, I didn't have to think about anyone there since I was traveling somewhat alone. It was really fun. It made me realize that that right there is what relaxation means: you chill with someone you love. Well, I think it felt relaxing because I finished my work! Lol! But yeah, I'd definitely would go to Miri again to chill! Definitely!

Most awesome find! Best Eastern don't even have this yet on their shelves!

Yes, they got me.

 Uhuh, adult colouring have knocked my doors and asked can I be addicted. I bought the small book for 5rm at one of the magazine stores at Parkson. Seriously, I wanted to try because I was curious why is it so addictive to some people. So yeah, I understand now. It is addictive.



 I finally tried Vanilla Kitchen! It's located at Ct Square, Brunei. Well, I have to say.. price is worth it. Seriously, to me not that expensive lah cause it matches the quantity and it's a plus that it tasted more divine than expected! I'd definitely would love to go to them again, definitely!

Cupcake   BND2.50
I don't remember what's the cake called!   BND4.00
Lemonade   BND3.00
Damage = BND9.50

The desserts I had was so good. Not too sweet and seriously, nyaman! Do try thme out and support local businesses yo! This one's worth it!

Night!

Haha. Tapi banar, the food here is awesome! Lots of varieties both local and other cuisines and honestly it's better eating here than eating outside of the country. Cheaper? Well except for seafood and franchise restaurants. Hmm, scratch that. It's the same damn thing. Although, we don't have service charges here except for the restaurant at the airport and hotels pulang ah..Mmmm.

Muiz's back! And this time we went to the new Swensen's at Sengkurong. It look's good though but, you know. It's Swensen's; you've tasted it but yeah if you want a bigger space, that's the place to go!