Chicago to Dubai
Hey y’all! I’m so happy to be writing this blog post. I just got back from Dubai a couple of days ago and it was nothing short of amazing. I’m still processing the whole trip! It’s been a while since I’ve been overseas. I think the last time was when I went to Paris for fashion week in 2019. Since then I’ve been back and forth between Austin, LA and Chicago. So I was really looking forward to this new adventure! It felt good to get my passport stamped again.
The flight from Chicago to Dubai was approximately 14 hours nonstop. I was super anxious about being in the air that long. The longest flight I’d ever been on was 11 hours from Los Angeles to Paris. So everything about this trip was a new experience. We flew the Emirates which was really nice, however I am working on manifesting a business class seat next time. The seats recline fully back, the dining experience includes gourmet meals, the staff provides exceptional service and it’s just a better overall experience. As I was walking by one of the seats I took a photo that I added to my vision board!
Upon arrival at DXB I couldn’t help but notice how luxurious the airport was compared to most others. It was like being in a whole new world. There were also signs with directions to prayer rooms which is something I had never seen before. After going through security we rode in a buggy to baggage claim which saved us so much time. It would’ve been at least a 15 minute walk otherwise. Already I’m feeling so much gratitude in this moment. They’re plenty of reasons to celebrate so we stopped to grab a few bottles of our favorite champagne before leaving the airport.
By the time we checked in to the hotel it was around 7pm. We didn’t have any intentions of staying in on our first night in Dubai so we decided to go to a beach club called Smoky Beach. After hair and makeup I put on a new pink midi dress from Oh Polly and we were on our way. Our uber driver Rahat was amazing, he drove us everywhere during the entire trip. This beach club was such a vibe. It was located in Jumeriah Beach, overlooking the water. We enjoyed hookah, sushi and mocktails. It was a great time!