Fun & Games

Abu Dhabi is known around these parts as being more 'green' (as in gardens), more 'casual' and more 'family orientated' than its cousin down the road (Dubai).  Now, I have not yet gone to Dubai but if Abu Dhabi is noted as those three things then I do tend to believe them.  (Not sure who 'them' is though!)

On Sunday, the beginning of the working week over here, my sister, Monet and I ventured into the 'Family Park' area of Abu Dhabi City.  Monet was in playground heaven...

She had a blast playing on all the little playgrounds situated in this park area, which was quite large.  The park caters for families with little kids, right through to your skateboarding teenagers.  And for one of those child's aunt and mother, an opportunity to take some photos of the city building surrounding the park.  

After a good wander around and Monet running from play equipment to play equipment we made our way to 'Marks and Spencers' in the city.  (Yes, Abu Dhabi has the British store, M&S.  Of course it does, this is the UAE and nothing, absolutely nothing should surprise you!)  

On the way we got to take some photos of the fantastic murals which line the underpasses.  They were good for a giggle!

We all made purchases at M&S and then walked back to the family park area along the 'Corniche'.  The 'Corniche' is a road that surrounds basically the whole island of Abu Dhabi, (because Abu Dhabi is an island).  It has been wonderfully thought out with walkways and parkland, looking out across the Arabian Gulf.  

The underpasses are like little architectural masterpieces with water fountains and mosaics.  They really were something else.

Lyndon met us and drove us home, as I am not quite yet confident to hail a taxi by the road side!  All in due time...