My second and last full day in Dubai, yesterday, (Day 52) got off to a slow start. The poor air quality from the day before had not dispersed, and I found little incentive to “cram in the sights.” However, I found myself in lengthy and interesting conversation with current and past QE2 personnel, as well as being given an “above the call of duty” tour of the ship. During the morning and early afternoon, travel fatigue which had been a bit of a problem, lessened as the day progressed. I had booked a table in the Queens Grill for 9pm, allowing me time to take a taxi to the Dubai Mall, and ascend the Burj Khalifa Tower to the 148th floor. I stayed up there as the sun cowered behind the “smog”. Nevertheless, the views were stunning, if somewhat difficult to photograph; crowds, and reflection off the glass being the main issues. I dropped down to floor 125, stayed but minutes and then returned to ground level for the world famous water show. I stayed for two performances before heading back to QE2 for a farewell extravagant dinner in the Queens Grill. It was one of those high end celebratory experiences which brought the curtain down on this penultimate sector of my tour.
This morning, (Day 53) it’s time to move on. I shall post this blog now, and continue when settled on board Queen Mary 2 for the final 20 night leg of this unique journey. Pictures to follow.
All the best,
David. (10.10hrs 25th March 2019)
David's Cruise 