If you get bored in Dubai, take a taxi and drive to Abu Dhabi. This is how it happened to us....
We grabbed a taxi at the hotel in Dubai after we managed to negotiate one day private tour price for Abu Dhabi (It was not very difficult, negotiations run faster than in other countries). Our main intention was to see famous Sheikh Zayed Mosque which was really beautiful and astonishing. Due to the mosque manners, we had to get dressed in long black clothes. This ensured our proper look according to the environment and traditions.
I remember, it was some Bank holiday, and we could not see other mosque on our way because it was closed to public. Therefore, poor our taxi driver had to bring us to some other place...and it was Emirates Palace Hotel where we spent couple of hours including eating in one of the restaurants - Diwan L'Auberge -with a beautiful view on the beach...we somehow became addicted to Lebanese food on our trip in Emirates, so we were happy to enjoy little dishes again...
