Travel day

I have to say I am a big fan of Emirates airline. We have been very fortunate with our upgrades, but really, the attendants and staff have all been very helpful and pleasant. This trip should be on a "bucket list" for almost everyone, even though it really wasn't on mine until we started planning it! I never dreamed it would be so "over the top"! We left Johannesberg last night and arrived in Dubai this morning around 6:00 am. The sand is thick in the air - by our standards - but everyone here seems to think it is not much. We are going on a desert safari this afternoon, and are taking the opportunity to rest some. The Maydan hotel is opulent, being THE hotel of the race track. All the rooms have balconies that overlook the track where the richest horse race in the world will be run on March 31. The purse is $10million. Ok, I'm not sure if that is $ or the dirham (Dhs), but still really big! The wifi included with the room is also much appreciated after being without it in the bush!