Akshay’s Unparalleled Trip to Dubai with Friends: A Thrillophilia Review
Akshay was 15 years old when Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol was released. The great Tom Cruise movie. It was from then that he wished to visit Dubai and try out a wide range of adventures, especially skydiving!
And then again, in 2021, Dune was released which intensified his urge to go for a desert safari there. He was sure that the experience was going to be very different from that of Rajasthan.
So finally, last year, Akshay and some of his college friends saved up a good amount to pay a visit to the land of luxury and gold! The gold here actually referred to the millions of opportunities in Dubai to have fun, relax, and just enjoy in their way. Whether one wished for a paced-out experience or a thrilling one, Dubai was the one-stop destination for it all.
It was so exciting for him to be travelling to Dubai with friends! He knew they were going to have so much fun and try out so many things there. It had to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, for all.
From the moment they set foot in Dubai, all of them had a grin on their faces.
To friends, fun, and fiesta
Akshay began with the Dhow cruise and touched upon every point that he felt to be the peak of the trip…well, now that he thought of it, each day and each moment spent there was fabulous. And, travelling with friends made the entire journey go from wild to wilder!
Oh, there was one small issue that they faced on the trip which turned out to be a blessing in disguise. They had opted for a private Dhow Cruise. But due to some kind of miscommunication or mismanagement, their seats got mixed up with other groups of travellers. Akshay’s first response was reaching out to their POC at Thrillophilia (they had booked this tour from them). After having a long conversation with Ms. Rakhi where he explained the situation, she asked for some time to get them the private seats.
Her response was so fast that within just 5 minutes she called back and sent the new seat numbers. After getting access to the private Dhow cruise seats, Akshay received another call from her:
“Sir, as a form of apology from our side, we would like to upgrade all your transfers from coach to private cars.”
He agreed immediately, and when he told his friends this, their happiness knew no boundaries.
And do you know what that resulted in?
A long morning with an immense hangover. Yeah, the dhow cruise was fun indeed.
Travelling around in a private car in Dubai was no less than a dream come true! They dressed up nicely, and it wasn’t like they had to wait for others. They got down together at their convenience and came back to the hotel when they wanted. This liberty was something to cherish on this trip.
Delicacies…and delicate them
One thing Akshay absolutely loved about Dubai was its sense of punctuality. Everybody was busy making every moment count, and even their driver and guides were right on time!
In fact, they got late sometimes and the staff would wait patiently for them when needed.
Their stay in the City Max Hotel was superb. There were mostly Indian tourists staying there, so their Indian food menu was brilliant. They felt very comfortable and homely at that place.
Two female friends were travelling with them, and Akshay was worried specifically about bathroom and car hygiene, as well as the availability of public washrooms. But to his surprise, not only was the hygiene on point, but there were several public washrooms at practically every turn—mall, hotel, or other places.
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The desert safari with BBQ dinner was perhaps the best part of the journey. After a half-day city tour, they were taken to the desert camps where they first took a camel ride, and then got served with authentic Arabian BBQ dinner with juicy Kebabs and amazing breads.
They also witnessed the traditional performance of Tanoura, a folk dance form of the region. They were stunned to see the beautiful moves and the vibrant colours of the dresses. The live music uplifted the experience to the point that they almost shouted “Once more”!
Time for ADVENTURE!
The first thing that came to Akshay’s mind when he thought about the word 'adventure' was their visit to Ski Dubai. Who would have expected to ski in a desert region? The place had controlled temperature and protected interiors to provide visitors with the opportunity to ski!
From the moment they entered, they wasted no time. They changed into skiing suits quickly and set out for the adventure! Although not natural, it was definitely very impressive.
Then came the day when they went for the Ferrari World tour in Abu Dhabi.
Mamamia, Akshay still gets goosebumps when he thinks about it. It had been a childhood fantasy to visit here. With all the rides and displays, they truly lost themselves in the excitement. When they saw the huge horse logo for the first time, the rest was history.
It was in Yas Island, so after touring the place they went for an Abu Dhabi tour as well. And remember, they were in private transfer, which took their trip to a whole new level. To be honest, Thrillophilia had done a commendable job curating such a spectacular itinerary.
They had accommodated all that the group wished to do in a very smart manner, and the way they handled the complexity of the trip, kudos!
And finally, on the Burj Khalifa day, they went all the way up to the 125th floor to witness a marvellous sunset. They saw the entire skyline of Dubai reflect the fiery hues of the sky, and when the blue started to mellow down the fire with its cool shades, the city lit up like magic!
At that point, all Akshay could wonder about was how Tom Cruise feel while shooting the Burj Khalifa scene? It must have been scary…
Anyway, keeping the daydreaming aside, they had an unforgettable time in Dubai. Their laughter and smiles still echo in Akshay’s head. They were very, very happy and pleased with the trip. They made a tonne of memories, and Akshay is sure they will all cherish it till their last day.
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