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Shabby Chic


On Thursday, November 29th I made my way to Abu Dhabi (for the first time) with a few of my new friends. It was a last minute planned trip for me, but it ended up being a great 2-day getaway! 

I found Abu Dhabi to be a very interesting place. It seemed to me like a great mixture of old and new, shabby and chic.

While I was there, I got the opportunity to experience the nightlife, visiting some great places in a few of Abu Dhabi's beautiful hotels. Emirates Palace in particular was no doubt the nicest place I have ever set foot into! 

Besides experiencing the nightlife, I treated myself to a manicure, some amazing meals, a nice walk along the Corniche (near the water) and some market time. The Central Market and The Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre were among my stops.

Besides Emirates Palace, another thing that really took my breath away in Abu Dhabi was the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. I did not get the opportunity to visit it yet, but when the sun goes down and you see this place lit up at night, it looks like a castle out of a Disney movie. It is a true beauty! 

So, my trip went by quickly, but I look forward to visiting Abu Dhabi again soon! Hopefully I don't forget my camera next time!

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