December in Dubai

With the early signs of the global economic dowturn starting to have an impact on Dubai, particularly with a drop in tourist numbers and a decision by many residents to take an extended Christmas leave, Dubai was unusually quiet for late November and December. Nevertheless when the good weather arrives you need to make the most of it. We found ourselves busy with a number of social functions in December including attending the Rugby 7's and then a Christmas party for Tory's work which she event managed. Add to that camping in Oman for the Eid long weekend, meanderings through Bastakiya and before making our respective departures to Australia for Christmas attending 'Dubai Christmas' lunch hosted by our friends Justin & Natalie. Displayed below are a series of images from the month of December.