New Year's Dubai Style

On the 28th of December 2010 we had been here 2 years.  In so many ways it has just flown by, but in other ways it feels like we have always been here.  I guess we have got the routines so sorted now, that this is home (at least at the moment). While there are some things we miss desperately about NZ, Dubai offers some things that we just don't get in NZ - like the way that Delanie and I spent the last day of 2010.  Saskia kindly volunteered to have the kids (her screen door now regrets this decision - long, and tragic, story), and drove to Abu Dhabi to the tennis centre to see Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer play against Thomas Berdych and Robin Soderling respectively.
Was a thoroughly enjoyable day, and we managed to mostly avoid the shocking traffic chaos around the Burj Khalifa from early evening when we came back to get the kids.  Some people spent hours in their cars apparently.

Delanie's second favourite man in the whole world

The tennis centre - lovely weather and a great day

Rafa - played very well - impressive to watch

Happy as a pig in mud....

OK so I lied - he's Delanie's favourite man in the whole world

Then on new year's day we walked to the beach (kids rode their bikes) - only about 15 minutes walk from the new villa, which is nice.  Water felt a bit cold, but I think we are becoming soft....

Jaime on her bike

Jack on his

Picture postcard really - we are so lucky to have this so close to our front door

Dad you were right - it's really cold!

Loving the cheetos

7 Star view

Happy boy

The Roger Federer Cap - purchased at the tennis the previous day

Cheetos, check.  Apple Juice, check.  Hat and sunnies, check.  Attitude - you bet!

Wonder what Mum would actually do if I threw this - I reckon I am faster than her now...

The view the other way - Burj Khalifa in the background

All the best to everyone for 2011.  We think it will be a good one - and we think that we'll be here a few more years yet, so come and see us!