Dubai by Helicopter
Fortunately there was an available taxi as we exited the lobby of the Armani Hotel at the base of Burj Khalifa, as we made the slow trek back to The Four Seasons. Amazing amount of construction as Dubai preps for Expo 2020. But they need a plan to deal already ridiculous traffic.
Our Dubai Helicopter shuttle driver was waiting for us as we arrived at The Four Seasons and 30 minutes later, we were at their heliport adjacent to Atlantis The Palm
Our amiable pilot Robby as we settled in for our 30 minutes sightseeing tour.
Burj Al Arab.
Then over to The World, a man made archipelago of 300 islands formed in a shape to represent the world. Many wealthy investors purchased "countries" but few have built, with the 2008 financial crisis and logistics the main problem. An great article in Business Insider for those interested... http://www.businessinsider.com/dubai-the-world-islands-are-slowly-coming...
One of the few residences built, this one owned by retired F1 driver Michael Schumacher.
The Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach.
The retired QE2 now in Dubai for nearly 10 years was supposed to be renovated, but sits with an unknown future.
The Four Seasons again.
And more construction... the new Bulgari Hotel and Residences complex at Jumeirah Beach, reportedly to offer be Dubai's most expensive hotel.
Back at the hotel, we rested for a bit and then headed downstairs for dinner at Peruvian restaurant Coya. OMG, everything about this place was spectacular, amazing food, outstanding and personal service. But the most impressive part was the 7 gorgeous blonde leggy women that greeted as we entered. I told Mrs. SFO777 that it looked like a casting call for the newest Fox News anchorette. She opined and I quote "they were lined up like call girls where you get to take your pick"
Our quinoa salad starter. Ensalada de Quinua, coriander, mint, pomegrante. Delicious.
Marinated skewers fired on charcoal grill... Chicken, aji amarillo, garlic. Wow.
Tiger prawns, aji panca, chives.
Both main were simply out of this world. Arroz Nikkei. Chilean sea bass, rice, lime, chilli.
Incredible.
Solomillo de Res. Spicy beef fillet, crispy, shallots, garlic.
We finished with the Sundae de Maíz. Corn sundae, sweet corn ice cream, popcorn. Crazy good.
What an amazing meal with terrific service from the entire staff but especially from Floor Supervisor Vladimir, who recommended most of our dishes, and convinced us to visit his home country of Serbia.