We are heading home on Wednesday and I thought I would share with you some photos of the magical hotel I have called home for the last 6 days during my trip to Dubai. To make this post a little more fun I thought we could play a game and have a giveaway to celebrate this incredible city of Dubai.
Be sure to scroll down to find out how to enter our competition.
If you have been following Learning4kids on Facebook, you would have seen many pictures of our dear friend Rooby Roo the Kangaroo who has come along on this adventure with me to Dubai. Rooby Roo has visited the tallest building in the world, At the Top, Burj Khalifa, had a ride in a Hot Air Balloon and Safari Desert tour. He has met the penguins at Ski Dubai and the sharks at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. He is one adventurous kangaroo!
How to play:
It’s not hard to photograph The Palace Downtown Dubai, it is the most exquisite hotel I have ever stayed at. It is absolutely beautiful everywhere you look!
To play this game you will need to look carefully at all 10 photos of The Palace Downtown Dubai to spot Rooby Roo. It is a bit like the books ‘Where’s Wally?’ but we are looking for Rooby Roo, ‘Where’s Rooby Roo?’ He is hidden in most of the photos and there are some that he is not in. For your chance to win an American Tourister Suitcase you need scroll down and leave a comment here on Learning 4 Kids telling us which photos do not ‘star’ Rooby Roo the Kangaroo.
Photo 1:
Location: The Palace Downtown Dubai is perfectly located walking distance to The Dubai Fountains, restaurants and The Dubai Mall. The Dubai Mall is the largest mall in the world and is also home to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.
This photo was taken in the evening as the hotel staff set up for evening meals. What a view of the Burj Khalifa!
Photo 2:
The hotel swimming pool which I am sure gets a real workout during the hotter summer months.
Photo 3:
Something that The Palace Downtown Dubai does really well is making the hotel feel really special with the beautiful décor and water features. When I first arrived here in Dubai, this water fountain had a large flag made of flowers floating on top of this fountain. Today it has rose petals carefully placed to form a circle.
Photo 4:
The Palace Downtown Dubai features classic Middle Eastern themes and Arabian traditional décor. You really feel you are experiencing the traditional heritage of the Arabian culture here with the stunning architecture.
Photo 5:
The Palace Downtown Dubai has the most calming and peaceful atmosphere. With Christmas just around the corner, the hotel staff updated the decorations for Christmas. The photo really does not do it justice on how stunning all the decorations are. The culture here in Dubai is so diverse and people from all backgrounds live and visit here every day.
Photo 6:
This is a photo taken at the front of The Palace Downtown Dubai with the Burj Khalifa in the background.
Photo 7:
What a grand entrance! The sheer size of the entry into The Palace Downtown Dubai is nothing short of spectacular. Beautiful gardens, cobble stone pathways, water fountains and the feature swimming pool greet you every day.
Photo 8:
This is another photo of the entrance into The Palace Downtown Dubai. It is absolutely beautiful at sunset.
Photo 9:
The beautiful gardens and stunning architecture at The Palace Downtown Dubai. It is a real treat and indulgence to walk around the hotel and through the gardens.
Photo 10:
Giveaway:
For your chance to win an American Tourister Suitcase you need to scroll down and leave a comment below stating which photos Rooby Roo is NOT in. The photos numbered 1-10 are included in the competition. Good luck!
A HUGE thank you to American Tourister for this amazing prize!!
This competition has now closed, the winner has been notified. Thank you to everyone for participating 🙂
Photo 1 – sitting on the table ready for a feast!
oops I just re-read the rules I will look again!
3, 4 & 9
Mr Rooby Roo is not seen in pictures 3, 4 or 9. 🙂
Rooby Roo does not appear in the following photos: 3, 4 and 9 – thanks 🙂
3, 4 & 9
3, 4 and 9
Rooby Roo is not in photo 3, 4 and 9
photo 3, photo 4 , photo 9 are the photos Rooby Roo is NOT in …
Ooh, that was fun!!!!! I love Where’s Wally, so this was right up my alley 🙂
Oh, and Rooby Roo doesn’t star in photo’s 3, 4 and 9
Thanks for the chance to win; it would be perfect for a trip we have planned to Queensland next year!
Hi,
love the pictures thank you.
3 – 4 – 9
Pictures 3, 4 and 9
Photo 3, 4 and 9 Rooby Roo not in.
Nice pics. I am regular reader of learning4kids. Nice and useful articles.
This was fun, kids joined in.
3, 4, & 9 Rooby Roo is missing in action.
What an amazing city! 3 – 4 – 9
Photo’s 3,4 & 9 no Rooby Roo
Hi there looks like a wonderful city.
No Rooby Roo in photographs 3, 4, or 9
Kind regards
Yvette
Rooby Roo is not in Photos number 3 (water feature) 4 (Classic Middle Eastern Themes) and 9 (The Palace downtown hotel garden).
Tested my eyes looking at these on the phone, but the bouncing roo didn’t get to share the fun in 3,4&9
Mr Rooby Roo does not feature in photos 3, 4, or 9.
Great picture idea 🙂
love the learning tips! my baby enjoys all the activities. 3 4 9 arr the photos in which roo was missing as he went adventuring
3, 4, 9
🙂
I can not find Rooby Roo in pictures 3, 4 or 9!
That was fun! Thanks for the chance =)
Hi Janice, yep, agree with all the above. I can’t spot him in 3, 4 or 9. LOVED this adventure you went on! (wish I could have joined you!!) Here’s something fun for you back!
A new suitcase would be grand
To pack our things as we travel the lands
An American Tourister on our round the world trip
We’d never lose it because it is so hip!
xx Amber
Love the look of that suitcase !
Rooby Roo missed out being photographed in 3,4 and 9.
What an amazing adventure!! If only I could have stood in for Rooby Roo 😉 Pics 3,4 and 9 Rooby is missing out on the fun! xx
Looks like a lovely place.
I can’t find Rooby Roo in photo 3, 4 and 9
Just like every one else 😉
<3 Thank you <3
Rooby Roo Kangaroo isn’t in the photos 3,4 and 9.
Such beautiful photos J!So glad you had a fab time!
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4
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Roo isn’t it 3, 4 & 9!
Clever comp!
Can you believe this really happened hun? Your photos are stunning and it was so awesome to experience this with you xx
9, 4 and 3 – and shame really, I could totally imagine Rooby Roo taking a dip in the water feature 🙂
Lucy x
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It was so lovely to meet you Janice and the flowers on top of that fountain look beautiful – I didn’t get to see those!
Mel xx
Roo isn’t in 3, 4 and 9! Would love to have one of these babies as a reminder of the trip with you guys!
Amy xxx
He is not in 3, 4 & 9! Love seeing all the photos of Dubai it looks amazing.
Hi, Rooby looks to be having a grand time. I could not see him in photos 3, 4 & 9.
Thank you for this competition.
No #3, 4, 9 no Robby
Rooby Roo looks like he had as much fun as you in Dubai! He isn’t in pictures 3, 4,and 9.
4, 3 and 9
3,4,5 and 9 he is not in
He is not in 3, 4 or 9! Dubai is beautiful!
3, 4 and 9 don’t feature Rooby Roo.