...the dazzling city of Dubai definitely comes first to mind. The magnificent looking skyscrapers, luxury malls,...

I agree! This city has grown at unbelievable rate and when it comes to advertisement of this city of skyscrapers, they definitely did their job very well. When it comes to Abu Dhabi I agree with you, this Capitol is very well known all around the world as well. And to be honest with you since I live in NY city full of skyscrapers and I had to choose between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, I would definately choose Abu Dhabi. I just don’t need to see anymore skyscrapers. I would 100% choose the winter time since I really suffer when it’s too hot. 50-degrees Celsius? Forget it! Not a chance. People living there are used to heat. Or are they?

You’ll definitely see the wide stretch of dusty-coloured sand dunes and the endless repetitive waves of earth

I can imagine it. It’s like in the movie.
“Hold tight and let’s get Rambo!” 😆
That must had been exciting, I would really enjoy it. You described your roller coaster alike ride perfectly. I almost felt it as well while reading your experience. Great advise to bring a plastic bag 👍. Ride on the camel 🐪 would be very enjoyable experience for me since I’m a huge animal lover. I would probably buy full bag of food for them. If not me, my wife certainly. I can imagine the end of the day, relaxing, eating delicious food, watching performances, thinking about your experiences you had that day and enjoying the time.
I had a great time while reading your travel experience @explorernations!