Belated happy birthday to me.

My gorgeous friends organised a surprise dinner for me on the weekend to celebrate my 25th birthday (which I was out of town for).
They're so sweet (and secretive!!). I was so shocked and the tiniest bit annoyed because I really hate surprises!!

The venue was absolutely amazing though. On board the Bateaux Cruise, which is a 2.5 hour journey along the Dubai creek, we had a beautiful 360 degree panoramic view of the city since the boat was made almost entirely of glass. We had an amazing three-course meal and went up on the deck to take photos with the lovely city we currently call home.

 Me and some of my friends who all looked gorgeous in their summer florals.
I wish I knew about the party, and that I was going to be on the Bateaux Dubai!! If I knew in advance, I definitely would have dressed up more. I was just wearing a Zara embroidered shirt with a long woolen vest over, and the oldest pair of crappy flat sandals I own! 

Note to self: when living in Dubai, make sure you ALWAYS look fancy!

Very full after a three-course meal of salmon for starter, sirloin steak for main and raspberry creme brulee for the dessert. Then the chocolate cake of course (couldn't eat it - too full!)

Thank you to my dear friends for such an unforgetable evening.

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I'd definitely recommend dinner on the Bateaux if you're ever in Dubai.

For more information, visit their website here.