On the deck towards the stairs
As I wrote here, our Department held its annual get together cum team building within a Dhow Cruise. It’s one of the rare occasions that colleagues from all three offices in UAE gathered, without necessarily discussing work. Although there were little chattering about professional encounters as we catched up on each other’s lives. It was also a great time to mingle and reunite with fellow Filipinos, which we term as Filipino community/Pinoy Department.
The team building itself was not strictly held at its ideal phase. There were few but acceptable group games, good enough to make us more excited for dinner. We spent the first half of the affair at the deck, savouring the breeze. The cruise timing was good because winter already set in. The wind was literally refreshing.
We had an international buffet for dinner. This was set at the first storey. It was a simple and neat arrangement. Near the television is the stairs going to the basement where the dance floor is situated.
All of us spent most of our time at the deck. Primarily because the activities were set there, preceded by a mini-cocktail. I can’t post a photo showing the entirety of the deck to protect anonymity of my colleagues. I didn’t find time to take a snapshot while the area was still clear.
These are for sisha or hookah (water pipe smoking). I hoped I had tried it though I don’t really smoke. For curiousity’s sake. Next time, maybe.
During the cruise, we got to pass by at some establishments. The middle structure is Sheraton Hotel.
That one there is the face of Dubai Municipality.
We also passed by at a group of boat passengers as we did troll through the creek.
Here’s a view of the side of a similar ship we went in.
Here’s a glimpse of the dance floor located at the basement. The sound system situated here is a centralized one, that meant if they were playing English, Hindi or other type of songs, it’s one for all up to the deck.
This seemingly antique piece got me.
As intended, I sat at the best spot during dinner. By the window.
What a unique way to hold a team building. A little different from my previous ones because we were ‘building the team waterbased’. 
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Beautiful pictures ^_^ It looks so luxurious!
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The ship had very lovely interiors. Plus, you took great shots of the night skyline. I always love such shots.
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Oh Jo, you were so lucky you had such a good time there. I wish we could have team building here in our company too. Glad you shared them with us, they’re a beauty!
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Oh my what a wonderful adventure. I hope you having a good time!!:-)
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Hi ate jo.. thats so nice… How i wish we can have something like the same here in our office… Well, we will be having an annual party by the 23rd… For sure puro alak lang yun… hahaha… People here loves to drink…
I wanna take some cruise too. hays. I will soon enough… Promise… ^_^ That will be my treat for myself… hehehe
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cruise oh cruise! yay! love it!
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binili mo ba tong theme mo?
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wow sarap naman wits. inggit ako..pede ba mag apply talaga jan haahahha!!!!
enjoy sis
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That’s really nice, i had a chance to go on a dhow cruise before and i really enjoyed it. The view is to die for.
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kakainggit! heheeh
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I wish I could post the other photos, too. With nicer views.
There were odd yet interesting stuff inside the ship. I am fond of skyline photos also.
I’m sure you’ll also have your team building sooner or later.
I had fun. I enjoyed the fresh and windy night.
People there love to drink, lol.
We had our annual party last May, in a desert heehee. It had another form of fun, too. Try to go on a cruise with a group. It would be more fun then. Enjoy your annual party!
Ang saya ‘no? I’m sure you also enjoyed your river cruise in Shanghai.
Nope. This is a premium theme though. Someone bought a developer’s pack and luckily shared not only with me. I’m still trying to find time to tweak it fully.
Oo naman, heehee.
Catched a glimpse of the cruise last February. I thought those were just floating restos near Dubai Municipality.
Nice views especially at night.
Yup… I will surely… ^_^
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