Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 3

Dubai Arrival — August 23, 2021, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

JFR Perseveranda arrives in Dubai International Airport

First selfie in Dubai International Airport.

After a 16-hour Emirates flight from San Francisco to Dubai, I finally set foot in the UAE tonight. The moment I stepped out of DXB airport, the warm desert air hit me — and just like that, I was wide awake. This marks the beginning of my August/September 2021 adventure in Dubai, a journey I’ve been looking forward to for months.

From the glittering skyline to the endless hospitality, Dubai feels both futuristic and deeply rooted in tradition. Tonight is just the first glimpse of what promises to be an unforgettable chapter.

Sources

Dubai 2021 Series

← Previous • Series Hub • Next →

Labels: dubai, uae, emirates, travel, journey, skyline, airport, desert, september, 2021, vacation, culture, adventure, jetlag, skyscrapers, night, arrival, trip, city, series

#Hashtags: #Dubai2021 #PinoyInDubai #EmiratesFlight #FilipinoTraveler #DubaiNights

By: J.F.R. Perseveranda

#PinoyBuilt #FilAmVoices #FilipinoAmericanStories

Tags:

Posted by: J.F.R. Perseveranda

Founder, Social Media Manager & Content Creator at Pinoybuilt.com. Photographer at JFPerseveranda.com. Former IT Product Manager at Pacific Gas & Electric. I'm a 1.5 generation immigrant—Filipino-born, U.S.-raised—sharing stories that bridge cultures. Share yours at PINOYBUILT.com. I’m still learning about our roots, and I invite you to learn with me. I was born in Makati City and raised in Marikina, known for world-class shoes and strong community ties. I went to Marist School; my sister went to St. Scholastica’s. We spent weekends in Malate—those memories of old Manila still shape who I am. At 9, we moved to Chicago, where I saw snow for the first time. At 12, we relocated to Vallejo, CA. Since then, I’ve lived in Davis,Glendale (SoCal), back to Chicago in my 20s, San Francisco & Fremont. I visit SoCal often for family. Chicago will always be special—but go Golden State Warriors! At UC Davis, I was a member of Mga Kapatid, where I had the chance to participate in Pilipino Culture Night and perform traditional dances like Bangko. Now, as a father of three, I’m doing my best to pass on our Filipino heritage. Let’s build something Filipino together. Mabuhay. Salamat.