John Stennis (CVN 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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' ame rules as Bahrain When JCS entered the 5 Fleet in Febraury. the buzz was to tighten the rules kta to confomi to command standards and to MusUm culture. That didn ' t stop JCS from visiting three times, and forming a strong bond with the Emii ' ates. The United Arab Emirates (U AE) is comprised of the seven member states of Abu Dhabi, the capital city, Dubai, Sharjah, Aj man, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. It ' s also one of the most frequented port stops for U.S. Navy ships and personnel. The city of Dubai itself is divided (by the Dubai creek) into two subcommunities, Dubai and Bur Dubai, contrasting old Arab architecture with increasing western influ- ences in business and leisure. The westernized feel and liberal attitudes of port Jebel Ali and neighboring Dubai caught on quickly with JCS crewmembers. The pierside Oasis provided a convenient place to unwind within yards of the brow, with buses running to Dubai throughout the day. Some popular spots included the Wild Wadi Water Park, Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, and the two Seafarer ' s Centers. The nightlife was pulsating, the food was delectable and the people were warm and welcoming. By the third visit, JCS crewmembers had already established a list of things to do. But it also meant that it was time for a change in scenei - now it was on to Australia. A. I ' kmmamimmM Jebel Ai UAE