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Inside Finbar's sunlit bedroom, colourful posters line the walls and an open suitcase rests on the floor. Finbar leaps mid-air on the bed while Brian smiles at the doorway, holding two plane tickets.
Finbar bounced on his bed excitedly. Dad Brian walked in with plane tickets. "We're going to Abu Dhabi and Dubai!" Dad announced with a big smile. Finbar's brown hair flopped as he jumped up and down. "Will there be theme parks?" he asked hopefully. Dad's eyes twinkled. "The biggest and best ones ever!" Finbar hugged his dad tight. This would be the best adventure. He couldn't wait to ride roller coasters and see amazing things with Dad.
Inside a sun-bright airplane cabin, Finbar presses his nose to the oval window, staring at cotton-candy clouds below. Brian watches warmly from the adjacent seat; two orange-juice cups sit on the shared tray table.
At the airport, Finbar pressed his nose against the airplane window. White clouds looked like cotton candy below them. "Look Dad, I can see the ocean!" Finbar pointed excitedly. Brian smiled at his son's wonder. The flight attendant brought them juice and snacks. Finbar told Dad about all the rides he wanted to try. "We'll do them all together," Brian promised. Soon they'd land in Abu Dhabi. Their adventure was really beginning. Finbar could barely sit still with excitement.
Inside Ferrari World's bright red-steel station, midday light pours through skylights onto rows of sleek Formula Rossa cars. Finbar and Brian sit side-by-side in a red seat, harnesses latched, gripping the handles with excited grins seconds before launch.
The red Ferrari World building was enormous! Finbar held Dad's hand as they walked inside. "Can we ride Formula Rossa?" Finbar asked, reading the sign. "That's the world's fastest roller coaster," Brian explained. They climbed into the red seats together. The ride shot forward like a rocket! Wind rushed past Finbar's face. "WOOOOW!" he shouted happily. When it stopped, Finbar's legs felt wobbly. "That was amazing, Dad!" Brian laughed and ruffled his son's hair.
Outside on Flying Aces' towering wooden track, harsh midday sun silhouettes the gigantic loop against a clear sky. Finbar and Brian ascend in an open car, hands clasped between seats, Finbar's brave smile meeting Brian's reassuring wink.
Next, they found the Flying Aces ride with its huge loop. Finbar felt nervous but brave. "Will you hold my hand, Dad?" he asked. "Always," Brian said warmly. The ride climbed higher and higher into the sky. Then whoosh! They swooped through the giant loop upside down. Finbar screamed with joy, not fear. Dad squeezed his hand the whole time. When they got off, both were grinning widely. "We're a great team!" Finbar declared proudly.
Inside IMG Worlds' dimly lit Lost Valley, animatronic dinosaurs loom beneath jungle spotlights. Finbar, clutching Brian's sleeve, stands inches from a blinking baby dinosaur robot while Brian gently explains, palm raised toward its moving head.
The next day, they drove to Dubai. The IMG Worlds of Adventure appeared like a giant box. "It's all indoors!" Finbar marveled at the cool air inside. Dinosaurs roared in the Lost Valley section. Finbar grabbed Dad's shirt nervously. "They're not real, just amazing robots," Brian reassured him. They walked closer to see the enormous creatures. A baby dinosaur moved its head and blinked. "Can we take a photo, Dad?" Finbar asked, feeling braver now.
Under neon jungle lighting in Lost Valley, the Velociraptor coaster car tilts around a sharp bend beside a roaring robot dinosaur. Finbar and Brian lean left with exhilarated laughter, wind blowing Finbar's brown hair as the mechanical creature lunges nearby.
A roller coaster called Velociraptor twisted through the dinosaur zone. "Should we try it?" Dad asked. Finbar nodded eagerly. They buckled in and the ride launched forward fast. Sharp turns made them lean left and right together. Finbar laughed as they zoomed past robot dinosaurs. "This is incredible!" he shouted to Dad over the noise. The ride spun them around one final time. Both climbed off dizzy but happy. "Another adventure completed!" Brian high-fived his son.
Inside IMG Worlds' retro-themed café, cool white lighting reflects off chrome tables and colourful menu boards. Finbar licks a towering chocolate cone across from Brian, who holds vanilla, both seated side-by-side in red booths sharing tender smiles.
They found a café with cold ice cream. Finbar ordered chocolate while Dad chose vanilla. "Which ride was your favorite?" Brian asked between bites. Finbar thought hard, licking his cone. "I loved them all because you were with me," he said sweetly. Dad's eyes got a little watery with happiness. "You're a special boy, Finbar." They sat together, enjoying the cool treat. Tomorrow they'd explore more parks. But right now, this moment was perfect.
At Atlantis Waterpark's Leap of Faith tower, bright afternoon sun sparkles on turquoise pools and swaying palms below. In swim trunks, Finbar tugs Brian's hand beside the slide entrance, both standing on wet tiles with excited, nervous smiles.
Palm trees surrounded the huge waterpark at Atlantis. Finbar wore his swimming trunks and felt excited. "Look at that giant slide, Dad!" he pointed up. The Leap of Faith dropped straight down through a shark tank. Brian wasn't sure, but Finbar pulled his hand. "Together, remember?" the boy said bravely. They climbed the tall tower holding hands. At the top, they could see the whole ocean. "Ready?" Dad asked. "Ready!" Finbar shouted. Down they plunged together through rushing water!
On the sunlit lazy river, clear inner tubes drift beneath a wooden bridge and small waterfalls splash against rocky walls. Finbar paddles beside Brian, each reclining in a tube, exchanging playful water splashes and relaxed grins.
After wild slides, they needed rest. The lazy river floated them gently on tubes. Finbar paddled alongside Dad Brian under the warm sun. "This is peaceful," Brian said, relaxing. Finbar splashed water playfully at him. Dad splashed back with a grin. They floated past waterfalls and under bridges. Finbar felt so happy being with his dad. "Thanks for bringing me here," he said gratefully. "Thanks for being such great company," Dad replied warmly. The water carried them along peacefully.
Inside Dubai Mall's vast aquarium, blue light from the towering glass tank bathes the walkway. Finbar presses his palms to the glass as a sea turtle floats eye-level, while Brian photographs the moment from one step behind.
Inside Dubai Mall, the huge aquarium amazed them. Thousands of fish swam behind the giant glass. "There's a shark!" Finbar pressed close to watch. Brian read the information signs to him. They saw rays gliding gracefully through the water. A sea turtle swam right past Finbar's face. "Hello, turtle!" Finbar waved at it happily. The turtle seemed to look back at him. Dad took a photo of Finbar's delighted expression. Magic was everywhere in this incredible city.
Outside Ferrari World's track at sunset, golden light washes over the red Formula Rossa train parked in the station. Finbar clutches Brian in a tight hug beside the rails; both smile softly, savoring their final ride together.
On their final day, they returned to Ferrari World. "One more ride on Formula Rossa?" Finbar begged. Brian's white hair blew in the breeze as he nodded. They raced through the track together one last time. Finbar memorized every second, wanting to remember forever. When it ended, he felt a little sad. "I don't want our adventure to end," he admitted. Dad hugged him close. "Adventures with you never really end, Finbar. We'll always have these memories."
Inside a dim evening airplane cabin, overhead lights glow softly while distant stars peep through the window. Finbar sleeps with his head on Brian's shoulder as Brian scrolls photos on his phone, arm wrapped protectively around his son.
On the plane home, Finbar looked at photos on Dad's phone. Every picture showed them smiling together. "We rode so many amazing rides," Finbar said sleepily. His head rested on Dad's shoulder. Brian wrapped his arm around his son. "You were very brave on every single one," Dad whispered. Finbar yawned and closed his eyes. He dreamed of roller coasters and his wonderful dad. The best part wasn't the theme parks. It was sharing everything with Dad Brian.