The Amazing Race Dubai Challenge: Season 37, Episode 6 Full Recap
On The Amazing Race Season 37, Episode 6, we were taken to Dubai, which boasted beautiful desert settings and city skylines. The teams also faced heart-racing challenges like skydiving above Palm Jumeirah and hydrofoil surfing through the Persian Gulf.
After last week’s U-Turn drama, tensions remained between teams Carson & Jack and Jonathan & Ana. With a Fast Forward opportunity to ease themselves just a little during the grueling episode when all eight teams were racing through the luxury mega-city, this was a pivotal episode.
Flawless visuals highlighted modern architecture and Bedouin culture, and the heartbreaking elimination of a tearful father-son duo illustrated the spirit of family despite ruthless competition.
From Bali To Dubai: The Journey Begins
The eight remaining teams departed the tropical paradise of Bali, Indonesia, and flew to the gleaming desert metropolis of Dubai. Lead: The Vegas act, Brett and Mark, winners of the previous leg, headed out first, only to realize their advantage wouldn’t hold for long.
All teams gathered at the airport, as no counters were open yet, and Brett remarked during their waiting time. “It kind of reset the race for everyone.” The wait at the airport made for a rather awkward moment between Carson and Jack and Jonathan and Ana.
The gamers attempted to justify their U-Turn vote against the married couple. “We thought, ‘Oh well, you know, you’re going to get voted anyway, so we went with a safe choice,’” Jack told the couple. Jonathan and Ana were game for the move but made it known they needed time to process the betrayal.
Jeff Bailey took advantage of the quiet to express how much he honored his father. Jeff shared, “I was raised in St. Louis, the most dangerous city in the world. “My Pops directed me on a straight path. He’s always been my Superman.”
When the teams arrived in Dubai, they went directly to the Platinum Heritage Desert Gate. The teams picked coffee cups to indicate their departure times—5:10 AM and 5:20 AM. The teams then spent an enchanted night under the stars in a traditional Bedouin camp.
Of Course: Skydiving And Fast Forward Race
As the desert sun rose, teams got on camels and rode across the golden dunes. The first four teams—Alyssa and Josiah, Jonathan and Ana, Han and Holden, and Carson and Jack—left at 5:10 a.m. The rest of the teams followed ten minutes later.
For the first Road Block, each team member had to skydive above Palm Jumeirah, the iconic artificial island in Dubai. Jack, Holden, Alyssa, and Ana were the first group to jump. The second group that jumped was Brett, Nick, Pops, and Melinda.
The emotional moment came when Josiah broke down in tears watching his wife Alyssa jump. “I know she’s going to be OK., but my heart just can’t take it,” he sobbed as other racers consoled him. For Pops, 61, the skydive was a dream come true. “Skydiving was always on my bucket list,” he beamed. I love the heights and that adrenaline rush!”
Upon landing, the teams discovered a Fast-Forward opportunity. They were the first and only ones to spot the orange luxury car, jumping in to claim their chance to pass on every remaining task as long as they could complete a special challenge.
Tea Hour Precision And City Challenge Underwater
The leading group went to the opulent Atlantis Royal Hotel for their next challenge. Teams had to assemble an afternoon tea tray featuring sweet and savory bites to pass the keen eye of Executive Chef Christophe Devoille.
Alyssa and Josiah arrived at the hotel first, followed by Jonathan, Ana, Han, and Holden. The teams soon realized that impressing a world-class chef would require extreme attention to detail.
“We should chase as opposed to being chased,” said Melinda, who stayed upbeat despite arriving later with her daughter, Erika. Nick and Mike decided to go slow but steady. “We always end up redoing detail work when we rush it,” Nick said. “This time we’re doing it properly on the first go.”
Meanwhile, Carson & Jack went to Deep Dive Dubai for their Fast Forward challenge. They had to scuba dive through the world’s deepest pool, constructed as a sunken city, to locate a special clue.
“If we don’t race, I could have hung out down there for hours,” Jack confessed after nailing the Fast Forward clue. The teams raced straight to the Pit Stop, bypassing all remaining challenges.
Surfing’s Hardships and the Metro Sprint to the End
The other teams completed their tea trays and dashed off to Burj Al Arab Public Beach for the second Road Block. To finish the challenge, one member from each team had to go hydrofoil surfing, standing up by the second buoy and riding past the third buoy.
Han notably had some previous surfing experience, which helped her place first, putting her team in a strong position. Josiah struggled at first but eventually got it right. Next came Mark, Erika, Jonathan, Jeff, and Nick.
The last dash called for teams to board the Dubai Metro and head to the Museum of the Future. The first to arrive were Carson and Jack, who won the leg and a lavish seven-night Alaskan cruise. “This was the best day it possibly could have been,” Carson said about winning first.
The dramatic race was between Pops, Jeff, Nick, and Mike, the last two teams. The two teams ended up on the same train after Jeff and Pops hesitated to get on an earlier train and weren’t sure if it was going correctly. “I didn’t want to get on the wrong train and waste even more time,” Jeff said of their pivotal choice.
Final Stretch and Heartfelt Goodbye
The train doors opened, and both teams raced away toward the Museum of the Future. The brothers Nick and Mike were faster runners than Pops and Jeff and finished at the mat a few seconds before them.
“I’m sorry to tell you that Pops and Jeff, you are the last team to arrive, and you have been eliminated from the race,” Phil Keoghan said, with the bad news. Both father and son remained upbeat despite their elimination. “This was the best time of my life,” Jeff said, eyes brimming with tears. “I got to see my Superman fly for real today.”
Pops embraced his son and said, “This race brought us closer together. That’s worth more than any prize.” All seven teams advance in the competition, but Carson and Jack are currently at the top.
FAQ
Q: Why did teams sleep overnight in a Bedouin camp?
A: After arriving in Dubai in the evening, teams had to wait until morning for the skydiving challenge. Their morning departure times followed the Bedouin camp experience, enabling them to experience traditional desert culture.
Q: What was the impetus behind the tension between Carson & Jack and Jonathan & Ana?
A: Last episode, Carson & Jack chose to U-Turn Jonathan & Ana — something the married couple took as a slight against their friendship. It made for awkward encounters as they waited in the Bali airport.
Q: What was the Fast Forward challenge in this episode?
A: The Fast Forward had Carson and Jack scuba dive in the world’s deepest pool at Deep Dive Dubai and locate a special clue hidden in the underwater city.
Q: Why did Josiah cry during the skydiving challenge?
A: Josiah got so emotional when watching his wife Alyssa skydive because he had concerns about her safety, which shows the depth of his relationship, even though they both knew she was going to be OK.
Q: Which final challenge ended up deciding who was eliminated?
A: The last challenge was an unofficial task — a sprint to catch the Dubai Metro and run to the Museum of the Future. Pops and Jeff were reluctant to hop an earlier train, which enabled Nick and Mike to catch up and eventually outpace them to the finish.
Final Words
The Amazing Race — Season 37, Episode 6 Recap: The UAE’s Splendor Episode 6 of The Amazing Race Season 37 highlighted the beauty of Dubai’s serene deserts and modern buildings.
This leg had a little of the emotion you see when the competition gets tougher, with Josiah weeping over his wife and the ongoing shakeup of teams. Carson and Jack took the lead, but Han, Holden, Alyssa, and Josiah showed they shouldn’t be counted out.
We Veterans know that Pops and Jeff were eliminated more so that the show is about the journey and the relationships instead of the million dollars. As the competition unfolds, fans can expect breathtaking landscapes and moving moments to pepper this long-standing reality competition.
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