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Dubai

Hello,

I will be traveling to Dubai with a friend and I wanted to head out to see the deserts. I, however, do not want to go with a safari group. I was wondering if there was a way to head out on our own. In South America we were able to do this and it was much more worthwhile and memorable to go out on our own.
Would it be too hard to get a car and drive out? We're really just interested in seeing the desert sunrise/sunset.
I'd like to hear back from someone who has done the before.

Thanks
Steffi

Can i know? my girl friend comes to Ajman for 14 days. She's a Doctor. She needs to do the gulf exam. during that time, She has planned to be with me. Still we are unmarried. Is it going to be a Problem living together in Ajman??

Im would like to take my netbook, hair dryer and some other electric stuffs, on my travel there. Does anyone know if i need to get a converter so i can connect the cable to electricity (the one that has now is the standard for usa, mexico and latin america ). And i have a converter for europe already. And how much will it cost ?
Thanks in advance !

Eva

My question is that is it smarter and cheaper to buy online tickets of Atlantis Water Park ?

Hi,

I am going to Dubai on the 9 May and will be there till the 12, so was wondering if anyone would be interested in spending time together. We can have a good drink, dinner, see the city or anything.

Greetings
Azy

Hi I am staying two days in dubai and planning to stay in Ramada, Deira. I have friend in Dubai is it okay if she visit me in hotel in Day time?

i need to bring my bag by dubai metro so i want to know how many kg can i bring by metro..

I'm traveling solo to Dubai from May 10th to May 13th, and looking for other solo female traveler to accompany each other while sight seeing.
Anyone interested ?

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We can't deside if we should stay in Bur Dubai or Deira...... I know it's close to eachother, but we would like to stay where we have restaurants and shop in walking distance, so when we have been out all day walking we have everything near by at night. What is your opinion/experience? ;-) And can you recommend a good hotel in the best area?
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Hi there,

We are a group of 5 and are planning to visit this behemoth at night. Any plus or minus?

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Any local bakeries in the Karama or the World Trade Center area where I can Procure this?

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Am in Dubai right now. Looking for a travel buddy in Dubai. Am easygoing and friendly person. Love travelling and exploring new sites. Please contact me if you are interested in exploring this city together with me. I will leave UAE on 21st April 2013.

I have 3 nights in dubai. 2 full days! Should I buy the 48 hr big bus ( hop on hop off) or 24 hr one, its the end of our 3 week journey in the Middle East so will already do the desert and camel experience in Oman!
Our holiday starts 20/4 oman/petra/dead sea jordan/beirut then in dubai 4/4

Hello

We are just wanting to know if it is better to pay to have an airport/hotel transfer or is it easier & cheaper to catch a taxi? It will be from International Airport to Dubai Marina area. There will be 5 of us.

Thank you

Looks like I may be spending a little time in Dubai. I'm aware alcohol can be bought in hotel bars but is it possible to buy in eg supermarkets for consumption at home or do expats find a different way?
I'm sure this has been asked before and thanks for any help :-)

I have a question related to the Dubai airport.

I might buy a flight landing at 10.40 am at Dubai airport terminal 1 coming from Kabul (Safi airlines). 80 minutes after the landing (at noon) I would have a connection flight departing from terminal 2 (flydubai) to Djibouti. Do you think I would have the time to get the connection flight or you think most probably not because terminal 2 is too far from terminal 1 and they still need to bring my 30 kgs. suitcase, etc.?

Thanks for your input

Hello
We are thinking of staying in a 3 bedroom apartment and just wondered if anyone can give some feedback on what they are like. Also how far is this property from Dubai Mall.

Thank you

Hi,

I am hoping to solicit some advice, any advice from all of you.
I am travelling to Dubai at the end of April 26-29 with my one year old.
What are your suggestions on accommodations? Hotel or apartment style?
Should we be close to the mall, the creek, downtown, airport? Should we rent a car or do we taxi it everywhere?

I am really at a loss for where to start - I am thinking with a baby, leaving very early in the morning isn't going to happen - I am not sure what time rush hour is but if we aren't going to be hitting it would renting a car be a better option?

How about accomodations that include breakfast - will this be a lot easier for me with the baby or is food readily available and fairly inexpensive?

One thing I know for sure I would like to purchase while in Dubai is saffron - do any of you know where I can get pure real saffron? Also what else would be worth buying in Dubai? A girlfriend of mine asked if I could purchase her some fashionable earrings.

Thank you in advance and please forgive my many questions.

Oh I would like to not spend more than $150 per night on accommodations but if we can go really inexpensive and still be safe and happy that would be even better.

Hello
We are having a 3 night stop over in Dubai in early October . There will be 5 of us, 3 adults & 2 children aged 15 & 10. We are looking to stay close to the Dubai Mall. We are looking for suggestions on reasonably priced 4-5 star hotels or hotel apartments around the area. Your suggestions are appreciated as we haven't been to Dubai before. Thank you

I will be in Dubai on Friday the 29th of March, 2013. What are some places I should go?

Going to Dubai for 4 days pls suggest a plan??
I am planing to go Safari, Fountains, Ferrari world, Dubai mall, what else??

Hubby and I are staying at the desert palm - how far is it from the nearest metro station - how much would it cost in a taxi?

Hello fellow travellers, I will be flying with Emirates to Paris from Melbourne, and will be changing planes in Dubai. As this is my first time flying, I was just wondering if anyone can let me know what the process is for this? Will I need to go through customs or security or need to collect my luggage etc. Any answers would be appreciated.

I am travelling to Dubai (UAE) and then to Singapore (flights on Emirates) for a cruse from Singapore to Dubai (on Royal Carribean). Because I am from Canada, I need a visa for the UAE. UAE does not allow anyone to have two visas at the same time. So I have arranged to have the second visa issued by email after I leave Dubai the first time, and I can get it by Email on the boat. (and as backup, they will deliver a copy to me when I arrive in Dubai). My travel agent says that Royal Caribbean will not allow us on the boat without a visa. Does anyone have experience with this. Will Royal Caribbean allow us on?
Thanks Frustrated Tom

Pls can anyone help me find a good tour to Dubai desert "Safari"
good price, good food, good ppl??
thanks alot

We are five ladies (4 Adult + 1 Child) travelling to Dubai in month of May'13. We have booked our own Hotel accommodation and have decided to explore Dubai on our own. During 6 Six days of our visit, We have below iternary going in mind as of now but would be great if someone can guide in detail,

Day 1 - Local Dubai City Tour (Full Day)/ Malls etc..
Day 2 - Desert Safari (Half Day)
Day 3 - Dhow Cruise
Day 4 - Want to visit a Water Park but not sure which one is it? Cananyone help?
Day 5 - One Trip to Abu Dhabi (Can anyone let me know the cost of hiring private car and do local sight seeing and comeback.)
Day 6 - Not sure what to do??

Would appreciate suggestions and comments !

Thanks & Regards,
Sheni

We're going at Byron Bay and I am looking for a good place to stay in there. I saw a renting post in bespoke lifestyle: bespoke-lifestyle.com/detail... and I think that the place is very nice. What do you think? Is my fiance like the place? Any suggestions instead?

I will be holidaying in Dubai for a week in Mar 2013. I am not planning to change Dirham because i have some USD. Some friends told me that USD is not acceptable in Dubai, is that true?

Can anyone suggest a good moving and packing company in Dubai? I will be relocating to Dubai in a month. Please reply soon.

i am looking for a resort in abu dhabi and in dubai. what can u suggest