Dubai Travel Forum

Is internet access readily available at residences in Dubai, can we get it like we do here in the states, thru cable companies and other internet providers? I read that it's highly censored but is it readily available and if so is it possible to use web cams to communicate with family at home?

Thanks!

Hi all, I am a new member travelling to Dubai for several years for a work project, and while I am not a religious person I am trying to learn and I'm wondering if it's allowable to bring in things like bibles and other learning materials or is it not advisable?

I have been travelling Emirates since last year to Dubai, Europe and Africa a number of times,and have accumulated quite some Skyward flyer miles, now i just learnt that accumulated miles expire, at the end of the month of your birthday, which means mine will expire this month ,May , since my birthday is this month,
what is the best thing i can do with my miles given the limited time and the fact that i do not live in Dubai, do i have to travel to Dubai, has anybody ben in a similar situation or got any advice, the website seems very happy to see thses miles expire and is not very clear on what to do, pls help

Does anyone know how I can get tickets to a camel race in Dubai? I am wanting to buy them as a gift. . .need a schedule also. Thanks.

How much does it cost to go the the museum. I am wanting to give tickets as a birthday gift to my son who is lliving in Dubai. How do I go about getting tickets?

ME AND MY HUSBAND ARE WISHING TO GO TO DUBAI FOR 7 DAYS FROM UK. I HAVE A BRITISH PASSPORT AND MY HUSBAND HAS INDEFINATE STAY BUT PAKISTANI PASSPORT.

DOES HE NEED A VISA BEFORE TRAVELLING

Hey all,

A friend and I are flying UAE, and we have a 7 hour layover in Dubai before our final destination. We are considering venturing into the city, but I have little knowledge of Dubai, and was hoping to gain some insight on...

1)transporation from the airport to the city (and back), as well as prices
2) What to do/see (we arrive on a sunday night at 7pm, and were hoping to get a bite to eat) we

Any information would be very helpful,
Thanks,
Matt

myself and my boyfriend are visiting on the 20th june for 4nights and have booked a couple of daytime and evening desert safaris, i was just wondering what would be appropriate to wear as i am awar that it will be extrememly hot.

Hi I have a compulsary stopover in Dubai on Friday 9th may, arrive at 0530 and depart at 1430. Can anyone recommend the must-see attractions of Dubai that i can do in, say 3 hours from 9am-12noon? I was thinking of doing the big bus tour but would like to know which stops I should get off at given i have limited time. Appreciated any tips... thanks in advance.

Hello! I'm leaving for Dubai tomorrow and this will be my first visit. My company is paying for my flight, hotel, food and transportation. I have very little money of my own and I am wondering... If I bring about $35 US, will I be able to pick up a few small souvenirs for myself and some family members?

I have to choose between the Pearl Residence, the Lotus Boutique hotel or the Highland hotel. Can anybody advise?

Dear friends,

I will arrive Dubai on Apr. 20th, international airport, terminal 2. My host company reserve a room for me in Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa hotel in Jumeira area. I want to know how much would be the price to take a taxi from airport to the hotel? Also, how long is the distance between habtoor and Le Meridien hotels? (by walk)

Thanks,
Mohammad

Hi Everyone,

Greetings.

Need advice about is it cheaper to get bottle of Whisky from Dubai Duty Free or Singapore DFS Gives a better deal?

Thanks in advance.

Ven

Hi there
Can anyone here in Dubai recommend any digital photography courses for beginners/intermediates? Would prefer to do a class on an evening/weekend so that my husband can participate too, but would consider a day class for myself. Need to improve those trip photos!!
Thanks in advance

Hi,

I may be visiting Dubai next month for just 1-2 days and am interested in finding about what hotel to stay in (about $200/night) that is central to the sight-seeing there and has a nice Spa/Steam Room in the hotel.

Can anyone advise please? Can u email me at Vikas_Bhatnagar@hotmail.com

Thanks

I am heading to Paris with my husband and 2.5yr old son and have a Dubai stop over...My travel agent could only find a 1 bedroom apartment in the old section(deira) at Marco polo hotel...Is this a dodgey hotel? no-one has reviewed it on VT.

hey all
really i am a new member here and i live in cairo and i will be in the summer in dubai need to know more about nice areas i can visit there really this is so nice website i see and hope to meet freinds from all over the world
need to know more more inf about dubai and vt friends there

ayman

Is anyone going to the Urban Desert - Akon concert on April 18th? I will be in Dubai but don't really want to go if I don't have to but my son wants an AKON T-shirt from the concert if they have them.

I may take a taxi up just to see if I can go in and buy a shirt but I am not sure if they are there or if I will be allowed in.

If someone was going and wouldn't mind picking up a T-shirt for me, I would be most grateful and will make arrangements for pick up and reimbursement.

I am interested in starting a business trading in Pashmina shawls and silk stoles/scarves. I would like to know the best store that you all can recommend to me, I know I have seen a lot of Pashmina shawls ranging in price from 10 AED and above. Which is the BEST reputable shop for Pashmina shawls that you would recommend and their contact information.
Thanks all.

Could anyone please advise if you know any good, inexpensive eye hospital in Dubai? I am clueless and know no one there. My brother has been "seeing" light flashes, floaters, spider-web like particles floating... due to his worn out retina (but he's still young!)

The scary thing is that the frequency of seeing them keeps increasing.... I'm terrified to death of the fact that he could lose his vision ... or get blind...:-(
He was going to wait until he came back home but from what I've read on internet and asked around, rapid treatment/operation is a must, before the entire retina become detach ...
Sorry I'm very nervous, please if you know or someone who knows, kindly advise.
Thank you very much & God bless you,

Hi Guys/ Girls,

I'm interested in the possibility of renting a property in Dubai but was wondering what was required to do so?

such as visa, bank account etc...

Thanks

Hi

I'll be arriving in Dubai mid April for short holiday, will meet up fren which fly from another country. I'll have to spend about 3 hours before my friend's arrival.

Is it safe for me to be in the airport alone? & is the shopping open 24 hours?

My arrival time is 2am.

Please advice....

Thanks in advance

Hello

Have someone had a problem in dubai airport for asthma inhalers ,
Beclazone 250mi(Beclometasone Dipropionate),Salomol cfc-free(sabutamol suphate)and serobid (salmeterol inhaler) my 3 inhalers,and a need them in my hand laggage ,
I need my folic acid tablets too because i am trying for a baby

thanks

Has anyone stayed at the Rolla Residence in Dubai?

can someone advise what is the voltage etc for power points in dubai?
two point pints? do i need an adapter?

Any CHEAP hotels in karama / satwa (nearby areas)? 2 or 3 star.. thanks!

Hi again,

I'm returning to Dubai for a holiday I had back in 2004 but can't remember the details on my visa.

I'm a British citizen, coming over for about 8 days mid April. I will be staying with a Russian family there (My girlfriends family, they have just moved in). Will I just be granted a Visit Visa when I arrive at the airport or should I do doing something else?

Chris

Hi all,

I came over the Dubai in February 2004 and I remember only using USD.

We are now coming back for a week, and I want to check if we should get USD or UAE Dirham?

My girlfriends family are moving over, her mother is there now and father is going tomorrow. They seem to think USD is a good currency. Is this true?

Thanks
Chris

In Australia they have baby capsules for infants in certain taxis.
Is it the same in Dubai?
If so how do I call that special taxi?

We are traveling through Dubai in late May and staying over for a few nights in the city. I simply love the place and it was my idea to stopover. However just now I realised that now I'm a breastfeeding mum and UAE is a Moslem country. So I'm wondering how am I going to feed my baby when we go on a bus tour or roam around souqs or just having coffee in a coffee shop.

Any suggestions what can I do?

thanks!