Dubai Travel Forum

Hello,
I know i come here if a travel question arises but also do check for any Vt meetings along the way as i can attend after work and on weekends.
Any meeting that i missed ,anything coming up ?
Regards.

I am visiting Dubai for 2 days in next few days. Suggest some places to visit in 2 days.

Hi,

Has anyone been to this hotel before? What is it like? My family are going there in November for a week. I have been to Dubai a few times before but I am not familiar with this hotel.

Thanks for your help!

Is the le royal meridian suitable for children?
Is there facilities for them in the day?
What are the restaurants like?
Is it easy enough to get transfers from the airport and how much are they?
Can we email the hotel does anyone now the email address?

Hi

Does any one now if you are supplied towels for the beach and pool area for the Le Royal Meridian Hotel Dubai Jumeriah Beach Resort?

hi folks, im of to dubai next week staying in the mina a salam.was wondering what prices to expect. say lunch for 2 ,or dinner for 2, how much is a beer how much is an average bottle of wine,just a rough estimate of prices to expect in this 5 star hotel

My boyfriend, who will be working in the Middle East next year, has invited me out from Australia to join him for a week of leave in DUBAI the middle of 2010. We plan to stay in a hotel, and, not having seen each other for 3 and a half months, 'reacquaint' ourselves.

As common law marriage and extramarital sex are not recognised in the UAE, is carrying on this kind of intimate relationship in the privacy of our own hotel room legally permitted? Do we face any legal repercussions if we are known to be staying together?

Cheers!

In late August, we were thinking of visiting Dubai, but we are a little confused, as our visit fits in the Ramadan. Dubai is a stopover, so we thought it might be a good chance to see the city. We also know that temperatures are high in August – though that does not bother us much. We live in Greece and our summers are really hot with temperatures reaching 40-44 C.

We are wondering , if safari tours will be available during the Ramadan and if we can swim at private or public beaches, visit the Wild Wadi etc.
Is it a could choice, to stay at Burr Dubai (as it seems to be somewhere in the middle) to go sightseeing and visiting Jumeirah beaches ? We will use the bus and taxi for our transportations.

We plan to visit some places at the mornings and evenings and spent some time in a gym and relax at the afternoon to avoid the heat.
Are all gyms unisex ? Are women acceptable, at the free weights room ?
We understand Dubai is a Muslim country, and have to respect their ways, especially during the Ramadan, but some things that we have read, seem to be excessive for tourists - like a couple holding each others hands being unacceptable(as this is something that happens naturally to most couples around the world when they walk side by side)
Your advices will be very helpful.

Hi,
I am thinking of driving from Dubai to Muscat this weekend - 11th to 13th. If you are interested in joining me please let me know.
Thank you
Kim

Hi,
Can anyone let me know
- is it worthwhile to go for drinks in Atlantis? which restaurant / bar would you recommend? and the estimated cost?
- how about SkyBar in Burj Al Arab? and the estimated cost?

Which is better? Please let me know. Thanks

Reading from a guidebook I should take airport bus 401 from the airport terminal 2 to deira bus station. May I know from there what bus should I take to get The Dubai mall and how much would it costs?
IS there any other better way to get there?

Some other quesions...
I am going in June and have 23 hours to spend in Dubai. I also know that it will be very hot in June so I plan to cool down at the new and giant dubai mall(I would also like to see the giant aquaiurm) before going to the souq area what time would be a good time when it is less hot to walk the spice souq, gold souq and creek area etc? 5 pm onwards or wait till near sunset. BTW what time does the sunset? What time does the area operate till?

Is it for me then to catch bus back to the airport from this old Dubai area? What time do buses operate till?

thanks for all suggestions and all tips in my previous posts and this as well. Much appreciated.

I will be landing in dubai from london in mid June at about 8.40 am and leaving the next day at 7.40 am.

Any suggestions on what I could do there in this short time?

IS there a certain area in Dubai where I can ask the taxi driver to go to where I can visit shopping malls, sougs or at least some places of interest which are all quite close by within walking distance given that I don't have that much time.

Are there cheap city tours available form the airport for say half a day?

thanks

hello friends, i just want to know is it safe to take shower in Dubai beaches in summer because the water is too hot, and there are only hot showers here in beaches in summer.Is the water good enough to take shower or can it cause damage to skin

I will be spending 8 hours at Dubai Airport waiting for my connecting flight to Cape Town. My travel agent told me that the Mahaba Lounge is very comfortable and that I will be able to relax there, even sleep a little. Is this true? Or should I rather book myself into an airport hotel for the night? I will spend between 12pm and 8am at the airport.

I would like to return to Dubai:

- what budget things are there to do (under $20)
- is there bus service to the other emirates
- when I was there before I went to the Heritage Village and ladies were making traditional food items. One was like a crepe with cream cheese spread on the top. The other was like a donut. Does any one know what they are called and have a recipe. I was told that families often make them but they are seldom seen in a restaurant.
Thanks,

Is there a rail service from the international airport operating as yet?

I happened to hear about "The Walk" in JBR area. I would like to drop by there and look around when I visit Dubai in June. Where exactly is "The Walk" located? Can anybody tell me a landmark nearby the area? Is it near from Mall of Emirates? Also, is it near from Jumeirah Mosque?

Thank you in advance.

The meetings in Dubai come and go, being very quiet and then very busy... There are none posted now, but is anyone up for one next week?

I was in Dubai a couple days last week and will be returning soon. I have a limited window of opportunity before I continue on. Would anyone be up for afternoon/evening Monday 25th?

I have 2 questions:

1. Can I please have the driving directions to Gold Souk / Dubai Museum area? How about parking? Recommended visit time - morning or night? Budget way for cruise / boat ride?

2. Contemplating either The Lost Chambers, Atlantis OR Dubai Acquarium, Dubai Mall. Which is better and what is the difference actually?

(Jess, Colin & Amir, I know I can count on you for good tips!)

Thanks in advance.

=)

hi,

can i pls get BUS Directions and Bus Numbers for buses from the gold souk bus station to the mall of the emirates, dubai mall, outlet mall and lamcy plaza.

taxi fares are so high, especially when u have to travel quite a distance. thats why i am opting for bus trips.

i need to know the closest bus station to MOE.

thank you.

Greetings,

I'm a New York based travel/architectural photographer that is planning a future visit to Dubai. Naturally part of my focus will be on the incredible architecture. But I also want to show a bit of a different side from all the shopping malls and glitz/glam.

I'm interested in getting a portrait of local life off the beaten path in some neighborhoods that might not have been going through massive construction/urban renewal. Any suggestions?

And how do locals spend their leisure time, beach, horse races, local customs/activities, parks, etc. Also, is there a time of year that's better to visit from a weather perspective, heat, sand, rain, etc? Thanks so much for any suggestions.

Best,

Douglas
www.DouglasLjungkvist.com

So any chances of having an easy going coffee meeting say at 10 am on a Saturday/Friday morning at one of the coffee shops along JBR walk...or elsewhere as many are off on Sat./Fri where most can attend and not just a few or is the norm here for the late night dinner thingy that takes ages to attempt and organize and basically not feasible to attend for some like myself.
Fri/Sat .... as if you`re out for your morning coffee fix....you can come with your partner or on your own .......i can come while son and dad do their own thing.
let us know what you think...
mila

Hi, I am travelling to Dubai start of August I just wanted to know what the name of the hotel is that is right next to the airport,....apparently. I really dont' want to stay the night sleeping in the airport seats, that does sound cheap but not for me I don't think. Any suggestions

Hi, anyone have recommendations for dim sum in Dubai? And buffet if possible.
I only know Da Shi Dai serves dim sum, but they have only ala carte for now. The all-you-can-eat is temporary stopped and resuming in June.

Pls let me know if you have any suggestions.
Thanks!

Hi all, could anyone please advise when the world dubai is due to be finished and if its possible to do a boat tour or something to haave a look at it so far? last year we did a tour that took us up the trunk of the palm jumierah whilst it was being built and we were hjoping to do a similar thing

thanks

HI. We are Americians traveling to Dubai this Friday. Are there any warnings for Americians coming into Dubai?

Hi Folks
Any recommendation for a weekend getaway (possibly 3D2N) within UAE?
Possibly a driving trip (but not too stressful one), pls let me know your suggestions. Thank you! =)

HI. We are Americans traveling to Dubia in 1 week! What is the average ammount to tip the Hotel staff when bringing in luggage? And Taxi tipping? Any others we might need to include? We are SO excited to come to your city!
See you soon.

Hi Guys! Does anyone know if the economic downturn has considerably brought down prices for used cars in Dubai , am looking for a Toyota Sienna 2004 - 2007 and wondering if it will be a bargain to buy now in Dubai. Grateful for suggestions.

HI peeps, how much would a taxi cost (approx) from the atlantis hotel to the jebel ali golf resort??? im taking a sea plane from their and the company have offered me return transfers at the rate of 150 AED per person. is this too much? another friend told me it should cost 100 AED ??? would appreciate some feedback. thanks