Dubai Travel Forum

Hi
please can anyone help me with finding out how much a Nintendo Wii is in Dubai?
Last year when i was there they were selling Playstation 3's really cheap and i'd love to buy a wii when i go back in July.
kind regards,
Stacey

Hi all! I was just wondering where i could buy signature perfumes that are cheap in Satwa or Sharjah area.

We saw on a tele that in Dubai they serve this refreshing drink made of mint and lime and some sugar.

What is it called? (we couldnt remember)

We are planning to roam around on a foot a bit in early mornings and later afternoons.

Are we being too optimistic?

Just wondering if it is going to be VERY HOT HOT HOT, say around the souks after 4pm? Especially for our little baby?

What time of a day would you suggest for a walk around this time of a year?

Thanks!
Marina

Can anyone please explain to me how you can hop on and off the big bus tours anytime within 24 hours when it appears the buses only runs from 9am to 5pm this is only 8 hours, how do you get your 24hrs of value out of a ticket?

Regards Meg

Please advise other than Safari Desert trip and the indoor ice skiing, where else should I go? Where can I ride on camel? See those magnificant sturcture like egypt?

PLease help sillyger.

Hi there fellow VT's, we are arriving in Dubai on a Saturday night 11.30 pm and departing 8.30 am Sunday morning. Is it possible to find somewhere selling gold/jewellery during this time and if so can you tell me where.

Many Thanks
Meg

I've heard that many medicinal products freely available elsewhere are prohibited from being brought into Dubai. Can anyone advise whether something like a packet of Panadol or Nurofen would fall into this category? They are pretty harmless but I don't want to fall foul of Customs.
Have been onto a few websites but they do not list specific items.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Hi,

just a tip regarding best rates for currency exchange?
is it better to exchange at the airport or elsewhere? where?

thanks!
Marina

Ill be in Dubai in about a week's time,can anyone help with where i could possibly find Barack Obama T-shirts or other Obama memorablia to buy?
Thanks mates.

I am beginning to plan a 2 week trip between February and April 2009. I would like to learn a few phrases of the language and need your help.

I am planning on going to Egypt first and then to UAE. My understanding is; in UAE, Gulf Arabic is spoken and in Egypt, Modern Arabic is spoken. Am I correct?

I found 2 sites to learn the Gulf Arabic and found them very user friendly. If I learn the Gulf Arabic would it be understood in Egypt also?

These are the sites I found. If you know of any that are better please let me know.

http://www.gulfarabic.com/

http://arabic.speak7.com/

Thanks for all your help.
Patricia

I've been invited to a wedding, and I want to buy a nice dress.

Are there any areas or streets outside of malls, where nice evening wear is sold?

We have only one full day in Dubai and would like to hop on a tour that would encompass some of the latest marvels that this town has to offer. Either full day or half day would be good
Thanks Jim

I will be arriving in Dubai in first week of June. As I have to travel around (couple of trips to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi) and I don't possess an international driving license, I was wondering it to take a car on rent with driver. Please let me know if:

1. It is secure to hire a car with driver when traveling with family?
2. What could be daily costs? (car, fuel, driver etc)
3. Which is the best rent-a-car company in town?

Any recommendations will be highly appreciated.

Regards,

Kashif

I am planning to visit Dubai with family. I have been told by travel agent that Emirates airline provides 14 day transit visa. I would like to know when the day count will start:

1. the day I receive the visa?
2. the day I enter in UAE?

Also, what margin I have to use the visa from the date I receive it? For example, if I receive the visa on June 1st, how late can I go to UAE?

Thanks,

Kashif

Hi everyone, just a recap for my trip to Dubai & would like to say thanks for all the tips & advices. (especially the pictures of Palm Jumeirah from Colin)

I had a total relaxed week with food/drinks & abit of shopping & of course the beach.

People are really friendly especially bar staffs, I enjoy the BarZar in Madinet & was there almost every night! (thanks for your recommendation Jess)

Ashamed that I missed the duty free in the airport which I do not know why.lol & also miss Burj Al Arab & Safari dessert due to they're fully booked!

I've got some pix in my travel page but not too nicely taken though, camera broke down! omg.

Will have to plan another visit & maybe a beer meeting would be nice.

Cheers from SG!
Ven

Hello,

I am traveling to Dubai in first week of June with wife and 3 kids (all under 7 years). I am looking for a budget hotel for 10 nights. I have gone through the reviews and so far Le Méridien in Deira Dubai seems economical. However, it is an apartment and as we are not looking forward for any cooking as such (and I don't see any other benefit of an apartment hotel), I would prefer a hotel room in similar price range.

My range is between AED 300-400. I would like the place in Deira or Bur Dubai, close to malls and other activities.


Regards,

Kashif

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