Dubai Travel Forum

hello,
any idea what a transit visa costs for south africans?
tx!

while browsing the net for paragliding in dubai i found the address of dubai paragliding club , but no prices are mentionned , wanting to visit dubai and paraglide , could anyone give me an idea about paragliding there and the price of a tandem flight (non paraglider companion) . i don't want to take a course just one jump in a tandem flight .

What is likely to be the cost of a taxi for 2 from the airport in Dubai to an hotel at Jumeirah Beach?

Hello,
I am coming to Dubai next month,I am coimg from Africa with tight budget, I am looking for cheap hoteling in Dubai, all I need is a plce to sleep only .
thanks
Zagoma

Last question before i leave France.

Are taxis, in Dubai airport, ready to board four adults or in case we do not find a "van", we'll be obliged to hire two cabs ?
Thanks for your replies

Hello, my pblm is the following.
Four of us (senior people) will arrive on a friday evening 11.35 pm in Dubai with Emirates. We shall continue our trip to Sydney on following sunday morning.
My idea was : we take a cab to Deira area to reach our hotel. ON sunday morning, in order to avoid trafic jams, we take a car back to the airport.
BUT i have read somewhere that, in the metro, passengers with suitcases are not authorized to travel. Is it true ?
If we decide to leave luggage at Terminal 3 and carry on the same project (taxi one way + metro - without suitcase) can we leave our luggage in a luggage storage in Terminal 3? What would you do yourself in my place ?
Thanks for your help.

Please advise whether the following travel directions to these airlines' offices in Dubai are most convenient, correct and the estimated travel costs:-

Travel to Al Rashidiya Dubai Metro Station from Sharjah Airport by Airport Taxi 80 Dirhams

Travel to Union Square Dubai Metro Station by Al Rigga Road, board taxis to Kam Air office at Deira Post Office Building (is Union Square Dubai Metro Station facing this building?) and Kish Air office (near Beniyas Square, by Fish Roundablout, next to Claridge Hotel, along Omarebue Khatab St, Mahi Square). Please advise estimated costs.

Travel by taxi back to Union Square Dubai Metro Station to travel to Khalid Bin Al Waleed Dubai Metro Station, visit TAAG Angola Airlines at Sharaf Travel in Sharaf Building opposite Burjuman Centre.

Travel from Sharaf Building by taxi to Al Rais Travel in Al Mankhool Street, Bur Dubai. Is 10 Dirhams the estimated fare?

Travel by taxi from Al Rais Travel to Shaheen Air at Al Makhtoom Street (near Deira Clock Tower. Is Deira Clock Tower facing Al Rigga Dubai Metro Station?). Please advise the estimated fare.

Can i walk to Dnata Airline Center from Deira Clock Tower?

From Deira Clock Tower, travel by taxi to Dubai International Airport Terminal 2 to visit Somon Air and check-in for Mihin Lanka flight to Colombo. 10 Dirhams.

Looking forward to your advice.

Chyan

Is there any traffic congestion to Dubai International Airport from Deira City Centre usually? If yes, can you advise how many hours before should i leave Deira for the airport to check-in for my flight?

i can't believe Dubai is congested throughout the whole day.

Can someone reveal how to visit Tunisair office in Dubai? Where is it located? I called the telephone numbers at www.tunisair.com but they are not the correct ones.

Is there any toilet at souks in Deira?

Are there street hawker stalls near airlines' offices in Deira like Kish Air, Kam Air?

Are all Emirati food in the UAE comprised of meat? Are there vegetarian ones?

Where is Hamarain Centre and its exact location in Deira? Is it near any Dubai Metro Station I can't find my previous thread's answers after they were deleted in error by VT.

Can i see Deira Clock Tower from Deira City Centre Dubai Metro Station?

Dear Members,
I will be in Dubai from 8th Nov till 15th Nov for holidays on budget travelling.

my plan to visit below places but preffered by Metro or by Buss,
-Dubai Marina (where is hotel, infront car parking & infront sandy beach)
-Burj Al Arab
-Palm Jumaira
-Dubai Mall (having world's biggest equarium)
-Ibne Battuta Mall
Walk by 2 kilometers will not be any issue because weather will be ok.....

So which station of red line Metro is closest to exit to visit above places ????

I already been to Dubai so i have little idea about travelling by buss but now experience on Metro as well.

IF METRO DID NOT WORK THEN BY BUSS.
by BUSS i can start my travel from one of the following Buss Stations,
-Sharjah (Al Jubail Stn) because i will stay in Sharjah.
-Dubai Gold Souk Buss Stn.
-Al Ghubaiba Buss Stn.

Is the Buss fare is still flat 2DHS ???

wishing you all the best and thanks in advance for kind help.
Tabrez

We'll be arriving in Dubai by air late at night - staying a day and a half - then getting on a cruise ship. I'd be grateful for any suggestions for suitably located hotels. We're more interested in seeing old markets rather than new shopping malls. Thanks.

Good Morning,

I will be travelling to Dubai shortly. I am a young female travelling alone. I just wanted to know should I prebook a car to pick me up or is it safe enough to take a taxi? I would prefer a women taxi driver so could I arrange this in advance?

Thanks for your help.

I just wanna see Dolphin Show in Dubai, Can anyone please tell me where can I Book tickets and how much do they cost. What are the timings for Dolphin shows and where is the location. I need to buy 2-3 tickets for the coming weekend Oct 16-17, 09.

Googling it gives me this site http://www.dubaicityinfo.com/Tours/dubai_dolphinarium.aspx#PInfo
but gives no information about tickets and booking. I even mailed them and got no response.

Thanks

Shaukat

Im goimg mainly for the kids so ill be doing the wild wadi, ski dubai , desert safari, some more amusement parks

next - id like to stay in a touristy area in walking distance to good restaurants and pubs

can you suggest me a locality - ill zero down on the hotel - i hope i can fnd a good one around 100 dollars US

Hi everyone.

I'll be traveling from NYC-JFK on Emirates to Asia, with a layover in Dubai. On my return trip home from Asia, I have arranged to do a 24 hour layover in Dubai to try and take in the city for a first visit.

I've been reading a lot of conflicting stories about transit passengers and / or getting in & out of Dubai International Airport. Some people mention that it's always a breeze and never have an issue, other say that customs can take up to 2 hours at times. Some people have mentioned that Marhaba Services seem to be the best way to get in & out quickly. Time of flight arrivals seem to also be another factor.

Well, my flight arrives in Dubai from Asia at about 5 am on a Thursday morning.
My flight back to JFK leaves the following morning (Friday) at 2 am.

So what I'm trying to do is get through the terminal & customs ASAP (I guess I will also have to get a Visa), drop my bags somewhere (either in the airport, or maybe with a concierge at a hotel in the city), and head for breakfast at some local establishment.

Is it possible that there are also pre-paid services (such as Marhaba) that offer you to get your Visa expedited, either by putting you in some kind of fast track line, or doing the paperwork before you arrive?

Could anyone help us out with the best way to maximize our time in this (from what we've heard) great place, and minimize our time in airport & customs queues?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

Hey!

My arrival at Dubai airport is at 11pm and my next flight is next day at 10pm - which means i have whole night + day to spend in Dubai. Can you suggest me what to do in that time - is there something to do during the night too or is it better to book a hotel and stay over night..and if anyone know how much costs visa?

thank you!

Hi all,

Will have another 24hr stopover in October. Looking forward to ride on the new Metro but realized that it will only operational at 2pm on Friday!!. Hence I plan to take a bus from airport to downtown deira or bur dubai in the morning and catch the metro in the afternoon. I wonder if anyone know where can I download a full bus route map like the one available before in the rta website - dubai (downtown and jumeirah)area map with all bus service route on it. I notice that the map in the website is now per route not for the whole service, which is great but not that useful for orientation and forward planning. I still got the old map (with no terminal 3 in existence yet!) which might be of use but the existence of the latest up to date map will be more than helpful!!

Thanks.

Ara

For someone with a strict choice, which is more acceptable,secure and reliable to use in Dubai, a debit or a credit card? Which do the shops/atm's/hotels prefer? Many thanks.

i want know where can i buy women"s underwear and if its possible to see that ,tnank you very much

Hi,

There will be a VT Meet Food Trip in Dubai on 24th of September. Please check the VT Meet...so if you are staying here or just visiting here in Dubai..please join us....

I only have a 7 hour stopover in Dubai. Is this enough to get me a city tour and back to the airport ? How about taking a taxi ?
Thanks.

would like to ask if there are some hotels in dubai that are willing to sponsor visa if we were going to stay in the same hotel? can you give me some lists? thanks

Hi - I have not tried the Dubai Metro before, I intend to try.

Question - how to reach Dubai Museum via the Metro?
Which station to stop at and is it walkable to Dubai Museum?

Is this option recommended instead of driving?
Advise and tips much appreciated.

Thanks! =)

Hello all the VT members who are in Dubai or meeting it on 24.09.2009. Member Jivane (VT Name) has planned for a VT meeting for Dinner in Iranian Club. I know that they have very delicious food which I can highly recommend. So if you are around, you are very much welcome. There is a big sporting area in the club so if the food is heavy you can walk around for as long as you wish. Timing and other information about the meeting is available on the following URL:

http://meetings.virtualtourist.com/2/meeting-4986-1-0-3119-United_Arab_Emirates-1253024528175-1284560528175-meeting.html?wosid=meqboEZs2EhAMs5jpkJKqw

Go ahead and sign in if you can attend.
Look forward to see you all :-)

Hi Guys,

I've booked for me and 5 others (3 couples)to go to Bonnington Towers 27th Dec to 3rd Jan.
How much would a taxi for us to the hotel from the airport expect to cost or should the hotel provide this?

Also, does anyone have any advice on the Jumeirah Lakes Tower area?

I am getting mixed reviews on what the weather would be like at this time of year too.

We are all new to visiting to Dubai so any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Friends!!!

I am new in Dubai...wanted to do some hair oil shopping but I don't knw what brands I shud buy, where they are available and what is the price like.

If anybody has used a certain brand and can recommend it 2 me, it'll be really nice.

Thanks...take care every1

I will be coming to Dubai again in the next month, and i am excited at trying out the metro and seeing what bargains are to be had from the economic meltdown since i was here last in December.
I also intend to shop for Marble tiles and Ceramic bathroom ware for home under construction,where are the best places to buy these building components? Grateful for suggestions

Posting this on Dubai and Fujairah forum, hopeful to get travel tips. =)

Thinking of day trip to Fujairah from Dubai:
- How long is drive and are roads sign prominent?
- Any recommendation on a 1 day itenary?

Have not a clue on what to do because can't seem to find a lot of info on Fujairah online.

Hope someone can help.

Thanks!!!

Hi All,

I'll be traveling to Dubai in Dec. Is there any cheap hotels - less than 200 AED/night in Dubai?

thanks in advance!