Middle East Travel Forum

Hi,
I was unable to get my IDL before I got to Dubai and was wondering if there is anyway a visitor can get one in Dubai? I have my local licence with me (which is in English)
Thanks
Kim

When does the Jaffa Flea Market happen? (days/times please)

Marhabba,

I will be attending Birzeit University in Ramallah, and so I have a few questions:

1. What development-oriented volunteer work is there available in Ramallah (preferable close to the Birzeit area)? I am looking for something involving development or human rights type stuff.

2. I will be there for one year, what is involved (and what are your suggestions) in terms of getting a Visa?

3. What are good areas to live near Birzeit University (by good I do not want to be isolated from real palestinian people)?

4. What is there to do for fun in Ramallah? Where can I meet a lot of Palestinian people? Where can I meet university-aged palestinians? and lastly what is there in terms of a nightlife in Ramallah?

Shukrun!

we are 5 people who are travelling to yemens capital Sanaa on 27th july and need some help to find good hotels. anyone who can help me. Are there hotel information upon arrival at the airport or do we have to book in advance? thanks for the help

Hi There

I’m travelling to Palestine for the first time alone. I’m a young lady and will be going to do some charity work in Bethlehem. I will be there for a few weeks. I have arranged to stay with an organisation who im at full ease with.
My concerns:
I am travelling to Tel Aviv on a UK passport, I am a British citizen but of Indian origin. I have been told many things about what to expect and im quite nervous now. Is it true once you arrive at the airport everyone is questioned? Also that they have your files to hand so they basically know everything about you. That they can deport you if your answers don’t match what is on file? How intense is the questioning?

The other thing is I will be having a taxi collecting me from the airport to the base. Going from Tel Aviv to Bethlehem are there check points etc?

I know these questions sound silly but going alone to the Middle East esp. to Israel/Palestine if I know what to expect I think it will really help.

Any help of information would be appreciated

Many thanks

Hi,
I'm going to be in Dubai from 4th to 23rd July and thought I'd try and catch up with some of the members there. Open to any suggestions.
Cheers
Kim

Hi. Ive been to Side many times before (over 20) and I am flying out on the 25.07 for 2 weeks with my friend. I always tend to stay in the walls of side, so im looking for somewhere to stay thats not too expensive. Has anyone got a contact email address etc for rooms in side of Side. I have contacted a couple of friends who have given me prices but I am going with a friend who has never been before so would like to stay somewhere different.xx

I was wondering what are the requirements for Iranians to get a visit Visa to Egypt. Is it difficult?

Thanks

Hi - we're flying into Dubai and need to get to Abu Dhabi. I know it's about a 2 hour drive. We'll have alot of stuff so I guess we'll need to take a taxi. What is the approximate cost? Thanks... (How is the driving - should we rent a car?)

Hi,
I'm going to Israel next month.
Can someone give me details about transportation from:
Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv to Eilat? Tel Aviv to Jerusalem? Tel Aviv to Haifa?

What will be better? Flight? Train? Bus? Taxi?

Does anyone have a email contact of Jordan Flower Hotel in Aqaba? I can't find it in internet...

thanks

ilaria

Ho can I get to :Antalya-Alanya yolu Havalimani karsisi Antalya?
We r i Aydinbey King' Hotel near the beach.

Hey folks,

I am visiting Abu Dhabi for 7 hours in transit. I have an EU passport, does anyone know if I can visit the city for a few hours while in transit? What are the main things to see in Abu Dhabi?
So far I have:
Marina mall - shopping
Emirates Palace - Does anyone know if people who don't stay at the hotel can visit and have a wander around?

Any help will be much appreciated.

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.

Hi all Vts, i am flying in to dubai with my wife in first week in september on our way to paris from australia (14 Hr Flight arriving 1100hrs),we are booked into Arabian Courtyard Hotel & spa for two nights, could someone advise the best way to get to hotel from airport term 3, is this hotel ok and close to areas that would be good to visit, any suggestions re what to visit with the short time we have available(1 full day), are short tours available to see some of what dubai has to offer,finally will i need to change money from either aussie Dollars or euros before leaving airport to hotel,thanks for any info you can provide

I am vietnamese, and there is no Jordan Embassy or Consulate in Vietnam.
I heard about Visa on arrival but found some sites offer very high prices.
Can you suggest which travel agent i cant contact to organise this?
I will be travelling in Oct and want to buy flight tickets very soon but gotta be sure about Visa first.
Thanks a lot!!

Hi...

Me and 3 of my friends are going to turkey in august. We have some problems in deciding were to go. I have been to Alanya once before, therefore I would like to see a new place. And I liked the idea of Antalya, as we want to do others things than only going to the beach (shop, nightlife, boatours, rafting, aquapark and other activities).
But then I got a call from my sister, who is currently in Side, saying many said they prefer Side over Alanya and Antalya...

One other quesion. I was wondering if there are balconies on this laguna hotel? and if there isn't any beaches closer than 2 km away?
I found this one hotel in Anatalya at the adress:
Bahcelievler Mah. Teomanpasa Cad. No 53 07100 Antalya
this webside is in norwegian, and I found no language switch for it, but u can see the location on the map on the site
http://www.detur.no/catalog.cfm?nSupplierId=252&nHotelNo=20622&nonlinecatalogueNo=15102

If anything is unclear just let me know...

I would be grateful if you could advise me about the train time table from aleppo to Latakia and Latakia to Tartous, plus the tickets cost.

Many thanks

Mona

Can I have Rail station in Latakia 's phone number to get in touch please?

I would be grateful if you could advise me about the train time table from aleppo to Latakia and Latakia to Tartous, plus the tickets cost.

Many thanks

Mona

I was told that there is an active Templar community in Zichron? Where is it located? My family and I would like to visit.

Hey everyone,

I'll be arriving in Damascus early in July, and I'll be staying for quite a while. Anyway, I've been visiting Damascus every summer now for a couple of years, and I thought I might try and travel a bit outwards this time. So, my plan is to take a train, the Taurus Express (Toros Exkspresi), from Damascus to Istanbul. As much as I've been to Syria, I've never really traveled anywhere else by train so I have no idea how to go about this. I know my way around the city very well but I was wondering how and where I could buy tickets? Should I buy them while I'm still here in the U.S. or will it be okay if I buy them when I arrive in Damascus because I will be arriving in July but I am not planning on traveling to Istanbul until August? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks so much!

- Dana

Hello...

Can anyone tell me what the cost is of some items just to give me an idea of it's prices in T. Lira?

For example, how much is a can of coke or how much does a postcard cost in Lira please?

Are there souvenir stalls outside where the Library of Celsus is located? In case we need bottled water, how much do these cost at this area?


Thank you very much.

Dear VT members,

Thanks for all the advice you have given me for over the years it’s been outstanding I will be transit in Bahrain International airport for 2 hours. Where are the free WiFi Hotspots at the airport?


Regards


Jean Paul Adam

Dear VT members,

Thanks for all the advice you have given me for over the years it’s been outstanding. It was a VT member who advise me to get Egate card at Dubai international airport.

My question)

I will be bring my Lap top with me in UAE: could you please tell me where are the Free hot-sport in Dubai Shajrah & Abu Dhabi, I will be in the UAE for few weeks.

Regards


Jean Paul Adam

Hi guys,
I'll be staying in amman for 3weeks during august and would like to visit beirut for a few days, can anyone tell me the best and most well priced ways of doing so?

Hi guys,
I'm going to amman this august hopefully, can any one tell me if theres any ladies only outdoor swimming pools in amman be it in a gym, leisure club or anywhere? I'd really appreciate ur help :)

We're going to be in Tel Aviv on a Friday until Saturday. Will everything in the city be closed? Does public transportation close down? Will I be able to find restaurants and shops that are open. We will be staying at the Dan Panorama Hotel. I would like to be able to pick up some gifts while I'm there. I don't want to spend the time in my hotel.

Thanks

I will be in Dubai at the end of next week with my family. We are looking to go on a day excursion out of the city and into the mountains, wadis etc. Can anyone suggest a good trip and tour company to use. Many thanks.

Where should I stay? Looking for a fun part of the city and a decent hotel.

Hotel recommendations? mid-range, B&B, or Hostel...

Restaurants?

Things to do?

Thanks in advance.

hi all
i recently posted a similar question regarding tourist visa entry from the uk to turkey
as i live in Scotland i am finding it hard to locate some "English" £10 for entry .
is it possible for me to pay this "TAX" with Euros or Dollars or do i still need to use "Bank of England" £10 when i enter from the UK?

please help soon as i travel tomorrow!!!!!
marc