Trying to figure out what area of the city to stay in and what to do. We're coming in on a Tuesday morning and leaving on Thursday afternoon the last week in November.
Any suggestions what part of the city to stay in or specific places to stay or maybe an Airbnb will be greatly appreciated and any activities that are must do's....
We took a wonderful 7 Emirates tour. I think they don't offer it anymore, but do offer a 6 Emirates tour.
The old town area by the port is interesting, where there is an old fort and ship. Also, nearby there is the gold suk (market).
Not sure you want to go up to the top of the highest city in the World?
wow, good choice, sounds very interesting! I was in Dubai myself, and I can say that the city is simply amazing! By the way, if you are interested, I can advise you an excellent service for car rental in this city, called Paddock https://paddockrentacar.com/ . There cars at good prices and always in excellent condition. Personally, my opinion is that a private car in Dubai is a must for freedom of movement, as there are many places to visit.
Thanks for the insight.
I'm wondering how the recent Iran attacks are going to impact things like security. We are actually coming in for a cruise and it seems like it could be a little concerning if things escalate between now and then.
We spent three nights in Dubai on the way to an East Africa safari in August. You will have much cooler weather than we did. But we were underwhelmed by Dubai (2013.) A building that is 50 years old is, in Dubai, "historic." It's annoying to get around, despite the air-conditioned subway, and even the city history museum had poor government investment in something important. The overwhelming aspects of the city we saw were 1)Luxury shopping 2)POST-bubble EMPTY real estate development. While we had a nice view of the "old" docks and feluccas from our hotel window, this was one of the least interesting "glamorous" places we have ever visited. Even free airport limos from Emirates Business Class did not give us a feeling of Global Prosperity.
Why would you want to stay in an AirBnB in Dubai? I don't even want to stay in one in Paris.
Hi Vick - We are going to spend a couple days in Dubai next summer, as a layover during a long journey. It would be helpful to hear what you ended up doing and any recommendations you have, based on your visit there. Thanks!
Hi, we stayed at the Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach. Very nice place.
The concierge arranged tickets for us to go to the top of the Burj Khalifa. This was a skip the line one and took us to the highest observation deck you can get to. It was 3 floors including an out door deck. Included champagne. Worth the extra price if you are going to bother going up. We went up around 4 or 430 and stayed until the sun went down so we're able to see the best of both. No time limit on this one.
Walked around the area before going up.
We visited the UAE Mall which was neat but just another mall.
I recommend going dune bashing. Was alot of fun. We actually did that from Abu Dhabi but can do from Dubai also.
In Dubai we didn't do a lot but what we did do was fun. I would probably go back to Dubai but wouldn't necessarily need to.
Abu Dhabi had a lot to do as well. Probably need to see the Ferrari world. keep in mind that is a pretty good distance outside of the city but HOP on Hop off bus takes you there. You just have to get on a different bus
the hop on Hop off was pretty slow but you got to see most of the city.
I do recommend going to see the big mosque in Abu Dhabi It was very impressive
I didn't like Dubai at all. I found it exceedingly superficial, the roads and the driving was amongst the most dangerous I've ever experienced. The attitude towards women was shocking and suffocating. The food was mediocre. The much vaunted malls were.....just malls. Nothing of any interest there.
I'm not impressed by big shiny things nor by ostentatious displays of wealth nor am I happy with such blatant inequalities between Emiratis and the immigrant labour population.
Nothing about Dubai would ever make me return.
I don't disagree with you there on much of that. My wife felt very uncomfortable in most of the Muslim countries. She has blond hair and is very curvy. She doesn't dress flashy or provocative at all but felt very uncomfortable with the stares from Muslim men in all the countries. She doesn't want to go back to any Muslim countries.
Things like making her cover her hair and all of her skin going into mosques was very demeaning as well. Religion of peace... my butt.
Things like making her cover her hair and all of her skin going into mosques was very demeaning as well. Religion of peace... my butt.
Yet I was in Malaysia over a week ago, predominantly Muslim but secular in nature. It was interesting to observe the seamless and happy coexistence of all religions and cultures, a vastly significant difference to that of Dubai and infinitely more enjoyable.
