Dubai advice

martinthebandit

littlereddevil wrote: »

What a strange comment!

What a strange comment!

parking_question_chap

Actually wouldnt go if you paid me.

Wouldnt voluntarily help the economy of a country who have laws like theirs.

ThemeOne

peachyprice wrote: »

Have you actually been to Dubai, or Essex for that matter?

When I was there I did meet a surprising number of ex-pat Brits from Essex!

RHemmings

From Dubai you can take a short flight over to Shiraz, and see Persepolis.

peachyprice

ThemeOne wrote: »

When I was there I did meet a surprising number of ex-pat Brits from Essex!

Perhaps, a bit like Malaga, Puerto Banus, Benidorm, etc. etc. doesn't mean Spain is like Essex! And like many other places, the ex-pats all hang out in a handful of bars and clubs, not take over the whole city.

stokeyboy

Dubai is an amazing place to visit but I would suggest visiting in the winter. We visited in November and it was still scorching hot in the 40s!!
There are two main parts in Dubai. Jumeirah, which is the westernised part of the emirate; and Deira, which is kind of like the old town. Jumeirah, is where all the expats and celebs go, where everything looks very artificial and costs an arm and leg. Whereas Deira, you will get to experience how the real locals live and trade.

Just remember they practice Sharia law, so a few things to bear in mind otherwise you will get yourself locked up. No signs of affection in public.... No alcohol in public except hotels...... Women need to cover up so no cleavage flashing or arms showing.....

If you are looking for a nice beach to chill then I would suggest booking at a nearby emirate such as Ajman, which is less crowded and cost much less than Dubai. You can still visit Dubai by taking a taxi, which is only 30minute ride.

littlereddevil

No arms showing? That's a new one on me.
Ajman is a dry state isn't it?

ThemeOne

littlereddevil wrote: »

No arms showing? That's a new one on me.
Ajman is a dry state isn't it?

I don't remember it being that strict.

stokeyboy

littlereddevil wrote: »

No arms showing? That's a new one on me.
Ajman is a dry state isn't it?

Ajman is in the Persian Gulf

stokeyboy

ThemeOne wrote: »

I don't remember it being that strict.

This applies to women only. I mean you won't be arrested for baring your arms, however the locals will find this offensive and may ask you to cover up.

We were eating in a restaurant one time and we noticed that another family asked to be relocated somewhere else because someone from another table was wearing a rather short dress.