Dubai Hints & Tips! (Merged)

prenton01

tummy_tank wrote:

Can anyone confirm that when you go through passport control at Dubai airport there is a duty free shop that you can make purchases. i was sure i saw one last trip but don't want to miss out if there is a reason why in coming flights can't buy alcohol.
Also if anyone has used it are the prices as competitive as duty free on homeward bound side i.e flying back to UK?

yes there is a duty free shop nr the baggage reclaim, i use it to buy beer as you cannot buy alcahol in dubai unless you go to a resturant or bar.
couldnt tell you about prices as i rarely check just get what i want and pay for it but i think they are the same but dont quote me lol

tony

mummymania

Has anyone booked through Travel Dubai?

loveabargin

mummymania wrote:

Has anyone booked through Travel Dubai?

I booked with them this year and went in september. Got a good price and had no problems with the booking. However I did confirm my requirements by email to them prior to my booking and all was well. I will be contacting them again for a price next year. I suggest that you shop around and when you have some prices or one that your happy with then give them a call as they will try to beat your best price. Have a great time.

bootman

I recommend Travel Dubai as well, I agree with the above post. Get qoutes first then call them as they will beat it. I intend to use them next year as well. Already keeping my eye on flights!

jig

Is january a good time to go dubai?in terms of weather, people, deals??

prenton01

jan / feb is the best time to go just for the weather as then it will be right temp to go to beach and enjoy
june / july is unbearable

roseydosey

Hi,
Bumping for latest special offers/discounts etc........I am looking into a holiday for Dubai around mid April for about a week. It seems very expensive.....would appreciate hints/tips for a cheap holiday/flight etc. We would be travelling with our 2 and half year old and 1 year old toddlers.......good suggestions/advice welcome!

prenton01

ive had a quick look for you the cheapest flights i can find are with qatar air heathrow to dubai for 135 pounds per adult

it works out like this

adult 135 taxes 121 total for two adults 512.40
child 121.20 taxes 121 total 222.20
infant 13.00 taxes 12.50 total 23.20

total fare 757.20

flights are 13th april till 20th

leave london 11am arrive 7:50pm via doha
leave dubai 10:00pm arrive london 7am via doha


hotels i suggest try this small hotel https://www.fusionbandb.com

its run by stacey from south africa and will cater for fammilies at a very good price for dubai.

if you see any other hotels let me know and i will tell you what they are like (or i can always pop round and have a look for you)

a lot of the cheap hotels are worth staying away from with kids as at night time a lot of the bars in the cheaper hotels are just brothels (to put it in a nice way) so it wouldnt be the best place to go for a drink while the kids in bed and at kicking out time the front of the hotels can get pretty noisey

any qeustions feel free to ask

tony

LHew

I won two return tickets to Dubain on Etihad airline :j :j :j :j :j and I'm looking to go in November.

Can anyone suggest very cheap accommodation (about £45 per person per night)?

I need a visa to go (South African passport) so can't just fly without prearranged accommodation.

Rockman

Planning to go to Dubai in late June. does anyone know of any hood deals in hotels at the moment. Would probably prefer staying in the centre rather than the beach.

thanks