| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks 22:57 - Jun 14 with 2929 views | MJallday |
In the name of “work”
I’ll be out there for 11 days to so, I’ll have the weekend and evenings
can the twtd collective suggest things to do out there ?
(Obviously not p1ss off the Middle East and get myself jailed)
Tia - mj |  |
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| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 23:46 - Jun 14 with 2846 views | BLUEBEAT |
Go to a mosque.
Seriously. |  |
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| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 07:43 - Jun 15 with 2698 views | Dubai_Blue |
Friday brunch is always popular
Fountain show at Burj Kalifa
Barasti beach bar |  | | |
| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 08:14 - Jun 15 with 2646 views | bluelagos |
Spent 3 months there (for work). Hated the place tbh
The old town/market area worth a wander but if you don't get off on ostentatious wealth as I don't, you'll struggle.
The old fishing boats were quite cool.
Think the area was called Deira but basically Google the gold souk and that's the older area.
£12.50 a pint and that was in 2011. [Post edited 15 Jun 2024 11:27]
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| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 08:52 - Jun 15 with 2603 views | MJallday |
| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 23:46 - Jun 14 by BLUEBEAT |
Go to a mosque.
Seriously. |
I’m interested in seeing some of that . Some of the temples and religious stuff i saw in India was very impressive | |
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| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 08:53 - Jun 15 with 2599 views | MJallday |
| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 07:43 - Jun 15 by Dubai_Blue |
Friday brunch is always popular
Fountain show at Burj Kalifa
Barasti beach bar |
Burj khalifa fountains and possibly the viewing platform are there (pun a little bit intended)
Friday brunch and barista bar not heard of that one | |
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| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 08:56 - Jun 15 with 2587 views | MJallday |
| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 08:14 - Jun 15 by bluelagos |
Spent 3 months there (for work). Hated the place tbh
The old town/market area worth a wander but if you don't get off on ostentatious wealth as I don't, you'll struggle.
The old fishing boats were quite cool.
Think the area was called Deira but basically Google the gold souk and that's the older area.
£12.50 a pint and that was in 2011. [Post edited 15 Jun 2024 11:27]
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Yeah I’m preparing myself that it’s not going to be weatherspoons prices | |
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| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 09:01 - Jun 15 with 2574 views | nrb1985 |
"can the twtd collective suggest things to do out there ?"
Yes, look for a new employer, they obviously don't like you much to send you to Dubai in June! It's 40+ degrees.
Most stuff happens inside over summer, as others have said though, the old souk and deira in the evening is nice and should be cooler. There's the arabian tea house right there too which is a pretty little restaurant.
Paddle tennis is big there, if you're sporty, and might just about be cool enough by 8/9pm to have a lesson or similar.
Plenty of thrills and spills by night also if that's what you're into - most of the "stellar" restaurant names from London have set up there now and make for good people watching of an evening.
But seriously, next time ask them not to send you in June! [Post edited 15 Jun 2024 9:02]
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| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 09:24 - Jun 15 with 2528 views | Jimmy86 |
So, I went last September, was always on the bucket list and I loved it!
I'd recommend a boat trip, which you can book at Dubai marina (lunch included)
trip to Dubai mall, Burj Khalifa is within touching distance and is worth a visit, but a word of caution, it was rather hazy when I was at the viewing platform...
I did have a go on a jet ski! That was brilliant, but also rather choppy.. hitting a wave at 30 is not fun!
Finally I'd recommend doing a tour of Burj Al Arab.. called at the top, I think.. that was amazing
Safe travels | | | |
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| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 09:51 - Jun 15 with 2470 views | Sparky85 |
Evening trip up the Burj and then would recommend dinner at Urla which overlooks the fountains and the Burj light shows which are every 30 mins.
Take a trip down to the marina one eve and just walk through it.
A good brunch (not like we do it in the UK)is a must. We did one at the intercontinental Jumeirah and had musicians and fire breathers for company.
Have a wander through the mall. Just to experience the sheer size of it all.
I really enjoyed it there. Very expensive though. Have a great trip! | | | |
| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 10:59 - Jun 15 with 2409 views | Dubai_Blue |
| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 08:53 - Jun 15 by MJallday |
Burj khalifa fountains and possibly the viewing platform are there (pun a little bit intended)
Friday brunch and barista bar not heard of that one |
There are so many brunches, pick one for your budget and location
Indoor Ski center at Dubai Mall is well worth it also
Make sure if you go to a gold Souk you go to the old one in Diera not the new one which is pish
Desert Safari can be fun, probably not this time of year unless you do an evening one, still be horribly hot mind | | | |
| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 11:01 - Jun 15 with 2406 views | WD19 |
Give the Camel curry a swerve. Chewy as hell. |  | | |
| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 11:26 - Jun 15 with 2368 views | ElephantintheRoom |
You could try and find somewhere to vote | |
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| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 11:29 - Jun 15 with 2348 views | Herbivore |
Isn't Dubai basically just a massive shopping mall? |  |
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| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 11:30 - Jun 15 with 2346 views | WeWereZombies |
| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 11:01 - Jun 15 by WD19 |
Give the Camel curry a swerve. Chewy as hell. |
Sounds like that gave you a right hump... |  |
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| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 12:43 - Jun 15 with 2275 views | Meadowlark |
I was last there for work in 1985. I suspect it's changed a bit..... |  | | |
| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 19:35 - Jun 15 with 2103 views | MJallday |
| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 09:51 - Jun 15 by Sparky85 |
Evening trip up the Burj and then would recommend dinner at Urla which overlooks the fountains and the Burj light shows which are every 30 mins.
Take a trip down to the marina one eve and just walk through it.
A good brunch (not like we do it in the UK)is a must. We did one at the intercontinental Jumeirah and had musicians and fire breathers for company.
Have a wander through the mall. Just to experience the sheer size of it all.
I really enjoyed it there. Very expensive though. Have a great trip! |
Can you literally turn up or do you need to book in advance? | |
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| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 03:57 - Jun 16 with 1979 views | little_boy_blue |
We’re here at the moment. If you go yo the Burj Khalifa I would definitely pay the extra and go to levels152 - 154. Great views and a totally different experience. | | | |
| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 09:02 - Jun 16 with 1864 views | Sparky85 |
| Heading to Dubai in a couple of weeks on 19:35 - Jun 15 by MJallday |
Can you literally turn up or do you need to book in advance? |
Book in advance for Burj and Urla to avoid disappointment and to get a decent time slot. Sunset is the most popular time. | | | |
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