10 Things to do in Dubai?

jane01
By jane01

I may have a chance to pop over to Dubai for a weekend. What are the 10 things that you have to do/experience in Dubai?

By Tsardoz• 21 Jul 2007 21:22
Rating: 5/5
Tsardoz

Just came back from a weekend in Dubai.

Fabulous!

The weather was noticeably much more humid than here.

Then when we came back it was obviously drier and more comfortable.

Dunno if that is typical or not.

Anyway here is a trip report:

Thurs evening

- Teppanyaki at Al Bustan Rotana - very good!

Friday

- Wild Wadi (morning) - great but watch the long queues during the weekends in summer

- Burj Al Arab tour from a friend who worked there for 3 years. I didnt think I'd be into this but it was an amazing place. And I thought the Qataris knew how to spend money! rooms are a minimum 7500 per night (dirhams = riyals)

- go carts at Emirates Karting Centre. This was the highlight of the weekend for all who went (mainly boys I confess but the girls also liked it even though they ate our dust!). It was a great buzz. All of us found the hot weather (6pm) hard going but it was great fun and I recommend this to anyone who likes a bit of adrenalin.

- The Deep nightclub. Armand Van Helden was DJ. Qube has nothing on this place but I blew some serious cash there (150 to get in to start).

Saturday

Mall of the Emirates . Spent 2 hours skiing (I was very rusty). The place was pretty empty which was a surprise. Fairly cheap I thought at 150 for 2 hours. Snow was a bit slushy and slow but beggars cant be choosers. Huge, huge, massive mall. But we were surprised to discover Doha prices were often cheaper.

Jules near airport for a lunch of pork products!

I had a great time and will go back in August for another visit. Loads to do there but I can see why many prefer Doha to live in. Now I just need to try and convince someone to set up a gokart track here (preferably air-conditioned, in-doors).

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The superstition in which we were brought up never loses its power over us, even after we understand it.

By anonymous• 18 Jul 2007 19:22
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

Ossom place but damn bloody expensive...

By Scarlett• 18 Jul 2007 17:55
Rating: 5/5
Scarlett

Ohh fiddledeedee.....

By Oryx• 18 Jul 2007 17:31
Oryx

Alone

eat smokey bacon crisps x 3

eat pate x3

eat sausage x 2

eat bacon x 2

By Amigo66• 18 Jul 2007 17:22
Rating: 4/5
Amigo66

depends if u r with ur partner or alone, a party animal or u dig into shopping. It is the city to b but would b toooo hot. Try the desert safari and the belly dance

By dinkyw• 18 Jul 2007 16:50
Rating: 5/5
dinkyw

Burj Al Arab

Wild Wadi - do not wear a bikini its like a chronic irrigation if you catch my drift!!!!!!!

Ski Slope at Emirates Mall

Ibn Battuta Shopping mall then to the Jebel Ali Pub at the Gardens.

Clay pigeon shooting and then Lunch at the Jebel Ali Gun Club (really good food).

Trilogy Night Club at Madinat Jumeirah the roof top is lovely but may be too hot now.

Sorry I never really went into the city, so cannot tell you that bit!

Enjoy!

I have an attitude and I know how to use it!

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