vonwerden

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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Weekend in Iran -- 'different' destination in the Middle East Branch

    I thought I had seen a flight leaving for Qeshm when I was at Dubai Terminal 2 the other month... so I checked the official airport...
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Doha Airport 8 hour transit wait in the Middle East Branch

    Sorry for my late response, kigalilongwe. I can confirm free access to Oryx Lounge for HSBC Premier card holder. No idea about free guests...
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sim Card Registration in Iran? in the Middle East Branch

    No problems getting an MTN SIM card at Tehran airport. It took about 10 minutes to sign up for it and it was activated instantly. I went to...
    7 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called tionysus you want to get sim in UAE?? in the Middle East Branch

    Have to correct this statement. The second UAE operator, du telecom, offers 'visitor mobile line'. Connection fee 49 AED including 20 AED...
    7 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Decent authentic and good value restaurants in Dubai in the Middle East Branch

    I like the Arz Lebnan restaurant which is on the connecting road between MoE and 316 Road (not far from Subway sandwiches, Dusseldorf...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called What language are movies in in Amman? in the Middle East Branch

    Majority of movies are in English with Arabic subtitles. I can confirm this specifically for the City Mall cinemas.
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Visa up on arrival issues in the Middle East Branch

    I'd suggest you take a printout of an Iranian embassy stating the VOA rule. As a reference point, Turkish Airlines once made me sign a...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Still questions in the Middle East Branch

    As to your first question, fruits and veggies are readily available all year round. If you go to local markets it is normal that choice...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called what currency to bring? in the Middle East Branch

    Lots of answers already posted in 2011. Check out this search string to see only results from 2011: LP link...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Free Hugs Riyadh in the Middle East Branch

    Given that a contact with the consul is already established, why does the OP not simply give him another call and find out about the...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kuwait to Jordan via Saudi in the Middle East Branch

    I was a European GCC resident myself when I twice tried to apply for a KSA visa in order to bring my car into Jordan. In both cases I gave...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Oryx Lounge at DOH in the Middle East Branch

    Can't remember the price at the outlets. Lounge access is roundabout 40 US$ for up to 4 hours as far as I remember. Apart from drinks and...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Free Hugs Riyadh in the Middle East Branch

    Quite an entertaining post, this one. Looking forward to hearing more about the planning etc. I'd be very surprised if the OP managed to...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Visa upon arrival at Muscat airport in the Middle East Branch

    It's open 24/7. No need to worry.
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Lebanese visa on arrival in the Middle East Branch

    If you are eligible for VOA at the airport, you do not have to bring photos, NOCs, letters or anything. It is advisable though to have...
    9 months ago

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