Sim Card for Middle East (Egypt, Jordan, Dubai and Oman)

Hi,

I am travelling through Egypt, Jordan, Dubai and Oman in the middle of the year.

I have an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S2.

I'm looking for any recommendations of reliable phone companies, from which I could by a sim? Preferably one that I can use for the whole trip, and not have to switch between countries (if possible...). Also looking for a data allowance.

Thanks for any recommendations!

Iranian Visa - agency: iranianvisa.com

Hi,

so I am from Germany and want to go overland from ...pakistan - Iran - turkey by motocycle

iranianvisa.com was recommended to me but I have problems filling out their form because I dont really know were I will exactly stay and how long the trip is going to take...

So hoe should I fill out this form?

Thx,
Chris

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4 days in Dubai with a 6 and 5 year old

Hello, we would appreciate advice on where to stay and what to do for 4 days in UAE. Arrive in Abu Dhabi at 7am on 27 Jan and depart at 10:45 am on 31 Jan.

As we have a 6 and 5 year old we wanted to stay close to beach and water parks. Can you recommend a hotel nearby that has a kids playground and pool and a kids club? We don't want the 5 star hotels that charge $400+ a night. *unless we can get it for a bargain or as part of a stopover deal with Etihad?

Also, would you stay 2 nights in each AD and Dubai or just go straight to Dubai. Any suggested itineraires for the 4 days would be appreciated .....and travelers tips. Thanks

National Museum

Does anyone know when the new National Museum in Amman will open?

Bus from Sheikh Hussein border to Amman Jordan and back..?

does anyone has some information?
a local bus, or any other but not the one by bus copamny "Nazaret" takes from Nazaret in Israel. i think they do not operate one on Fridays and a local one can be cheaper and cool
does such thing exist ?

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Amman to Petra - Single Woman - Best Method?

Hi all,

I am a 20-something Australian woman, traveling to Jordan mid-year. I don't speak any Arabic, but I'm trying to learn a few travel phrases before I go, and always attempt to be culturally sensitive!

I am doing a stop over in Jordan and then meeting up with my 'husband' in Dubai. I have about five days, four nights. I want to go from Amman, down to Petra for two days, and back up to Amman to fly out.

Since I am traveling alone, I'm looking for suggestions on the best and safest way to do this?

Are there many group tours? Would it be safe to just hire a cab and drive down there alone? Should I try and book something through my hotel?

More generally, how safe is it to travel around Amman and Petra in taxis alone as a woman?

Any advice would be helpful!

Irangashttours

Hi everyone.

I have been in contact with Irangashttours.com for helping get a visa to Iran, and all seems fine and well.
They are asking me to pay 50$ now, which isn't a big amount in itself, but I thought I would post here just to see if anyone has anything to say about them. So.

Does anyone have any experience with this company?

Egypt and The Middle East

This is more of a generic 'Egypt and the Middle East' query.

I'm interested in people's take on how safe it is to travel (on a shoestring style) around that area at the moment? I'm a SWF and will be more than likely travelling alone which I know doesn't sound like the smartest plan. Looking at Egypt, Jordan and Iran mainly but happy to hear peoples ideas.

Any hints, tips, views etc would be highly appreciated.

Cheers - Kate

nb - apologies if this duplicates previous posts by other people