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RE: 3 nights in Dubai

by dxb1969 16 May 2012

You want to take in the culture? That should take about 10 minutes....! More seriously, the culture is there if you seek it out. As the…
RE: travel dubai to khasab(oman) by bus or share taxi.

by dxb1969 14 April 2012

I'm not aware of any shared taxis operating all the way between Dubai or Sharjah to Khasab. They do operate from Dubai to Muscat but the…
RE: Day trips to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

by dxb1969 25 January 2012

There are tour operators like Arabian Adventures who offer these tours. This operator is pretty good. Have a look at their itinerary and…
RE: Backpacking UAE

by dxb1969 24 September 2011

@ quentinlittle, if you're got a few days or a week in Dubai on a backpackers budget, then I guess the best thing is to stay at the hostel…
RE: Going to Dibba (Northern Oman) from mascut without getting a UAE Visa

by genghis_caterpillar 12 June 2011

The area you're talking about is the Mussandam. You cant travel up to the Mussandam region by road without getting a UAE visa. You can…
One way ticket from Tashkand

by ahmd 25 April 2011

I would like to inquire about ticket prices in Tashkend. Is buying a one way ticket to Dubai or Sharja possible or is subject to price…
RE: Buying alcohol on arrival in Dubai

by vonwerden 10 April 2011

Correct, the liquor shops in some of the northern emirates sell alcohol to everybody. However, let me point out one thing. Regardless…
RE: travelling from Dubai to Umm al-Quwain

by genghis_caterpillar 29 March 2011

Because this one raised my curiosity, I checked my guide books, and based on the directions in the LP, found it on Google Earth - you…
RE: travelling from Dubai to Umm al-Quwain

by ctown 28 March 2011

We live in Sharjah and it usually cost us 80 to get here from around the airport hotels and Umm al-Quwain is a hike from here[we were…
RE: UAE to Israel on a Boot Strap

by stufried 27 March 2011

I'm looking at Air Arabia out of Sharja right now. I was about to update my post. I'm seeing flights from Sharjah (the city/Emirate…
Re: A few questions about Dubai

by hpkyk 19 February 2011

Hi Kris, Dubai is very easy. 1) Do not book the hotel airport transfer, much to expensive. Take an ordinary taxi from the airport -…
RE: Dubai

by everbrite 12 February 2011

lalitik - thanks for the ideas. george5 - I am thinking that even if I take the overnight flight, I should be able to nap a little and…
Re: Some Logistical Questions

by shamaal 14 January 2011

1. Don't know the hotel, but internet cafes are fairly common all over the UAE. They are generally grubby hangouts for male teenagers…
Some Logistical Questions

by krish1971 13 January 2011

I am going to the UAE on a business trip in the next couple of months and my company has reserved a room for me at the Hotel Holiday Interna…
Re: Dubai vacation with kids

by ctown 11 October 2010

If you want outside stuff head to Safa park which is Huge cost AED 3 to get in and you can walk around there,you kids may be able to skate…
RE: UAE & Musandam - 20 days Itinerary

by genghis_caterpillar 12 July 2010

I have to agree with the first two posters, and say that I too would choose to use at least half of that time in Oman. It is a much more…
RE: Unmarried Couples in Dubai

by Hobiecat 06 May 2010

Yes it is illiegal but as mentioned "highly" unlikely anyone will check in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Sharja is a much more conservative Emirate.…
RE: Dubai - Abu Dhabi

by gemcap 26 February 2010

Deira / Bur Dubai - Abu Dhabi - About 90 min to 120 min New Dubai (JLT / Jumeriah Beach Residence) - Abu Dhabi - 70 - 100 min So lets…
RE: Boat transport from Iran to Sharja (UAE)

by genghis_caterpillar 10 November 2009

Information about the destinations & prices for the Iran / UAE ferries on this website: [Iran Ferries|http://www.irantravelingcenter.com/…
Boat transport from Iran to Sharja (UAE)

by diver777 09 November 2009

Hi, I'm traveling in Iran and I would like to go to Oman via boat. I heard there boats leave Iran to Sharja in UAE. - Do you know from…
RE: Dubai – some comments and advice sought

by arabianjock 30 April 2009

Try visiting Sharjah as well, it's more authentic. The Heritage Area is well worth a visit. This is the fascinating old walled city…
RE: Staying in Dubai

by vaniacroccia 18 April 2009

Gary, in Dubai is not much to see or to do. In 3 days you can visit all the main attractions of the city without running. If your budget…
RE: Visinting Jordan for the first time

by vaniacroccia 14 February 2009

Answering first 2bibbie: The only country where I had been in the Middle East is the UAE. I loved the modernity of Dubai and Abu Dhabi,…
RE: Hotel Help

by alexander_vi 08 February 2009

If you do a search on Booking.com, you'll find that the cheapest hotels listed under Dubai are all in fact in Sharjah. I stayed at the…
Re: Best places for skyline-photos and photos of modern interiors in Dubai?

by vaniacroccia 05 February 2009

I am Brazilian, amateur photographer and I had been twice in UAE to visit the country and take photos The UAE offer wonderful pictures…