Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020

7 days? Abu Dubai or Dubai

Country forums / Middle East / United Arab Emirates

Hi, I have 7 day stopover in Abu Dubai, should I take the bus for a few day trips to Dubai, or just split my hotels stays in each of the 2 cities. I arrive and leave from Dubai. Any suggestions for a good medium price hotel, in the center of each city as well
Thanks, eric

It should be the other way around. Base yourself in Dubai and save Abu Dhabi or a day trip.

Dubai is much more geared towards tourists and has more sights of interest than Abu Dhabi. Dubai has an "old city" along its creek, a fascinating Gold Souk, impressive shopping malls and a much more accessible beachfront. The nightlife and bar scene is also much bigger.

Dubai has no proper "centre" but if you want to be equidistant from all the sights and near a metro stop that will take you to most of the popular tourist sights, check out the hotels in the Al Barsha vicinity of Dubai. The Holiday Inn, City Max and Ibis hotels are within walking distances of the metro stops and are reasonably priced.

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Hi
we suggest you to spend your vacations in Dubai.It has lots of interesting attractions for tourists

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Hi, I would like to suggest you Dubai because many tourist come every year to visit Dubai. Dubai is one of the most preferable city to travel in United Arab Emirates. There are many options available to travel in Dubai. You can use local transport like bus or taxi. You can also hire a private taxi to travel in Dubai.

There are many hotels available in Dubai like Metropolitan Palace Dubai , The Metropolitan Hotel Dubai which provides accommodation at affordable rates. If you love to see the beauty of Sea of Arabia Gulf, you can charter a yacht or cruise. It is a great experience of being on luxurious yacht. You can see the marine creatures and also can enjoy fishing and other water sports.

Wish you a happy journey in Dubai...!!

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