10 things to do in Dubai
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Dubai is a very modern, even futuristic, city. But in Dubai, near a modern economy, you can discover a very old culture, which is really amazing.
I made a short list of my favorites things to do in Dubai, and here you are:
1.Visiting Dubai is the best opportunity to see alive its magnificent hotels, Burj al Arab (the only one worldwide ranked with 7 stars) and Atlantis The Palm. It is an experience, believe me.
2. Do not miss the occasion to take part to a safari desert. Driving a strong jeep on sand is an unique experience, a must for every newcomer in Dubai. Some offers include a night in desert, in a bedouin village, when you are going to sleep in a traditional tent, nevertheless modern fitted. You will be invited to a traditional barbecue, and do not mention anything about entertainment: the traditional belly dance! Very exciting and adventurous.
3. Sand skiing. A new experience, a hot one.
4. Indoor snow skiing - my favourite thing to do there, even if I am not to good at ski.
5.Surfing, beaching, swimming, snorkeling and other watersports are very common and easy to discover in Dubai.
6. Camel racing. An ancient sport, very popular even today. Racing camels are very expensive, and these races are scheduled to every national celebration.
7. Horse riding. In Dubai it is still to find a special bride of horse, the Arabics. They are very nice, very strong, but easy to master.
8.Taking golf courses is one of the most popular things to do in Dubai cause they are quite cheap.
9. Shopping in Dubai is very special. You can find world’s most diverse wares at very good and competitive prices. Dubai is in my opinion a world shopping capital, having a few world known malls with excellent prices.
10. Visit the Jumeirah Mosque from Dubai, is very spectacular and very modern. Usually a non-muslim may not inside this mosque; the only one exception is an guided tour.
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September 17th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Camel racing seems like fun!
September 21st, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Would like to try? Didn’t know you are so sporty!
October 4th, 2008 at 6:03 am
Just curious…are there free things to do in Dubai? Only rich people go to Dubai yes, but does such thing as free things to do in Dubai exist? Please answer
October 6th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
CI agree, camel racing must be one of most funny things to do in Dubai!
October 21st, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Dubai is a false front, a playground for idiot visitors, and/or a place to make money (legal and illegal). A heaven for smugglers breaking international conventions, and filled with abused and underpaid foreign workers. Take a look behind the scenes..
October 21st, 2008 at 3:05 pm
There are so many opportunities in Dubai… Dubai its amazing and full of life..
October 21st, 2008 at 3:07 pm
One thing is for sure! Dubai is expensive for accommodation: the cheapest (and best) option is to stay with friends; next option is to stay around Deira (avg Dhs4-500 per night), it’s busy and a little away from the usual tourist things but cheap for hotels here; last option is to stay in the newer hotels/developments (Dhs1,000+ per night), but these are closer to the action. For activities a desert safari is good fun, try sand surfing and dune buggies, shopping go the Mall of The Emirates and The Madinat, if you are here for a Friday go to brunch at one of the big hotels, then there are the beaches if you want to top up your tan. Most hotels will have a long list of brochures with things to do. I have used a company called Blue Banana who were good, their number is +971 4436 8100 or http://www.bluebanana.ae Last of all do not come in Ramadan as lots of things close down, best time of year is from October to March. Good luck !
October 21st, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Oh and remember one of the things you can’t do in Dubai is sex on the beach! You will get busted
October 21st, 2008 at 3:12 pm
@Maria, you are absolutely right.
Dubai is a very hectic modern city. to understand daily life in Dubai, the most important character one needs is adaptability. currently Dubai is in middle of huge development phase…getting from one point to another is just impossible…public transport is under developed…they have world class infrastructure..but the demand outstrips the available infrastructure….parking is just impossible….the only way to avoid traffic is stay around the area of work i the morning…one needs to know Dubai is not a democratic place…every decision is based on what comes out of te ruling family and the federal national congress…foreigners has no say in decision and law making….then it depends a lot on where you are from…a very hypocritical society that closes eyes to all sorts of divides…does not practice equal cances to all…although they claim to be… some of the human abuses that happens to the unskilled labourers most from the sub continent can be compared to the worst in the world…the locals called emaratis are not directly responsible for this..but they convinently close the eyes…these high flyers does not even have a minimum wage program…there is no job security here for any one… dubai does have its benefits as well…can make loads of money…but the cost of life is too high….and the quality of life is really good..but the price is too high for this… one needs to be here to really understand dubai….it looks all glitz and glamour from outside…in the inside it is not all that rosy…. good luck with your experience in dubai..
November 13th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
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December 3rd, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Wild Wadi is amazing experience,
December 7th, 2008 at 5:04 am
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February 5th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
There are plenty of things you can do in Dubai.
February 27th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Sra. o Srta. Maria,
Usted no tiene ni idea de lo que es Dubai, Abu Dhabi o los Emiratos Arabes en general. No es solo cosa de los ricos ni de los visitantes idiotas como Ustad dice. ¿Ha estado allí? No lo parece. Nosotros (mi esposa y yo no somos ni ricos pero tampoco idiotas - si uno tiene dos carreras universitarias con matrícula de honor y premios especiales de gobierno, masters en extranjero etc. se supone que no debe ser idiota) nos vamos este año por tercera vez consecutiva. No hay otro lugar en el mundo con que se puede comparar y le aseguro que hemos visto muchos lugares y en varios continentes. Los precios son mayores que piden las agencias de viajes españolas para ir al Caribe o a Brasil. Pero al visitar uno y otro y hasta no ir a los Emiratos Arabes uno no se da cuenta que significa la estancia en un hotel. Los servicios en los mejores hoteles del Caribe son buenos. Los servivios en los hoteles en los Emiratos son super excelentes. No hay comparación!!!
Nadie le obliga pagar esto a una agencia de viajes española. Hoy gracias a Internet existen numerosas posibilidades de comprar estos viajes con precios mucho más competitivos en mejores hoteles y a su total agrado. No pierda el tiempo escribiendo en los foros y aproveche el Internet para mejorar sus posibilidades de vida, de descanso, de la salud etc.
No debe juzgar algo que al parecer no conoce en absoluto solamente por tener el acceso a Internet y nada más.
Primero vaya se al Burj Al Arab, , Emirates Palace, Mina A’ Salam o si quiere al Atlantis y luego comente sus experiencias.
Lo que se trata de la vida de los extranjeros empleados en los Emiratos tiene suficientes posibilidades para comparar su vida con los inmigrantes en España. Si le preocupan los de allí haga primero algo por los de aquí y luego puede criticar los de otros países!
March 4th, 2009 at 8:57 am
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