Dubai for a week

[Limewood]

Mrs Lime & self be in Hong Kong this October thinking might go to see Dubai for a week as the classic points fares are cheap out of there, would a week be to much?.

 

[markis10]

A week is a good amount I suspect, the malls would take at least two days alone, old world city tour another day!

 

[Grooba]

5 days maybe but 7 days no way, IMHO of course.

I spent a couple of nights there recently and whilst I had a great time, I have absolutely no desire to return.

 

[clifford]

5 days maybe but 7 days no way, IMHO of course.

I spent a couple of nights there recently and whilst I had a great time, I have absolutely no desire to return.

I go there quite often and I fully agree with your sentiments. Anyone wishing to go to that part of the world would be far better off going to Muscat. Much more interesting and original.

 

[Limewood]

Ok thanks guys will look into it.

 

[zainman]

Ok thanks guys will look into it.

If you haven't already booked hotels I would recommend using Priceline. Have always got excellent deals through it for dubai

 

[vetrade]

There's also the option of including a day or two in Abu Dhabi which isn't that much of a drive from Dubai. That would make a 7 day total stay just about right.

 

[clifford]

There's also the option of including a day or two in Abu Dhabi which isn't that much of a drive from Dubai. That would make a 7 day total stay just about right.

But, the drive can be quite hairy. So be careful.

 

[smithy]

5 days in Dubai should be sufficient. I was there last year to visit my brother who lives/works in that part of UAE. I managed to see all the highlights of city and drove myself in a rental car (with sat nav). The drive to Abu Dahbi is not a problem. cheers ...

 

[docjames]

But, the drive can be quite hairy. So be careful.

The drive between the two is on freeway/divided road and was no problem for us (in taxi).

What was your experience Clifford and how long ago?

 

[jetlagger]

But, the drive can be quite hairy. So be careful.

The roads are flat, fast & mostly safe.
The issue I often encountered was some women with their burqa veils evidently restricting their peripheral vision.. Especially when it came to changing lanes.:shock:

 

[docjames]

The roads are flat, fast & mostly safe.
The issue I often encountered was some women with their burqa veils evidently restricting their peripheral vision.. Especially when it came to changing lanes.:shock:

As opposed to Australia where the roads are hilly, poorly maintained, and the drivers are all looking at their mobile phones.

 

[jetlagger]

As opposed to Australia where the roads are hilly, poorly maintained, and the drivers are all looking at their mobile phones.

Yep! evidently noted..