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superstareli55 · « **Reply #1320 on:** January 19, 2023, 04:12:45 PM »

Any recommendations for:

For takeout Shabbat meals?

Dubai tour guide?

superstareli55 · « **Reply #1321 on:** January 23, 2023, 07:39:26 PM »

Quote from: superstareli55 on January 19, 2023, 04:12:45 PM

Any recommendations for:

For takeout Shabbat meals?

Dubai tour guide?

Anybody??

yg99 · « **Reply #1322 on:** January 23, 2023, 08:10:55 PM »

You don't need a tour guide as there's nothing to see really.

There are a few tourist points of interest. Just pick which you want to see and take a taxi.

I did do the desert tour, which was fun. I went with Efraim. Highly recommended.

Wasn't there for shabbos.

Also, Elli's Cafe, on the palm, was Vegan (at least when I was there). I do not recommend the Vegan pizza!

Make sure you ask before you order as they don't always tell you.

Aaron55555 · « **Reply #1323 on:** January 28, 2023, 02:25:59 PM »

Anyone know the status of the women’s Mikvah in Dubai? Asking out of ignorance. All I know is that it’s new and the Rav who oversees it is Rabbi Duchman who is an amazing person and has done incredible work there but at the same time he’s under 30 years old and lived most of his adulthood in Dubai so I’m not sure when he had the time to become a Baki in hilchos mikvaos and a Mikvah expert - which obviously you need to be to build a Mikvah. Just curious if anyone has additional info

kosherjid · « **Reply #1324 on:** January 29, 2023, 02:41:51 PM »

Quote from: Aaron55555 on January 28, 2023, 02:25:59 PM

Anyone know the status of the women’s Mikvah in Dubai? Asking out of ignorance. All I know is that it’s new and the Rav who oversees it is Rabbi Duchman who is an amazing person and has done incredible work there but at the same time he’s under 30 years old and lived most of his adulthood in Dubai so I’m not sure when he had the time to become a Baki in hilchos mikvaos and a Mikvah expert - which obviously you need to be to build a Mikvah. Just curious if anyone has additional info

Interesting question

CanadianJew · « **Reply #1325 on:** January 29, 2023, 02:50:55 PM »

Quote from: Aaron55555 on January 28, 2023, 02:25:59 PM

Anyone know the status of the women’s Mikvah in Dubai? Asking out of ignorance. All I know is that it’s new and the Rav who oversees it is Rabbi Duchman who is an amazing person and has done incredible work there but at the same time he’s under 30 years old and lived most of his adulthood in Dubai so I’m not sure when he had the time to become a Baki in hilchos mikvaos and a Mikvah expert - which obviously you need to be to build a Mikvah. Just curious if anyone has additional info

Many chabad shluchim will fly in a mikvah expert to oversee the building of their mikvah and insuring its kashrus. Can't speak for Dubai specially though

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #1326 on:** January 29, 2023, 05:48:16 PM »

Quote from: Aaron55555 on January 28, 2023, 02:25:59 PM

Anyone know the status of the women’s Mikvah in Dubai? Asking out of ignorance. All I know is that it’s new and the Rav who oversees it is Rabbi Duchman who is an amazing person and has done incredible work there but at the same time he’s under 30 years old and lived most of his adulthood in Dubai so I’m not sure when he had the time to become a Baki in hilchos mikvaos and a Mikvah expert - which obviously you need to be to build a Mikvah. Just curious if anyone has additional info

What on earth does the Rabbi's age have to do with it? How many Chabad Shluchim do you think are Baki in Hilchos Mikvaos?

Yr18 · « **Reply #1327 on:** February 05, 2023, 06:56:05 PM »

Any recommendations on where to rent a car from?
Is abu dhabi worthwhile to check out?
Is the jewish desert trip worth spending half a day on a short vacation?

sorotzkin9 · « **Reply #1328 on:** February 07, 2023, 12:28:42 AM »

How long you going for?

Yr18 · « **Reply #1329 on:** February 07, 2023, 12:45:10 PM »

Quote from: sorotzkin9 on February 07, 2023, 12:28:42 AM

How long you going for?

3 days

sorotzkin9 · « **Reply #1330 on:** February 07, 2023, 02:21:17 PM »

IMHO do the dessert but not abu dhabi theres not that much to do around the city and you can do it the other days.. I rented from europcar was ok got brand new mazda 6 and it didnt even have a screen. Just because theres an abundance of luxury cars around dont expect one at the car rental, unless you pay for it...

Drago · « **Reply #1331 on:** February 08, 2023, 07:09:08 AM »

Quote from: Yr18 on February 05, 2023, 06:56:05 PM

Any recommendations on where to rent a car from?
Is abu dhabi worthwhile to check out?
Is the jewish desert trip worth spending half a day on a short vacation?

i didn't think the desert trip was worth it
you can book a separate jeep experience as that was a highlight for me

ar · « **Reply #1332 on:** February 08, 2023, 09:13:15 AM »

Quote from: Drago on February 08, 2023, 07:09:08 AM

i didn't think the desert trip was worth it
you can book a separate jeep experience as that was a highlight for me

What jeep experience did you book?

ar · « **Reply #1333 on:** February 08, 2023, 11:17:25 AM »

Im trying to reach Ephraim at the kosher Desert tour, but no answer (watsapp not coming up)
Anyone has an email or direct contact number?

Drago · « **Reply #1334 on:** February 13, 2023, 03:14:27 AM »

Quote from: ar on February 08, 2023, 09:13:15 AM

What jeep experience did you book?

We did as part of the kosher experience, but that part was the highlight
you can find plenty of options on discount sites

JudahMcB · « **Reply #1335 on:** February 19, 2023, 09:44:44 AM »

UAE blocks VoIP apps like Google Voice, WhatsApp audio/video, Skype, etc. Anyone have any experience with WiFi calling in Dubai? Does it work with or without VPN?

My usual travel plans involve buying a cheap local data-only eSIM and forwarding calls to my GV number before traveling internationally but if GV is blocked I need an alternative. If wifi calling doesn't work then I guess plan C is Google Fi, but at $0.20/min that's costly. Any suggestions?

tavster · « **Reply #1336 on:** February 19, 2023, 12:03:59 PM »

Quote from: JudahMcB on February 19, 2023, 09:44:44 AM

UAE blocks VoIP apps like Google Voice, WhatsApp audio/video, Skype, etc. Anyone have any experience with WiFi calling in Dubai? Does it work with or without VPN?

My usual travel plans involve buying a cheap local data-only eSIM and forwarding calls to my GV number before traveling internationally but if GV is blocked I need an alternative. If wifi calling doesn't work then I guess plan C is Google Fi, but at $0.20/min that's costly. Any suggestions?

Everything worked well for me with expressVPN

Suave · « **Reply #1337 on:** May 03, 2023, 02:08:59 PM »

Anyone going NY-Dubai this week that can take along a challah board?

Def · « **Reply #1338 on:** May 16, 2023, 03:33:27 PM »

Anyone have recommendations where to stay for shabbos? Kosher food and minyan? I see there's minyan on the palm in the st Regis has anyone stayed there and knows if it's shabbos friendly with keys, sensors and all that?

1avigrun · « **Reply #1339 on:** May 16, 2023, 03:55:14 PM »

Quote from: Def on May 16, 2023, 03:33:27 PM

Anyone have recommendations where to stay for shabbos? Kosher food and minyan? I see there's minyan on the palm in the st Regis has anyone stayed there and knows if it's shabbos friendly with keys, sensors and all that?

Chabad has beautiful meal and minyan in address marina hotel( hotel -meal booked separately)

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