Author Topic: Dubai Master Thread (Read 286942 times)

travellove · « **Reply #320 on:** June 23, 2015, 05:50:44 PM »

I was thinking of going from Dubai to Oman for a day or 2. Should I rather go to Oman from Dubai or Abu Dhabi? Which one is closer? Should I go with a tour or rather by myself? Which places should I make sure to see and should I rather stay there for 1 day or 2?

travellove · « **Reply #321 on:** June 23, 2015, 05:56:33 PM »

Quote from: MosheD on June 21, 2015, 06:32:17 PM

Wow very helpful, guys!

There have been "hookups" coordinated from ddf (abu dhabi price mistake, and Dans recent Island hopper, though not sure 2nd one counts) and im sure many others...
You can post your dates and see if anyone pms you. There is also a for on tripadvisor dedicated to this

Where on tripadvisor can you see/do that?

moish · « **Reply #322 on:** June 23, 2015, 08:15:47 PM »

Quote from: travellove on June 23, 2015, 05:50:44 PM

I was thinking of going from Dubai to Oman for a day or 2. Should I rather go to Oman from Dubai or Abu Dhabi? Which one is closer? Should I go with a tour or rather by myself? Which places should I make sure to see and should I rather stay there for 1 day or 2?

what do you want to see in oman?

damaxer91 · « **Reply #323 on:** June 23, 2015, 08:33:30 PM »

Quote from: moish on June 23, 2015, 08:15:47 PM

what do you want to see in oman?

I've heard that they get quite a crowd Rosh Hashana time

travellove · « **Reply #324 on:** June 24, 2015, 10:50:27 AM »

Quote from: moish on June 23, 2015, 08:15:47 PM

what do you want to see in oman?

Besides the modern beauty of Dubai, I want to see an authentic Arabic country without all the gadgets. I don't want to take the chance of going to Iran. I also hear that Oman is beautiful. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

travellove · « **Reply #325 on:** June 24, 2015, 10:51:33 AM »

Quote from: damaxer91 on June 23, 2015, 08:33:30 PM

I've heard that they get quite a crowd Rosh Hashana time

Am I missing something? What does Oman have to do with Rosh Hashanah?

damaxer91 · « **Reply #326 on:** June 24, 2015, 10:53:38 AM »

Quote from: travellove on June 24, 2015, 10:51:33 AM

Am I missing something? What does Oman have to do with Rosh Hashanah?

travellove · « **Reply #327 on:** June 24, 2015, 11:13:40 AM »

Quote from: damaxer91 on June 24, 2015, 10:53:38 AM

You are confusing Uman, Ukraine with Oman which is an Arabic country unless it was supposed to be a joke.

moish · « **Reply #328 on:** June 24, 2015, 04:56:22 PM »

yes it was a joke

moish · « **Reply #329 on:** June 24, 2015, 04:56:41 PM »

Quote from: travellove on June 24, 2015, 10:50:27 AM

Besides the modern beauty of Dubai, I want to see an authentic Arabic country without all the gadgets. I don't want to take the chance of going to Iran. I also hear that Oman is beautiful. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

ras al jinz

damaxer91 · « **Reply #330 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:12:33 PM »

Quote from: travellove on June 24, 2015, 10:50:27 AM

Besides the modern beauty of Dubai, I want to see an authentic Arabic country without all the gadgets. I don't want to take the chance of going to Iran. I also hear that Oman is beautiful. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Go to Al Maha or another dessert resort

We went to Bab Al Shams but Al Maha is supposed to be better

avrumy22 · « **Reply #331 on:** June 25, 2015, 12:09:20 PM »

what is the cheapest way to get into the Burj Khalifa?

avrumy22 · « **Reply #332 on:** June 25, 2015, 12:10:29 PM »

Quote from: Emkay on April 08, 2015, 03:59:25 AM

Observatory restaurant 52nd floor of the Harbour Hotel.

does it cost to get in or can i just walk in?

Aaaron · « **Reply #333 on:** June 25, 2015, 12:25:28 PM »

Is it recommended to rent a car for a 4 day trip?

moish · « **Reply #334 on:** June 25, 2015, 05:53:48 PM »

Quote from: avrumy22 on June 25, 2015, 12:09:20 PM

what is the cheapest way to get into the Burj Khalifa?

make a reservation at the restaurant, enter burj and skip your res

avrumy22 · « **Reply #335 on:** June 25, 2015, 06:06:12 PM »

Quote from: moish on June 25, 2015, 05:53:48 PM

make a reservation at the restaurant, enter burj and skip your res

Is there an observation deck or something?

moish · « **Reply #336 on:** June 25, 2015, 06:35:09 PM »

Quote from: avrumy22 on June 25, 2015, 06:06:12 PM

Is there an observation deck or something?

no but you can see the inside. if you want the views from the burj, you would probably have to go to the bar/restaurant

PBaruch · « **Reply #337 on:** June 25, 2015, 06:53:48 PM »

http://www.burjkhalifa.ae/en/ObservationDeck/TicketInformation.aspx

says here there is an observation deck and its not free

moish · « **Reply #338 on:** June 25, 2015, 07:08:17 PM »

sorry, i misread the question. i thought he was asking about the burj al arab, but i see now he was referring to the burj khalifa. my apologies...

travellove · « **Reply #339 on:** July 05, 2015, 05:51:14 PM »

Any suggestions of things that are not on my list that should be or things that are on my list that should be? Am I arranging my days properly? Should I spend more time in Abu Dhabi Tuesday morning? Should I rather drive to another place in Oman than Khasab? If my best place to go is Khasab, am I doing the right things there or should I rather do something else in Khasab?

Day 1-Monday
Arrive at 12:25PM at Abu Dhabi airport. Hope to be out with my car at 2 PM
Yas Island. Viceroy Hotel & see Formula One Racetrack
Saadiyat Island to check out the beaches
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque-5 PM tour
If I have time see
Circular skyscraper, the Aldar HQ
Emirates palace/do I need reservations to get in there?
Should I be doing anything else in Abu Dhabi? Should I sleep my 1st night in Abu Dhabi and go in the morning to Dubai or go at night to Dubai?

Day 2-Tuesday
Bur Dubai/Bastakiya/Al-fahidi Fort/Grand mosque/bur Dubai Souk/Sheikh Saeed house/Grand souk deira/ Spice souk/ Gold souk /Perfume souk/ Fish souk/Rhas Al Khor Sanctuary
Burj Al Arab
from which hotel can I see palm island best?
Burj Khalifa Park
Burj Khalifa-Around 6:30 PM for best views

Day 3 –Wednesday
Drive to Oman, Khasab Enjoy the ride in the morning and do an afternoon safari to Khawr An Nid/ Bayt Al Qufl/ Jabal Harim/ Sal Ala- Should I this or should I rather do a different safari in Khasab?

Day 4 –Thursday
Oman, Khasab full day Dhow cruise and drive back to Dubai

Day 5 –Friday
Sunset beach or any other beach suggestion?
Madinat Jumeirah
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Afternoon Plan 1 Desert safari-Does this make sense if I am going to Khasab or it’s doing the same thing twice?
Afternoon Plan 2 stuff didn’t finish from Tuesday Mall of emirates/ Ski Dubai/snow penguins

Day 6 –Saturday
…….

Where does Dubai Marina/ Old Dubai and Dubai Creek fit into my plans?
If I want to meet with a fellow traveler that travels at the same time does anyone know of such a forum where I can meet up with someone?

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