Author Topic: Dubai Master Thread (Read 286923 times)

moish · « **Reply #340 on:** July 05, 2015, 06:00:25 PM »

Quote from: travellove on July 05, 2015, 05:51:14 PM

Emirates palace/do I need reservations to get in there?

no

if if you can swing it, a seaplane tour of dubai is awesome

Marco Polo · « **Reply #341 on:** July 08, 2015, 10:40:21 AM »

Anyone have any recommendations to stay a night based on this list? Is the Westin the best option?

Aaaron · « **Reply #342 on:** July 08, 2015, 10:45:32 AM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on July 08, 2015, 10:40:21 AM

Anyone have any recommendations to stay a night based on this list? Is the Westin the best option?

Yes, IMO.

Marco Polo · « **Reply #343 on:** July 08, 2015, 10:55:47 AM »

Quote from: Aaaron on July 08, 2015, 10:45:32 AM

Yes, IMO.

How is the location? If i only have one day, is it simple enough to get around from there, or maybe i should just go to the Four Points Downtown.

avrumy22 · « **Reply #344 on:** July 08, 2015, 01:29:16 PM »

Quote from: moish on July 05, 2015, 06:00:25 PM

no

if if you can swing it, a seaplane tour of dubai is awesome

did you have a good experience with a specific one? link?

Aaaron · « **Reply #345 on:** July 08, 2015, 02:10:11 PM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on July 08, 2015, 10:55:47 AM

How is the location? If i only have one day, is it simple enough to get around from there, or maybe i should just go to the Four Points Downtown.

Honestly, I haven't been there yet (September), but we booked the Fairmont on the Palm instead of the one downtown and everyone has told me transportation and getting around from the Palm is very easy. The Westin is right there as well.

Marco Polo · « **Reply #346 on:** July 08, 2015, 02:24:01 PM »

Thanks.

I ended up booking the Four Points Downtown. I'm only there one night and arriving late. I figure for ~$70, it can't be too bad.

moish · « **Reply #347 on:** July 08, 2015, 03:16:54 PM »

Quote from: avrumy22 on July 08, 2015, 01:29:16 PM

did you have a good experience with a specific one? link?

seawings. i bought it when it was a cobone.com deal

avrumy22 · « **Reply #348 on:** July 09, 2015, 11:31:18 AM »

Can someone give an estimate how long EY shuttle bus from AUH takes to get to Dubai? Am i better off renting a car? I have a 9 hour stopover.

ual902 · « **Reply #349 on:** July 09, 2015, 11:34:49 AM »

Quote from: avrumy22 on July 09, 2015, 11:31:18 AM

Can someone give an estimate how long EY shuttle bus from AUH takes to get to Dubai? Am i better off renting a car? I have a 9 hour stopover.

Expect a good hour and change

avrumy22 · « **Reply #350 on:** July 09, 2015, 11:53:29 AM »

Quote from: ual902 on July 09, 2015, 11:34:49 AM

Expect a good hour and change

based on there schedule, it seems like I will have 3-4 hours in Dubai.

landing 12:30
Bus leaves 2:00
Arrives 3:15
bus back 7:00
Flight 9:25

If I were to rent a car, I would have much more time. Has anyone had any issues with directions? (yes i know about google maps, I just wont have a sim there that works)

http://www.etihad.com/Documents/PDFs/Coach%20schedules/Etihad-Travel-Mall-Coach-Schedule.pdf

oksir83 · « **Reply #351 on:** July 09, 2015, 01:29:18 PM »

It is pretty much a straight shot from AUH to Dubai. Traffic was horrendous in some places we went in Dubai and they are the worst drivers I have ever seen, especially around the Marina district. With that being said, if it will give you significantly more time, I'd probably rent a car.

travellove · « **Reply #352 on:** July 16, 2015, 06:06:01 PM »

Regarding my upcoming trip to Abu Dhabi/ Dubai I have the following questions:

Is there a way to go into the Burj Al Arab without paying? Or any offers for significantly cheaper than the $100 per person?
I am flying with Etihad. Which mileage program if any are they connected with? If they're not connected with any, does it pay to open a mileage program with them?
My wife has a Lounge Club card, but I don't. She wont be traveling with me. Any creative ideas of how I can get lounge club access?

Thanks.

moish · « **Reply #353 on:** July 16, 2015, 06:22:55 PM »

you can make a reservation in one of the restaurants

DMYD · « **Reply #354 on:** July 16, 2015, 06:38:11 PM »

Quote from: travellove on July 16, 2015, 06:06:01 PM

Regarding my upcoming trip to Abu Dhabi/ Dubai I have the following questions:

Is there a way to go into the Burj Al Arab without paying? Or any offers for significantly cheaper than the $100 per person?
I am flying with Etihad. Which mileage program if any are they connected with? If they're not connected with any, does it pay to open a mileage program with them?
My wife has a Lounge Club card, but I don't. She wont be traveling with me. Any creative ideas of how I can get lounge club access?

Thanks.

Regarding lounge club you shouldn't have a problem using her card.

D93 · « **Reply #355 on:** July 17, 2015, 02:05:20 AM »

Quote from: travellove on July 16, 2015, 06:06:01 PM

I am flying with Etihad. Which mileage program if any are they connected with? If they're not connected with any, does it pay to open a mileage program with them?

AA

Freddie · « **Reply #356 on:** July 17, 2015, 03:49:33 AM »

Quote from: travellove on July 16, 2015, 06:06:01 PM

I am flying with Etihad. Which mileage program if any are they connected with? If they're not connected with any, does it pay to open a mileage program with them?

People pay for Etihad flights?

D93 · « **Reply #357 on:** July 17, 2015, 04:11:17 AM »

Quote from: Freddie on July 17, 2015, 03:49:33 AM

People pay for Etihad flights?

When there's a glitch.

Freddie · « **Reply #358 on:** July 17, 2015, 04:36:04 AM »

Quote from: D93 on July 17, 2015, 04:11:17 AM

When there's a glitch.

Ah. Now I can go to sleep.

avrumy22 · « **Reply #359 on:** August 09, 2015, 02:24:08 PM »

anyone know how to get a GPS for dubai or a sim card for a smart phone? How else do people who rent cars get around?

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