Abu Dhabi Master Thread

[moish]

hi,
have a 21 hr stopover in auh, traveling with us and israeli passport, my visa to china (next destination) is on israeli passport. what do i do if asked by immigration how i plan on getting to china w/o a visa?

I've only ever been asked to show my visa at point of check in. Once you have boarding pass in hand AUH-China, I don't see how that might be a problem. Anyone know differently?

[m65]

If the visa was on your US passport, you should be fine. They could always find out (if it's in your bags they can search you), but I doubt they'd care. I'd never lie to them but if it doesn't come up, so be it.

According to Wikipedia, UAE doesn't admit Israeli passport holders, but would allow them to transit. This is likely not enforced especially if you don't literally show your Israeli passport. I'd suggest keeping your Israeli passport out of the equation and just getting the visa on your US passport.

ive heard of jews being asked if they have also an israeli passport, u suggest i say yes in such a case?

[shaulyaakov]

ive heard of jews being asked if they have also an israeli passport, u suggest i say yes in such a case?

I don't think lying is a good idea, especially since you'll have your passport with you, presumably.

[m65]

I don't think lying is a good idea, especially since you'll have your passport with you, presumably.

so if i dont plan on denying existence of my israeli passport might as well put the china visa on my israeli passport? its a 3rd of the price that way...

[shaulyaakov]

so if i dont plan on denying existence of my israeli passport might as well put the china visa on my israeli passport? its a 3rd of the price that way...

How much do you care about leaving the airport? If you are staying anyway, I don't think it will matter. If you want to leave, I think the visa on a US passport is safer, as then the Israeli issue is less likely to come up.

[m65]

i made a 21 hr stopover especially to be able to see dubai, so i dont want to get screwed

[m65]

anyone have the address and minyan time for the dubai shul?

[cgr]

See my TR here.

[Dr Moose]

I was looking at the TR from @Dan that's in the Wiki. Were parts 3 & 4 ever completed?

[Dan]

I was looking at the TR from @Dan that's in the Wiki. Were parts 3 & 4 ever completed?

Nope.

[m65]

Nope.

u can still do teshuva
כל זמן שהנר דולק עדיין אפשר לתקן

[theyankel]

u can still do teshuva
כל זמן שהנר דולק עדיין אפשר לתקן

i am landing in AUH 17:50 with a connection to DOH 23:25. so 5 1/2 hours total. is that enough time to leave airport and anything worthwhile to do? i saw some comments about needing a visa? i am US passport holder if that matters. also, any kosher in AUH now? can it be arranged for delivery to airport?
any help on these topics is appreciated

[Kabrams1618]

Is there kosher food available on yas island?
Any recommendation between staybridge suites and crowne plaza on yas island?

[tzvicoco]

Any hotel recs? Will be in AUH for just 24 hours in October, would love to stay somewhere central. Is the Grand Hyatt a good option? Or the Andaz/ALoft for proximity to Elli's and the airport?

[ual902]

Any hotel recs? Will be in AUH for just 24 hours in October, would love to stay somewhere central. Is the Grand Hyatt a good option? Or the Andaz/ALoft for proximity to Elli's and the airport?

Loved the Grand Hyatt AUH