My Dubai Trip ....

Advantages: Time Flies and one falls in love with the place
Disadvantages: Too Hot

...) Dubai City Tour which is a 3 ½ to 4 hours tour (b) Dubai Desert Safari Day 2: (c) Abu Dhabi Tour which was from 10:00 am to 16:00 (d) Explore Dubai by self. Day 3 (e) Explore Dubai Souks by Self from 9:00 to 11:30 (f) Dubai Shopping Tour from 12:00 to 16:00 and the (g) Explore Dubai Souks by Self from 9:00 to 11:30 Day 4 (h) Abu Dhabi Tour which was from 10:00 am to 16:00 (i) Explore Dubai by self. Day 5 (j) Explore Dubai by self. (k) Back to the Airport for my flight home. Transport:- From the Airport we picked up a few travel maps and they were helpful. There was not much that I could get on the internet. Dubai is not very big. There are 2 major area's. They are Deria and Bur Dubai. It is a good idea to stay in Deria as then you are more mobile. We did walk on our first day but soon realised that Taxi in...

FVispi 02.11.2005 · Read review
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Review of Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

The best hotel/attraction in Dubai

Advantages: Exclusive, brilliant, luxurious, great service
Disadvantages: very expensive

...The Burj Al Arab also known as The Tower of Arabs is one of the major attractions in Dubai. It is located on a man-made island on the Persian Gulf. It was once the tallest building in the world used exclusively as a hotel. It is now the third tallest hotel due to two taller buildings being built, which are used exclusively as hotels just like the Burj Al Arab. The second tallest hotel is located in North Korea and the hotel leading the way is also in Dubai and is called the Rose Tower. The Burj Al Arab is a staggering 321 metres (1,053 ft) and is one of the reasons why Dubai at the present time is on of the most popular holiday destinations. The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island, which is approximately 280 metres (919 ft) out from Jumeirah Beach. The island on which the Burj Al Arab is located is connected to the mainland...

yassarikhan786 03.04.2008 (04.04.2008) · Read review
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Review of Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai

Fantastic Luxury Hotel in Dubai

Advantages: Everything - a real experience hotel
Disadvantages: Cost - A little too far from Town for easy shopping/eating out

...The Burj-Al-Arab (Arabian Tower) is Dubai and the UAE's answer to the landmark symbols of other countries, they compare it to the Eiffel tower (it's slightly taller by virtue of its mast) and other icons. The Burj is said to be the world's only 7 star hotel - this is something that has to be taken with a pinch of salt, hotel stars are usually awarded by national tourist authorities and in my opinion are rarely an indication of quality or value for money. I'm not sure who awarded the stars to this hotel but in this instance they are completely deserved and then more. From the moment we arrived at the airport we knew we were dealing with something special, the hotel's meet and assist "airport liaison" officer met us just before passport control - he took our hand luggage and walked us to the head of the queue, past the "priority...

mfhome 08.11.2003 (23.06.2005) · Read review
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Review of Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai

From Dubai With Love

Advantages: Dubai is a safe place with very good quality of life. There is universal brotherhood everywhere.
Disadvantages: None for me, but the hot weather for tourists who are not used to this.

...of service are truly remarkable. It has some of the most superlative restaurants in the world, a spectacular atrium magnificently decorated with fountains and one of the most amazing spas in the world. A fleet of Rolls Royce cars is available for the use of the guests. The atmosphere is one of tranquility and every one's personal interests are attended to, in a royal and special way. BURJ AL ARAB adores the Dubai coastline majestically, making the residents of Dubai as proud as ever. *** THE MALL OF THE EMIRATES *** At the World Travel Awards in London, THE MALL OF THE EMIRATES was adjudged as the World's Leading Shopping Mall. It has an area of 6.5 million square feet. It houses facilities for entertainment, recreation and dining and has the first ski indoor resort in the Middle East. Offering a wide range of locally made handicrafts...

skmm 25.03.2001 (31.05.2006) · Read review
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Review of Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Chilled out in a Hot Dubai!

Advantages: good location, nice food lovely hotel
Disadvantages: none

...that gives a fair idea of how popular this hotel is. We are going to another hotel but we were really gutted we couldn?t get back into this hotel again. We almost felt guilty on holiday how well we were treated (like royalty) and as soon as we landed we knew we were back home. Going into a shop for a drink you were greeted by a rude check out girl and everyone in the airport was miserable. All we kept thinking was all these people need to get out to Dubai and see how customer service really is done. All I can say is if you get a chance to go to Dubai GO and stay at this wonderful hotel. Fact for you: Crime rate in Dubai is almost 0% Population of Dubai is 5million, expected to increase to 10million in 5 years Recommended trips: Balloon ride over the desert (an early start but amazing to see the sunrise) Lunch at the Burj...

tracy2002 13.06.2007 (28.05.2007) · Read review
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Review of Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, Dubai

If in Dubai, stay at The Hilton Jumeirah!

Advantages: Beautiful beach hotel in the most buzzing area of Dubai!
Disadvantages: There is still construction surrounding the hotel, but everywhere has to start somewhere.

...Before I go into the details of the hotel itself and the available facilities, I would like to say that I have been a resident in Dubai for 11 years now and have seen everything this hotel has been through from its own construction, the problems it faced with the jumeirah beach residence project right through to today! The Hilton, built in an area that used to be considered as 'out in the middle of nowhere' is now very much apart of what is soon likely to be the centre of Dubai, the Dubai Marina. This is the new, futuristic, modern end of the Emirate of Dubai and is where it all happens. The majority of the beach clubs and restaurants are in this area of town and it is suitabley located to allow for fairly speedy access to the rest of Dubai. The hotel is a short taxi ride away from the Mall of the Emirates and Ibn Battuta Mall...

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Review of Hilton Dubai Jumeirah

Snow in Dubai...?

Advantages: first ski slopes in Dubai, one of a kind, lots to do, family fun
Disadvantages: a sore bum from falling down so much!

...The Ski Dubai attraction in Dubai is another one of the Sheikhs attempts to get Dubai on the map as being one of the top tourist areas in the world. This idea was really a case of turning the impossible into possible. As Dubai has all year round sun, beaches etc snow was to be out of the question, although I do remember a few years ago some snow flakes did fall in Dubai. A ski slope in Dubai is unbeleivable but yet a reality. It makes Dubai a place that has everything to offer. The dubai ski dome will also ultimately come in Dubais favour for when they will make a bid for the Olympics because no one can now object that due to dubais climate there is no snow there! LOCATION It opened in 2005 and is located on the most used and known road in Dubai, The Sheikh Zayed Road. The ski slope is in the Emirates Mall, another well known...

mumno1 14.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Ski Dubai

Best Travel System but for how long?

Advantages: all in one solution
Disadvantages: Heavy and large when folded

...We bought the Graco Quattro Tour Travel System after looking at everything on the market comparing costs, accessories, weight etc. This travel system was for my first child so I had no previous experience to help me. The whole concept of the travel system is revolutionary; my mom was so impressed. Having the car seat/infant carrier which effectively turns the buggy into a pram and also means that your baby who has fallen asleep in the car can be effortlessly moved into the buggy, is a marvelous invention! We bought the Graco fro Babies R Us in January 2005 for £190. It came with an auto base, weather shield, foot muff and changing bag (the only thing I have had to buy additionally is a parasol). The autobase is a brilliant idea. You fix it in the car once and the infant carrier just clicks in place. No messing around...

mashford01 10.07.2006 · Read review
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Review of Graco Quattro Tour Travel System

Excellent travel system

Advantages: Folding down, multifunctional
Disadvantages: Slightly heavy

...Being a first time Mum, I searched around all the high street shops for a functional and attractive travel system. Out of all the prams this one had the easiest folding down system, even tho it was slightly on the heavy side I could fold it down with 1 hand! The carry cot was great for the first 4 months fitting in to the pram snuggly as the seat folded flat (which I found alot of other prams didn't do) The car seat had a base that made it so easy to take the baby in and out of the car (no messing around with seat belts every time!) It is also very well padded, however it didnt come with cushioned protectors on the straps. When we were taking baby home for the first time, the midwife told us it needed them which were only £5 extra to buy. She's in the buggy part now which has three postions and harnesses which is great. Overall fab...

amylc 28.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Graco Quattro Tour Travel System

A bulky travel system

Advantages: Big Shopping basket, Suitable until baby wants to walk, Great for Ramming people out of the way (joke)
Disadvantages: Very Heavy, Bulky and Hard to find somewhere to put the pushchair when not using it.

...I bought this travel system because i thought it looked good, boy was i wrong. Ever since i brought it i hated but my partner wouldnt let me take it back because he liked it. -Car Seat- My son never liked the car seat so it didnt get used much. It scrunched him up to much and even though they say you can use it until the baby is 29lbs my son would fit in it when he got to 20lbs. The only good thing about the car seat was that it was easy to fit into a car and onto the pushcchair to make it a travel system. -Pushchair- As i said above my son didnt like it in the carseat so i had to put him in the pushchair from about 2weeks old, this pushchair is ment to be suitable from birth. The strap did not fit properly so many times i found that my son had wriggled out from them, this is not good especially when you start having your...

thiswayhome 17.04.2007 · Read review
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