P45 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 The cleaner in my work is just back from Dubai. She said she'd rather have gone to Blackpool with her pals. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD1711 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Going in September for a week, the comments in this have me buzzing for it . Anyone else been before that has recommendations for what to do? Staying in the Al Qasr, wanting to do a brunch, go out a couple of nights to the nightclubs and things like zipline/skydiving. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Terrapin Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Been 3 times, twice with work and once on holiday. It's a soulless place with really nothing to recommend it. I know people who work there and love it but not for me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Been 5 times for holiday...stayed in the city once and the beach the other times. Really enjoyed it even if it was a building site every time. It's not a place to go if you're looking for culture or sightseeing as there are many better options, but if you are after a very comfortable beach holiday, and don't mind spending a few quid, then it's as good as anything I've been to. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 We did the big red bus tour . It basically took us up to the security gates of all the hotels that were outside our budget. A wonderful way to spend an afternoon in 100 degree sunshine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waspy Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Aquaventure water park at the Atlantis palm is a decent day out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doulikefish Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Do the sea plane up to abu dhabi if you can 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrdavidson95 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Do the sea plane up to abu dhabi if you can Sea plane up to Abu Dhabi then the Yas Marina Waterpark. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Just left Dubai, thought it was sound like. Heard all these hunners of pounds for a meal and a pint pish, what a load of shite. 3 days enough though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melany Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 This is a very beautiful place to see, but it is too hot for me. And also very expensive. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Just left Dubai, thought it was sound like. Heard all these hunners of pounds for a meal and a pint pish, what a load of shite. 3 days enough though Depends on where you go re pricing..but no sane person can enjoy Dubai for more then 3 days unless they are there for work. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Depends on where you go re pricing..but no sane person can enjoy Dubai for more then 3 days unless they are there for work.yes agreed, a bit like Singapore IMO 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallo_Madrid Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 My sister is getting married in Dubai in March. Three nights in the Hilton - The Walk, bed and breakfast so we'll fill up each morning and not spend another penny in there because the prices will be silly. Brunch on the Friday, we're taking the kids so I imagine it's a nice chilled out afternoon. She gets married on the Saturday at 4pm so all food and drink is already paid for. We'll spend the morning in the pool/beach. Legoland on the Monday so the wee ones can have a nice day about them. I'm actually really looking forward to it, I think three days will be more than enough. Especially with the kids. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chlamydia Kid Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Not interested in travelling to see cultural and historical sights. I want to go and sit on my hoop in the sun and stay in nice digs eating good scan and tanning swally for the duration. Going to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in a few weeks. Stay in eithiad towers and fairmont. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Pies Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Went 9 years ago and thought the level of service was different class. Stayed at the le meridian spa and beach resort. It was the end of the football season and the place of full of footballers. Heading back again next month and have been recommended to stay at the fairmount on the palm.Canny wait! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girth Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Why do people like it so much? It's one of the last places on earth I'd wish to visit, without having been there. Honestly curious. Spot on. Was just saying this the other day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMDP Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I've been offered a teaching job out there next year. Considering it as the money is great, but also got reservations.Anyone who has lived there got an honest assessment of what it is like to live there for a year? -4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 39 minutes ago, JMDP said: I've been offered a teaching job out there next year. Considering it as the money is great, but also got reservations. Anyone who has lived there got an honest assessment of what it is like to live there for a year? Make sure the location is good, and ask about the accommodation, especially if you don't initially have a car. You don't want to be stuck in a shitty apartment on the outskirts of the city. It's perfectly fine if a little sterile. If the money's great, go for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 On 03/10/2017 at 12:59, JMDP said: I've been offered a teaching job out there next year. Considering it as the money is great, but also got reservations. Anyone who has lived there got an honest assessment of what it is like to live there for a year? I work with people who are moving/working over there, and things have gone down hill rapidly recently with the oil price drop apparently. Everything is a fortune, wages aren't as high as they were and a lot of businesses that hire expats are closing down. Make sure that your potential employer is secure as a business, as workers don't have the same rights as they do at home and I've known of doctors to be let go with very little notice when things start to get tough. In saying that the money will still be better than it is at home and, assuming the job is secure and you have a decent housing allowance/standard of accommodation provided, it'll be a great experience for you. Just take plenty of things with you, as buying even wee things like T-Shirts is an awful lot dearer than it is in Europe! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMDP Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Thanks chaps. It's a well established private school so pretty secure. It's a decent opportunity, but I'm not sure about it morally or being surrounded by dickhead expats.Got plenty of time to think about it tbh. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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