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The cost of this tour was AED 250 or about 42 pounds per adult from Ras Al Khaimah and AED 180 or 30 pounds per adult from Dubai. We had the luxury of an extra 3 to 4 hours travelling in the bus... more

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  • 5 Stars
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  • Ease of getting around
  • Family Friendly
  • Nightlife
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
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  • 33 of 33 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 8 zoe_page

    Member since 08/07/2001

    Reviews written: 854

    4 Stars Dubai Or Not To Buy? Review with images 11/04/2010
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great weather and food, beaches, malls

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not always super easy to find a restaurant in some parts of town

    With our mother out of the country, and our "family Christmas" reduced to me and Big Sis, we decided to do the sensible thing, shun the UK, and head off for some sun at the end of last year. Sure, we might miss the White Christmas people were talking about, but I had faith in Chris Moyles when he said It's Never Gonna Snow At Christmas. And maybe, if I was lucky, any snow that did come would hold off until we were back in January, so we could enjoy it then... Even before their financial situation kicked off, there were some great deals to be had in the United Arab Emirates and for less money ... more
  • 60 of 60 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    anthmack

    5 Stars An Oasis of Paradise in the Arabian Gulf Review with images 29/04/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages A Bustling Nightlife, Very cheap Shopping with a huge array of different popular retail stores, Beautiful Hotels, Beautiful Beaches, Pleasant weather between October and April, Brilliant service in restaurants across the board, Lots to do

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Alcohol is generally quite expensive, Ramadan (holy month of ramadan means that you must not eat or drink in public during the day)

    * Initial Note * Dubai is an absoloutley gorgeous city, rich with culture and history, complemented with the huge modern shopping malls and brilliant service that Asia is famous for. As a lot of people that I have been in correspondance with over the months whilst at CIAO, will know, I spend a lot of time in Dubai. Although getting hot now (Being April), Dubai is definately worth a visit! I would recommend it over any other destination, as I will now explain. Dubai has a wealth of different things to do. It has a bustling night life, a wide array of tours in to the desert (desert safaris) ... more
  • 51 of 51 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 8 catsholiday

    Member since 03/03/2003

    Reviews written: 609

    4 Stars A quick gallop round Dubai Review with images 28/02/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Gives you a good idea of what is in the city

    Disadvantages Disadvantages You have to go at a pace and you do have the feeling of being rushed

    The cost of this tour was AED 250 or about 42 pounds per adult from Ras Al Khaimah and AED 180 or 30 pounds per adult from Dubai. We had the luxury of an extra 3 to 4 hours travelling in the bus for our extra money. The trip is advertised as including: pick up from your hotel, Air conditioned coach, English speaking guide, and mineral water and entrance fees. We were informed by our representative when we decided to go on the tour that we would have an hour for lunch at the Souk Medinat, Jumeirah and then have from 3 o’ clock at the Dubai Mall where we hoped to meet up with a friend and use ... more
  • 107 of 108 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 skmm

    Member since 13/03/2001

    Reviews written: 38

    5 Stars From Dubai With Love Review with images 25/03/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Dubai is a safe place with very good quality of life. There is universal brotherhood everywhere.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None for me, but the hot weather for tourists who are not used to this.

    I had written the original review on 25th March, 2001 and updated the same as below: First update marked * * Second Update marked ** ** Third Update marked *** *** on 31st May 2006 Kindly read below. ----------------------------------------​----------------------------------------​-------- It was Friday, the 24th January 1975, when I first landed at Dubai International Airport by Kuwait Airways. The airport looked small with sand stretching on the sides. I had left my motherland for the first time and I felt a twinge in my heart for leaving my dear ones back at home. There was a sandstorm while ... more
  • 28 of 28 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 4 Rp200

    Member since 19/05/2003

    Reviews written: 39

    5 Stars Paradise, I'm not joking! 09/06/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Nice Weather, beaches, food, destinations, shopping!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Can be too hot if you go between June-August!

    I've been to Dubai twice now, once when I was one, too young to remember anything, and again three years ago. All I got to say is WOW! I didn't know what to expect when we decided to visit family in Dubai, I had no idea what is was going to be like, but assumed for some reason it was going to be similiar to India. ~~The Journey~~ We flew with Emirates, and the jounrny took about six hours from London Heathrow Airport. I was really looking forward to it. We arrived at Dubai Airport and my excitement grew....we got off the plane and made our way down to arrivals to meet our family. ~~The ... more