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New Delhi, azeemkhan@rediffmail.com India
Dubai Duty Free
Sep 08, 2001 10:22 AM 2592 Views

Dubai has always attracted crowds due to its duty free shopping, gold souk, and high pay job opportunities. Situated at the end of the Arabian desert, you can always expect the climate to be hot and dry. But dont worry, almost every building in Dubai is airconditioned and so is every car.


Arriving in Dubai you won't feel any diffrent than Bombay except for the cleanliness. I mean the people here talk good hindi and even address their Dhiram as Rupiya. I guarantee you you never feel like you have left home.


Well thats almost all for a perfect holiday. You will really enjoy Dubai the moment you get here. I woldn't say start packing your bags now, because if you do you might not get to take back home all your goodies.


With Love From Dubai - The City Of Joy and Dreams
May 21, 2001 07:46 PM 15207 Views

Better known as the Pearl of the Gulf, Dubai is one of the seven emirates that form the United Arab Emirates and is a paradise on earth. It stretches 72 km along the Arabian Gulf and has an area of 3885 sqkm. Dubai is the second largest emirate. Dubai creek, on the banks of which Dubai is located, divides the city into two parts: Bur Dubai and Deira. There are many nationalities living and working here in harmony, peace, happiness, safety and satisfaction, thanks to the farsighted policies of the able rulers of this wonderful country and its loving people. The laws are strict and take care of everybody, uniformly.


If you feel that Dubai is an oasis in the middle of a desert with a few palm trees and some camels, it is high time that you change your notion. Dubai of today is an ultra modern metropolis cosmopolitan in all respects. It can vie with any European or American City. Rich in oil, Dubai is a trading hotpot. As history would unveil, it has been a bridge connecting Asia and Europe. Goods are re-traded from here to different parts of the world.


The city is an example of proper town planning with high-rise buildings and villas with the most modern architectural vistas. The roads are well laid and neat and clean with planted greenery and trees. Litterbugs will have tough time, as there are stiff penalties for littering. The parking facilities are very satisfactory. There are many parks and gardens like Safa Park, Jumairah Beach park, The Creek Park, etc. The meadows transform the desert sand into cool and eye-catching lush green carpets.


Dubai International Airport is a very well managed and a most modern airport. Mostly all the airlines of the world operate in here. The facilities at the airport are vast and varied and it is one of the friendliest airports of the world. Once you land, the immigration and custom formalities take very less time and the officials at the airport are very friendly and helpful. There are taxis available at the terminal and hotels operate their buses to collect passengers. Car rentals are readily available at the airport, if you choose to drive. The airport has a Duty Free shopping area, which is one of the best in the world, and the range of shopping is very vast. Dubai has its own Airline, Emirates. Voted as one of the best in the world, Emirates caters to the passenger comfort and is a well-sought airline. It has connections to all major cities in the world.


The seaport is away from the city at Jebel Ali where many ships can dock at a time. Also at Jebel Ali, there is a free zone area for manufacturers, who can invest and do their manufacturing business.


PRESENT VISA RULES OF UAE


Tourists other than those from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia ( AGCC Countries) do not need visa to enter the UAE. All other visitors are required to have a visa sponsored by a Hotel or an individual or a company. Two types of visas are issued, 14 days’ Transit Visa and 60 days (can be renewed for a period of further 30 days) visit visa. British citizens with the right of abode in the UK will be issued 30 days’ visit visa on arrival at the airport. German and US citizens can obtain visit visas from the UAE Embassies of their respective countries. Israelis and travellers whose passports bear Israeli stamps are barred from entering UAE.


HOTELS


Dubai has a chain of well-managed and high quality hotels, suiting to everybody's purse. The restaurants in and around town are of very good standard and cater to various ethnicities. Dubai offers an extensive range of restaurants with cuisine from around the world and a varied nightlife - bars, cafes, nightclubs and discos. Some of the hotels are as below:


Airport Hotel, Astoria Hotel, Al Khaleej Palace Hotel, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Crowne Plaza, Deira Sheraton, Dubai Inter-Continental, Hyatt Regency, Jumariah Beach Hotel, JW Marriott, Le Meridien Dubai, Le Meridien Jumairah, Marco Polo Hotel, Ramada Hotel, Rydges Plaza Hotel, Sheraton Hotel and Towers.


Dubai has many Govt. run and private owned hospitals, which give the best medical treatment under able and efficient medical personnel. The well-administered Dubai Municipality gives greater importance to the sanitary facilities of the city and the city hygiene and cleanliness are exemplary. Dubai has a large network of fresh water supply. Seawater is used in desalination plants from where fresh treated water is fed into the mains. Electricity is generated from power plants and is plentifully available. Dubai has many fresh vegetable and fruit markets. The fish markets here are with abundant fish as many as 130 varieties of sea fish. There is also cultivation of vegetables in the outskirts of Dubai with proper and good irrigation from tube wells driven in desert areas. A city transport system with a very good network caters to the needs of the expatriates and tourists.


Visitors can do very good tax-free shopping in Dubai. The price can be bargained for all items like hi-fis, videos, cameras, watches, coffee pots, rugs, silverware, etc. Shopping centres are the main hubs of activities in Dubai. There are many big, medium and small shopping centres in town. The list is very long. Some of the shopping centres are as below:


Al Ghurair Centre, Burjuman Centre, City Centre, Hamrain Centre, Wafi City, Lamcy Plaza, etc.


You can buy virtually anything and everything under the sun for very reasonable prices. Lovers of the yellow metal will never be disappointed, as there is a gold market (Gold Souk) from where the purest of gold and gems can be purchased.


In the month of March every year, there is a Shopping Festival sponsored in Dubai, for 30 days. The visa rules are relaxed during this period and many tourists throng to this city to avail the special sale offers. The city always is in a festive mood during this time.


SIGHT SEEING


Various standard package tours are available, covering the city, the desert, East Coast, the mountains, and neighbouring emirates. Helicopter, boat and dhow tours are also available. Dubai has very neat and clean beaches and there is lot of scope for swimming.


SPORTING


A variety of sporting activities are the other attractions of Dubai. It ranges from watersports - sailing, fishing, windsurfing, water-skiing, scuba diving to squash, tennis, horse riding, cycling, ice-skating, shooting, archery and golf. A Dubai Open Tennis Tournament and World Cup in Golf and Horse Riding are other international sporting activities.


GENERAL


For movie buffs, there are many cinema complexes in Dubai screening English, Arabic, Hindi and South Indian language movies, with the latest digital sound system.


The best time to visit Dubai is from October to April. The minimum temperature during winter is 8-10 Celsius. The city gets rains during December- February. Summer starts from May and extends up to September. The maximum temperature goes up to 48 Celsius and relative humidity reaches 100%, very uncomfortable.


There is a free market in UAE and and all currencies are available. The national currency is Dirham. Dollar, GB pound and German Mark are the other popular currencies. Any currency can be exchanged here.


The official language in Dubai is Arabic. With the presence of all nationalities, other languages are too many. But for all of them there is only one common language:


THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE


Dubai is waiting for you with its granary of LOVE. Please visit Dubai and enjoy this feeling. Dubai is a City of Joy and Dreams.


Thanks and Cheers!!!


PARADISE IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
May 13, 2001 12:16 PM 1995 Views

Why I love Dubai?I love it because of it's free atmosphere and the tension free air.My folks have been staying here for the past 30 years and they swear by the place.It has managed to work it's magic on me too while I was there from 1993 to 1995.Two years I spent in that heavenly place.But let me warn you,the heat can really get to you and sometimes even the airconditioners fight a losing battle against the high temperarures during summertime.


I had gone there basically to work but ended up having a ball myself.I made a lot of friends over there.There are so many aspects to this wonderful place.The best time to visit Dubai will be during the months of October through May.After May it is ill advised to visit unless you have to do it for business purposes.The temperature gets very oppressive.Dubai is basically a shopper's paradise.Yes,yes,I know you have heard it before so many times but still,it gives you the best deals.


For clothes, if you want them cheap enough you go to the Karama area where there is the Karama Shopping centre.Now,this is a whole block of stores which offer you very cleverly made duplicated versions of all the famous clothing labels.The clothes themselves are very durable in nature.I still use some of the stuff purchased by me at that time.If you want the real thing then there are so many shopping malls like the Bur Juman centre or the Wafi Shopping Mall.These malls house only the creme de la creme labels like Giordano,Christian Dior,Playboy etc.For electronics you have to go to Al Fahidi Street which has the best shops with the best bargains.You can buy even a small transistor or a sophisticated Sony system from the shops over here.Al Fahidi Street is located in the Bur Dubai area.Any taxi will take you there for a fixed price of 5 Dirhams.


On the other side of the city lies the Deira part of Dubai.Here lies the souk part where you get all the spices and the lower end of shopping.Here the things are more cheaper than they are in the Bur area.You even get the Korean and the Chinese version of portable tape recorders and the like.There are so many eateries over here and they have something to satisfy even the most discerning palate.


Our Indian side is well looked after over there.There are so many Udipi restaurants which cater to the South Indian segment and the vegetarians as well.There are so many Lebanese restaurants which serve Lebanese specialiites.


The population is mainly of expatriates from many countries.The local people are very nice to talk to and very helpful too.The surprising part is that many of them speak Hindi very well.There are so many amusement parks and cinemas also which take care of the Indian's insatiable appetite for movies.Of course, the movies are somewhat censored.The medical faciliites are comparable to the best in the world.There are so many activity centres of various nationalities which hold some celebration or the other.You never feel lonely over there.


The political climate is very good.The UAE Govt does not encourage any political leanings of any sort.They are absolutely non interfering.The weekly holiday is on Friday since it is an Islamic Country.The beaches are superb.If you want to really have a good time go to the Jumeirah beach.It is a lovely long stretch of white sand with all the facilities for water sports.Now,there are a lot many hotels which have sprung up.The most famous of them being the Burj Al Arab hotel.It is a seven star hotel and the ultimate in luxury.


Well then,if you have the chance to work here or win some tour tickets to visit the place do not forsake the chance to do so.


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Shoppers' Paradise
Apr 22, 2001 05:43 PM 9786 Views

Dubai is often called ''The Hong Kong of the Middle East'' because of its role as a free port and sometimes as a the ''Venice of the Middle East'' because it is built on water.


It is the second largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) As many as 30 different nationalities co-exist amicably in this tolerant, cosmopolitan City. Dubai is a very pleasant city, not only to visit, but also to live in. It has all the mod cons of an affluent western metropolis - adequate water, reliable electricity, state-of-the-art communications, well-stocked supermarkets and modern hospitals - and more, like cheap petrol, superb sporting facilities and clubs, and a diverse cultural life.


I had always avoided visiting Dubai because of the tales of the strict Muslim laws but my curiosity was aroused when I learnt that more and more of my friends in London were visiting Dubai and also that the world’s most expensive hotel Burj Al Arab was constructed in the shape of billowing sail which cost nearly 4 billion dollars to build. So when I went to India this February, I decided to stop over in Dubai for 3 nights on my way back.


The early morning flight from New Delhi airport was delayed. My friend who has lived in Dubai for last 20 years had come to the airport to receive me. Driving back to his home in his AC car, he assured me that though Dubai was Islamic and that Islam was strictly observed, yet it was not a staunch society. Alcohols are available in hotel and club restaurants and bars but not in restaurants as Muslims are not allowed to drink. It is only during Ramadan that you are not allowed to drink or smoke in public.


Since it was a short flight from New Delhi and I had hardly any jet lag, I decided to explore the city in the afternoon. We started from the Gold Souk in Deira, where gold prices are among the lowest in the world. The narrow streets are crammed with shops whose windows sparkle with gleaming solid 18, 21, 22 and 24 carat gold chunky chains and medallions. Bartering for a bargain price is common.


Later in the evening we went to the Spice Souk where you inhale the aroma of an enormous variety of incense and herbs. Large sacks of spices, scent and dried fruit line the narrow alleyways stacked side by side outside each stall. On goods such as cumin and saffron, you can haggle the vendors down to a price half that found in supermarkets back home.


After a frenzied bargaining session, we went to cool down and take a break at the Hyatt Regency and taste the local delicacies in the revolving restaurant on the top floor with incredible views of the city.


If you're feeling adventurous, you can take a traditional wooden dhow boat to take you on a 30-60-minute river tour. It will only cost a couple of pounds and you will get a personal tour past famous land marks such as the World Trade Centre and the odd Sheikh palace and also get an insight into the city's centuries old trading traditions.


River taxis or abras criss-cross the creek and can take you cheaply to the other side of the river. Visiting Al Karama, which is famous market where you can pick up fake designer handbags, like Prada, Gucci or Louis Vuitton at a fraction of the real price.


Next day we took a Desert jeep tour. Typically, jeep safaris set off leisurely over gently undulating sand dunes, but soon pick up speed and motor off road over enormous sand dunes - a bumpy experience that sets your heart racing and stomach churning.


We stopped off frequently for photo opportunities and to ride a camel, eat at a bedouin camp .I had heard of the Camel Races where local boys as young as four years old don riding hats and race camels. I did manage to visit a camel-racing track to witness the spectacular event.


In the evening, we went to see the world's tallest hotel, the Burj Al Arab Hotel, the glitzy interior of which looks as though it has been transported from Las Vegas - and also the stylish Royal Mirage decked out in Moroccan artefacts the popular haunt of many rich Sheikhs.


In Dubai, international brands are often lower than in their country of origin. The Indian and Asian wares, local Arabian treasures and the cheapest source of gold in the world. The souks are a typical Middle Eastern experience. Bustling, noisy descendants from the ancient Arab bazaar they retain all the colour of the traditional Arab marketplaces. The concentration of souks is on the Deira side of The Creek. There is the spice souk with a heady blend of aromas and the gold souk where gold jewellery is sold by weight, with just a small tax and token surcharge for design. There are shops selling silver from Italy, as well as precious stones and natural pearls.


I did not meet any Indian who hated Arabs or any Arab who disliked Indians, as Sanyogeeta had experienced. In fact I found both the nationalities respecting each other, working and socialising together. One of my friend's Arab business associate invited us for dinner at his place and served, Indian dishes in addition to Arab delicacies, played Indian music and talked about Bollywood.


Indeed visiting Dubai has been a wonderful experience for me and if you ever get a chance to visit Middle East, do include Dubai in your intinery. You will love it


Another New York
Apr 11, 2001 05:04 PM 3720 Views

Dubai is the heart of Middle east which is one the emirates of UAE.Dubai is Saperated in two major parts on one side of the creek you have Bur-Dubai which is the hub for Corporates & on the other side of the creek you have Deira which is the hub for local business.


Dubai is certainely the best place in the entire middle east to live.It has got all the culture which includes Wesern,Indian & OfCourse Arabic.


Dubai is Open to all culture ...I was shocked to know that in dubai ,Temple is there and also church which is very rare in middle east .Even one cannot find a temple in other emirates like abu-dhabi,sharjha etc.


The major population of dubai are Expats from all over the world .Major population are Indians working in all different fields right from a Labour to a President of a company.


Dubai is not expensive city infact its cost of living is lesser than Mumbai or Delhi.one can get very good food of any cuisine in dubai with good quality.Also tranportation is not problem in dubai one can ger busses ,taxis etc.


yeh taxi is quite expensive.But seeing the glitters of dubai people pften tend to spend more .


One can find lot of Americans and Europeans too.


Yeh One of the charm of dubai is the Dubai Shopping Festival which is held between 1st of March to 31st of March.I was lucky enough to witness the month long shopping festival .Here shopping is a pleasure,fun and exciting also quite adventurous.


The Crowd can be seen on Thursday night across dubai with bikes and great cars.There are lot of pubs and night clubs where one can really enjoy and spend their weekend quite excitingly.


Yeh Not to miss the Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City which has come up to create a boom in the technology .Top companies like microsoft,Ibm,Oracle have already shifted there base .


Last But not the Least Dubai is one of the good place in the globe to work and live.


What money can bring in...What can you take out?
Apr 10, 2001 05:46 PM 29790 Views

Dubai, for most Indians is associated with underworld gangs and criminals fleeing from India. But that was the Dubai of 1980s.


If my reviews riel you up, it is highly probable that this one will sound like a PR campaign for Dubai Tourism. Anyway, I will receive flak...which I think is good! I enjoy it, that's my personality.


Dubai is situated in a country called United Arab Emirates (UAE). UAE is made of 7 city-states...such as Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi etc. It was originally part of the great Ottoman Empire which was brutally hammered and axed by the allies in the First World War. After the Ottomans, the Brits took control of the region and established their representatives. Dubai and all were poor trading posts in the Arabian sea and Brits did not have any interest in ruling them...until 1971 when oil was discovered there. As in all the countries where they ruled, Brits were kicked out and the Sheiks (local rulers) of these small city states came under a federation...UAE with Abu Dhabi as the capital.


My review is now post 1971...


Dubai, flushed with oil from the 70s and 80s went on a construction spree. Labour and manager from Asian countries such as India, Pakistan and senior managers from UK, US etc. helped them build huge highways, modern residential and office complexes and world class resorts and hotels.


I've visited Dubai three times. Last time I was there in December 2000. It is amazing at what money can buy and Dubai is the perfect epitome of money!


The topography is barren desert and sand, however, Dubai's money has made strong attempts to hide the sand within the city and cover it with grass and palm trees. Outside the city, it's a sad eye-sore...but, it's all natural, so I cant complain.


Dubai has a huge Indian population, hence you will never feel lost. Most shops have Indian managers or Indian sales staff which makes you feel at home. Dubai has modern shopping complexes, although not as big as in the Canada or UK. If you are shopping do not miss the City Center shopping center and Burjuman shopping center.


Besides, you will find hundreds of strip malls, such as the one near Jumbo, famous for computer and spares...called the Al-Ain center.


Recently, a new strip has come up with modern office center. This is the Shaikh Zaid Road strip, parallel to the Highway that links Dubai and AbuDhabi. The need for this strip is justified, as the old Dubai (called Deira) over time could not handle the influx of people. One thing amazes me, is the quality of construction in any part of this new Dubai.


Dubai's money has also tried to bring and pull foreign tourists. Thus they have built beautiful beaches by the Arabian Sea. Modern resorts such as Jumeirah etc, have world class, well maintained, secure beaches. Secure I mean, is unlike the European beaches where nudity and vouyerism is rampant, Dubai's beaches are visited by families, enjoying an all day outing with food and drink! Police help is easily available and can be reached if you have someone following you or harassing you.


Jumeirah beach resort has a modern hotel called the Buruj Al Arab...constructed in the form of an Arab boat, called the Dhow. It is really like a sail boat. Local stories make you believe that this hotel is the most expensive in the world and per night charges can be anywhere from $1500 to $35,000. If you go to Dubai...you MUST MUST MUST observe this hotel! The hotel is covered with huge glass, which changes color as the sun rays hit upon it at different angles at different time of the day. So no two time will you find the hotel in the same exterior color...I hope am making sense....


People of Dubai:


Who are the original Dubaites. Well the Arabs, which comprise 40% of the population but control 100% of government, 100% of businesses and 100% of the wealth. The remaining 60% population are immigrants who work for them in various capacities.


These local Arabs, speak English and Arabic. Some even speak Urdu and Hindi. Most Arabs look down upon Indians as ''2nd class'' citizen. MARK MY WORDS. SECOND CLASS CITIZEN. If you aint got an EU or an US passport, then there will be discrimination in salaries also. For example, after graduation I applied for a job there. My friend from Delhi also applied. This was a big business group in Dubai. Now, my friend was smarter than I am. She was much more articulate in her interview. More work experience than I had... but she was offered half of what I was offered for a similar job. Why? She had an Indian passport. I was holding a Canadian passport. And if the colour of your skin is white and you have the right passport...your salary can be higher. If you're a British citizen, and even if you have no intelligence or degree but know how to smile, you will be preferred over other candidates. What happened to my job? I never took their offer. Stayed in India.


My friends in Dubai are from Canada, India and the UK. One British friend of mine said that Brits are respected in Dubai becos ''we beat them up for 50 years when we ruled them...'' so I think they still consider them their masters. Very sad.


If you speak a word against this discrimination, chances are you will be deported said my Canadian friend. But EVERYONE knows that there is discrimination based on the color of your skin and your accent.


As a person, a local Arab is arrogant but kind. He is a benefector but choosy. He is a beneovalent but will look down upon you even while helping. He will respect you, if you show agressive behavior and do your job well...but will never become your buddy. Never mix with you at social events. That's why you will find Indians only mixing with Indians there...and this is true for all communities there.


Immigrants cannot buy or own property in the UAE...so you're ultimate dream of having a home can never materialize and you will always be an alien in this country. I have seen many Indians return even after 30 years of service to Dubai.


Leaving this sad aspect of Dubai apart, this is a great city. I don't know much about nightlife here, but there are several good restaurants where you can hang out. Nice parks and waterfronts...which must be visited at nights! It's one of the safest city in the world.


Dubai recently inaugarated a new airport. One of the best in the world, I must admit. But I think you have to walk too much within the terminals.! Their Duty Free area is a legend in its own. Do try their Dubai Duty Free Car lottery. I have heard real stories of winners...you can win a S class M. Benz for $135.


If I were to define Dubai in mathematical terms, than I can say:


Dubai = Best of (New York + London + Paris) * 2 - (Crime) + local arrogance + job discrimination + feel at home for Indians.


I will modify my review based on some feedback I receive, but this is essentially my views on Dubai. Do visit this place. It will be an eye-opener.!


You'll never want to goodbye to Dubai
Apr 07, 2001 08:50 PM 3451 Views

I have visited Dubai 6 times now and each time I want to go back more.


You step off the plane and the heat just hits you - it is so hot and humid. Everywhere in Dubai is Air Conditioned.


The hotels are beautiful with no expense spared - marble, gold, brass on everything.


The people are lovely - although they don't talk much ot us Westerners. I have blond hair so people stare at you - it is unusual out there - in fact one child came and touched my hair when I was sat down. Everyone is smiling so you don't feel threatened at all. The crime rate is virtually nil - so you feel safe all the time. In fact a few times I saw people enter cafes/shops and leave their purses on a table/counter at the front and go off to the loos not worrying that someone may nick it.


You can eat out very cheaply if you go int the local restaurants - we had a lovely meal (7 courses - although we only ordered a mixed kebab) for £1.20 each - if you don't want to eat locally they have all the fast food joints - KFC (do a good as much as you can eat buffet !), McD, BKing etc.


The malls are something else - you go into a door execting one shops and inside are dozens of shops (and they are empty) - the designer clothes are cheap - althoug to get ''cheap'' clothes you have to go to the shopping villages - Nike/CK T shirts for £2, CK Jeans £3 etc ...


The gold Souk (market) is a sight to behold - rows on rows of gold shops all with millions of pounds worth of stuff in the windows. The gold is really cheap - I bought my mum a necklace last time for £90 - had it valued here for £550. Haggle them down and then Haggle some more - they are not pushy and will always offer you a drink and are not offended if you don't buy something.


Go out on a sand safari if you can - you get to go dune racing - excellent watching people getting stuck and having to be towed off (thats why you all go in a group) you meet the camels and get a chance to ride one if you want to. You're then taken to a area (miles from anywhere in the sands) for a BBQ and belly dancing. A very enjoyable time.


The duty free @ the airport is one of the cheapest in the world and you can buy a raffle ticket to win a car - not just any car always a luxury car the last time it was a BMW 540i.


The beaches are white and the sea is always hot (not warm actually hot !)


One of my favourite places in the world !


IT JUST ROCKS!!
Mar 12, 2001 11:42 AM 3772 Views

When you grow up in New York and have parents who just dont like Arabs, you get this feeling that every Arab country has to be bad. Infact I once asked my dad, why he doesnt like Arabs, he did not have an answer. He told me that it was a general perception in India. Thank god I was not born and brought up in india with pre-conceived misconception.(THIS MAY NOT BE TRUE NOW!! AS ASYS POINTED OUT IN THE COMMENTS!!! My dad left Bombay 22 years ago and has not been good in keeping touch!! He still thinks India works and thinks the same way as he left it. But the poor man doesnt get any time from opening up ppls brains!! he is a neuro surgeon.)


I was just startled when I happened to visit Dubai. I was travelling to China on a school trip and we had a 8 hr halt in Dubai. They allowed us to get out of the airport and that was the beginning of an adventure and fun that I still long for and wud always wanna go back.


Once, we were out of the airport we were just amazed at how alive and beautiful Dubai was. It happened to be Dubai Shopping Festival and just loved it. All of us agreed that we had to stay back (we were 11 people in that group). We called up our travel agent in US and somehow managed to change our schedule and got 2 days to stay back in Dubai.


The decoration in Dubai was just amazing. PPl just too friendly. PPl in the hote told us that they ususally with Americans, ppl there were extra courteous. I am not sure about that, cos I am Indian by origin and I dont walk with my passport in my hand.


All of us went crazy buying cheap stuff. I bought Gold Jewellery from Mr. POPLEy himelf..besides I did so much shopping that my credit card maxed out and I had to call my parents to make a payement. LOL.


The roads in Dubai are excellent. Better than US. The food is awesome. I liked arabic food too, especially their dtyle of tea. I am not such a good writer, but trust me it was a GREAT experience. I would love to go there again and again.


I was not feeling like going back. But we had to as our travel agent wud kick our b if we asked him change plans again LOL



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