Originally Posted by
blueline7
Are there any days in dubai that things are shut down for the islamic weekend, such as friday or something?
its usually pretty slow going on Friday morning, some malls open later as well.
I would second the idea of Oman, a quick circuit in a rental car is well worth it, you will most likely be bored in Dubai for 2 weeks, I'd say 3-4 days.... maybe even a cheap flight (Jazeera/Air Arabia/FlyDubai/Bahrain Air) to Bahrain or Beirut.
I dont think there is a safer city.