Originally Posted by Jimmy67
So, first trip to the Mid East. I have been to Dubai three times so far and have to say: boring.
Well, if you are into shopping, great for you.
For a "whateveryouliketodoitsthere" ME destination i would definetely prefer Lebanon with its trendy, chic capital Beirut
Wow, did you just stay in the hotel? There is so very much to do in Dubai, especially these days as it is built up massively. There is lots of golf, wadi-bashing, water sports, guided desert excursions, Camel racing, they have a new Formula One track, underwater hotels, man-made island communities, awesome food, and what I like best is to rent a 4-WD and go exploring on my own in the desert. BEY is surely fun, but what can you do there that you can't in Dubai?
Richard, LH flies down there if you want Star Alliance. Or I think you can earn UA miles on EK, but not EQM's. Search the different hotel forums for loads of posts on Dubai hotels. There are a lot of very nice and exotic hotels there.