Originally Posted by
Jac747
Thanks for your advice and I'm thinking we may just stay at the Park Hyatt close to the airport since we arrive late and leave early and really only have 48hrs to see any sights. I will try to time our cab rides with peak rush hours!
(Little OT probably but)
Taking Sheikh Zayed road is the focal point of the traffic mess in Dubai.
The biggest problem is crossing the creek. From there you can take a highway that runs parallel to Sheik Zayed road that can get you to Emirates Mall (if you want to go skiing) or Burj al Arab (sail building) and Madinat Jumeriah (resort & shopping area complete with gondolas a la Venice for resort guests). Finally hop up to the bar in the Emirates Tower if you want a good view of the city.