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Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
(Post 15719236)
Some feel Dubai is overrated: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/middl...overrated.html
United’s three perfect days in Dubai: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/middl...-magazine.html The people going will make this Do not Dubai itself. Have fun !! |
Will try to attend schedule permitting. Not a big fan of breaking anonymity , after all my real world name is Tim Clark and this is what I look like :D
http://michaelemilio.com/wp-content/...-tim-clark.jpg Hotlinked from here Let the defamation suits at Dubai Courts begin :) |
Got my airline reservation.
My hotel is booked. What next? You can see it is my first DO looking forward to attend.:D |
Heaven help me. I'm edging towards committing to this. One question though. This 39 degrees celsius - is it a dry heat or a moist heat?
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Originally Posted by Prospero
(Post 16314202)
Heaven help me. I'm edging towards committing to this. One question though. This 39 degrees celsius - is it a dry heat or a moist heat?
And it's a moist heat if you slip over and spill your beer...I have no intention of stepping foot outside. Whatsoever. |
Originally Posted by eightblack
(Post 15702791)
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Hatta Mountain Safari Depart the city in the morning for the adventurous mountain trail. The meandering route takes you through lush greenery surrounded by the rugged Hajar Mountains with its tempting cool blue waters in the wadis. Stop to enjoy the peace and tranquility in the canyons. The 4wd vehicles proceed towards the Hatta Heritage Village to visit the old fort and its village. On this safari traditional lunch at Hatta Fort Hotel is organized. After the days adventure return to Dubai with precious memories to cherish. <clip> |
Originally Posted by boxo
(Post 16328656)
This tour is today's Groupon at AED$110, 51% off. (approx US$30) Valid within 2 months. If you are interested, please PM me with email address for my referral.
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Originally Posted by eightblack
(Post 16314229)
Prospero, we would be honoured if you would grace us with your presence.
And it's a moist heat if you slip over and spill your beer...I have no intention of stepping foot outside. Whatsoever. This is where I'm at. Looking at arriving very late on Friday, departing 2am on Monday, leaving Saturday and Sunday entirely at your disposal. Considering using Hilton Dubai Creek as my base (Fri/Sat nights). Is the property remotely close to the action? |
Originally Posted by ung1
(Post 16331259)
... a day safari is really not feasible given the weather in June...
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Originally Posted by Prospero
(Post 16340265)
Considering using Hilton Dubai Creek as my base (Fri/Sat nights). Is the property remotely close to the action?
This brings up the bigger question: are any of the hotels (incl. the ones listed in the 6th post) particularly convenient (or not) for Do activities? |
Originally Posted by Prospero
(Post 16340265)
Arm duly twisted :)
This is where I'm at. Looking at arriving very late on Friday, departing 2am on Monday, leaving Saturday and Sunday entirely at your disposal. Considering using Hilton Dubai Creek as my base (Fri/Sat nights). Is the property remotely close to the action? It has a nice bar, and the 'Verre' restaurant (Gordon Ramsay) which is also very good - other than allowing smoking Cheers, Rick |
Looks like I'll be in Delhi June 20-21, so I am in the vicinity!!
Once the final itin is confirmed, I can make a final decision. Due to Jewish Sabbath, I am not mobile from FRi night to Sat. night. |
I was thinking about going to Abu Dhabi just for a half day trip, should be 1 hour driving distance. Is it too much?
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Originally Posted by potakas
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I was thinking about going to Abu Dhabi just for a half day trip, should be 1 hour driving distance. Is it too much?
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Originally Posted by ung1
(Post 16358357)
If you don't try doing this during rush hour you're looking at 90 minutes to get to Abu Dhabi. Not a big deal - it's a 5 or 6 lane highway and you can do about 140 - 160 kmph easy.
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