Dubai

[theboyfold]

I've just been booked for a long weekend of work in Dubai. I have no idea what sort of time I will have off, most likely nothing during the day. So what would be the must see things of an evening.

Also, I've read that wandering around with a camera isn't well received, is this the case? I would like to get out to a night market or something similar to get some photos.

[anonymous-user]

The last few times I overnighted in Dubai, I didn't leave the hotel, trying to walk was a night mare due to the road lay out and traffic, the shopping is the same as everywhere else so did not encourage me, after I'd been to the shopping center next to the hotel, but if you want a wander around the gold suke is worth a visit, I found it interesting and safe, I wouldn't worry about the camera I've never had a problem just don't take photo's of people, if you have abit longer a boat trip on the creek is worth a look,

[ChasW]

Metro system in Dubia makes it easy to get around. Taxis are cheap too. Even if you only have a few hours in tyhe evening this place is amazing. Make sure you see the water fountain display.

http://www.burjkhalifa.ae/en/

[85Carrera]

Walking around with a camera is fine. Go down to the creek and the souks if you want to see what is left of old Dubai (not much).

[Gaffer]

Dubai weekends are Friday and Saturday, the malls tend to get busy from about 1pm through till very late at night.

Taxi's are cheap

Burj Dubai for shopping and the fountains (on at night)
Diera for the creek and the old souks
Marina for boats and coffee and shisha
Beach
Jumeriah Mosque

Weather is spring like at the moment, low 80's
Wear long shorts and a t-shirt, check the dress code of places or you might struggle (mosques you will need to be fully covered and no sandals IIRC)
If you are coming - check the Autodrome as there maybe racing on

You can only drink in hotels or bars attached to the hotels.

Claire

[theboyfold]

Thanks all! I'll pack the camera then and try and get one night away from everybody else.

[Sarge 4x4]

I also found this helpfull, many thanks and would love to see more.

[NorthDave]

Of an evening I would definitely head for Dubai Mall to take a look at the fountains and the Burj. Very easy to spend an evening wandering around there. If you fancy a beer then the Address hotel that looks like a sail has a bar on the top floor with great views.

Polar opposite to that I would head to Ravi on the corner of Al Mankhool Rd and Kalid Bin Al Waleed Rd for dinner. Plastic furniture on the street but amazing curries and a good sample of old Dubai. If you want somewhere more upmarket then Gazebo (another indian) is nice too on Kuwait Road by the hospital.

I always felt very safe in Dubai. The locals don't seem too bothered by you walking round with expensive cameras or watches. I'd be more worried by the Police!