Abu Dhabi

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J5MBF

Original Poster:

260 posts

215 months

Monday 24th August 2009
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Morning all, I'm off to Abu Dhabi in 6 weeks time. Just wondered if there are must do's or must don'ts? Placed i should go see, things i should do? Any help much appreciated, thanks!

JCB123

2,265 posts

211 months

Monday 24th August 2009
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Must do's
...be respectful - it's their country, not yours
...enjoy it, the people, food, buildings, atmosphere etc. are amazing.
...go into the desert and up to Dubai
...as many trips/excursions as you can - there is too much to do!

Don't
...listen to people who say you can't hold hands with your OH, etc.
...forget to pack plenty of smart trousers
...shop around - it's that much everywhere!


The_Doc

5,531 posts

235 months

Monday 24th August 2009
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pack sun cream

5-Day Forecast:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
42° C ....41° C..... 42° C.... 42° C..... 41° C
Clear ....Clear..... Clear.... Clear..... Clear

get the idea?

Colonial

13,553 posts

220 months

Tuesday 25th August 2009
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It's not exactly a tourist destination. Yet.

Chilli

17,320 posts

251 months

Tuesday 25th August 2009
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Oh, and don't pay a cab driver with change. Years ago I had a Dh6 cab fare. Gave him Dh10 in Dh1 coins. we got out and as he drove off, he threw it back at us through the window!

dbroughton

304 posts

229 months

Wednesday 26th August 2009
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In 6 weeks the weather should be starting to turn nice and it should have dropped to the low thirties.

Abu Dhabi is a bit boring. It is a working oil town unlike Dubai but that makes it a bit more real but the glamour isnt there (nor is the debt). I would lay by the pool and enjoy the service.