Middle East
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Sunset, Neos and the Burj Khalifa
Sunset, Neos and the Burj Khalifa – three elements necessary for an impressive night out in Dubai. If you find yourself in Downtown Dubai then this is one experience that you should not miss out on. Grab a friend or go by yourself (as I did), the ambiance is wonderful and the view is an absolute knockout. The best way to see the worlds tallest building is to be sitting in a building right across from it and preferably with a cocktail in hand. Get down or rather get up to Neos around sunset and watch the sun go down right beside the Burj Khalifa. It’s hands down the best…
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What area to stay in Dubai & Other Must Knows
Are you wondering what area to stay in Dubai? Perhaps you have a whole lot of questions about Dubai or maybe you just want to know how someone else (like myself) found their way around Dubai for the first time. I travelled solo to Dubai in 2015, so I shall impart with you what I learnt from this trip. If you have never been to Dubai before you may be asking yourself the question ‘which is the best area to stay in Dubai from a tourist perspective’. I asked myself the same question when I was looking to book my accommodation. I didn’t want to make the wrong decision, so…
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The Amazing Dubai Mall
Who would have thought that a Mall could be a huge tourist drawcard. Well if that mall is in Dubai then it sure is indeed. The amazing Dubai Mall is by no means any ordinary Mall and you won’t find anywhere else in the world quite like it. The Dubai Mall is not only about shopping up a storm but there is plenty of unexpected things to see and do whilst you are there. You could easily spend the whole day in this mall, so check out below on how you can plan your day around this mega shopping complex. Shops There is no excuse for not being able to…
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JA Ocean View Hotel Dubai
The JA Ocean View Hotel Dubai is a hotel that really has it all. With a fabulous location it is ideal for beach lovers, shoppers and the foodies with plenty of restaurants within the easily navigated area. If it’s your first time to Dubai and you have been procrastinating about location, then you will not be disappointed with the choice here. But enough about it’s great location, it’s within the hotel itself that you will find everything that makes your holiday experience an excellent one. With great and varied facilities, the JA Ocean View Hotel Dubai is a superb choice for families, couples and the business traveller. I always take great…
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What to See and Do in Dubai
Dubai is often considered as a place for a stop-over on route to elsewhere, rather than a destination in itself. On my recent trip to Dubai, I spent 5 days getting to know this city and it’s a whole lot more than just a dusty desert. You may be surprised to find out it’s also green, it’s colourful and a bit of sparkle thrown in for good measure. There is quite a lot of ongoing construction but areas that have been finished have been done extremely well. So now you may be asking yourself the question of ‘what to see and do in Dubai’ and how many days should you…
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Visiting Dubai During Ramadan
Visiting Dubai during Ramadan need not be a time to avoid but a chance to see and experience this deeply cultural and spiritual event. This is a recount of my experience visiting Dubai during Ramadan and what to expect. When I first booked my trip to Dubai, I didn’t even give Ramadan a thought. I had heard of Ramadan, but I wasn’t entirely clued in to what it involved exactly or how it might affect my trip. I had already booked and paid for my flights well in advance and I had worked out my five week itinerary around Southern Europe, so it was pretty much set in stone. As…
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Desert Safari and Dune Bashing in Dubai
One of the most popular tourist attractions or rather things to do in the UAE is a Desert Safari and Dune Bashing in Dubai. I was recommended a company called Arabian Adventures by a friend, checked out the reviews and decided to book. I loved this tour from start to finish and I if I could – I’d give this Arabian desert encounter an 11 out of 10. What this tour will bestow on you is a thrilling adventure ride through the desert, an opportunity to witness a glorious Arabian sunset and a highly entertaining evening in a bedouin-style camp. This cultural evening is something not to be missed when…
