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 Wild Wadi Water Park by MartinaH
It's located next to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Leave a Comment
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 Palm by doreenellen
All the people we met were helpful and attentive, especially in our hotel
This photograph is of the Palm which will hopefully be completed end of 2006
There is so much building going on all aound Dubai but particularly along the beach areas. It will be around 8 years before most of the buildings are complete.
Palm Islands are expected to open in 2007, will feature a range of luxury hotels, sea village on the trunk of this island, boutique shopping, specialty restaurants and marinas with a range of leisure vessels Exotic aquatic delights including amazing aquariums, a killer whale stadium and engaging dolphins will provide a holiday destination in its own right.
You can see from my photograph, there is a lot of building work going on.
Everything from the sunshine, kind people, beautiful beaches, warm blue sea, shopping malls and gold souk visit.,all an experience Leave a Comment
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 by ludogatto
The coast in not enough more! New plans of constucion of iartificial islands continue to develop, so they can build dreamvillas. A lof of citizens of the near Arabic countries buy luxury villas, palaces and appartementi in this new Las Arabic Vegas.....I knew a Oman family, They are rich but simply and traditionalists. they explained me that they come every month to make purchases and to amuse themselves, husband, wifes and and sons, for a week end to Dubai, where they have a villa, and then return for the rest of the month to the tranquillity and the tradition of their country. If you have the occasion to land during the day you will see in sea in front of Dubai and Sarjah the new Palms (by now are 4 various plans) and the World. The ship in the photo "spit" tons of sand on concrete supports in order to create the new islands! all it is created, but all it can also be destroyed... we hope that the nature not revolt! Leave a Comment
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A much better option than internet cafes - unless you want to use MSN Messenger for video link-ups - are the public libraries, or e-libraries. If there's one in the area you're staying in, check it out. They're modern, clean, quiet, reliable and cheap. One hour is Dh3 and two hours is Dh5. (Dh5 is US$1.35).
I've used the libraries in Al Wasl Road next to Safa Park and on Jumeirah (Beach) Road in Umm Suqeim, both have excellent facilities. Leave a Comment
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People often ask in the Forum whether their hotel will be affected by the massive construction that's happening in Dubai. Construction behind the string of hotels along Jumeirah Beach - including Sheraton, Hilton, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, Royal Meridien, One & Only Royal Mirage and others - has largely been finished and there's now a very pleasant promenade of shops and restaurants.
However, there is construction all over Dubai and things move very quickly so it's best to ask the specific question in the Forum about your hotel before you book it.
The photo of the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach shows the Jumeirah Beach Residence development towering over the hotel. The other photos show Le Meridien Mina Seyahi an Hilton Jumeirah. As you can see, the construction work is just about finished. Leave a Comment
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 Dirhams, or AED. by colin_bramso
One side of the notes is printed in Arabic, the other side is in English, so you'll have no trouble knowing exactly what each note is worth.
There are 100 fils to one dirham. Leave a Comment
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Shopping was excellent. So much choice.This was taken in the Emirates Mall which has only just been opened. with different fashion shops, designers and high street, gifts, jewellery, electrical, toys, furniture, restaurants etc.
The newly opened ski slope can be seen from the mall and outside.
Ski Dubai has 5 slopes that vary in difficulty, height and steepness, the longest run being 400 meters with a fall of over 60 meters. Test your skills on the world's first indoor black run or practice your turns on the gentle beginner slopes. Skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels will enjoy these various slopes and snowboarders can also practice their stunts on the 90-metre long quarter pipe. Kids and parents alike will have fun in the huge interactive Snow Park, which at 3000 square meters is the largest indoor snow park in the world. People were just staring at the sight before them.
www.skidxb.com for more info
Beaches, sunshine, warm blue sea and the shopping malls. but not forgetting the thousands of buildings, and many more being built around you. Leave a Comment
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Most of the time tourists would be quite happy to lie on the beach and to swim in the warm blue sea or in the pool.There are several activities to keep you active, like, paragliding, banana boat, speed boat etc. Then the evenings can be free for shopping as the shopping malls open til late, mostly 11 pm.There is a slight tide and was about 4.30pm when we were there.So lazy days and eventful evenings if you like shopping or visiting other hotels.
Lovely warm sea and beautiful beaches. Also the attentive staff where ever we went. They could not have been more helpful and kind to us all. Even the children were happy and content where ever we went and were well catered for.Next time we go we may visit the water park which is next door to Jumeirah Beach Hotel for the children and big kids too. Leave a Comment
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Shopping malls to suit every taste. We found the evenings were best to wander around. There was your favorite ice cream parlour amongst all the fashion, shoes, electrical, carpets, furniture etc. Also electrical and arabian shops too. Vry bright and airey with lots of facilites and eating places.
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Every time we've needed to change money we've found Al Musabbeh offers the best rate.
It's located near the creek in Bur Dubai. From the abra station, walk a few metres back to the main entrance to the souk. About 100 metres into the souk, on the right, you'll find the small shop. There are several other exchange shops in the same lane, so you can check the rate in a few so that you can choose the one offering the best rate for your currency.
Just be careful with the notes when you shop - the fifty dirham notes are easily mistaken for five dirham. People are usually honest and will point out your mistake, but just check before you hand them over. Leave a Comment
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