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 Dubai minaa al salam by dr.firas
to lose your money, without even feeling how...!
Extraordinary restaurants, and shops and bars
if you ever have the will to enter this place, get ready to pay a lot and get ready not to be sorry for this fact, because you will not resist for sure! Leave a Comment
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 by traveldave
During my trip to the United Arab Emirates, there was a short, heavy rain in the desert. (The picture shows the rain falling on a small village along the side of the road. I thought rain in the Arabian Desert was an event worth photographing). Although the rain did not cause any flooding, many of the wadis and low areas were awash in mud the next day. Leave a Comment
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 by traveldave
For those who choose to go into the desert alone, there are certain precautions that should be taken to ensure a safe trip. First of all, a plentiful supply of water must be taken. In hot weather, a person needs about four pints (two liters) of water per day. Also, a medical kit is a must.
For driving in the sand dunes, it is necessary to slightly deflate tires so they will have adequate traction in the sand. An air pump will be needed to re-inflate the tires after leaving the sands. And drivers should proceed at a slow, steady speed. Accelerating and then quickly braking can cause a vehicle to become stuck in sand. A shovel for digging out, and planks of wood or mats to be placed under the tires can be helpful in getting out of the sand
As an example of how easy it can be to get stuck, during my birdwatching trip to the United Arab Emirates, my group's minibus became stuck in the sand along the coast. We were following a roadway, and the sand did not appear very soft or deep. We tried to push the vehicle, but it just became more bogged down. It was only after deflating the tires that we could drive right out of the sand. Leave a Comment
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 Abu Dhabi-Dubai Highway
entering Dubai. by Faiza-Ifrah
There are open and hidden cameras. The speed limit is 120 Kms.
You may find some people driving over 120 Kms, but then remember that they have to pay a fine of Dirhams 200 (i.e. US$ 55 ), if caught. Why these people drive fast? There are many reasons, but the major is that the drivers bank on seeing a camera upfront and reduce speed as they near its shooting zone.
During our last two trips to Dubai, we counted no less than 22 open cameras on Shaikh Zayed Road alone while entering Dubai (see picture).
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi used to be liberal, but now we have observed many new camera installations.
In addition to those cameras that can be seen, the traffic department people hide in the bushes with a moveable traffic control camera that cannot be detected in advance not allowing the speed to be reduced to escape it. Also, as in the USA, police cars are in hiding for any traffic offense. Leave a Comment
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If you are a woman, men will stare at you.
They are not deliberately being rude and are 99% unlikely to ever touch or even speak to you.
75% of the population is made up of male workers and those earning under a certain wage (most of them) are on bachelor contracts and not allowed to bring their families. Therefore, they only see their wives and children once every two years for a couple of weeks (if they are lucky)
Add this to a population 85% of whom come from societies where women do not show arms or legs...in fact, women who show arms and legs are very loose.
Therefore, we are a great show for them! I am not condoning it, I hate it myself, but it is understandable.
This applies equally to when you are alone or with friends/ partner (male or female).
I variously say hello, stare back or wave, or ask them to go away. Usually this embarrasses them and they do.
Sometimes at the beach they will try to take photographs with their mates in front of you, pretending it's their mates they are taking shots of! Shout NO! GO AWAY! STOP!
VERY occasionally men will have a fiddle in their pockets when they watch you. Tell them you are calling the police or pretend to call this police on your mobile.
If you are EVER verbally or physically harrassed, call the police immediately (999). This is a very serious offence and the police will take it very seriously.
Do not do this lightly as the perpetrator will very likely be physically discouraged not to do this again. Leave a Comment
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They have a hard time dealing with Western Women, so much so your treated like second class citizens, especially in the shopping areas. My best tip is to ignore them. However do be polite even if they do skip the "q" and enjoy what Dubai has to offer in the way of hospitality and beautiful golden sandy beaches. Leave a Comment
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 by AndreasK
* Let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return.
* Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day.
* Don't assume that your cell phone will work in the desert - it may not.
If stranded:
Stay with your vehicle and signal for help. If you must walk for help, wait until sunset and leave a note telling which way you went. If you have water, drink it, don't ration it. Leave a Comment
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 Offroaders close together by Faiza-IfrahLeave a Comment
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The UAE are the most safest place in the world,check out this dialogue with a clerk at a car rental:
me: what about theft insurance?
clerk: what???
me:theft insurance for the car!! i mean they steal cars in europe...
clerk: man,there are no car theft's,we are in the UAE! i even leave my key in when i park the car!
and it really was like that! Leave a Comment
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 A flat tyre by Faiza-IfrahLeave a Comment
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