Getting Around Town: Cabs are inexpensive, but traffic can be heavy. Avoid rush hours.
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Restaurants
We Like: There is an food court attached to the hotel. Thai on the lower level was good.
Tipping: 10% is typical.
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Shopping
Finds:
Dubai is all about shopping. We will let you know what we find this month!
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| Travel
Time to the Hotel: 15 min. |
Flight
Time from IAD: (+ or -) 13:00 |
| Nearest
ATM : On the hotel property - ask the concierge |
| Nearest
Grocery: In the mall connected to the hotel |
| Closest
Gym: In the hotel |
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Place to Run: |
| Good
Walks: Through the mall - it's HUGE, the canal walk outside |
Easy
Day Trips:
Dubai is something to behold! We did a tour with Mohammed who is a real character, but incredibly knowledgeable about Dubai. He picks up/drops off at the hotel. The four of us who went with him enjoyed every minute. The weekend in DXB is Friday-Saturday. Friday was a good day to go, as the traffic was quiet and we saw more than we would have ever seen on a weekday. Contact him at mohamedanyway@yahoo.com. There is also a good 3-4 hour "hop on-hop off" bus tour available (ask concierge), but not inexpensive |
| Safety: Warning: Dubai is not all Fun and Games See our sister site Realworldsafety.com and check the US State Department Travel Page at www.travel.state.gov |
| Misc: Gorgeous totally no-smoking hotel rooms have coffee maker, robes, free internet access in the rooms, refridgerator, flat screen tv with dvd player, swimming pool, gym |
