Quote from: lovejoy on March 19, 2025, 11:14:39 AMDubai isn't like New York or Paris to the extent that everything is expensive. At least in normal big cities you have a spectrum to choose from for eating out, hotels, events etc. I recollect from being in Dubai that the hotels were very expensive as they have a monopoly on selling alcohol. Even the banana boat was £90 for 30 mins. It is slightly more toned down and more cultural in Abu Dhabi (they even have a Louvre don't you know). I think Dubai is a place to visit as an experience as it is difficult to explain otherwise. But as others have said you just need to look at the types of people who flock there to realise what it offers.If you get the chance visit Oman, a traditionally based yet modern Middle East country that has avoided over tourism.
Dubai isn't like New York or Paris to the extent that everything is expensive. At least in normal big cities you have a spectrum to choose from for eating out, hotels, events etc. I recollect from being in Dubai that the hotels were very expensive as they have a monopoly on selling alcohol. Even the banana boat was £90 for 30 mins. It is slightly more toned down and more cultural in Abu Dhabi (they even have a Louvre don't you know). I think Dubai is a place to visit as an experience as it is difficult to explain otherwise. But as others have said you just need to look at the types of people who flock there to realise what it offers.
Quote from: Border villan on March 19, 2025, 06:35:34 PMQuote from: lovejoy on March 19, 2025, 11:14:39 AMDubai isn't like New York or Paris to the extent that everything is expensive. At least in normal big cities you have a spectrum to choose from for eating out, hotels, events etc. I recollect from being in Dubai that the hotels were very expensive as they have a monopoly on selling alcohol. Even the banana boat was £90 for 30 mins. It is slightly more toned down and more cultural in Abu Dhabi (they even have a Louvre don't you know). I think Dubai is a place to visit as an experience as it is difficult to explain otherwise. But as others have said you just need to look at the types of people who flock there to realise what it offers.If you get the chance visit Oman, a traditionally based yet modern Middle East country that has avoided over tourism.Or, given it's lovejoy, Afghanistan.
I have a 2 day layover there. Any recommendations?
Looks like Ings in the background (middle pic)
Quote from: VillaTim on March 19, 2025, 07:42:14 PMLooks like Ings in the background (middle pic)Might be this guy? Todd Alcock.
Quote from: Border villan on March 19, 2025, 06:35:34 PMQuote from: lovejoy on March 19, 2025, 11:14:39 AMDubai isn't like New York or Paris to the extent that everything is expensive. At least in normal big cities you have a spectrum to choose from for eating out, hotels, events etc. I recollect from being in Dubai that the hotels were very expensive as they have a monopoly on selling alcohol. Even the banana boat was £90 for 30 mins. It is slightly more toned down and more cultural in Abu Dhabi (they even have a Louvre don't you know). I think Dubai is a place to visit as an experience as it is difficult to explain otherwise. But as others have said you just need to look at the types of people who flock there to realise what it offers.If you get the chance visit Oman, a traditionally based yet modern Middle East country that has avoided over tourism.Yes, I've visited there as well. I agree it is more normal and relaxed, although I spent most of my time on a resort a bit away from Muscat.
Quote from: lovejoy on March 19, 2025, 07:45:56 PMQuote from: Border villan on March 19, 2025, 06:35:34 PMQuote from: lovejoy on March 19, 2025, 11:14:39 AMDubai isn't like New York or Paris to the extent that everything is expensive. At least in normal big cities you have a spectrum to choose from for eating out, hotels, events etc. I recollect from being in Dubai that the hotels were very expensive as they have a monopoly on selling alcohol. Even the banana boat was £90 for 30 mins. It is slightly more toned down and more cultural in Abu Dhabi (they even have a Louvre don't you know). I think Dubai is a place to visit as an experience as it is difficult to explain otherwise. But as others have said you just need to look at the types of people who flock there to realise what it offers.If you get the chance visit Oman, a traditionally based yet modern Middle East country that has avoided over tourism.Yes, I've visited there as well. I agree it is more normal and relaxed, although I spent most of my time on a resort a bit away from Muscat.Also agree. Fun fact, the previous Sultan was known to be gay. He ruled for decades and was so revered (and discreet) that no one in that strictly conservative country said a word about it.
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