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Thinking of vacationing in Dubai. Anyone know of a resort or a hotel that has pickleball courts for their guests?
posted by rsol44 around Dubai, UAE at 5:58 AM - 2 answers

I'll soon be in Dubai for a week on business. I've traveled plenty, but never to an Arab country. What basic things do I need to know to be respectful of the culture and not look like an idiot American? [more inside]
posted by endquote around Dubai, UAE at 7:44 PM - 7 answers

I have an upcoming 8 hour layover in Dubai. Is it worth leaving the airport and if so how can I maximize my time? [more inside]
posted by Waiting for Pierce Inverarity around Dubai, UAE at 6:25 AM - 7 answers

I'm on honeymoon in Dubai at the moment. Dubai is in the midst of a huge dust storm. What's fun to do in Dubai that's indoors? Any nice bars/restaurants that aren't largely outdoors or on rooftops? We're both freaking out that our honeymoon is going to be a total bust. [more inside]
posted by alby around Dubai, UAE at 2:55 AM - 4 answers

I'll be in Dubai October 23 and 24. What should I do? Where should I eat? Specifically, I enjoyed this Ask, but I am not sure that being an American female traveling solo changes anything. (And I look the part too!) I'm there for work, and could have some evenings during the week free, so any suggestions in that direction would also be great.
posted by susiswimmer around Dubai, UAE at 7:33 PM - 4 answers

I'm looking for things to do with nearly 48 hours in Dubai in mid March. Things that aren't obvious are especially helpful! [more inside]
posted by JMOZ around Dubai, UAE at 1:28 PM - 9 answers

Please help two Americans work out the details of a 1 day layover in Dubai, with a 2 am arrival. [more inside]
posted by letahl around Dubai, UAE at 4:55 AM - 5 answers

I'm in Dubai for the next 24 hours. Where's a publicly accessible and safe spot where I can record the morning call to prayer (fajr) from lots and lots of different mosques at once? [more inside]
posted by mykescipark around Dubai, UAE at 6:51 PM - 2 answers

My girlfriend and I like to have a non-traditional Christmas meal. This year we're going to be in Dubai and we'd like to go for hot wings, curly fries, jalapeño poppers and deep fried x. I've already located a TGI Fridays and a Hard Rock Cafe, but I'm wondering if Mefites can recommend somewhere else I ought to look at.
posted by alby around Dubai, UAE at 10:01 AM - 5 answers

How bad is traffic in Dubai on Sundays in the afternoon/evening? My wife and I have 24 hours in Dubai, beginning on a Sunday. We arrive to our hotel (right next to the airport) around 5:15PM, and we're taking the Bateaux dinner cruise leaving at 8:30PM. My plan between these two times is to take her to the Royal Mirage down by Jumeira for drinks. Online, it's looking like a taxi will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the distance from the airport to Jumeira, assuming no traffic. But on a Sunday (which is a work day in Dubai, as I understand it?), I'm worried: will the roads be totally clogged at that time of day? Or will a taxi be able to get us there in a reasonable amount of time?
posted by Televangelist around Dubai, UAE at 2:08 AM - 3 answers

Where can I rent a campervan/RV in Dubai for a road trip around Eastern Europe? [more inside]
posted by ellieBOA around Dubai, UAE at 11:51 AM - 7 answers

Need a list of essential gear for frequent business flyers [more inside]
posted by deeman around Dubai, UAE at 4:32 PM - 32 answers

Help me plan an awesome and affordable surprise birthday trip for my pregnant wife between Christmas and New Years. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by avrobie around Dubai, UAE at 9:02 AM - 9 answers

I'm looking for ideas for anywhere in the world where I can travel to for periods of between 2 weeks to 2 months and do things like volunteer, study, learn, or challenge myself. [more inside]
posted by anawesomeguy around Dubai, UAE at 7:57 AM - 7 answers

I'm going to Dubai in late April. Should I be worried? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus around Dubai, UAE at 1:12 PM - 4 answers

Is the Atlantis Hotel Dubai the best hotel in Dubai for families? It's very confusing reading all the reviews on sites like tripadvisor etc. [more inside]
posted by itchychin around Dubai, UAE at 8:27 AM - 3 answers

Suggest me things to do when arriving in Dubai Airport at midnight for 9 hours please! I'll be taking a 7-hours flight from Glasgow to Dubai, arriving at almost 1 am. This is followed by another 7-hours flight from Dubai to Singapore at 9:30 am. What should I do to pass the time? Should I even try to leave the airport and go to the city? [more inside]
posted by joewandy around Dubai, UAE at 2:06 PM - 5 answers

Where to go from Dubai? I'm going to Dubai in April with my Executive MBA program. I've read great posts on Dubai, but what would be the best place to go after for 4-5 days without breaking the bank. Sri Lanka? Cairo? I love history and sightseeing and likely won't get another opportunity for extensive global travel for some time. Basically, what's the best use of our time in this part of the world? Flying directly from Houston, so connecting cities are out.
posted by williamms around Dubai, UAE at 9:24 AM - 9 answers

Point me (rather, my sister) to the best day spas in Dubai [more inside]
posted by padraigin around Dubai, UAE at 9:36 AM - 2 answers

I have a friend that is moving to Dubai, and he is having alot of issues finding a moving company to move his stuff. Anyone have a good tip? [more inside]
posted by brent_h around Dubai, UAE at 3:01 PM - 7 answers