"Dubai" Dubai by doreenellen

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Sunset in Dubai

Very interesting place to visit. They say the Jewel and it was. Beautiful beaches, warm seas and the pools at the hotels were very warm and pleasant. We visited a lot of the hotels around the Jumeirah Beach area for a drink or a meal and would not be able to choose a favorite. We stayed at the Oasis Beach which is a 4* right on the beach and was very happy there. We chose half board basis which suited us as could eat lunch or dinner at the hotel but still go out occasionally .We spent most of our days by the beach, or pool and our evenings visiting the shopping malls and other hotels.There was so much to do but they would have to wait til next time as only had 8 days in all. One of the greatest experiences was afternoon tea at the Burj. The food was wonderful and the surroundings with piano player was magical. The Burj itself is very space age with glass lift, hellicopter pad on the roof and sea restaurant within an aquarium. There is also a buffett restaurant which looked nice and many shops to window shop! The views from the hotel were spectaculer and the staff were very gracious. The only way to see inside the hotel itself is by booking a meal or staying there.All in all a lovely holiday apart from the many building sites everywhere. There were around 40 building going up around us at the Oasis but we tried not to notice.They work 24 hours and day 7 days a week so there is some building noice around you but one knows this when you book..Next time we visit, we must go into the desert and go out on a boat etc. There were water sports to suit all and lots of information available for other past times, like horse racing, cricket, golf, etc. Something for everyone. For your interest, we read in the Gulf Today Business newspaper whilst we were there that the Gulf region is to house 80 new hotels by the year 2008 and that 25,000 rooms and suites will be added to the existing regional hotel room stock as inbound businesses and leisure traffice increases.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

We only visited this hotel for a drink but it was obvious that it catered for all ages with several restaurants, pools etc and also right on the beach. There were so many restaurants and shops and had about 27 floors. Well decorated for Christmas too. We walked around the gardens and saw the lovely pools and beach etc. Also the waterpark is right next door so a bonus for the children and big kids.
This picture was taken from the Burj where we were having afternoon tea! Tel 348 0000 for the Jumeirah Hotel

Camels

Camel Rides

4 Camels parade up and down the beach to give you a thrill ride.
Makes a great photo oportunity against the warm inviting sea.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful beaches, warm sea, great shopping and lots to see and do
Cons:Building Sites everywhere you look
In a nutshell:Diversity of the beautiful beaches and the shopping malls to suit everyone

Last visit to Dubai: Feb 2009
Intro Updated Feb 18, 2009
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uglyscot Sep 10, 2007 at 2:21 AM

Nice page. Just about to leave after 3months and haven't seen the beach at all. A pool behind the house makes me lazy!
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conimarie Jul 9, 2006 at 12:41 PM

Loved your Dubai pages Doreen. Thank you for sharing. Putting together my 2007 trip to Dubai and your pages have been very helpful. Planning on staying at the Oasis Beach Hotel also. Regards from Buffalo NY, Connie...
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icunme Jul 7, 2006 at 4:44 AM

Great photos and detail on your Dubai pages - how 'bout that Gold shop?!! Will return again, Ciao, Carol
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lmkluque Mar 12, 2006 at 9:09 AM

Sounds like a shoppers paradise! Thanks for the tour!
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807Wheaton Mar 11, 2006 at 5:53 AM

Thanks for the BD greeting. We have seen pictures of Ski Dubai and your page is a great interpretation of the area. Greetings From Augusta, GA. Marcia
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joanj Feb 1, 2006 at 2:53 PM

Could not wait until I came back to view your pages Doreen, an excellent start. Will check back later on. Cheers.
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bugalugs Jan 23, 2006 at 12:31 PM

Snow in Dubai!!!! Sounds a really fascinating place
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LynCod Jan 14, 2006 at 8:15 AM

Great start to Dubai,you have information on lots of countries now,well done & keep travelling-bon voyage LynCod