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By Ferry: ABRA (CADABRA)
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Ship/Boat
    Getting TO/AROUND: The most scenic way of getting across the Creek between Deira and Bur Dubai is by taking a ride on a traditional Abra (long boat). You just kind of jump on and off. Watch your step! Seating is on long benches. The cost is half a Dirham (about 15 cents US) and only takes about 5 minutes. Take your camera because you will get some of the best views of Dubai. Magic!

    Please note: For Female travellers, please allow room between you and local men. They don't see many ladies on these boats and cultural modesty means they need to afford you extra space.


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    By Air: THE BEST AIRLINE IN THE WORLD
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  • 'Mode': TO
    Category: Airplane
    Getting TO/AROUND: Unless you are blessed with wealth, you will probably enjoy most of your travels across the world in Economy – also know as “Cattle Class”. The best airline in the world for those reasonable airfares is EMIRATES.

    Why Emirates are better:

    · Best Flight Crews in the air
    These people pride themselves on being friendly. They are happy to be there, happy to see you and it shows. No request is a problem.
    · Comfortable seats
    The interiors are always new, you always get a pillow and a blanket, and seats are plush.
    · Free Unlimited alcohol
    Anything you want and the crew don’t hassle you if you want to drink a lot of cold beers, wine, whiskey, whatever you choose.
    · In-flight entertainment
    You can watch about 10-15 brand new movies and you can pause movies so you can go on your travels inside the plane. Also have the forward and underside cameras to watch takeoffs and landings just like you were in the cockpit
    · Hot face towel when you get onboard.
    Really nice if this is not your first flight of the day
    · Good food
    No airline has great food, but everything is good and the food is recognisable.
    · Company ethos
    The whole airline is based on the Arabic concept of hospitality. You are treated like a Prince or Princess regardless of how much you paid.

    Emirates flights are sometimes $30-100 more than other airlines roundtrip prices, but the service you get is priceless and the rest you get makes your first day of holiday that much better.

    EMIRATES. The best. The end.


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    Website: http://www.emirates.com/
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    By Car: CAR HIRE - LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Car/Motor Home
    Getting TO/AROUND:

    Are you breathing? Do you hold a Drivers Licence issued by ANY government on the face of the Earth? Congratulations! You can rent a car in Dubai! They glanced at mine from a distance. When you see how many locals drive (large, expensive) cars, you will understand why they are just not that picky about your Licence. Rent form local companies – not the big international names! I saved 50% and had a great car with Air-conditioning. You must have A/C. It’s the law – of nature.

    Have a great time and be careful out there!


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    Comments for DAO about Dubai
    sandlover Tue Nov 13, 2007 20:14 UTC
     With inflation, cost of the abra has now doubled to 1 Dirham. Still a bargain, and the cheapest tourist attraction around. Watch the "pilots" steering the boat with their feet while collecting fare from the passengers. Quite a treat.
    msbrandysue Wed Jun 27, 2007 19:51 UTC
     I just had to say that I enjoyed your comment on the law of a/c. :)
    luv2laughlots Thu Jan 4, 2007 15:34 UTC
     My BF has been stationed near Dubai, we are planning a trip in the summer! I'm going to be checking out the airlines! THKS!
    moiraistyx Mon Oct 9, 2006 21:09 UTC
     good to know about the sand
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