Dubai Favorite Tips by najamrulz Top 5 Page for this destination

Dubai's Internet Cafes

Favorite thing: Dubai has some wonderful internet cafes. Their per hour rates range from AED 2 to 30. Most of the good cafes charge AED 5 per hour. Each computer has attached scanner, printer and webcam.Some cafes also have snacks and juices facility available.

Some of shopping malls such as City Centre, Bur Juman and Lamcy Plaza etc. also have internet cafes. Charges in these cafes are usually more than the normal rates. I paid AED 25 for one hour internet usage in cafe located in City Centre.

Fondest memory: The best part is the great browsing and uploading speed available in Dubai. I really enjoyed using Internet in Dubai for the same reason.

Desert Safari

Favorite thing: One of the must see activity which i would strongly recommend you is desert safari. It is an experience of the life time. It would be expensive trip but its value for money.

There are usually full day and half day desert safari trips arrannged by many tour operators. These are usually conducted in air conditioned 4 wheel drive jeeps.

During desert safari you would get a chance to see camels and take their photos. You can enjoy sunset in desert and take photos. Similarly you would enjoy belly dances, drinks and barbeque.

There are many tour operators of desert safari. Just ask your hotel reception and they would arrange it for you. One of the very famous tour operator is "Arabian Adventure" http://www.arabian-adventures.com which is an Emirates group company. They are very expensive but their service is also very impressive. During November 2003 they were charging AED 275 ( $ 75 appox) for half day desert safari.

Please note that desert safari is not offered in extreme temperatures of summer. So ideal time to enjoy desert safari is during winter season. Also keep in mind that it would be a bumpy ride because there is no straight road in desert.

Fondest memory: I wanted to take desert safari trips offered by tour operators in Dubai but my friends in Sharjah offered me free desert ride on their 4 wheel jeeps. So we ten guys went for desert safari in two jeeps and it was wonderful experience.The best part was to see camels in the desert.

Cine Star Cinemas

Favorite thing: Cine Star cinemas are located on level-2 of Deira City Centre. These are 11 cinemas showing different movies at a time. Normal economy seat ticket cost AED 30 ( $ 8 appox) per person. You can also become their "Star Club" member to enjoy attractive discounts. There is an exclusive lounge and food court inside for cinema guests.

They also have VIP seating with more luxury for guests. But VIP ticket is expensive for sure. All cinemas have digital sound system, huge flat screen, air conditioned halls and very comfortable seating arrangement. in both classes.

Fondest memory: I love to watch movies in Cine Star cinema whenever I go to Dubai. Mostly i prefer watching their late night shows. I just take my dinner from exclusive food court and enjoy them while
watching movie. In short, watching a movie in Cine Star cinemas is an experience of the life time.

You may check out their website at http://www.cinestarcinemas.com/ for more details. For information about movie timings please dial +971 4 949000.

Lucky draws

Favorite thing: Lucky draws are an important feature of the shopping festivals held in Dubai. Many shopping malls participate in these lucky draws.Usually one coupon is given for every AED 100 shopping. Huge amount of money is distributed among winners every week.

You would see many people completing coupons and dropping them into draw box placed in side shopping malls. These lucky draws are regular feature of Ramadan sales, Dubai shopping festival and Dubai summer surprises festival.

Free post cards

Favorite thing: Many of Dubai's leading shopping malls provide you opportunity to use their free post cards. you just need to fill the card, paste the ticket and drop it to the red box outside shopping mall.

There cards of different designs and style are great way of building customer loyalty and relationship.