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Of course they decide when to apply the laws and won't apply many of them otherwise the hotels would be empty if you can't go with your girl or boy friend but I guess you could be unlucky, or a mouthy fool that can't hold his beer and get into some real bother. Their house their rules and I imagine it's a very safe and pleasant place.
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80% of the population are ex-pats and most of those are western to be honest, it really does feel like an excellent classy location once there. Everything is so clean, the weather is good all year round so much to do also, Abu Dhabi is about 90 mins by car. In my hotel bar I watched a couple of english premier league games in the late evening and there was 3 "emiratees" there I assume they were as they were dressed in the traditional clothing white gown with the head scarf etc. They were Arsenal fans and as they took a 1-0 lead against us (liverpool) I thought it a good time to strike up conversation and they were keen to tell me about how things were for them living in Dubai... although its a Muslim country I can't help but feel the commitment to their faith for a number of younger people is dwindling similar to the way it has for Christians in England over the years etc. These 3 guys were enjoying a few pints of Peroni with the football and I found them to be extremely keen to chat and have a laugh about the score.. I've been far far cautious about striking up conversation in a bar in London no doubt. I get this is an isolated incident but there is a reason Dubai is one of the safest cities statistically on the earth and although pricy I wouldn't hesitate to go back or recommend it. Also not sure why I quoted you in my reply @wills2 my reply above it not aimed at you at all its just a general comment about my stay, before travelling I had read about their laws and expectations and was nervous but what I actually experienced was nothing like what I read. |
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I guess my point was it's a case of mess about and find out, the US has different laws and a police force that doesn't mess about so I think where ever you are it's best to be on good behaviour.
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Went with a girl, and couldn't really do what you do in UK with her. So walking down the street like holding hands, hugging, etc. |
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Even alcohol free versions of Peroni would cause more than an eye brow to be raised for even UK Muslims in the setting you have described! |
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02-21-2024, 12:21 PM | #29 |
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I mean I am just assuming they were muslim as they seemed to be nationals and the national religion is Muslim, however it's just an assumption.
England is a Christian nation yet many don't believe including myself. I am just assuming their nation is heading the same way with more and more people either exploring the limits of their religion or not believing it and living their own lives. Either way I don't judge and I think their nation is awesome! |
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We’ve booked at the Palace Downtown, which the gf who has lived in Dubai recommends. It’s next to the fountain and the rooms are in a traditional Arabic style apparently.
It comes out well on Tripadvisor too, |
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Really impressed with the hotel and the Downtown area. Definitely recommend Palace Downtown. Here’s the view from our balcony
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Me and Wife are looking at going here in July. Reading looks great for an AI stay? Also looking at visiting Aurra pool and Sky View bar @ burj al arab https://auraskypool.com/ |
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I stayed at the sofitel on the Palm which was lovely, Rixos the Palm looks lovely too. We visited the sky bar and Aura skypool and both were excellent highly recommend. Book the skypool well in advance we had front row palm view! |
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I am flying out (again) next week Friday.
Just me and the wife. Kids are getting dumped at the MIL's!!! Have not booked a hotel yet and am not planning to until I get there. In fact, the only thing I have booked are my rental cars This will (hopefully) be an interesting trip. |
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The airbnb rates there seem to be really good! flights can be had with emirates for circa 400 quid each return.. great value. |
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Well when we landed, my wife made sure I didn't have a choice! Don't worry though, I did it "on the cheap." I only got the suite one notch above entry level. PS. Prefered the Huracan over the Brabus 911 Turbo S. Horrendous turbo lag from the Porsche. Last edited by F30Andy; 06-03-2024 at 07:44 AM.. |
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And £420 quid for a bathrobe, I can do you a few for that price! My guess is they price them in case you decide to nick one and then they charge you after the event...? How much do they charge for the champagen and wines? Stay with us and I'm sure there would be a comp bottle of something in your room... I clearly need a better job so I can afford to stay in other people's nice hotels!! |
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