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Visited the Emirates for the first time. Was with a friend. I must say that the first impression of the Emirates is super. I liked the country, the capital Abu Dhabi and Dubai itself. The purpose of the visit was to relax on the beach, see the sights.
I advise you to immediately change the currency to dirhams. You can upon arrival at the airport. 1 dollar - 3.65-3.66 dirhams. Since they are needed to pay on the beach (they take only dirhams for entry), for taxis, in cafes they are more likely to take dirhams. It is possible in dollars, but it was more convenient for us immediately in the local currency.
Hotel Ibis Al Barsha also liked. We arrived at the hotel only at 2300, tired and exhausted. We got a room quickly, asked for a non-smoking room. We were given on the 3rd floor, non-smoking floor. The room is very small but cozy. There was a TV, channels in Russian 1-2, but we still didn’t have time to watch it))), the bed is very soft, we fell asleep instantly on it))) Also a small refrigerator, very useful, an electric kettle. Cleaning was every day, cleaned cleanly, brought a bottle of water, tea-coffee-sugar-cream in bags. The container worked well. The bathroom is very small, but basically nothing. Fan worked. The minus is huge that the water from the shower always flowed onto the floor, as there was no normal high side. This was frustrating and inconvenient. Because of this, the bathroom was always humid, our bathing suits did not dry out))) There is no balcony in the room. We also had to buy an adapter at the reception for 10 dirhams, as their sockets did not fit our chargers for cell phones, cameras.
The hotel only had breakfast from 6:30 to 9:00. Breakfast is very tasty, but every day is the same. It's been a little bit for a week. But it's better than nothing at all. )))
At the reception we kept our documents and money. There is free luggage storage. Leave your passport, write down your data, then give a key with the number of the cell where you store your things. Very comfortably.
The hotel had a free shuttle (bonfire) to Jumeirah Beach Park. He left at 9:30, took him to the beach in 15-20 minutes, then returned at 13:00. Often there was not enough space in the transport, those who remained had to wait for him to return. This happened to us once. Entrance to the beach is paid - 5 dirhams per person. Sunbeds, umbrellas, towels - paid. I really liked the beach, white sand, the water is just super! There is a large beautiful park where you can sit and have a barbecue. Monday is women's day on the beach, men are not allowed on this day)))
In Dubai we had a lot of movement))) as the city itself is lively and fast. Traffic moves very fast there. We mostly traveled by subway. Our hotel is located near Sharaf DG metro station. From our hotel to this station is a bit far, all the way passes by the construction site. On the first day, this path seemed like an eternity to us, but after that we got used to it. Put on comfortable shoes and go))) The fare in the subway is different, depending on the distance. You can ask everything at the checkout. There are metro maps everywhere with the names of the stations. The last metro leaves at 2340. We also took a taxi a couple of times. When getting into a taxi, be sure to make sure that the meter is turned on, the starting amount on the meter is 3.50 dirhams.
We took from the hotel guide only 1 excursion to Abu Dhabi, it cost $ 80. from a person. I liked the tour very much, the main part of the tour was a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. A very beautiful mosque. I advise you to visit. All the way the guide who accompanied us told the story of the unification of the Emirates, about Sheikh Zayed and much more. We listened with interest.
Everything else we watched and visited ourselves. Moving where by metro, where by taxi.
I strongly advise you to visit the famous Burj Khalifa tower and the singing fountain. Super! You need to go in the evening when the fountain show starts. Metro station - Dubai Mall. From our station for two there and back it cost 25 dirhams (like)). There are many interesting and fascinating things in the Dubai Mall itself (a large aquarium, a fountain, etc. ).
I also advise you to take the metro to the beautiful Dubai Marina area. That's what the metro station is called. You can go there when it is still light and stay there until late in the evening. Very beautiful photos are obtained there))) There are many cafes where you can sit and smoke a hookah. I also advise you to take a ride on an Arab dhow boat, departs every hour, the cost is 60 dirhams per person.
You can take a taxi (for 22-25 dirhams one way on the counter) to go to the Burj Al Arab hotel, it is close to our Ibis. There you can take pictures against the backdrop of the hotel, sunbathe on the free open beach. The water there is just great! Minus - in this district they did not find a toilet anywhere)))
We went to Ibn Batuta Mall. A beautiful mall, there are halls in different styles (Egyptian, Indian, Tunisian, Chinese, etc. ), you can find boutiques with discounts))).
We were also in the Mall of the Emirates, where we bought food and water in the supermarket. But mostly they had lunch and dinner at the Golden Fork cafe, which is open 24 hours a day. Located near our Sharaf DG metro station. Basically not bad. We took soups, really liked chicken and vegetable soups, took steaks, french fries, tea and coffee, delicious cakes, ice cream. For two, it cost 60-80 dirhams for lunch / dinner.
We were very happy with the trip. The holiday was a success. They arrived cheerful and tanned. There are a lot of attractions in Dubai, many beautiful and original places, buildings that you can visit. Too bad we didn't have much time. I think, at the next opportunity, I will definitely go to Dubai again! )))
Dubai is a place worth visiting!
Wish you have a great time!
I advise you to immediately change the currency to dirhams. You can upon arrival at the airport. 1 dollar - 3.65-3.66 dirhams. Since they are needed to pay on the beach (they take only dirhams for entry), for taxis, in cafes they are more likely to take dirhams. It is possible in dollars, but it was more convenient for us immediately in the local currency.
Hotel Ibis Al Barsha also liked. We arrived at the hotel only at 2300, tired and exhausted. We got a room quickly, asked for a non-smoking room. We were given on the 3rd floor, non-smoking floor. The room is very small but cozy. There was a TV, channels in Russian 1-2, but we still didn’t have time to watch it))), the bed is very soft, we fell asleep instantly on it))) Also a small refrigerator, very useful, an electric kettle. Cleaning was every day, cleaned cleanly, brought a bottle of water, tea-coffee-sugar-cream in bags. The container worked well. The bathroom is very small, but basically nothing. Fan worked. The minus is huge that the water from the shower always flowed onto the floor, as there was no normal high side. This was frustrating and inconvenient. Because of this, the bathroom was always humid, our bathing suits did not dry out))) There is no balcony in the room. We also had to buy an adapter at the reception for 10 dirhams, as their sockets did not fit our chargers for cell phones, cameras.
The hotel only had breakfast from 6:30 to 9:00. Breakfast is very tasty, but every day is the same. It's been a little bit for a week. But it's better than nothing at all. )))
At the reception we kept our documents and money. There is free luggage storage. Leave your passport, write down your data, then give a key with the number of the cell where you store your things. Very comfortably.
The hotel had a free shuttle (bonfire) to Jumeirah Beach Park. He left at 9:30, took him to the beach in 15-20 minutes, then returned at 13:00. Often there was not enough space in the transport, those who remained had to wait for him to return. This happened to us once. Entrance to the beach is paid - 5 dirhams per person. Sunbeds, umbrellas, towels - paid. I really liked the beach, white sand, the water is just super! There is a large beautiful park where you can sit and have a barbecue. Monday is women's day on the beach, men are not allowed on this day)))
In Dubai we had a lot of movement))) as the city itself is lively and fast. Traffic moves very fast there. We mostly traveled by subway. Our hotel is located near Sharaf DG metro station. From our hotel to this station is a bit far, all the way passes by the construction site. On the first day, this path seemed like an eternity to us, but after that we got used to it. Put on comfortable shoes and go))) The fare in the subway is different, depending on the distance. You can ask everything at the checkout. There are metro maps everywhere with the names of the stations. The last metro leaves at 2340. We also took a taxi a couple of times. When getting into a taxi, be sure to make sure that the meter is turned on, the starting amount on the meter is 3.50 dirhams.
We took from the hotel guide only 1 excursion to Abu Dhabi, it cost $ 80. from a person. I liked the tour very much, the main part of the tour was a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. A very beautiful mosque. I advise you to visit. All the way the guide who accompanied us told the story of the unification of the Emirates, about Sheikh Zayed and much more. We listened with interest.
Everything else we watched and visited ourselves. Moving where by metro, where by taxi.
I strongly advise you to visit the famous Burj Khalifa tower and the singing fountain. Super! You need to go in the evening when the fountain show starts. Metro station - Dubai Mall. From our station for two there and back it cost 25 dirhams (like)). There are many interesting and fascinating things in the Dubai Mall itself (a large aquarium, a fountain, etc. ).
I also advise you to take the metro to the beautiful Dubai Marina area. That's what the metro station is called. You can go there when it is still light and stay there until late in the evening. Very beautiful photos are obtained there))) There are many cafes where you can sit and smoke a hookah. I also advise you to take a ride on an Arab dhow boat, departs every hour, the cost is 60 dirhams per person.
You can take a taxi (for 22-25 dirhams one way on the counter) to go to the Burj Al Arab hotel, it is close to our Ibis. There you can take pictures against the backdrop of the hotel, sunbathe on the free open beach. The water there is just great! Minus - in this district they did not find a toilet anywhere)))
We went to Ibn Batuta Mall. A beautiful mall, there are halls in different styles (Egyptian, Indian, Tunisian, Chinese, etc. ), you can find boutiques with discounts))).
We were also in the Mall of the Emirates, where we bought food and water in the supermarket. But mostly they had lunch and dinner at the Golden Fork cafe, which is open 24 hours a day. Located near our Sharaf DG metro station. Basically not bad. We took soups, really liked chicken and vegetable soups, took steaks, french fries, tea and coffee, delicious cakes, ice cream. For two, it cost 60-80 dirhams for lunch / dinner.
We were very happy with the trip. The holiday was a success. They arrived cheerful and tanned. There are a lot of attractions in Dubai, many beautiful and original places, buildings that you can visit. Too bad we didn't have much time. I think, at the next opportunity, I will definitely go to Dubai again! )))
Dubai is a place worth visiting!
Wish you have a great time!
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