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Know about the Dubai Marina Apartments

If you plan to stay in Dubai Marina on your next trip, you must be aware of things that you should consider before finalizing the property. If you've done your homework, you'll know that Dubai Marina Apartments is densely populated with hotels, some of which are truly spectacular. You can stay in a new budget hotel or a well-known luxury hotel to be more affordable. It can be challenging to find the best match for your needs and budget.

 Despite a 30% drop in house prices over the last two years, accommodation in the UAE is still prohibitively costly. Rent alone will account for nearly half of an expat's monthly income. Fortunately, with such a high price comes excellent comfort, and ex-pats will feel right at home in the desert country. Getting an apartment for rent In Dubai monthly is the best option to get a budget-friendly house. 

Explore the options before choosing the final apartment

 It would be best if you did not attempt to organize a foreign relocation on your own. . You can rent property in Dubai and get extra income.

 Nowadays, many UAE businesses provide accommodation for their workers, but some only provide a stipend. Bear in mind that Dubai is the most expensive city in the world when looking at housing prices. Abu Dhabi is in a near second position. The towns of Sharjah, Fujairah, and Al Ain are all less costly, and getting a Studio Apartment for Rent in Dubai can be affordable.

 Get complete knowledge about property rent in Dubai

 Various houses are available in the UAE, and you can get the property for rent in Dubai quickly. High-rise apartments, villas within gated communities, and townhouses are all options. Rental contracts in the UAE typically last one year and carry a lumpsum penalty if those are broken.

 Many landlords may need a year's worth of pre-dated checks and can look for an initial deposit of up to three months' rent. For short-term rentals are abundant in the UAE, ex-pats should visit a property in person before signing a contract. Finding the ideal rental property for you and your family should take no time at all, given the abundance of high-quality houses and apartments available. There are also options available if you want to purchase a home.

 Conclusion

 It's crucial to keep your place in mind when searching for the perfect accommodation in the UAE. The roads in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are congested, making commutes to and from work difficult. Public transportation is accessible, but not to the extent that it is in other major cities and countries.

 In the United Arab Emirates, utilities are usually not included in the rent. You will need to be registered with the appropriate authorities in your emirate. Monthly utility costs are estimated to be between 500 and 600 AED (136 and 163 USD). Remember that your bill will be higher during the summer months when air conditioning is needed.

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Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi – A signature Thai Haven

If you are one of the travel enthusiasts heading to Abu Dhabi for its reputed, calm & mellow vibe, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi is the ideal hotel for you. 

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Tuckey away at the Maqta corner of the Island, this hotel is strategically placed within walking distance of all necessary amenities, including a hospital, drugstore, and supermarket. The Abu Dhabi Corniche is within a 10-minute drive, and the Abu Dhabi Airport is a 20-minute ride away. The hotel also provides complimentary bus service to Abu Dhabi & Marina Malls. You can stroll down to the Eastern Mangroves Promenade for a car-free leisure option. 

Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi Contact Info

Contact: 02 698 8888

For Reservation: https://www.dusit.com/dusitthani/abudhabi/

A Thai Super Structure:

This lavish property boasts of 402 rooms in the 37 floors of the tower. Visible from a long distance as the only skyscraper in the district, this is an iconic structure. The Thai architecture and interior design theme hit you like a sanctuary! The indigenous Khim performance in the lobby complements the hotel team’s zen attitude. The soothing vibes are further enhanced with the stunning orchids perched at multiple points throughout the hotel. 

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Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi weaves intricate sophistication and class in its interiors with the use of superior fabrics and crystalline ornamental lights. This lavish ambiance also makes it a perfect venue for weddings – the Skydome & atrium in the lobby will leave your guests in awe at their first step into the estate. They can also proceed to the Onyx Ballroom – ideal for black-tie events – with its stunning entrance.

The glass atrium is the third-largest in the world. Walking through it, you cannot help but picture yourself waltzing through a perfectly choreographed number in a starry fantasy from the movie La La Land. You can experience its full majesty in the glass elevator ride!

Unparalleled Luxury Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

Quite naturally, the rooftop views from the tallest structure in the neighborhood are unique and spectacular. This rooftop also holds spin classes, houses a yoga center, a 24-hour gym, and a swimming pool with a built-in spa. If that wasn’t enough for its fortunate guests, Dusit Thani also has the Namm Spa offering the famed Thai Harmony massage treatment (costing AED 500 for 60 minutes).

Starry Night = Sweet Dreams!

The rooms at Dusit Thani are perhaps the most lap-of-luxury it gets. The low priced – Standard Deluxe Rooms – are fitted with rain showers, humongous beds, and, most importantly – floor-to-ceiling windows making you feel suspended on the 30th floor! The hotel also has hotel apartments and luxury suites for an even more excellent exclusive experience.

Food for the Zen @ Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi nails the Thai cuisine like no other in the capital! From the Penang curry to the green papaya salad, Benjarong has distinct Thai authenticity to its taste. A more diner-like ambiance can be found at the open-planned Capital Grill Steakhouse. Finally, the most notable food at this hotel experience has to be detox carts, sushi galore, and naan stacks featured at the Urban Kitchen. 

Make you don’t miss out on this exquisite experience and stay tuned for more information on unique cultures & hospitality experiences in Abu Dhabi!

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Trump cuts off one of his closest friends

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Trump cuts off one of his closest friends

The key issue driving the two men apart: Tom Barrack’s role as chairman of President Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration fund, which is under investigation by prosecutors. | Photo by Jim Bourg – Pool/Getty Images

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Inside the president’s feud with Tom Barrack.

Tom Barrack and Donald Trump have been friends and confidants for more than three decades — the two men are so close, for instance, that Barrack comforted Trump during the funeral of his father, Fred.

But the intimate relationship between the wealthy California investor and the president has fractured so badly that the two no longer speak, current and former White House officials say.

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The key issue driving the two men apart: Barrack’s role as chairman of the president’s 2017 inauguration fund, which is under investigation by prosecutors.

Trump was “really upset” to read reports about Barrack’s role in allegedly making it easy for some foreigners and others to try to spend money to get access to Trump and his inner circle and whether some of the inauguration money was misspent, according to a senior administration official.

“The president was really surprised to read all about the inauguration and who was trying to buy access and how, because the president doesn’t get any of that money,” said the official.

(The inaugural committee spent more than $1.5 million at Trump’s hotel in Washington.)

Barrack and Trump have known each other since the late 1980s, when Barrack, now CEO and executive chairman of the real estate and private equity firm Colony Capital, helped sell him the Plaza Hotel in New York for almost $410 million, a property that creditors later seized after Trump couldn’t make the full debt payments. (Trump took out a full-page ad in New York Magazine in 1988 saying the deal was “not economic” and that “I can never justify the price I paid.”)

Barrack, 72, has said in interviews that he grew close to Trump, 73, during “soft moments” such as their divorces and the birth of children. A major fundraiser for the 2016 campaign, he spoke warmly of his friend at the convention in Cleveland — flattering him by saying, among other things, that the New York real estate mogul had played him “like a Steinway piano” in business dealings.

In the early days of the administration, the newly minted president leaned often on his longtime friend for counsel and sympathy. Trump and Barrack sometimes would speak multiple times a day, according to the senior administration official, often calling Barrack late at night to seek advice and catch up. Trump has spoken glowingly of Barrack’s business acumen over the years; he told Fortune for a 2005 profile that “Tom has an amazing vision of the future, an ability to see what’s going to happen that no one else can match.”

But that advice has not always been stellar. According to the Mueller report, Barrack recommended that Trump hire his old friend Paul Manafort, who was initially brought onto the campaign to smooth Trump’s path at the Republican convention. Manafort went on to assume a larger role in the campaign after the firing of Corey Lewandowski, only to be ousted himself amid media scrutiny of his business dealings in Ukraine — and later to be indicted for those activities.

And as other prosecutors have dug into Barrack’s handling of the inauguration fund, Trump has privately soured on his mentor.

In July, the New York Times reported that the public integrity unit of the U.S. Attorney’s office in Brooklyn was investigating whether Barrack violated laws requiring lobbyists to register when they work for foreign interests, though he has not been accused of any wrongdoing. In particular, the Times reported, prosecutors were probing whether the inauguration let foreigners from the Middle East use straw donors to donate to the inauguration.

Trump was surprised to learn elsewhere, according to a senior administration official, that the inaugural committee paid $26 million to the firm of Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a New York social planner who was previously close to First Lady Melania Trump and was a senior adviser to her in the White House until early last year. (Only $500,000 of that money went to Wolkoff herself, according to documents Vanity Fair reviewed earlier this year.)

All the money raised for the convention, a record $107 million, was for the specific purpose of covering inauguration costs, but it came from a number of people and companies Barrack couldn’t convince to give money to the campaign or to outside groups when he was raising money for Trump during the 2016 campaign, according to the senior administration official.

“Trump improbably wins and they’re like, ‘Holy crap, I better send a check.’ They send a check to the inauguration and are like, ‘Look at me, six- or seven-figure check, I’m involved, I support your presidency,’” this person said. “But you didn’t support his candidacy three days ago.”

Trump’s feud with Barrack may not be permanent; the president has been known to turn on allies and friends, only to bring them back into the fold months or years later. But for now, it’s clear the breach is serious and deep.

The White House declined to comment on the split. But a spokesman for Barrack, Owen Blicksilver, pushed back on the notion that the two are no longer friendly.

“The relationship between Mr. Barrack and the president remains unchanged,” he said in a statement. “They have been friends for 40 years and Tom has great respect for President Trump and the incredibly daunting task of executing the job of president of the United States. Just as the president has worked 24/7 to lead the strongest economy in the last 50 years, Mr. Barrack also has a 24/7 responsibility leading a business he created 26 years ago.”

Still, Barrack has cut back his presence in Washington in the last six months and “has not been around” D.C. much recently, according to someone who knows him, although he attended a dinner that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin recently hosted for Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Barrack also used to regularly attend dinners or parties hosted by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, but hasn’t been to one recently.

“The last thing Trump needs is to be closely associated with one more person facing scrutiny and potential ethical issues,” said the person who knows Barrack.

The harsh spotlight goes well beyond the inauguration as Barrack, a Lebanese-American who is friendly with several Middle East leaders, has been accused of promoting his own business interests in his dealings with the president.

A report recently released by Democrats on the House Oversight and Reform Committee showed that Barrack worked with well-connected UAE businessman Rashid Al-Malik to make suggestions for an energy speech Trump gave in 2016 to be more favorable toward the Middle East and urged Manafort to get Trump to mention Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed.

He also allegedly pushed the administration to give Saudi Arabia access to sensitive nuclear technology while at the same time trying to profit from a potential deal, according to the House committee. (Trump read with interest the Wall Street Journal article on the report, according to the senior administration official.) Nonproliferation experts have opposed such a deal because they worried that it would make it much easier for Saudi Arabia to get a nuclear bomb to compete with Iran.

In late June, when Barrack spoke at the Middle East peace conference in Bahrain organized by the president’s son in law and adviser, Jared Kushner, “eyebrows were definitely raised” inside Trump’s orbit because of his inclusion, the senior administration official said.

Federal prosecutors have probed whether Barrack or other people violated laws requiring public disclosure of efforts to influence national policy or public opinion on behalf of foreign governments or entities, strictures that Manafort, former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn and former deputy campaign manager Rick Gates have all said they violated. Public integrity prosecutors who work for the U.S. Attorney’s office in Brooklyn interviewed Barrack in June as part of the investigation, albeit at Barrack’s request, according to the Times.

Barrack’s spokesman said that Barrack has fully cooperated with the investigation and that his counsel reached out to the Justice Department, which the spokesman said had confirmed that it had no further questions for Barrack. A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s office declined to comment.

Barrack cooperated with requests from Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee for their investigation into Trump, with Barrack’s spokesman telling CNBC it was “important work.”

Former special counsel Robert Mueller’s team of investigators also questioned Barrack as part of his probe into Trump’s connections with Russia, which did not go unnoticed inside the White House.

Another point of friction in Trump’s relationship with Barrack is that he kept Gates, who pleaded guilty to two charges and became a star witness for Mueller, on his company Colony NorthStar’s payroll — at a rate of $20,000 per month, according to the Times — up until the moment when Gates was indicted for money laundering and violating foreign lobbying and tax laws.

Early in Trump’s presidency, Barrack brought Gates to the White House several times and also kept paying him even after Trump urged his friend to fire Gates because he was “bad luck” and “a bad penny” who wouldn’t go away, according to the senior administration official. Gates admitted during Manafort’s trial last summer that he might have stolen money from the inaugural committee, which he helped manage. Gates and his lawyer did not respond to requests for comment.

Several sources said Trump’s falling out with Barrack, who hasn’t yet donated to Trump’s re-election campaign, began even before the damaging reports about the inaugural committee.

“Barrack is the kind of guy who would tell him things he didn’t want to hear, so Trump stopped talking to him,” a former senior White House official said.

Barrack has also made some critical remarks about Trump’s performance in office and said in Trump’s first year that his friend was “better than this” (referring to Trump’s rhetoric toward Muslims and immigrants), and that he was “shocked” and “stunned” by some of the remarks.

At the start of Trump’s presidency, according to another person close to Trump, the president “got tired” of Barrack “because he felt that Tom was checking in all the time and he was a little perturbed by the fact that Tom wanted to be special envoy to the Middle East and then special envoy in South America and then he was going to be the ambassador to Argentina and then he didn’t want that and then he was going to be ambassador to Mexico.

“He was just kind of scattered all over,” the person added.

Ben Schreckinger and Ben White contributed reporting.

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How to earn points off your credit card

Credit cards can do a lot more than simply paying for things we don’t technically have the money for right now.

They’re also a powerhouse player in the frequent flyer points game, supercharging people’s arsenals of points and letting them fly, upgrade or secure swanky accommodation for free.

In their pursuit to recruit more credit card holders, banks and other providers woo us with plenty of sweet offers, from low annual fees to even complimentary insurance.

Bonus points on sign-up is a common one, and if you’re into earning points, it can land you a goldmine.

And according to points hacker Maxwell Nee, Australians have it better than anyone when it comes to those lucrative sign-up points.

“Credit card sign-up offers (in Australia) are the best in the world,” he told news.com.au.

“I’ve lived in Canada, Europe and visit Asia frequently, but Australia’s credit cards, in general, are the cheapest to get.

“For example, in Australia, credit cards can offer around 100,000 points or miles on sign-up. In the States or Asia, you would get around 20,000 to 30,000 points, which is hardly enough to fly anywhere one way.”

With 100,000 you could fly to Hong Kong and back in Qantas premium economy, Qantas first class to Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Los Angeles business class with Virgin Australia, and London or Paris to Abu Dhabi in Etihad’s “Apartment” first class suite, according to the Point Hacks website — for just signing on the dotted line for a new credit card.

Mr Nee, 26, first started getting serious about earning flight points three years ago and came into a points fortune with his first points-earning credit card, Velocity American Express.

“I got really lucky,” he said. “I received referral bonus points from three friends when I applied for this card, which was 60,000 points from each friend.

“With the bonus points alone, I flew business class for the first time to Canada using Air Canada and Virgin Australia.”

He started learning more about points hacking, signing up with the Point Hacks website and enrolling in its email courses to gain as much expert knowledge as he could.

Mr Nee said he earned just over 500,000 frequent flyer points at the end of last year and earned about half of that, on average, each year since he got into point hacking.

As well as earning points through his Velocity American Express credit card, he said he focused on accumulating Qantas Points.

“The lounges are better,” he said.

“It’s also easy to earn Qantas Points through the Qantas Wellness app. I’ve recently become a business owner, and I’ve signed up to Qantas Business Rewards, which allows me to earn points through paying business expenses.”

Mr Nee, who owns the business growth site MoreCommittedClients.com, said he mostly redeemed his points on flights and hotels.

“The biggest flight I redeemed would probably be business class from Brisbane to Copenhagen, which was around 130,000 Qantas Points on Emirates,” he said.

“I will also be redeeming a flight to Japan this year.”

He said a mistake people tended to make with redeeming points was simply not taking the plunge.

“I notice that people often hesitate despite having planned the flight they want and knowing exactly when to go,” he said.

“This is probably because they want to be 100 per cent sure they are redeeming the flight they want. However, if you hesitate, you make a conscious decision to procrastinate booking an award flight, and you may end up paying for more with cash.”

TIPS WITH POINTS-EARNING CREDIT CARDS

• If you’re in the market for a card, shop around to see what providers are offering. Sites like Finder.com.au and Choice review and compare what’s on the market and keep their lists updated.

• Some great sign-up offers may require you to spend a minimum amount over a certain term — and if you don’t meet those requirements, you won’t get the points. Others cap the amount of points you can earn on the card. Check the terms and conditions carefully before you agree, as it may not be worth your while.

• Have a good think about the fees attached to the card — there’s no point saving money on flights only to pay more in fees. And never take out a credit card if you’re not confident you can meet the repayments.

• If you do come into a big bounty of points, Point Hacks is a good resource for finding out what to redeem them on. They’ve got lists on the best things to buy with 100,000 Virgin Velocity Points and 100,000 Qantas Points, if you need some inspiration.

• Remember that points expire — and that’s caught out many of us. Qantas Points expire if you don’t earn or use them through your Frequent Flyer account at least once every 18 months, and Virgin Velocity points expire with no activity after 24 months.

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Dubai Hotels Choose You Ultimate UAE Accommodations

If you are planning to visit Dubai, you might have to search far and wide to find hotels and accommodation.  You no longer have to contend with these problems because DubaiHotels.co.ae offers you the finest choices in Dubai Hotels  and other UAE regions.

With Dubaihotels.co.ae, you will be able to find a host of hotels suitable for your stay. These range from beach hotels, city hotels, hotel apartments all fitted with exemplary amenities that you will need for your stay.

Dubai Hotels  

Dubai is an Emirate of the UAE and is located off the Persian Gulf, within the Arabian Desert. The city is home to some of the most exotic attractions in the Middle East such as the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, World Islands and desert attractions.

With Dubai hotels, you will be able to find accommodations with close proximity to all these attractions that you can explore during your stay. Among the hotels that you can stay at in Dubai include;

●        Al Bustan Rotana Hotel

●        Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai

●        Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport

●        Movenpick Hotel Deira

●        Grandeur Hotel

For more on Dubai Hotels.

Dubai Hotel Apartments

You can also book Dubai Hotel Apartments as accommodation on Dubaihotels.co.ae.  The hotel apartments have multiple bedrooms with fully equipped kitchen, home entertainment systems and contemporary fittings.

Among the Dubai Hotel apartments you can book include;

●        Xclusive Hotel Apartments

●        Al Nawras Hotel Apartments

●        Park Hotel Apartments

●        Al Faris Hotel Apartments

●        Al Diar Hotel Apartments – Al Barsha

For more information about Dubai hotel apartments.

Abu Dhabi Hotels

Abu Dhabi is an Emirate and the capital city of the UAE. The emirate is great for tourists due to its year round sunshine, beautiful beaches as well as the spectacular desert sand dunes that will be a delight to explore.

Abu Dhabi is equipped with hotels with spacious rooms along with a variety of amenities. The rooms also provide an exceptional view of the city as well as the Indian ocean. Among the Dubai hotels you can book in Abu Dhabi include;

●        Al Diar Capital Hotel

●        Al Diar Dana Hotel

●        Al Diar Mina Hotel

●        Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi Hotel

For more information about Abu Dhabi hotels.

Fujairah Hotels

Fujairah is an Emirate of the UAE that lies on the eastern side along the Omani Gulf. The Emirate has cities such as Dibba, Mirbeh, Qidfa and Masafi which are all endowed with remarkable beauty. Fujairah is home to the Hajar Mountain ranges and has hotels located along the Indian Ocean which provide a great spot for visitors looking to enjoy the warm sandy beaches.

You can book the following Dubai hotels at Fujairah;

●        Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort

●        Royal Beach Hotel & Resort

●        Fortune Beach Hotel and Resort

●        Hilton Fujairah Resort

●        Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort

For more information about Fujairah Hotels.

Sharjah Hotels

Sharjah is an Emirate in the UAE with the city of Sharjah located on the west coast of the UAE. Hotels at Sharjah have a charming tropical setting with luxurious suites or chalets with a number of bedrooms. You can also enjoy amazing meals at the exceptional restaurants and beach cafes.

You can book the following hotels at Sharjah;

●        Marbella Resort Sharjah

●        Golden Beach Motel

●        Sharjah Carlton Hotel

●        Holiday Inn Sharjah

For more information on Sharjah Hotels.

Ras Al Khaimah Hotels

The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is located on the northern end of the Arabian Gulf coast. Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Gulf, Ras Al Khaimah has hotels surrounded by soft white sands along with a perfect view of the Arabian Sea.

You can book the following Dubai hotels at Ras Al Khaimah;

●        Al Hamra Fort

●        Al Hamra village

●        Hilton RAK beach resort and spa

●        Khatt Springs Hotel and Spa

●        Hilton RAK Hotel

For more information on Ras Al Khaimah Hotels.

Ajman Hotels

Ajman is the smallest Emirate in the UAE and is located on the Arabian Gulf coast. The emirate offers historical and cultural attractions and a wide range of adventurous activities. The city also has numerous shopping areas that will be a delight for shopping lovers.

Ajman is also surrounded by sunny beaches and lovely resort hotels that will  provide the best accommodations during your stay. Among the hotels you can book at Ajman include;

●        Ajman Beach Hotel

●        Kempinski Hotel Ajman

●        Landmark Suites

For more information about Ajman hotels.

Umm Al Quwain Hotels

The Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is located on the west coast, between Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah. Umm al Quwain offers hotels with a relaxing and cozy atmosphere. You can also enjoy a variety of water sports such as Crab hunting, boating, snorkeling, diving and jet skiing.

Among the hotels you can book in Umm Al Quwain include;

●        Umm Al Quwain Beach Hotel

●        Barracuda Beach Resort

●        Flamingo Beach Hotel

For more information about Umm Al Quwain Hotels.

Al Ain Hotels

Al Ain is an oasis city located 160 kilometres east of Abu Dhabi. The city’s name means ‘the spring’ in Arabic because Al Ain has plenty of Fresh water. The city is home to the Jabel hafeet; a limestone monolith which is 1350 feet high. Also known as the garden city in the desert; Al Ain has a variety of splendid hotels that you can book with Dubai Hotels. These include;

●        Al Ain Rotana Hotel

●        Danat Al Ain Resort

●        Hilton Al Ain

●        Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet

●        Ayla Hotel

For more information about Al Ain Hotels.

Why Book Dubai Hotels?

Booking accommodations with Dubai Hotels has the following advantages;

●        Dubai Hotels offers you best prices guaranteed for your booking.

●        Dubai Hotels has a wide variety of hotels to choose from.

●        We have safe and secure online payment at Dubai Hotels.

●        We have competent customer care services which are always available to help our guests.

●        We do not charge booking or credit card fees hence offer honest prices.

With Dubai Hotels, you will be able to find accommodations in any UAE region.  You can visit Dubaihotels.co.ae to find the best hotel accommodations for your Dubai or UAE vacation.

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Dubai

This is the first segment of a series regarding my trip to the Arabian Peninsula in March 11-19, 2017.

After the three legged journey across the Atlantic and Europe, I arrived late Saturday night in Dubai. (Before we go further, I must go on a funny tangent that shows me how small the world gets as you travel more (but at times, it gets bigger when I learn how much is out there...I digress..). On the Atlanta - Manchester leg, I sat directly behind a German-American friend’s wife and newborn from my time in Kiel, Germany! They have since moved to Leeds, UK, and she was on her way back after visiting his parents. Crazy). DBX is a big airport, and my first goal was getting in contact with my friend. Fortunately, UAE is tech friendly, and free WiFi wasn’t a problem. After clearing immigration, I withdrew enough cash for the taxi ride down to Marina, where his apartment was. At this point, local time was 1:30am, so it was too late for a long catch up with my friend.

I arose early on Day 1 (Sunday), jet lagged of course, and not wanting to waste time, so I walked straight westward into the heart of Marina and to the coast. I zagged around admiring the many new and tall high rises...reminiscing of China. I continued to walk North and eventually took a metro all the way up to near the Old City. I quick visit to the grocery store would provide cheap lunch, and I swung by the American consulate, a Justin tradition in new countries/cities. A walk around old Al Fahidi and the Fort (with a nice museum tour) provided a break from the modern “sculptures” typically defining Dubai’s skyline today. Next, I took one of the cheap ferry boats (you have to see a picture in my album) that crisscross the river, and explored the Gold Soukh and that part of town, before crossing the river again and walking Eastward. Another Justin tradition, at least that started in primarily-Buddhist-China, and now in primarily-Muslim-UAE, is visiting Catholic churches. I enjoyed St. Mary’s, a familiar comfort in a foreign land for me,  and continued my long walk through Zabeel park, where the gigantic “picture frame” between old and new Dubai was finishing up construction. I finally made it to the “strip” (in my mind), the main Sheikh Zayed road, starting at the Dubai World Trade Center and walking southward. The views of high rises were beautiful, as building designs were copied from familiar looks across the world. I hopped on a metro at Financial Center and went down to the Mall of Emirates, which among much else, hosts an indoor ski slope. I finally met up with my friend, and we dined at one of his local favorites, a mix between Arab and Indian food. We talked toward the private beaches by Burj Al Arab (the building that looks like a sail), before taking a taxi home. A late swim in the warm weather was a perfect night cap.

Day 2 (Monday) was another heavy walking day, another Justin tradition when traveling. I took the metro to Dubai WTC, and walked westward to Jumeirah Mosque, but unfortunately missed the time frame for a tour. I enjoyed the grounds and beautiful mosque, before walking southward. I did a short stop at the depressing Dubai Zoo before dipping my feet in the gulf waters at Jumeirah Beach, witnessing another artificial island being constructed on the coast. I stopped in the well decorated Mercato Shopping Mall for WiFi and healthy lunch (from a grocery store). An unexpected pass at City Walk was another interesting witness to the money invested at malls and seemingly superficial stuff by Emirates. After navigating construction and long walkways in the increasingly hot temps, I made it to the campus of Burj Khalifa, where I had a timed ticket to visit the world’s tallest structure. After what seemed like a couple miles of covered, AC’d walkways, I was in The Dubai Mall. In lieu of a ski slope, this one had a hockey rink, among much else. I walked the grounds, taking pictures of the superficial yet photogenic architecture. At last, it was near time for my late afternoon appointment to ride the elevator up the Burj Khalifa! Of course, they’ve made the whole thing an entire experience, and I tried to soak it up, as the ticket was expensive. I stayed a couple hours, enjoying a muted sunset on the two viewing floors available to me. (I elected not to have the highest floor, as I heard the view was marginally better for much more cost.) After a few laps around, and numerous pictures, I was on my way down to visit a special James Bond exhibit! The 007 Geek I am, I could not pass it up, and I might have been the only one there during my entire 45 minute visit. After a few night photos of the Burj Khalifa from the ground, I was on my way back home.

After 100,000+ steps around Dubai, I figured that was enough, so for Day 3 (Tuesday), I decided to day trip to the country’s capital of Abu Dhabi. After 90 minute bus ride to the capital (with not much but desert on the way), I was rushing for taxi to backtrack 15 minutes to my first destination, the amazingly beautiful Sheihk Zayed Grand Mosque. A little more conservative, all visitors had to cover up, but the white marble and fountains made it worth it. The washrooms were exquisite too. After circling the outside, I visited inside, with very high ceilings and intricate decorations adorned on the walls, windows, and hanging from the ceilings in the form of chandeliers. Next stop had me taking another taxi to Saadiyat Island, where I visited an unimpressive art museum. Therefore, a short visit was in store, before I hitched a ride with a friendly Canadian expat who would drop me at the Qasr Al Hosn, an old fort that is going through preservation efforts. So, not much to see there, but there was an interesting museum on the country. I walked along the Corniche, making my way to Emirates Palace, a massive hotel and conference center. Like many things Emarati, It was also very extravagant. It led to great views and photos of the Etihad Towers. A little more walking around, and it was time to taxi back to the bus station for the 1.5 hour ride to Dubai. I would be directly meeting up with my friend, his cousin (French-American who studied at Georgia Tech, coincidentally), and godfather, who was in town from France. His roommate would join, providing an opportunity to practice (butcher) my French. We would meet at an outdoor club at Marina, one of the few places that would serve alcohol. As it was the eve of my birthday, and knowing I wouldn’t get any drinks in Oman, I indulged a couple beverages before we ended the night relatively early after dinner.

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Dubai Travel Hacks (transit travel destination)

Our experience: At the first place, we were planning to travel by using public transport in dubai. We were waiting for nearly an hour under the sun for “5C” bus, but there was no sign of it. We had no local money at that time to take cab. Feeling so tired and hot at that time, we just took a random bus to go to our hotel. At that stage, we were thinking we could only go to burj khalifa during our transit there as the time and transportation was very limited. But fortunately Alhamdulillah, we met Lynette on bus on our way to our hotel with all our carry on luggage. She then offered us to help find our hotel as we’re heading the same way. After we’ve settled in our hotel, she messaged and asked if we would like to have a tour with her and we agreed. Then goes our cherished dubai tour. All in all, we learnt our mistakes and would like to share with you this (hopefully) useful tips. Enjoy! ☺ 

Dubai Travel Tips (as a transit travel destination) 

1. Booking flight: If you’re flying from Ireland/ UK/Poland, you can stop by first in Dubai Airport by buying Emirates flight ticket, then to Malaysia. (use skyscanner -> press multicity -> put in your details) opt for the longest transit time/ you can even sleep one night there in dubai if you want) 

2. Duration of stay: it’s better for you to take a 1 day tour and then continue your flight to final destination. Eg: arrive 8am in dubai, you don’t have to wait for your luggage, straight away meet your tour guide and they will bring you explore the exciting dubai city! Then go back to the airport at night and take the 12 am or 2 am flight the next day. 

 3. Luggage: see, if you take the longest transit and not sleeping in dubai, you can send your luggage straight to Malaysia or any other final destinations, so you won’t need to carry around your enormous luggage. If not, there’s always a luggage storage centre in dubai airport to save your day with quite an affordable price. 

 4. Tour Guide: very important! Would be extra handy if there are any relatives you know that are staying there, but for those who don’t, don’t worry, we have the contact number to the best tour guide in dubai, Lynette (+971507388394) for such amazing price and tour experience! 

5. Public transport: That’s a BIG NO NO if you want to travel in a dubai as a transit destination (especially in this very hot weather in summer). It is such a waste of time and you will be draining lots of energy just waiting for the bus under the sun (though there are some air conditioned bus stations). Plus, the attractions are quite far apart that it will be such a hustle even if you were to combine the public transport and walking. Just take the tour guys. It will be worth it. 

6. Weather: preferably not in summer. It’s nearly freaking 40 degree celcius! Don’t forget to bring your cap and shades if you’re travelling in the summer and voila! enjoy being grilled under the sun! 

7. Currency: Just change or withdraw some money in dirham at the first place so you can prepare yourself for purchasing small things such as souvenirs or meals or even emergency cab fare during your stay. 

 8. Emirates privileges: So there are quite a number of people that asked me about this. • Accommodation: There might be free accommodation and meal vouchers for transits that are more than 24 hours and the emirates attendant said last time, only non-discounted flight ticket will get this privilege. You can contact emirates yourself for further confirmation and inquiries. There is, so, it’s not a lost to just ASK and save your money and enjoy staying in a 5 stars hotel in dubai! 😃 (Which we forgot to ask last time) • Free tours: There are no free tours but there is paid tour managed by emirates. You can just check it out at their website. 

9. Abu Dhabi tour! You can also check out the most beautiful mosque in the world in Abu dhabi if you’re in a transit in dubai airport. It will be a one and a half hour to reach there and you can also have a tour there. Just contact Lynette for further info! 

10. Lastly, Enjoy your stay in Dubai! 

 Fun facts about Dubai: 

1. Population of dubai: 20% local, 40% India, 40% Others 

2. Thus, the locals got a lot of privileges: Free house, free education, free medication, good job and all sorts of privileges you can think of. Most of the locals there will have more than 2 cars and not to mention their luxurious Ferrari, Lamborghini cars. 

3. Dubai was once a desert with only camel and Badwi people in it. No wonder, there are only 20% locals here. 

4. Oil! They’ve found oil in 1960s and took a few decades to develop this beautiful city. Now, the oil is nearly finished and they are thriving to replace the main income from oil to tourism. Good news, they succeeded to make up 40% of the country’s income from tourism up to this date! 

 5. They have such down to earth and good looking rulers! The rulers would drive their own car and would also be found taking the metro with his people. The rule of thumb is, the leader of abu dhabi will always be the president of UAE and leader of dubai will always be the vice president or prime minister. But as usual, prime minister will be the one who’s in charge of most of the nation’s businesses. 

6. They have 5-times adhan recited in all places including shopping mall, airport and of course in front of burj khalifa. So beautiful. 

7. Prices: [Currency- AED (Arab Emirates Dirham)] Well, to our surprise, compared to euro, you will find that the price there is quite affordable! Especially in the old town. We were staying in a decent 3 stars hotel for only 20 euro per person per night. The meal there? Eg: Chicken Beriyani was only 4 euro and if the portion’s too big, you can even divide it by 2. 

8. They have the largest and tallest for everything: watch the video to see it hehe. 

9. Dubai is a safe city. But just be cautious anyway. 

 Last but not least, all praise to Allah for this opportunity and all His helps when we were in mess during the start of our journey haha. We had a big help and most of the things then ran smoothly. Thank you lynette for having such a big heart to help us out when we were lost. But you know what? that’s the fun in travelling. You travel and learn from things. Hehe. Thanks for reading and hope this helps! Till next time XOXO Assalamualaikum.

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This emirate is located on the north end of the Arabian Gulf. It is nestled between the Arabian Gulf to the west and Hajar Mountains to the East.

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Umm  al Quwain is situated on the west coast  between Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman. The emirate is known for fishing and cultivation of dates. Umm Al Quwain has a range of attractions which include clean beaches, enclosed lagoons and public horse riding stables. There Emirate also has a natural reserve for bird species, deer and Al Qaram trees.

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Al Ain is an oasis city located on the East of Abu Dhabi. Al Ain has a number of attractions such as the limestone monolith Jabel Hafeet that is 1350 feet high. The monolith provides spectacular views of Oman. You can also go to the top to visit the royal palace and have a nice meal at the scenic picnic spots. Al Ain is a perfect place to spend a pleasant and relaxing time.

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Ajman Hotels

Ajman is the smallest emirate situated on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. Ajman is known for its dhow building and fishing industries which are major economic activities.

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