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Hairdude1 · 27 January 2017, 10:16 AM

Great shots! Have a great time

droptopman · 27 January 2017, 01:31 PM

Awesome shots!

nick c · 27 January 2017, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by welshwatchman

it's "you're" and "a woman".

Also, their legal system is a little "horrible" when you compare it to my/our westernised notions.

Ho hum.

Btw - all three in the rape-jail thing were brits and they were all released.

Don't like their ways, don't go there.

x2

BNA/LION · 27 January 2017, 02:27 PM

Great pictures! Thanks for taking us along...

Pangit · 27 January 2017, 02:36 PM

Enjoy Dubai, it is a great place. I first visited in 1996 and the changes since then are amazing.

KarlS · 27 January 2017, 02:45 PM

When comparing to the other GCC states the saying goes "from nothing they have created much, whereas with much Kuwait /Qarar/ Saudi they have created nothing"

Abdullah71601 · 27 January 2017, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KarlS

When comparing to the other GCC states the saying goes "from nothing they have created much, whereas with much Kuwait /Qarar/ Saudi they have created nothing"

Sheikh Mohamed (the ruler of Dubai) gets it. He recognized very early on that modernizing, looking outward, and integrating with the west was the path to prosperity. Dubai as a destination has it all.

Tourism has been down the last year or so. The Chinese market is way down. The Russian market is in recovery, but still off. Hotel ADR's are down about 10%, which means there are holiday bargains to be had. A good travel agent should be able to negotiate package rates amenable to most any budget.

KarlS · 27 January 2017, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Sheikh Mohamed (the ruler of Dubai) gets it. He recognized very early on that modernizing, looking outward, and integrating with the west was the path to prosperity. Dubai as a destination has it all.

Tourism has been down the last year or so. The Chinese market is way down. The Russian market is in recovery, but still off. Hotel ADR's are down about 10%, which means there are holiday bargains to be had. A good travel agent should be able to negotiate package rates amenable to most any budget.

I don't find Dubai hote prices particularly cheap and alternate between Kempinski MOE, Ritz Carlton, Shangri La depending which is cheapest. The Armani and Four Seasons (cheapest room in February over $1000 p.n) continue to be more than rest of the world. I do concede that the rooms tend to be larger and for me separate shower is a must (standing in a bath showering is a no no). Of course many tourists forget that most hotels do not serve pork bacon and if that's important best check ahead

Star Ferry · 27 January 2017, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KarlS

I don't find Dubai hote prices particularly cheap and alternate between Kempinski MOE, Ritz Carlton, Shangri La depending which is cheapest. The Armani and Four Seasons (cheapest room in February over $1000 p.n) continue to be more than rest of the world. I do concede that the rooms tend to be larger and for me separate shower is a must (standing in a bath showering is a no no). Of course many tourists forget that most hotels do not serve pork bacon and if that's important best check ahead

I think it could be hard to characerize hotel prices by only looking at very top-end places. My lodging here (considering hotel brand, service, location, room size, etc.) is downright cheap compared to HK. Granted, it's Sofitel not Ritz -- but they gave me a top floor room at a fair price

Sperry · 27 January 2017, 10:34 PM

OK, that does it.

I'm definitely getting a passport instead of the "passport card"!

mtrunner · 28 January 2017, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Sperry

OK, that does it.

I'm definitely getting a passport instead of the "passport card"!

Right? That spread is making my hungry and I just finished lunch.

Star Ferry · 27 January 2017, 09:26 PM

Beach Club! Even in late january, feels warm here

Psmith · 27 January 2017, 10:00 PM

Nice shots - enjoy

OmegaJJH · 28 January 2017, 12:15 AM

Love Dubai!!!

We stayed at the Atlantis which I cannot recommend highly enough. Water park there is out of this world!

(It's also where I got to try on the Platona

)

sea-dweller · 28 January 2017, 03:28 AM

Nice photos!

HL65 · 28 January 2017, 07:34 AM

Oh what the heck I'll do it

texex91 · 28 January 2017, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Oh what the heck I'll do it

MonBK · 28 January 2017, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Oh what the heck I'll do it

Count on the Americans.

GB-man · 28 January 2017, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Count on the Americans.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

Oh what the heck I'll do it

so many hilarious jokes to be made that can't be.

TheVTCGuy · 28 January 2017, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

so many hilarious jokes to be made that can't be.

That is terrible grammar!

droptopman · 28 January 2017, 07:53 AM

Great pics Steve. Thank you for posting this as it had fallen off my radar. I did some research on vacation packages and there are some pretty nice deals to be had. There are some great golf courses there too!

Old Geezer · 28 January 2017, 01:37 PM

Dubai is a very interesting city. I've been there a few times over the last 5 years and have thoroughly enjoyed each visit. Just watching the cars pull up at the mall is highly entertaining. Saw three Bugatti Veyrons nose to tail one time.

Sperry · 28 January 2017, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Geezer

Saw three Bugatti Veyrons nose to tail one time.

Bugatti owners will tell you the cars are practically living, breathing things. Some research shows the cars are actually very social creatures. As you have witnessed, they like to get a good sniff of one another, like dogs.

My impression of Dubai, never having been there? The shopping "mecca" of the world.

KarlS · 29 January 2017, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sperry

Bugatti owners will tell you the cars are practically living, breathing things. Some research shows the cars are actually very social creatures. As you have witnessed, they like to get a good sniff of one another, like dogs.

My impression of Dubai, never having been there? The shopping "mecca" of the world.

2 a penny

TK-710 · 30 January 2017, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KarlS

2 a penny

and I drive a crown Vic with +200,000 miles

1William · 28 January 2017, 11:30 PM

Looks nice. Too far for me for a vacation spot.

THC · 29 January 2017, 12:09 AM

I always miss the good threads sleeping.. lol

Star Ferry · 29 January 2017, 10:36 PM

Why am I being driven to the desert?!?!

Haven't driven in years.. what could go wrong?

Little buggy, big engine

Let's roll

Star Ferry · 29 January 2017, 10:38 PM

Didn't take photos during the course, but it's fun and challenging. Similar to these photos (from internet)

27 January 2017, 10:16 AM	#1
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Great shots! Have a great time __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

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27 January 2017, 02:36 PM	#5
Pangit "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wales Posts: 635	Enjoy Dubai, it is a great place. I first visited in 1996 and the changes since then are amazing.

27 January 2017, 02:45 PM	#6
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	When comparing to the other GCC states the saying goes "from nothing they have created much, whereas with much Kuwait /Qarar/ Saudi they have created nothing"

27 January 2017, 09:26 PM	#12
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	Beach Club! Even in late january, feels warm here

28 January 2017, 12:15 AM	#14
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Love Dubai!!! We stayed at the Atlantis which I cannot recommend highly enough. Water park there is out of this world! (It's also where I got to try on the Platona )

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HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Oh what the heck I'll do it __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 January 2017, 07:53 AM	#21
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Great pics Steve. Thank you for posting this as it had fallen off my radar. I did some research on vacation packages and there are some pretty nice deals to be had. There are some great golf courses there too!

28 January 2017, 01:37 PM	#22
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,287	Dubai is a very interesting city. I've been there a few times over the last 5 years and have thoroughly enjoyed each visit. Just watching the cars pull up at the mall is highly entertaining. Saw three Bugatti Veyrons nose to tail one time.

28 January 2017, 11:30 PM	#26
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,801	Looks nice. Too far for me for a vacation spot.

29 January 2017, 12:09 AM	#27
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	I always miss the good threads sleeping.. lol

29 January 2017, 10:36 PM	#28
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	Why am I being driven to the desert?!?! Haven't driven in years.. what could go wrong? Little buggy, big engine Let's roll

29 January 2017, 10:38 PM	#29
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	Didn't take photos during the course, but it's fun and challenging. Similar to these photos (from internet)

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