Here are some of the things I know we should try to do in our 36 hours in Dubai. I gather the weather will likely have highs in the mid-high thirties (nineties, farenheit), so not ideal to be wandering outside with the mad dogs and Englishmen, out in the noonday sun. We'll also be hideously tired after a 17 hour flight, so will spend at least the first few hours having a shower and a nap.
Burj Khalifa - Around $140 for the four of us to go the observation deck (general admission). Opening hours are 10am to 10pm, and around sunset might be quite spectacular. (Suggestion is to book a time for around an hour before sunset (6:25pm), to allow for queues etc)
The Dubai Fountains (show every half hour, 6pm-11pm) are visible from the observation deck and again at ground level, free.
The Dubai Fountains (show every half hour, 6pm-11pm) are visible from the observation deck and again at ground level, free.
Jumeirah Mosque Public tours: must arrive by 9:45am, for a 75min tour starting at 10am (no reservation required) (abayas can be borrowed if required)
Might possibly go instead go to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, which seems to be utterly over the top.
Visiting at sunset is recommended, but we only have one sunset in Dubai. Tours are available at 10am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 7pm. Arrive 15mins before, and allow 45-60mins for the tour. It appears that no bookings are required, nor fees applicable. Abayas are available for loan if required.
OTOH, it's a two (!) hour bus/taxi trip each way from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. Might play that one by ear.
Might possibly go instead go to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, which seems to be utterly over the top.
Visiting at sunset is recommended, but we only have one sunset in Dubai. Tours are available at 10am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 7pm. Arrive 15mins before, and allow 45-60mins for the tour. It appears that no bookings are required, nor fees applicable. Abayas are available for loan if required.
OTOH, it's a two (!) hour bus/taxi trip each way from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. Might play that one by ear.
One of the souqs (eg Deira Gold Souq, or possibly the Textile Souk to get me started on my next quilt) typical opening hours are 7am-noon; 5pm-7pm
Maybe the Wild Wadi Waterpark? Entry is around AU$100 pp, but could be a great way to wake up and deal with the heat. Opening hours are 10am-7pm, crappy amusement park food only option. At the foot of Burj Al Arab.
Possibly afternoon tea at the Burj Al Arab (cheapest way to get in):
- Skyview bar (AED560/AUD170pp!!!) very English afternoon tea, but grand view; 1pm and 4pm AYCE
- Sahn Eddar (AED510 w champagne; AED450/AUD130 without), 1pm-6pm - base of atrium
- Junsui AED360/AUD105pp for seven course Asian afternoon tea
Or maybe not. For four of us, that's a heck of a lot of money!!!
Maybe the Wild Wadi Waterpark? Entry is around AU$100 pp, but could be a great way to wake up and deal with the heat. Opening hours are 10am-7pm, crappy amusement park food only option. At the foot of Burj Al Arab.
Possibly afternoon tea at the Burj Al Arab (cheapest way to get in):
- Skyview bar (AED560/AUD170pp!!!) very English afternoon tea, but grand view; 1pm and 4pm AYCE
- Sahn Eddar (AED510 w champagne; AED450/AUD130 without), 1pm-6pm - base of atrium
- Junsui AED360/AUD105pp for seven course Asian afternoon tea
Or maybe not. For four of us, that's a heck of a lot of money!!!
What are your recommendations?
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