So your bags are packed and you're ready to go. Travelling to Dubai has just been checked off your bucket list.
Before you get swept away with all the glitz and glamour of the city, here are some tips on how you can maximize your time here. Take in the sights, smells and sounds and be amazed with what this breathtaking playground in the desert has to offer.
Pick Your Hotel
In order to make most of your time here, you'll want to stay in a place that is strategically located within the city and easily accessible by various modes of public transportation. Choosing a hotel apartment or holiday home over a hotel also will come in handy especially with the convenience of home comforts such as a kitchenette, washing machine, etc.
If you want to be by the beach and where all the action is, then Mondo Hospitality's Suha Hotel Apartments is the place to be. Only a minute's walk from The Walk and the Jumeirah Beach, and five minute's from the Marina, you'll never have a dull moment in Dubai's liveliest corner.
If shopping is more up your alley, then Al Barsha Hotel Apartments is for you. Only five minutes from one of Dubai's best malls, the Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha Hotel Apartments is also located right in front of the Sharaf DG Metro Station, which connects you to Downtown Dubai and The Dubai Mall in 10 minutes.
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| Al Barsha Hotel Apartments |
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| Suha Hotel Apartments |
Plan Your Itinerary
There's a never ending list of things to do in Dubai. From spending the afternoon dune bashing at the desert, jumping off a seaplane at SkyDive Dubai, shopping till your drop at the Dubai Mall, to just lazing the day at the beach or enjoying a meal while overlooking the Marina, there's just so much that you can do to fill up your time here. Be sure to do some research and book your tours in advance to ensure a smooth trip.
Take Lots of Pictures
Make sure to bring your camera along whenever your head out. Take pictures along the Dubai Marina, pose for a selfie at the top of the Burj Khalifa, take a video of the Dancing Fountains and take some breathtaking shots of the Dubai sunsets. You'll want to take as many pictures as you can to keep a lifelong memory of your trip. Then post them on social media and watch your friends go green with envy!
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| Don't forget to take selfies! |
Be Aware of Local Customs
In Dubai, the Arab customs differ from the West, and it is wise to be aware of these customs so as to not offend anybody during your trip to Dubai.
Read through this guide to get an idea on how to dress and act in public without causing a scene or affront anybody.
