[TXSTYLE]

I've watched many videos and documentaries on Dubai. This is as detailed and high quality of a video as I've seen. We plan to visit once the pandemic subsides.
If you can view on your big screen or a really nice computer monitor is recommended.

[Josh-PA]

I lived there for a couple of years back in 1980 in Jumeria. Other than the clock tower and the main mosque, it is amazing how much it has changed. I was 10 at the time, the most fun I had was jumping in our defender and jumping sand dune in the desert.

[Alfisti]

Clueless as to what anyone sees in the place TBH. Absolutely clueless.

[yco]

never been there but i always felt like its like a bigger scaled Vegas.. after watching this, felt like that even more.. and some scenes were like from Inception as well.. does it worth visiting.. sure why not..

[Crimson92]

Been there. Most of it felt like Vegas without the sleaze. The desert was amazing. Old Town was interesting.

Would probably never go back u less passing through for a connecting flight.

[MR_X]

Been there a few times. Have actually watch that city grow from my first time in 1996 to my last time in 2015. Such a nice place to visit. It was one of my favorite ports to visit.

[paliknight]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Clueless as to what anyone sees in the place TBH. Absolutely clueless.

It's literally one of the most high end cities in the world. It's a status symbol. Makes New York look like a third world country.

Same reason people would visit New York or Los Angeles.

[BimmerDimmer6]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Clueless as to what anyone sees in the place TBH. Absolutely clueless.

Wealth.

[HFW003]

I’ve been there and, not putting too fine a point in it, it’s fucking hot. End of story! It was 48 C at 7 in the morning!

In fact it came up on my Facebook memory today, 4 years ago we were there for a few days after eight weeks travelling through Europe.

Did Ferrari world and drove an Aston Martin around Yas Marina, both of which are down the road at Abu Dhabi.

My Wife hated as she was invisible to everyone.

Did I mention it was hot?

[wrickem]

Interesting. Please send a postcard to me in the mountains when you go

[Alfisti]

If someone from Newy says it's hot then it's hot.

[TXSTYLE]

It's in the Middle East in the Desert. I expect it to be hot. I also don't expect to be hanging outside. I've walked around Vegas in 115 degrees dry heat. It actually was not nearly as bad as 100 degree humid heat here in Texas.

[PoorLurker]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

It's in the Middle East in the Desert. I expect it to be hot. I also don't expect to be hanging outside. I've walked around Vegas in 115 degrees dry heat. It actually was not nearly as bad as 100 degree humid heat here in Texas.

Insert dry heat meme here!

I think it would be cool to visit under a couple conditions.

1) I had already visited many other international destinations
2) I had enough money to visit Dubai like it was intended to be visited 5-Star everything
3) #2 would make number 1 much easier on the list.

[GenXer]

Perhaps if we electrify everything and use renewable energy, a city like Dubai would still be a desert.

Maybe in few hundred years when the precious dinosaur juice runs out.

[RedBaronG80]

Ive been there more times than I care to mention, being in the Navy it is a very common port call for us. if you have any questions let me know.

[Crimson92]

Originally Posted by HFW003

I've been there and, not putting too fine a point in it, it's fucking hot. End of story! It was 48 C at 7 in the morning!

In fact it came up on my Facebook memory today, 4 years ago we were there for a few days after eight weeks travelling through Europe.

Did Ferrari world and drove an Aston Martin around Yas Marina, both of which are down the road at Abu Dhabi.

My Wife hated as she was invisible to everyone.

Did I mention it was hot?

Haha. I did the same thing. Ferrari world was meh but trashing an Aston around a F1 track was legendary. I have the video somewhere.

[HFW003]

Originally Posted by Crimson92

Haha. I did the same thing. Ferrari world was meh but trashing an Aston around a F1 track was legendary. I have the video somewhere.

My Son and I enjoyed the roller coaster and that was about it.

I’ve got a thumb drive somewhere with video as well. When I first got in it was a bit ordinary, hadn’t driven for two months, steering wheel was on the wrong side, it was about 50 degrees and 90% humidity. After a couple laps though it was a blast!

[iminhell1]

I'm always struck by how most any touristy places I see there is the regional language on things and English.


and the guy in the video, his accent. I can't place it at all.