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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 14:49

Dear Ladies,

Please help - i am new to Dubai, next week - my mum and auntie are coming?

what we MUST SEE/DO in Dubai. They will stay a week.

Please list the places.

MANY THANKS ;)!

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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 19:12

Della Roso, You can also take your mum and aunt to the souk in Sharjah. Its airconditioned, has plenty of parking and some very nice bargains in terms of silver jewelery, knick knacks for the house and perfumes.

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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 18:55

Had some friends who enjoyed the Palm one but the Royal Mirage one on the terrace is beautiful.... I think they prefer you to book if possible rather than show up but no doubt will cater for either. I think it is one of my favourite places here.... Yep I agree - it's absolutely gorgeous

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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 18:53

Had some friends who enjoyed the Palm one but the Royal Mirage one on the terrace is beautiful.... I think they prefer you to book if possible rather than show up but no doubt will cater for either. I think it is one of my favourite places here....

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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 18:35

I tried the One and Only, but they don't do afternoon tea any more, I believe.. Really? That's a shame was this the One and Only on the Palm or the Royal Mirage. The Royal Mirage one as always fab..... I'm afraid I can't remember - I read in Time Out it was great and good value for money and called to book, but got told no - maybe I misunderstood and it was just that day, but I got the distinct impression they'd stopped completely. Clearly, wrongly, as emlsnre says! Did they mean no you can't book you just turn up - only asking cos I've never booked.....

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I tried the One and Only, but they don't do afternoon tea any more, I believe.. Really? That's a shame was this the One and Only on the Palm or the Royal Mirage. The Royal Mirage one as always fab..... I'm afraid I can't remember - I read in Time Out it was great and good value for money and called to book, but got told no - maybe I misunderstood and it was just that day, but I got the distinct impression they'd stopped completely. Clearly, wrongly, as emlsnre says! i just called them both PALM AND ROYAL MIRAGE WORKING . the price is 90aed and 120aed/p. which one is better??? Not been to the new Palm one but the Royal Mirage is a beautiful hotel and their afternoon tea is stunning. If it was me I'd go for royal mirage. Perhaps go to the new one and only on the palm for cocktails one evening

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I tried the One and Only, but they don't do afternoon tea any more, I believe.. Really? That's a shame was this the One and Only on the Palm or the Royal Mirage. The Royal Mirage one as always fab..... I'm afraid I can't remember - I read in Time Out it was great and good value for money and called to book, but got told no - maybe I misunderstood and it was just that day, but I got the distinct impression they'd stopped completely. Clearly, wrongly, as emlsnre says! i just called them both PALM AND ROYAL MIRAGE WORKING . the price is 90aed and 120aed/p. which one is better???

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I tried the One and Only, but they don't do afternoon tea any more, I believe.. Really? That's a shame was this the One and Only on the Palm or the Royal Mirage. The Royal Mirage one as always fab..... I'm afraid I can't remember - I read in Time Out it was great and good value for money and called to book, but got told no - maybe I misunderstood and it was just that day, but I got the distinct impression they'd stopped completely. Clearly, wrongly, as emlsnre says!

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I tried the One and Only, but they don't do afternoon tea any more, I believe.. They were taking bookings last week.... unless they have stopped this week...

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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 16:44

Has anyone had an afternoon tea in ATMOSPHERE BURJ KHALIFA? thansk

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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 16:41

yawn. done all this a billion times Yeah but the OP is new to Dubai so wants to give her Mum and Auntie a good time here...... another thing I would do with them is to drive out to Bab Al Shams for sunset and have some drinks on the roof terrace. THANK YOU! U R KIND

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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 16:29

yawn. done all this a billion times Yeah but the OP is new to Dubai so wants to give her Mum and Auntie a good time here...... another thing I would do with them is to drive out to Bab Al Shams for sunset and have some drinks on the roof terrace.

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yawn. done all this a billion times

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Jumeirah Mosque tour is always really interesting. Stroll around the gold souk and the spice souk

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I tried the One and Only, but they don't do afternoon tea any more, I believe.. Really? That's a shame was this the One and Only on the Palm or the Royal Mirage. The Royal Mirage one as always fab.....

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Could you please tell me where can I buy THE ENTERTAINER BOOK??? Dubai Mall?? thansk! You can buy it in most book shops/spinneys/carrefour/geant etc - the family book would probably be the best one for you just now Do you know the price of this Entert. B00k??? I found on the internet 350AED??? Thank you Yes that's the right price. You can order on line and they will deliver to you direct.

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Could you please tell me where can I buy THE ENTERTAINER BOOK??? Dubai Mall?? thansk! You can buy it in most book shops/spinneys/carrefour/geant etc - the family book would probably be the best one for you just now Do you know the price of this Entert. B00k??? I found on the internet 350AED??? Thank you

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dont miss Madinat - can do boat trips there too Ibn Battuta - more fun than ordinary malls Mall of the Emirates to see ski dubai always amuses my visitors

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Could you please tell me where can I buy THE ENTERTAINER BOOK??? Dubai Mall?? thansk! You can buy it in most book shops/spinneys/carrefour/geant etc - the family book would probably be the best one for you just now

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I tried the One and Only, but they don't do afternoon tea any more, I believe..

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I had a friend over last week and we decided that the Afternoon Tea at the Burj was too expensive, so we went to the one at Al Quasr in the Madinat instead. The setting was lovely, though of course not so high up, it was cheaper than the Burj Al Arab, with tea for two we got a massive doggy bag at the end as it was too much, so you can just share one tea and get an extra drink, there'll be enough and I'm sure they'll be nice about it. We went for drinks at SkyView in the evening because it was cheaper and we had a wonderful view of the lights of Dubai. The abras across the Creek were the best thing we did, though! Must stop faffing here and go and stuff me pancakes.. Sorry... do u remember the price in Madinat and Burj Arab??? much appreciated! ;) The Burj afternoon tea was AED 395 a head, and as I understand it, you have to spend that per person.. The drinks in the evening, you had to spend AED 190 a head, I think.. Al Qasr was AED140 per head for the tea, I think (I didn't pay!).

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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 16:06

Other ideas: Burj Khalifa - book online in advance Dubai Mall fountains Gold & Spice souks on the Deira side & combine with a tour of the old Dubai Municipality building Wander round the dhows loading on the Deira side Eat out in Karama one evening If they want shopping with a difference and don't mind some walking try Dragonmart

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I recently took some visitors down to the creek to check out the boats and then we took an Abra over to Bur Dubai. Was quite nice. Dear Andrea, sorry... what is Abra??? thanks The little motorised boats that chug across the creek between the spice/gold and textile markets for 1 dh-the bigger water taxis cost 4 dhs edited by wuffles on 08/03/2011 And you can hire a whole Abra for an hour for 100DH per boat which is a bargain - they take you up the creek to the floating bridge and then down to the lowest bend. Just make sure you stick to your guns to get the official rate as sometimes they try to charge tourists 100Dh per person. Our visitors always enjoy this trip, make sure you take a camera. I am sure you can bargain harder than that-I can!!!

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My folks loved the Creek too, we had a lovely walk around to Heritage Village where we had a nice lunch in one of the restaurants. Then we got the Abra over to the The Gold Souk...... Most of our visitors have preferred that day out to any of the others. Afternoon T at the Burj is 395 I think, not sure about the other. Have heard alot say that the T at One & Only is very good and I think it is only 95.... One & Only in which hotel it is? and area? i am new to Dubai Thanks

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I recently took some visitors down to the creek to check out the boats and then we took an Abra over to Bur Dubai. Was quite nice. Dear Andrea, sorry... what is Abra??? thanks The little motorised boats that chug across the creek between the spice/gold and textile markets for 1 dh-the bigger water taxis cost 4 dhs edited by wuffles on 08/03/2011 And you can hire a whole Abra for an hour for 100DH per boat which is a bargain - they take you up the creek to the floating bridge and then down to the lowest bend. Just make sure you stick to your guns to get the official rate as sometimes they try to charge tourists 100Dh per person. Our visitors always enjoy this trip, make sure you take a camera.

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Would she enjoy getting a bargain at Karama too? Plenty both sides of the Creek-she can see camels and a falcon by the bastikiya-explore the galleries and cultual /heritage village and diving mueum-even the camel and horse museums!!!-tour the main museum (around 3 dhs) bargain in the markets, have lunch by the Creek etc

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My folks loved the Creek too, we had a lovely walk around to Heritage Village where we had a nice lunch in one of the restaurants. Then we got the Abra over to the The Gold Souk...... Most of our visitors have preferred that day out to any of the others. Afternoon T at the Burj is 395 I think, not sure about the other. Have heard alot say that the T at One & Only is very good and I think it is only 95....

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I had a friend over last week and we decided that the Afternoon Tea at the Burj was too expensive, so we went to the one at Al Quasr in the Madinat instead. The setting was lovely, though of course not so high up, it was cheaper than the Burj Al Arab, with tea for two we got a massive doggy bag at the end as it was too much, so you can just share one tea and get an extra drink, there'll be enough and I'm sure they'll be nice about it. We went for drinks at SkyView in the evening because it was cheaper and we had a wonderful view of the lights of Dubai. The abras across the Creek were the best thing we did, though! Must stop faffing here and go and stuff me pancakes.. Sorry... do u remember the price in Madinat and Burj Arab??? much appreciated! ;)

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I had a friend over last week and we decided that the Afternoon Tea at the Burj was too expensive, so we went to the one at Al Quasr in the Madinat instead. The setting was lovely, though of course not so high up, it was cheaper than the Burj Al Arab, with tea for two we got a massive doggy bag at the end as it was too much, so you can just share one tea and get an extra drink, there'll be enough and I'm sure they'll be nice about it. We went for drinks at SkyView in the evening because it was cheaper and we had a wonderful view of the lights of Dubai. The abras across the Creek were the best thing we did, though! Must stop faffing here and go and stuff me pancakes..

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I recently took some visitors down to the creek to check out the boats and then we took an Abra over to Bur Dubai. Was quite nice. Dear Andrea, sorry... what is Abra??? thanks The little motorised boats that chug across the creek between the spice/gold and textile markets for 1 dh-the bigger water taxis cost 4 dhs <em>edited by wuffles on 08/03/2011</em>

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Afternoon tea at Burj al Arab ( expensive though) Dinner on a dhow on the creek wander around the Madinat have dinner at Souk Al Bahar watching the fountains desert safari ( depending on age / sense of adventire of mum!) Captain Jack's boat cruise at Marina ( worth buying a family enteartainer book as you could save the cost of the book and more with one set of visitors!) Could you please tell me where can I buy THE ENTERTAINER BOOK??? Dubai Mall?? thansk!

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