Layover in Dubai
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Layover in Dubai
I will be leaving for Tanzania on March 12 and returning on the 24th...on our way back, we will have a several hour layover in Dubai. How safe would it be for 2 women traveling together to leave the airport to do a bit of shopping and sightseeing?
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Traffic is very bad in Dubai, if you only have several as in 2-3 you might want to stay in the airport there are plenty of shops there. If you're talking several as in 5 or more you'd have time to hit the mall or gold souk and be perfectly safe.
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<<How safe would it be for 2 women traveling together to leave the airport to do a bit of shopping and sightseeing?>>
Yes, it's safe, it's very safe, it's so safe you wouldn't believe it.
Yes, it's safe, it's very safe, it's so safe you wouldn't believe it.
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So you have 15 hours, that is plenty of time. You could either arrange a private tour, or have a cab take you to a Big Bus stop and ride around on the bus for an hour or two. You can get off anywhere that interests you and get back on later. There are 2 routes, the city and the beach tour. Depending on what you want to see you can choose which bus to take. It even includes a free dhow ride down the creek. I enjoyed doing this and also walking around the old Dubai. The bus tour does end at 5, so if you do it, plan on getting off somewhere near a mall so you can shop. Have fun!
www.bigbustours.com click on destinations, then Dubai.
www.bigbustours.com click on destinations, then Dubai.
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If you are too tired after your long flight and just want to rest - there is a hotel inside the terminal. You don't need to clear immigration etc etc.,
Yes, very safe - if you choose to go check out the city. probably not enough time to go to the dunes, though.
Yes, very safe - if you choose to go check out the city. probably not enough time to go to the dunes, though.
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