JasonP Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Don't go to Dubai if you want an activity holiday or for any history, only go if you want to laze by the pool and catch some rays in a splendid setting with superb service. [/ QUOTE ] Totally agree, Wild Wadi is superb water park, the big slide (can't remember the name!!!) is awesome. VERY good point to make. It has to be one of the dullest and unappealing places i have ever been in my life. But the service is impeccable (sp?!!) so for relaxing and being treated like a king and queen, you will be pushed to beat it. PS - you HAVE to visit WildWadi water park..... [/ QUOTE ] Totally agree, Wild Wadi is excellent, the big slide (can't remember the name!!!) is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A4CabGirl Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Don't go to Dubai if you want an activity holiday or for any history, only go if you want to laze by the pool and catch some rays in a splendid setting with superb service. [/ QUOTE ] Totally agree, Wild Wadi is superb water park, the big slide (can't remember the name!!!) is awesome. VERY good point to make. It has to be one of the dullest and unappealing places i have ever been in my life. But the service is impeccable (sp?!!) so for relaxing and being treated like a king and queen, you will be pushed to beat it. PS - you HAVE to visit WildWadi water park..... [/ QUOTE ] Totally agree, Wild Wadi is excellent, the big slide (can't remember the name!!!) is awesome. [/ QUOTE ] Jumeriah Sceirah... or something like that, was too scared to try it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfgirl Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Jumeirah Scarer it is.... See attachment for a pic of me going down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Excuse me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfgirl Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I didn't word that very well did I?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattburrow Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Sorry to reserect this thread. What would the weather be like in October and is the Jumeirah Beach better for Kids 4 and 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfgirl Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 I last went during the last week of November. Temperatures were around 90 degrees in the daytime and it started to get cooler at about 4pm. Evenings were cool, but still mild enough to wear short sleeves. October would therefore still be quite hot I'd imagine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A4CabGirl Posted August 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Don't apologise, its a great thread Have a look at this http://uk.weather.com/weather/climatology/AEXX0004 Looks like October will be pretty hot. Would recommend JBH for kids especially with free entry to Wild Wadi next door, free shuttle to Mall of Emirates if you want to Ski plus all the usual pools etc. You even get free ice lollies brought round when you are lounging by the pool ! You'll all it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattburrow Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Cheers A4. WHat is Ski Plus. Is there a good website to get some decent deals there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A4CabGirl Posted August 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Cheers A4. WHat is Ski Plus. Is there a good website to get some decent deals there [/ QUOTE ] Ooops, poor punctuation should have read "want to Ski, plus pools...." I was referring to Ski Dubai, an indoor Ski centre. http://www.skidxb.com/snowPark_eng.htm?mid=2&sid=4 Not sure about deals, we booked it all thru Kuoni. Its certainly not a cheap place to be, prices are similar to UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Without the kids, the Ritz Carlton is the one to go for, someone mentioned the Club Level and this is certainly the one to go for, free food and booze all day long. The hotel is a lot smaller than most but has everything you need. [/ QUOTE ] Yup, I think it was me We love it there, amazing service and very English gentlemans club. As much as I like the Burj, I find that a little OTT, a little flash. Although we've only eaten there and have never actually stayed there, tbh. I also agree that Dubai is very much a relaxation holiday. There are things to do, such as Wild Wadi and Desert Safari and although they're fun they're not going to suit the "camping in rainforests and trekking" holiday type people. We found the nightlife to be very good, although be warned that some clubs are fairly picky on who they let in and will quite often let (fit) girls in, but not blokes if they are "full". You must try a Turtle if you go there, I may have the name wrong but it's every clear spirit, some whisky, blue curaco and a can of Red Bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 It's that time of the year when I know the shorts won't be allowed out again for many months so I'm looking to go back to Dubai next month. For ease, I would have booked back in at the Royal Mirage but they are having "safety issues" with small children and balconies - which is enough to keep me away Couple of option are presenting themselves, but I've not heard much about them - Dar Al Masyaf at the Madinat Jumeirah (which seems to be the same site as the Mina A' Salam). I see that people rate the Mina A' Salam, but looking at the sheer size of the resort, is it any good? Any other help would be appreciated, I'm trying to aviod high rise hotel (however nice) and tending towards a ground floor room (for the young lad)in a more personal resort type place. Cheers all, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 The medinat Jumeriah is about 4 hotels in one place. I can ask a guy at work who stayed there a while ago if you want Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Yes please Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Will try and get hold of him today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Ben, My mate stayed there for a few nights just after it opened. He says it was a great place and they really enjoyed it. Its connected to Wild Wadi. It also has lots of restaurants and the service around the place was pretty cool. You use water taxis to get around the place so not sure if this would be an issue with a small one in tow. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Thanks Dave, I'll try and teach him to swim if we go Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottenbend Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 We stayed at the Ritz Carlton and the Burj and preferred the Ritz. Great service, beach and pool. Fantastic place to unwind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Still haven't got round to booking anything.... Anyone been Nov/Dec? Not sure what the weather is up to during these months - seen some iffy reports. Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A4CabGirl Posted October 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Not as iffy as UK though... We went in March and weather was great. Does this help ? http://uk.weather.com/weather/climatology/AEXX0004?dayofyear=305 Have a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 This extract from Dubai Met office off of Dubai Airport webshite. November Temperatures continue to fall sharply during the month with mean maximums now around 30°C. As the subtropical jet moves southwards and upper level winds over the Gulf strengthen there is the increased potential for low pressure systems to propagate from the North and West into the area. Late in the month it is possible for the first Shamals to affect the Gulf but it is not usually until December that unsettled weather reaches the region. Again November 1997 was an exceptional year with twelve rain days including four thunderstorm days producing 31 mm of rain at Dubai International Airport. In 2004 a severe line squall and thunderstorm brought heavy rain (24 mm) and a hail storm that produced stones of up to 1.5 cm in diameter. December By the end of the year winter systems are more frequently affecting the Emirates, the mean monthly rainfall is 14 mm with rain reported on three or four days during the month. Mean maximums have fallen to 26°C with minimum’s typically around 16°C. The humidity is frequently high in the early morning hours with fog still causing a problem, although Dubai and the Northern Emirates tend to be a little less humid than other areas of the country. Occasionally persistent periods of unsettled and wet weather can affect Dubai in December. Rainfall totals have been as high as 130 mm with a 24 hour maximum rainfall of 73 mm. Sea temperatures fall to around 23°C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Want me to ask some people who regularly go there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Want me to ask some people who regularly go there? [/ QUOTE ] Please Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Will do it today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfgirl Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 I went to Dubai 2 years ago at the end of Nov/beginning of Dec. Daytime temps were about 90 degrees and the evenings were warm enough to wear short sleeves. I'm going again next Saturday and texted my brother (who lives out there) about current temps and he said it's still about 37 degrees during the day They have about 2 days of rain per year, and I was unlucky enough to be there for one of them when I last went Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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