A weekend in Dubai

[Marmite the Dog]

Those building look a bit wonky to me. I guess it's not such a good idea to build on sand...

[Lostandfound]

Great pics, thanks for posting.

I always thought of Dubai being everything I hate about Arabs mixed with everything I dislike about New York all stuck in the middle of the desert. Perhaps it's time to stop off on the way to London and and see for myself.

[Bobcock]

The very top.......

[Bobcock]

The fountains at Dubai mall at the base of the Burg....

[Bobcock]

Inside Dubai Mall.......

[IceSpike]

Where are the Kids?

[Bobcock]

Not sure the exact rules, but my friend certainly has one.

[happynz]

Where are the Kids?

Healthy lookin' women...

[Bobcock]

Dubai Mall continued.....



Inside the mall is a rather large aquarium.....



With quite a few sharks.....

[Bobcock]

Next we took a taxi over to the are of 'Old' Dubai which is around the mouth of the creek. The first stop was the Spice Souk. As it was a friday and not so late in the day it was reasonably quiet.

[Bobcock]

Yes, later, but I was disappointed as it was all in shops and had to be taken through windows.

Rule 1. Never photograph through windows.....

[IceSpike]

Wow, the Souks are so clean and tidy. Man I'm impressed again.

[Sailing into trouble]

Looks great, Did you see any very attractive and lonely hookers who want to get screwed for free for a week by a kid from Vancouver?

[Bobcock]

Nope, to my knowledge I did not see a single prostitute whilst there.

[natalie8]

Nice pics of the old part of the city and the creekside. I've only been to that area a few times but I'll be going again with my friend who's coming in November.

Can we plase keep this thread on track and appreciate Bobcock's contribution rather than focusing on Socal. He has enough threads and posts to beg for attention.

[BaitongBoy]

^ Seems on track to me...great job, Bob...

[English Noodles]

Cheers, Bob. I'm away to Dubai for work at the end of the month. Have enjoyed this thread very much.

[YDiver]

glad left that shithole, for good old hookers try rattlesnake, sea view or good ol' york club for some fun...

[English Noodles]

^I don't want hookers, I'm a married man, and I'm going for work, not pleasure.

[raylo]

great pics but much prefer here. may do a trip in al eid.

question for you: do you need a resident permit to buy beer in the alchol shoppe?

Most definitely

If you dont have or are over quota head to Ras Al Khaima. Remember if you dont have a card or are pulled over (unlikely) without proof of purchase it is an offence;

[madjbs]

The Alcohol store at Barracuda has a massive selection of alcohol for pretty cheap prices, certainly a lot better than any store in Thailand. Also, it is the only place in the U.A.E you don't need a license to buy it (except hotels and bars etc..) Just don't crash in Sharjah on the way back to Dubai!

I just got back from a 7 day motorcycle tour in The Oman, starting and ending in Dubai. The difference between the Oman and Dubai was amazing, even though they are only a couple of hours apart.

[madjbs]

I'm going for work, not pleasure.

Noodles, it would be a shame not to visit some of the better places in the region. The Oman is great for a weekend getaway and there are some amazing places to visit there.

[Looper]

is it me or does those buildings location look strange ? it seems to be empty old streets down there

Looks like legoland with stationary toy cars and no people or untidiness.

[pasko]

Never been to Dubai so your posting of photos was enlightening!!!

Thanks for taking the time to put it together!!

[Roger Lee]

Nice photos. Quite a range in lens, 24mm-400mm. Just curious, what lenses?

Roger