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Where to stay in Dubai: The best areas and most iconic hotels

February 12, 2023 By James Clark

Dubai has grown to become one of the most visited cities in the world. Even if you’re not planning on visiting, you might end up here on the way to somewhere else thanks to the extensive Emirates network. Dubai is a geographically enormous city, so choosing what area to stay in is just as important […]

Filed Under: Where To Stay Tagged With: dubai, uae

Dubai Metro: Maps and guides for metro, tram, and monorail

November 26, 2022 By James Clark Leave a Comment

The Dubai Metro is a rapid transit rail network in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. There are currently two lines, with more lines planned in the future. Index Dubai Metro Red Line Green Line Dubai Tram Other lines Palm Monorail Dubai Metro maps Links and resources Dubai Metro Website: rta.ae. Trains of the Dubai Metro are […]

Filed Under: Urban Rail Transit Tagged With: dubai, metro, uae

Notes on Dubai – Expo 2020, South Asia food paradise, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and more

March 5, 2022 By James Clark 2 Comments

Dubai is a place I’ve wanted to spend more time in to have a proper look around, so I got that chance in November 2021. I have been to Dubai twice before on brief stopovers. Both of those visits were in the summer when the city is practically uninhabitable (45c days), and a one day […]

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A day in Dubai – Making the most of an Emirates stopover

September 18, 2018 By James Clark 8 Comments

My last visit to Dubai was in 2007, just before the Global Financial Crisis. There was so much construction going on that I knew I would have to return to check on its progress. I finally returned 11 years later, at what feels like the peak of another financial bubble, and like last time there […]

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Flight Review: Emirates – Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

August 15, 2018 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Flight Review: Emirates - Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

Flight: Emirates EK 392 From: Dubai (DXB) To: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) I flew with Emirates from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City. This was a booking with points from Qantas, who are their partner outside of the Oneworld Alliance. I’ve flown with Emirates a few times before I like their service, so this […]

Filed Under: Flight Review Tagged With: dubai, emirates, ho chi minh city, uae, vietnam

Hotel Review: Royal Falcon Hotel, Dubai – UAE

August 14, 2018 By James Clark

Hotel Review: Royal Falcon Hotel, Dubai - UAE

Hotel Name: Royal Falcon Hotel Address: Salah Al Din Street, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I stayed at the Royal Falcon Hotel in Dubai, UAE. I booked it online at the rate of 146.48 AED ($39.88 USD) per night and selected it for its price and location in Deira, which is one of the best […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: dubai, hotel, uae

Flight Review: Emirates – Dubai to Johannesburg

April 30, 2016 By James Clark

Flight Review: Emirates - Dubai to Johannesburg

Flight: Emirates EK 763 From: Dubai (DXB) To: Johannesburg (JNB) I flew with Emirates from Dubai to Johannesburg. This was the second leg of my journey with the first flight being from Barcelona to Dubai. My flight was provided by South African Tourism (Australia) who were flying me to Johannesburg for a media trip. They […]

Filed Under: Flight Review Tagged With: dubai, emirates, johannesburg

Notes on Dubai – old and new

February 21, 2009 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Notes from my trip to Dubai in October 2007. Dubai Weather… …is hot. Damn hot! At the end of September the forecast maximum is 40 deg C and a minimum of 29 deg C. Step out of the air conditioned comfort of the airport and it hits you in the face and fills your lungs. […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: dubai, uae, urban design

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