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Well, it was my first time traveling out of the states and what an experience it was. I was in Dubai for a whole month and I wish I didn’t have to leave. One of the best things I liked about it was the variety of malls, and especially men’s clothing (much better than the U.S). I have to admit, the first place I stayed wasn’t that great. I stayed at the Pacifica Hotel. For the price of $70.00 pre-night for two, it wasn’t worth it. However, there were plenty of shops to spend, spend, spend your money lol. I do suggest that you try the all you can eat restaurant on the forth floor in the Twin Tower building. The cost is 30.00 AED per-person, which comes out to be $8.00 USD. You will also find good food and lots of shops at the City Center mall and if you are looking to find the top of the line makers of men and women’s clothing and fine jewelry, I suggest Wafi Mall. If you are looking to safe money on a decent place to stay, let me suggest the Al Mamzat Tower, Hot Apartments. Tel 971-4-2972921. At this place you pay per night and NOT per-person. And if you let them know that you are planning on staying for ten night or more you can get a 5 or 10% discount as long as you pay all up-front. I would stay there again and most likely will when I go back. I would also suggest for entrepreneur this would be a GREAT place to look for opportunity….I did. I will also admit, I was a bit scared on my safety when I first arrived (do to all that is happening in the Middle East today), but I found it to be quite safe. Well I hope this helped, and don’t pay any attention to the one bad article titled “Thank God I left” everyone can always experience a bad time anywhere. Oh, and be ready to travel by taxi, it is much quicker unless your rent a car. And the best time to go is from December to February, it is the cooler months. And if you are looking to buy a LOT of stuff and want to save BIG, go during the middle of January to the middle of February, cuz all of Dubai shops have a humongous sale.

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5 June 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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