Has anyone been to UAE / Dubai recently? Looking for the latest intel.
Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- Apps or platforms to use
I was there a while back and had a good time. Wondering if things have changed.
Keen to hear from anyone who has been recently.
Cheers
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Started by NorthernLights · 16 Mar 2026 · 2204 views
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16 Mar 2026 at 12:12
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17 Mar 2026 at 06:12
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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17 Mar 2026 at 21:12
Been going for years. Scene has gotten busier.
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18 Mar 2026 at 02:12
Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.
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18 Mar 2026 at 21:12
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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19 Mar 2026 at 05:12
Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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19 Mar 2026 at 13:12
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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20 Mar 2026 at 04:12
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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21 Mar 2026 at 12:12
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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22 Mar 2026 at 19:12
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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24 Mar 2026 at 09:12
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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25 Mar 2026 at 12:12
Different experience for me. Prices were about the same when I went.
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25 Mar 2026 at 20:17
Word of caution — some online profiles are fake. Other than that, great destination.
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26 Mar 2026 at 07:17
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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26 Mar 2026 at 08:17
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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26 Mar 2026 at 15:12
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
Calgary Kevin — Calgary, Canada
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26 Mar 2026 at 18:12
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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26 Mar 2026 at 21:17
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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26 Mar 2026 at 22:17
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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26 Mar 2026 at 23:17
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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