Quality declining in UAE / Dubai? My observations
Started by DCExplorer · 28 Feb 2026 · 1052 views
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28 Feb 2026 at 09:47
Good info. I'd add that the morning is the best time to go.
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28 Feb 2026 at 15:03
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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28 Feb 2026 at 17:10
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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28 Feb 2026 at 18:34
This matches my experience. UAE / Dubai is one of my favorites.
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Did you feel safe using taxis?
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With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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How's the food there compared to Thailand?
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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2 Mar 2026 at 18:47
This matches my experience. UAE / Dubai is one of my favorites.
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2 Mar 2026 at 20:21
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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