Returning to UAE / Dubai after 3 years — what's different?
Started by JerseyJim · 25 Feb 2026 · 1470 views
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25 Feb 2026 at 21:15
Thanks for sharing. Did you use freelancers or find girls online?
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26 Feb 2026 at 06:48
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.
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26 Feb 2026 at 18:12
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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26 Feb 2026 at 19:30
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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27 Feb 2026 at 02:06
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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27 Feb 2026 at 11:43
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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27 Feb 2026 at 17:56
Good info. I'd add that the evening is the best time to go.
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27 Feb 2026 at 19:04
Thanks for sharing. Did you use freelancers or find girls at bars?
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27 Feb 2026 at 19:23
Good info. I'd add that the morning is the best time to go.
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27 Feb 2026 at 23:27
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try asking locals for recommendations.
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28 Feb 2026 at 07:42
Thanks for sharing. Did you use an agency or find girls online?
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28 Feb 2026 at 08:23
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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28 Feb 2026 at 17:35
Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls through referrals?
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28 Feb 2026 at 19:31
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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1 Mar 2026 at 04:29
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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1 Mar 2026 at 05:42
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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1 Mar 2026 at 12:47
How's the nightlife there compared to Thailand?
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1 Mar 2026 at 23:06
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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2 Mar 2026 at 08:04
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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2 Mar 2026 at 09:48
This matches my experience. UAE / Dubai is a solid destination.
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