Common scams in UAE / Dubai and how to avoid them
Started by PortlandPaul · 14 Mar 2026 · 320 views
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14 Mar 2026 at 23:54
How's the weather there compared to Thailand?
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15 Mar 2026 at 03:25
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were higher.
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15 Mar 2026 at 11:46
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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15 Mar 2026 at 20:38
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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16 Mar 2026 at 00:03
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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16 Mar 2026 at 10:50
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.
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16 Mar 2026 at 12:46
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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16 Mar 2026 at 18:46
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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16 Mar 2026 at 20:43
100% agree. The variety there is hard to beat.
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17 Mar 2026 at 05:29
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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17 Mar 2026 at 13:21
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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17 Mar 2026 at 18:12
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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18 Mar 2026 at 00:08
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try going during the week.
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18 Mar 2026 at 00:45
This matches my experience. UAE / Dubai is underrated.
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18 Mar 2026 at 07:08
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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18 Mar 2026 at 15:51
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: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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18 Mar 2026 at 21:20
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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18 Mar 2026 at 21:39
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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19 Mar 2026 at 05:57
Good info. I'd add that the evening is the best time to go.
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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: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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