UAE / Dubai — overrated or just right?
Started by ChicagoChris · 21 Mar 2026 · 1123 views
Posts: 1,897
Rep: 0
Joined: Dec 2025
Location: Chicago, IL
21 Mar 2026 at 19:52
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
0
Posts: 1,927
Rep: 0
Joined: Dec 2025
Location: Nashville, TN
22 Mar 2026 at 01:45
Thanks for sharing. Did you use freelancers or find girls online?
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN
0
Posts: 1,852
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Newark, NJ
22 Mar 2026 at 10:53
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
0
Posts: 1,993
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Washington, DC
22 Mar 2026 at 11:38
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
0
Posts: 1,876
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Halifax, Canada
22 Mar 2026 at 11:53
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
0
Posts: 1,914
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Dallas, TX
22 Mar 2026 at 18:42
100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
0
Posts: 1,951
Rep: 0
Joined: Dec 2025
Location: Dallas, TX
23 Mar 2026 at 00:51
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
0
Posts: 1,886
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Atlanta, GA
23 Mar 2026 at 01:41
Thanks for sharing. Did you use the local sites or find girls online?
0
Posts: 1,909
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Detroit, MI
23 Mar 2026 at 09:27
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,906
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Bristol, UK
23 Mar 2026 at 20:18
Good info. I'd add that the evening is the best time to go.
Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,890
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: London, UK
24 Mar 2026 at 07:37
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
0
Posts: 1,852
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Newark, NJ
24 Mar 2026 at 09:52
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
0
Posts: 1,901
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Sacramento, CA
24 Mar 2026 at 12:10
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA
0
Posts: 1,892
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Cardiff, UK
24 Mar 2026 at 22:38
How's the food there compared to Thailand?
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Cardiff, UK
0
Posts: 1,886
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Atlanta, GA
25 Mar 2026 at 04:52
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
0
Posts: 1,892
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Cardiff, UK
25 Mar 2026 at 15:06
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: Some of the old spots have closed.
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: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Cardiff, UK
0
Posts: 1,886
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Atlanta, GA
25 Mar 2026 at 23:33
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
0
Posts: 1,839
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Leeds, UK
26 Mar 2026 at 02:10
This matches my experience. UAE / Dubai is underrated.
Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK
0
Posts: 1,914
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Dallas, TX
26 Mar 2026 at 04:40
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
0
Posts: 1,888
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Perth, Australia
26 Mar 2026 at 09:27
Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls online?
0