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UAE / Dubai vs last year — has it changed?

Started by MidwestMark · 3 Mar 2026 · 375 views

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MidwestMark member
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3 Mar 2026 at 07:42
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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LondonPunter member
#2
3 Mar 2026 at 16:54
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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KiwiKen member
#3
4 Mar 2026 at 04:23
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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CanuckTraveller member
#4
4 Mar 2026 at 09:53
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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KiwiKen member
#5
4 Mar 2026 at 12:06
I was there in February and can add some detail:

Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.

My favorite spot was an agency I found online.

One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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SacramentoSal member
#6
4 Mar 2026 at 16:30
Good info. I'd add that the late night is the best time to go.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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DCExplorer member
#7
4 Mar 2026 at 16:45
Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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NorthernLights member
#8
5 Mar 2026 at 03:11
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Northern Lights

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PerthPete member
#9
5 Mar 2026 at 07:05
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.
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MontrealMax member
#10
5 Mar 2026 at 07:21
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.

Montreal Max — Montreal, Canada

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EuroExplorer member
#11
5 Mar 2026 at 14:09
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Euro Explorer — Boston, MA

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BayAreaBob member
#12
5 Mar 2026 at 19:46
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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PattayaDave member
#13
6 Mar 2026 at 01:01
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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NorthernLights member
#14
6 Mar 2026 at 09:51
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.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Northern Lights

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SeattleSam member
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6 Mar 2026 at 10:17
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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HalifaxHarry member
#16
6 Mar 2026 at 15:32
I was there in January and can add some detail:

Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/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.
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CanuckTraveller member
#17
6 Mar 2026 at 23:42
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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NewcastleNick member
#18
7 Mar 2026 at 06:04
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Newcastle Nick

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BirminghamBaz member
#19
7 Mar 2026 at 10:46
How long did it take you to feel comfortable?

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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SunshineSteve member
#20
7 Mar 2026 at 17:43
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Miami, FL

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