anyone been to Dubai for a holiday????????
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we went as a family to dubai, 3 years ago. I'm sorry I can't remember which hotel we stayed in- all I can remember is that the locals LOVE kids. We took them to that 6 * underwater hotel for lunch (no kids allowed for dinner) and they were wonderful, the waitresses played with the kids so much we could relax and have a nice leisurely lunch.
Hi,
The hotel next to Burj Al Arab (the six star hotel) has a water park that is open for anyone (not just hotel guests). It has many pools, slides etc. and is great for kids.
You might also consider taking a jeep ride into the desert- you can also choose to ride a camel if you wish, might be pretty exciting for a five year old.
It might also be a good idea to choose a hotel with it's own private beach and pool rather than one in the city. There are lots of hotels with such facilities.
A trip to the gold souk is always fascinating, even for a child and even if you don't plan to buy anything!
However Dubai can be very hot ( I believe also even in April) and the sun is very intense so you'll need to keep your child well protected!
Also while there are no laws in Dubai concerning how women need to dress it is always best to dress modestly. In the hotel and on the hotels own beach you can dress as you would in HK- bikini and all! However once out in public it is best to stick to trousers and long skirts. T-shirts are fine, sleeveless tops are not! Like I said there are no laws about dress- but if you wear anything that shows your shoulders and legs people will stare and stare and stare! Plus it just doesn't feel right.
The hotel next to Burj Al Arab (the six star hotel) has a water park that is open for anyone (not just hotel guests). It has many pools, slides etc. and is great for kids.
You might also consider taking a jeep ride into the desert- you can also choose to ride a camel if you wish, might be pretty exciting for a five year old.
It might also be a good idea to choose a hotel with it's own private beach and pool rather than one in the city. There are lots of hotels with such facilities.
A trip to the gold souk is always fascinating, even for a child and even if you don't plan to buy anything!
However Dubai can be very hot ( I believe also even in April) and the sun is very intense so you'll need to keep your child well protected!
Also while there are no laws in Dubai concerning how women need to dress it is always best to dress modestly. In the hotel and on the hotels own beach you can dress as you would in HK- bikini and all! However once out in public it is best to stick to trousers and long skirts. T-shirts are fine, sleeveless tops are not! Like I said there are no laws about dress- but if you wear anything that shows your shoulders and legs people will stare and stare and stare! Plus it just doesn't feel right.
Thankyou cici and bekyboo
Many many thanks to both of you for your replies....
Cici...wanted to ask you about this underwater hotel....do we need to make reservations ...or no need?..also my child is 6 and half.....i hope he will be allowed....whats the age limit again?any idea?
Bekyboo...thanks a lot...i wouldnt know anything about the dress code .....that was nice of you to mention...also about this jeep ride on the desert ,whats it the place called??
Thanks again!!
Many many thanks to both of you for your replies....
Cici...wanted to ask you about this underwater hotel....do we need to make reservations ...or no need?..also my child is 6 and half.....i hope he will be allowed....whats the age limit again?any idea?
Bekyboo...thanks a lot...i wouldnt know anything about the dress code .....that was nice of you to mention...also about this jeep ride on the desert ,whats it the place called??
Thanks again!!
Dubai
Hi there
The nice waterpark is called the wild wadi and it is a really cool place. If you walk around in the souk you can also take a small local boat to cross the canal, just for fun. DO NOT go to the Zoo, it would disapoint you. It is very small and the animals are not happy.
If you go to the desert, you might be able to find a trip that inclues an overnight which is fun. It is really hot, so sun block is important. Generally, the arabs love kids so mine alway loved it there because people are friendly and actually talk to them and play with them.
Have a good trip
Christina
Hi there
The nice waterpark is called the wild wadi and it is a really cool place. If you walk around in the souk you can also take a small local boat to cross the canal, just for fun. DO NOT go to the Zoo, it would disapoint you. It is very small and the animals are not happy.
If you go to the desert, you might be able to find a trip that inclues an overnight which is fun. It is really hot, so sun block is important. Generally, the arabs love kids so mine alway loved it there because people are friendly and actually talk to them and play with them.
Have a good trip
Christina