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[quote=Anonymous]I'm an ex-Washingtonian now living in Dubai. It's been a blast to date. It's a weird city and amazingly fun (and quite expensive if you don't watch yourself!).

For a two day visit I'd recommend the Dubai Mall (like no other mall in the world), the viewing platform from the Burj Khalifa (book tickets in advance, try to time it for sunset), the water fountains in front of the mall and many lovely restaurants to pick from. Another popular dining destination is Pier 7 in Dubai Marina, seven floors of restaurants with wonderful views of the Marina. Try to go to a rooftop bar for drinks. Level 43 on Sheikh Zayed near the Dubai Mall is a good choice, very laid back and friendly. For something more grown up go to Vault in the JW Marriott Hotel. Possibly the best top floor views of the Dubai skyline. For restaurants, do try either Lebanese (excellent) or Indian (excellent). Wafi Gourmet and Karam Beirut in Dubai Mall are good choices. Indian is everywhere and better than any Indian you can find in the US.

Then you have Old Dubai with Meena bazaar (very evocative of India and very different from the rest of Dubai), the gold souk and taking an abra across the creek. It's charming and full of character.

If you've never seen a desert, a desert safari is a popular option and one worth taking.

Check out the beaches as well. It's easy to take a taxi from your hotel to the beach (taxis are dirt cheap) and go for a stroll along the promenade or go for a swim.

As for the ethical side of Dubai, there's an amazing amount of misinformation being said on here. It's not a perfect place but then again neither is the United States. The UAE is one of the staunchest allies of the US in the middle east and has been extremely proactive in combatting Islamic terrorism behind the scenes. They do NOT fund terrorists, what an extraordinary claim to make! Yes, there are laborers who make next to nothing but they work hard and by the standards of their home countries, make a decent income that they send home to educate their children and feed their families and build a better life. The UAE is one of the most progressive Arab countries and the Emiratis are proactive in encouraging both their sons and daughters to pursue higher education and take leadership capacities in their professions. I won't deny there are things about the UAE that frustrates me, but as a well-travelled and well-educated person I'm not blind to the realities behind the scene just about everywhere in the world, including in the USA, and I would never tell anyone not to go to Dubai on principles of morality. [/quote]

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