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Anonymous wrote:Just flabbergasted that there are people from the US that voluntarily spend their spring break in Dubai

A few months ago the spring break tix to Dubai were about $650. That’s a good price and the weather is lovely in March. I much prefer Oman but for someone who mainly wants to sit by the pool and do an occasional activity, it’s a solid option.

Fly half way around the world to go to a pool and a mall? Nah.

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Anonymous wrote:Just flabbergasted that there are people from the US that voluntarily spend their spring break in Dubai

A few months ago the spring break tix to Dubai were about $650. That’s a good price and the weather is lovely in March. I much prefer Oman but for someone who mainly wants to sit by the pool and do an occasional activity, it’s a solid option.

Anonymous wrote:Just flabbergasted that there are people from the US that voluntarily spend their spring break in Dubai

Anonymous wrote:Sounds chaotic right now. Visitors unable to leave by air or land now, being told to shelter in place indefinitely.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/dubai-private-jet-prices-soar-tourists-stuck-wealthy-leave

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Anonymous wrote:The ignorance on this thread is stunning. I lived and worked in Dubai for years. Most women I knew loved Dubai, they felt totally safe. And women do work in the Emirates, at all levels. As Arab countries go, the Emirates is pretty progressive. Yes, I can laugh at aspects of Dubai materialism, as do many Emiratis who remember the old days. But the transformation and nation building is phenomenal. There's lots of things to do, not just malls. Beaches, Desert safaris, day trips to Oman, exploring old souks and bazaars, a shockingly cosmopolitan society with food from all over the world. And yes, the over the top architecture is fun to see. I love old historic cities but Dubai is still worth seeing.

Where is the ignorance? I have no desire to visit Dubai. Does this make me ignorant? I've been to the Middle East a couple times. With the way things are currently, i don't see myself going there anytime soon.

Are you really too dumb to follow the conversation?

Nobody cares if you personally want to visit Dubai, dear. Your travel preferences are not the ignorance on display in this thread…

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Anonymous wrote:The ignorance on this thread is stunning. I lived and worked in Dubai for years. Most women I knew loved Dubai, they felt totally safe. And women do work in the Emirates, at all levels. As Arab countries go, the Emirates is pretty progressive. Yes, I can laugh at aspects of Dubai materialism, as do many Emiratis who remember the old days. But the transformation and nation building is phenomenal. There's lots of things to do, not just malls. Beaches, Desert safaris, day trips to Oman, exploring old souks and bazaars, a shockingly cosmopolitan society with food from all over the world. And yes, the over the top architecture is fun to see. I love old historic cities but Dubai is still worth seeing.

Where is the ignorance? I have no desire to visit Dubai. Does this make me ignorant? I've been to the Middle East a couple times. With the way things are currently, i don't see myself going there anytime soon.

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Anonymous wrote:The ignorance on this thread is stunning. I lived and worked in Dubai for years. Most women I knew loved Dubai, they felt totally safe. And women do work in the Emirates, at all levels. As Arab countries go, the Emirates is pretty progressive. Yes, I can laugh at aspects of Dubai materialism, as do many Emiratis who remember the old days. But the transformation and nation building is phenomenal. There's lots of things to do, not just malls. Beaches, Desert safaris, day trips to Oman, exploring old souks and bazaars, a shockingly cosmopolitan society with food from all over the world. And yes, the over the top architecture is fun to see. I love old historic cities but Dubai is still worth seeing.

Where is the ignorance? I have no desire to visit Dubai. Does this make me ignorant? I've been to the Middle East a couple times. With the way things are currently, i don't see myself going there anytime soon.

Anonymous wrote:The ignorance on this thread is stunning. I lived and worked in Dubai for years. Most women I knew loved Dubai, they felt totally safe. And women do work in the Emirates, at all levels. As Arab countries go, the Emirates is pretty progressive. Yes, I can laugh at aspects of Dubai materialism, as do many Emiratis who remember the old days. But the transformation and nation building is phenomenal. There's lots of things to do, not just malls. Beaches, Desert safaris, day trips to Oman, exploring old souks and bazaars, a shockingly cosmopolitan society with food from all over the world. And yes, the over the top architecture is fun to see. I love old historic cities but Dubai is still worth seeing.

Anonymous wrote:We are still going.

Anonymous wrote:We are still going.

Anonymous wrote:We are still going.