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Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Fri Mar 06, 2015 3:56 pm

Anyone know of any good sites with good prices for holidays to Dubai. Looking to go relatively last minute. (March 19)

Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Fri Mar 06, 2015 4:16 pm

I went to dubai in December and going again next month. Both times I booked through Air Travel Corporation - they were hugely cheaper than anyone else (and I did a lot of shopping around). Give them a go!

Re: Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Fri Mar 06, 2015 5:01 pm

pauly_gee wrote:I went to dubai in December and going again next month. Both times I booked through Air Travel Corporation - they were hugely cheaper than anyone else (and I did a lot of shopping around). Give them a go!


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Re: Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Fri Mar 06, 2015 5:16 pm

Stayed in the Atlantis both times. It's our third time in that hotel, and once before in the Burj Al Arab.

Have you been to Dubai before?

Re: Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Fri Mar 06, 2015 5:33 pm

pauly_gee wrote:Stayed in the Atlantis both times. It's our third time in that hotel, and once before in the Burj Al Arab.

Have you been to Dubai before?


Nope gonna be first time. They ringing me back shortly with a quote. Atlantis as good as they say?

Re: Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Fri Mar 06, 2015 6:59 pm

We love it. Great hotel, lovely restaurants, awesome water park too.

We have two kids and they lovely too (age 4 and 1). The water theme and sea life is phenomenal and you could spend hours watching it all

Re: Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Fri Mar 06, 2015 10:14 pm

I've been to Dubai, it was great. I'd definitely go again.

Re: Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Fri Mar 06, 2015 11:11 pm

pauly_gee wrote:I went to dubai in December and going again next month. Both times I booked through Air Travel Corporation - they were hugely cheaper than anyone else (and I did a lot of shopping around). Give them a go!


What's the sketch with half board at Atlantis as the company you put me onto has half board for 2325 and Expedia with no breakfast or flights 1935.

Re: Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Sat Mar 07, 2015 12:06 am

Half board is breakfast and evening meal included.

The meals and drinks are really expensive in dubai.

Whenever we go we also go for an 'Imperial Room' which gives you access to a lounge that serves drinks and snacks through the day too (almost making it full board).

It's more expensive but by the time you factor in other drinks and meal purchases it's not a million miles away.

Do a little bit of research on it though just to make sure it's what you're looking for as it may not be for everyone

Re: Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Sat Mar 07, 2015 6:46 am

I am in Schiphol airport on the way back from Dubai as I type this, went from Cardiff with
KLM via Amsterdam & stayed at the emerites grand hotel. Would highly recommend it to anyone!

Re: Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:34 am

pauly_gee wrote:Half board is breakfast and evening meal included.

The meals and drinks are really expensive in dubai.

Whenever we go we also go for an 'Imperial Room' which gives you access to a lounge that serves drinks and snacks through the day too (almost making it full board).

It's more expensive but by the time you factor in other drinks and meal purchases it's not a million miles away.

Do a little bit of research on it though just to make sure it's what you're looking for as it may not be for everyone


Likely to be the 290 difference over 3 nights?

Re: Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Sat Mar 07, 2015 10:14 am

My tips, if interested;

Fly Qatar, cheap and best economy flight experience ever (and I'm well travelled)

Do the desert dune tour with Arabian Adventures (Google them)

Walk along Jumeriah beach at sunset (You'll remember it for life)

Visit Legends bar under the Rydges Plaza hotel (which is also a good cheap hotel)

Be respectful to their cultures and if be prepared to dress more conservitively (especially ladies)

I've been three times but not for about 10 years now, fantastic place, enjoy.

Re: Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:11 pm

What did you book after?

Re: Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Wed Mar 11, 2015 7:53 am

pauly_gee wrote:What did you book after?


Going to Atlantis Palm next thursday. Flying Qatar airlines and have an ocean view room. Ended up with Expedia as was 530 cheaper than company you suggested albeit without half board. It splits the Costs over two pay days so works out better. I have a feeling I might regret it though but once I'm there I'll know the score for next time.

Re: Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Sat Mar 28, 2015 4:38 pm

How was your trip mate?

Re: Holiday to Dubai. Help!!!

Sat Mar 28, 2015 5:12 pm

pauly_gee wrote:How was your trip mate?


Class mate. Loved the place. Upgraded at checkout to an imperial room. Was expensive but worth it. Waterpark great. Only problem was weather as two days wasn't great but we didn't let that worry us.

Enjoyed immensely.