DUBAI TRIP 2024

PH_BH2020 Active member

Member since 22 August 2020

PH_BH2020Active member01 June 2024 16:54:11

Visiting Dubai is one of the goals I set for this year. I don鈥檛 have much expectations in Dubai in terms of environment and weather since it鈥檚 just another Middle East country same with Bahrain where I'm currently residing. Still, I was very excited to go to Dubai to unwind from a very tiring job in Bahrain and also to reunite with my college friends.

When I arrived at DXB (Dubai International Airport), they gave me a free tourist sim card which will be automatically expired once I depart UAE after my vacation. I exchanged my money from BHD (Bahraini Dinars) to AED (UAE dirhams) as advised in one of my previous forum inquiries here. However, if ever I will come back again to UAE, I will just exchange my money to any currency exchange outlets in Dubai like Al Ansari Exchange as it has higher exchange rates than in airport.

One of the things I wanted to know when I came to Dubai is the price of the goods in the market. I would say that grocery items are cheaper in Dubai than in Bahrain. Maybe because it has more consumers than in Bahrain.

UAE has more landmarks and tourist spots than Bahrain which I really liked. I went to Desert Safari, rode in a camel and wore the Arabic head scarf. My friends and I were lucky to have free tickets to Dubai Expo as special promo for its reopening the attraction city. We went also to Kite Beach. I was able to take metro trains sometimes whenever we go to malls. It was upsetting sometimes because the trains were full during the peak hours of passengers after work hours. Taxi transport is good also. We were able to go to IBN Batutta Mall, Dubai Mall and City Centre Deira. I decided not to take the city bus tour because it was hot outside and as already considered an adult at 31, I prefer the bond and laughter with my friends than to get tired wandering outside. LOL

My friends and I had a fun trip to Fujairah and Sharjah. The rocky mountains along the road is breath-taking. It was really a good trip however due to extreme hot weather, our car got overheated that had to be towed. We were just so grateful we got to stop over to Sheesh Rest Area in Sharjah while waiting for a taxi and towing vehicle.

Overall, the trip was full of fun and happy good memories in my book.

PH_BH2020 Active member

Member since 22 August 2020

PH_BH2020Active member24 August 2024 06:29:49

@Michael Cisnero How long you've been living in Dubai?

Sherwin Jesuraj Member

Member since 02 September 2024

Sherwin JesurajMember02 September 2024 09:28:08

Wow, your Dubai vacation had some adventure with class relaxation between friends and lots of do's & don'ts for the upcoming travellers. Well, no doubt that there is SOME heat and stumbling as you trek through the city and beyond.

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert02 September 2024 10:22:10

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The items being cheaper in Dubai is primarily due to the logistics element.聽 Most companies either have their regional HQs in UAE or Saudi.聽 The products arrive in the UAE or Saudi and then are shipped onward to Bahrain which makes it more expensive.聽聽

For other grocery products, for example, milk.............Bahrain has milk imported via Marai, NADEC, Nada.........whereas while UAE does have those brands, the local market is dominated by home produced brands like Al Ain / Al Rawabi.

Try this: Go to center point and pick up any piece of clothing.聽 They will have the pricing in every GCC country on the tag usually.聽 And it would always be higher in Bahrain vs. UAE.