Black Hair Media Forum : Vacationing in Dubai

Black Hair Media Forum : Vacationing in Dubai http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ Thu, 23 May 2013 04:39:09 +0000 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:35:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.15 360 Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=354225 <![CDATA[Black Hair Media Forum]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com//forum_images/BHM_Logo_v5_Forum.jpg http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : Tbaby wrote:Atleast you can...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121698.html#10121698 Author: nitabug
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 3:35pm

Tbaby wrote:

Atleast you can chew gum as you please without fear of getting a ticket and walk anywhere without covering your hair/face. Don't act brand new here--its a fact women have fewer freedoms in muslim countries then anywhere else.

What?

You dont' have to cover in Dubai.
]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:35:34 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121698.html#10121698 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : PurpleHaze wrote: Limalady...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121657.html#10121657 Author: afrokock
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 3:23pm

PurpleHaze wrote:

Limalady wrote:

I have Dubai pics, but I won't post them.

+ 2 (early 2008)]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:23:54 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121657.html#10121657 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : I don't even know if...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121656.html#10121656 Author: nitabug
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 3:22pm

I don't even know if I took pics. That airport is nice.

ETA: I stayed at the San Marco Hotel-cheap one. ~~I forget the name of the other one~~ - The other was the Golden Sands, I think.

Edited by nitabug - Feb 05 2013 at 3:30pm]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:22:41 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121656.html#10121656 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : I'd haven't been to...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121655.html#10121655 Author: nitabug
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 3:21pm

I'd haven't been to dubai since 2005. I stayed at 2 hotels. One was "cheap" but it was cool. The food sucked, everything that was in the fridge was at the cornerstore across the street.

There was a internet cafe around the corner and a KFC with a all you can eat buffet around the other corner. lol

I just shopped and looked around. It's pretty, but it's expensive and hot. After a while, it's boring. I was by myself though.
]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:21:30 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121655.html#10121655 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : Limalady wrote:I have Dubai...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121581.html#10121581 Author: PurpleHaze
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 2:52pm

Limalady wrote:

I have Dubai pics, but I won't post them.

+1
]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:52:54 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121581.html#10121581 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : I have Dubai pics, but I won't...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121576.html#10121576 Author: Limalady
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 2:51pm

I have Dubai pics, but I won't post them.]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:51:58 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121576.html#10121576 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : And have fun and enjoy your trip!...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121568.html#10121568 Author: purpulicious01
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 2:49pm

And have fun and enjoy your trip! Its refreshing to see that people aren't scared of visiting the Middle East and are open to traveling, seeing the world, visiting places outside the US (don't like the word 'foreign').

I'm sure you and your mother will enjoy yourselves. You should take pics of your trip and post them.

]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:49:10 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121568.html#10121568 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : pattigurlatl wrote:Anyone have...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121539.html#10121539 Author: purpulicious01
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 2:39pm

pattigurlatl wrote:

Anyone have experience?

I heard 3 star hotels are like 4 star in the US.

What to do outside of shopping?

My mom is retiring from nursing in April and my birthday is in April so I'd like to do a retreat for the both of us.

Please share your experiences and thoughts.

Good resources:

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/United_Arab_Emirates/Dubai/Dubai-1857296/TravelGuide-Dubai.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Search?q=Dubai&geo=&pid=3826&returnTo=__2F__

Try searching through other travel guides (online and offline) outside of BHM to get extensive reviews and places of recommendation. Some general advice when visiting:

- Try to gain experiences that are unique that country (If I go to another country, I want to experience things- their food, places, culture, etc- that I can NOT experience in America. I don't understand why ppl go to different countries only to try American food - McD's, etc. Try their souqs, desert/safari surfing, camel rides, visit landmarks, mosques, shopping malls, etc ).

-When visiting any place, read up on the customs and laws of that land. Learn what is appropiate and what isn't. This applies to anyone visiting any country, whether its somewhere in the Middle East or a country Europe.

Edited by purpulicious01 - Feb 05 2013 at 2:50pm]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:39:53 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10121539.html#10121539 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : Cosign Limalady--I love tripadvisor!!!...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120893.html#10120893 Author: Tbaby
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 9:04am

Cosign Limalady--I love tripadvisor!!! Thats my go-to site for researching vacays, hotels, and things to do.]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:04:36 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120893.html#10120893 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : ^^^ Right. ]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120891.html#10120891 Author: BrownQtee
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 9:03am

^^^ Right. ]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:03:09 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120891.html#10120891 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : No offense to anyone here, but...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120890.html#10120890 Author: Limalady
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 9:01am

No offense to anyone here, but clearly BHM is not the place for travel advice outside of the US. How can people who either haven't been where you want to go, know very little about it, and/or have no intention of ever going give you advice on said place? Try asking people on TripAdvisor or other travel sites. You are more likely to get more useful feedback. Good luck OP.

Edited by Limalady - Feb 05 2013 at 9:07am]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:01:58 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120890.html#10120890 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : pattigurlatl wrote:mexico?...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120884.html#10120884 Author: SamoneLenior
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 8:54am

pattigurlatl wrote:

mexico? you can go to baja, tijuana, cozumel, and cancun and not feel like you even left the country. in fact it's quite boring. looks like a blend of la and miami.

i feel the same way about ochos rios, jamaica.

you guys need to get out more.

if the flight is longer than 5 hours, I will never visit
]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:54:27 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120884.html#10120884 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : EPITOME wrote: pattigurlatl...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120883.html#10120883 Author: SamoneLenior
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 8:53am

EPITOME wrote:

i've just blacked out the whole country in terms of vacationing. there's a whole big world out there...not missing out by skipping Mexico. i've also never had the urge to go to Jamaica

me neither
]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:53:36 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120883.html#10120883 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : Rumbera wrote:A friend of mine...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120829.html#10120829 Author: Naturalchick30
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 8:12am

Rumbera wrote:

A friend of mine just got back from Dubai and he liked the first couple of days. He called it an upscale Las Vegas. After shopping and eating there isn't much else to do.

Oh wow. ]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:12:31 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120829.html#10120829 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : pattigurlatl wrote:mexico?...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120768.html#10120768 Author: EPITOME
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 7:11am

i've just blacked out the whole country in terms of vacationing. there's a whole big world out there...not missing out by skipping Mexico. i've also never had the urge to go to Jamaica

Edited by EPITOME - Feb 05 2013 at 7:12am]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:11:42 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120768.html#10120768 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : mexico? you can go to baja, tijuana,...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120765.html#10120765 Author: pattigurlatl
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Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 7:07am

mexico? you can go to baja, tijuana, cozumel, and cancun and not feel like you even left the country. in fact it's quite boring. looks like a blend of la and miami.

i feel the same way about ochos rios, jamaica.

you guys need to get out more.
]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:07:31 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10120765.html#10120765 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : A friend of mine just got...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118593.html#10118593 Author: Rumbera
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Posted: Feb 04 2013 at 10:49am

A friend of mine just got back from Dubai and he liked the first couple of days. He called it an upscale Las Vegas. After shopping and eating there isn't much else to do.]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:49:58 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118593.html#10118593 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : lol I went to cancun in 2012 and...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118585.html#10118585 Author: *Belle*Femme*
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Posted: Feb 04 2013 at 10:41am

lol I went to cancun in 2012 and it was all the way straight. Went bungee jumping and everything. Aint nobody was coming from no one out there. ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:41:42 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118585.html#10118585 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : glad I went to cancun in 07I had...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118576.html#10118576 Author: SamoneLenior
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Posted: Feb 04 2013 at 10:39am

glad I went to cancun in 07

I had a great time
]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:39:23 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118576.html#10118576 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : EPITOME wrote:it's like...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118525.html#10118525 Author: Fcgriffin
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Posted: Feb 04 2013 at 10:16am

EPITOME wrote:

it's like in sex and the city when Charlotte used her middle name of York....i don't necessarily think Tbaby's concerns are unfounded...I remember my friend was stranded in Morocco at the airport and the men refused to speak to her....she was wearing shorts...if you cannot deal with that potential possibility and the social and religious customs of said countries...it's best you stay ur ass in America..there are 50 states....get to going

i mean i refuse to go to Mexico....people can refuse to travel to different locales.

Mexico is scary and I live fairly close to the border. I have a lot of coworkers who tell stories of family members kidnapped and killed. It's not even surprising anymore. I wanted to go to Monterrey but ermm....no.]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:16:25 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118525.html#10118525 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : it's like in sex and the...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118433.html#10118433 Author: EPITOME
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Posted: Feb 04 2013 at 9:06am

it's like in sex and the city when Charlotte used her middle name of York....i don't necessarily think Tbaby's concerns are unfounded...I remember my friend was stranded in Morocco at the airport and the men refused to speak to her....she was wearing shorts...if you cannot deal with that potential possibility and the social and religious customs of said countries...it's best you stay ur ass in America..there are 50 states....get to going

i mean i refuse to go to Mexico....people can refuse to travel to different locales.

Edited by EPITOME - Feb 04 2013 at 9:06am]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:06:24 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118433.html#10118433 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : Tbaby wrote: Immie89...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118413.html#10118413 Author: *Belle*Femme*
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Posted: Feb 04 2013 at 8:43am

Tbaby wrote:

Immie89 wrote:

Tbaby wrote:

Ever since that female tourist in Istanbul was found dead, I'd be a little leary of vacationing in a Muslim country.

You can't even compare those two countries , and I'm offended you added the fact 'Muslim' countries. Shall I bring up all the female tourist killed weekly while traveling alone ?? C'mon

you did originally say that you'd be leary of vacationing in a muslim country so...............]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:43:04 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118413.html#10118413 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : I came up on 1 kilo of hair for...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118409.html#10118409 Author: BrownQtee
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Posted: Feb 04 2013 at 8:35am

I came up on 1 kilo of hair for $150.00 US dollars at the market. Dubai was wonderful.

You also have to check out the Buddha Bar. It is located in/beside a major hotel in the creek area. I had a great time.

Edited by BrownQtee - Feb 04 2013 at 8:36am]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:35:45 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118409.html#10118409 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : Seriously? Some of the comments...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118401.html#10118401 Author: Limalady
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Posted: Feb 04 2013 at 8:09am

Seriously? Some of the comments in this thread. Dead

Well, in addition to Dubai, Maldives is nice.

]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:09:55 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118401.html#10118401 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : I heard abt some awful things...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118358.html#10118358 Author: Guidette
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Posted: Feb 04 2013 at 6:14am

I heard abt some awful things abt Dubai a friend of mine that's from the middle east told me alot of them were scared to go there.and like someone said they do believe in the sharia law which I heard is a awful law .

Edited by Guidette - Feb 04 2013 at 6:17am]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:14:50 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118358.html#10118358 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : I've said it before and I'll...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118320.html#10118320 Author: sweet_n_stuff04
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Posted: Feb 04 2013 at 4:48am

I've said it before and I'll say it again....

I loved Dubai Big smile

It's very beautiful and not everyone is fully covered. I've seen women in full abayas walking with women in shorts and high heels. Being military, it was a rule for us (well the women) to wear long sleeved shirts.

I want to go back one day...I loved the mall!

I didn't like Abu Dhabi though...the people there sucked and the city looked dirty.
]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:48:17 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118320.html#10118320 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : anyone would be a fool to travel...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118267.html#10118267 Author: afrokock
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Posted: Feb 04 2013 at 2:22am

anyone would be a fool to travel to any country without doing due diligence

no matter how backward or ultra modern that country is perceived to be

and tbh, the travon comparison was spot on.

]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:22:00 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118267.html#10118267 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : Immie89 wrote: Tbaby wrote:Ever...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118100.html#10118100 Author: Tbaby
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Posted: Feb 03 2013 at 11:10pm

Immie89 wrote:

Tbaby wrote:

Ever since that female tourist in Istanbul was found dead, I'd be a little leary of vacationing in a Muslim country.

You can't even compare those two countries , and I'm offended you added the fact 'Muslim' countries. Shall I bring up all the female tourist killed weekly while traveling alone ?? C'mon

Why can't I compare them? Actually Turkey is considered a secular Muslim country with less religous laws than Dubai. Go ahead and post all the recent female tourist killed weekly stats. I'll wait.

I said I was leary of traveling--that means being cautious. How is that so insulting? I'm leary of vacationing in alot of areas/countries, not just Muslim ones.
]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:10:58 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118100.html#10118100 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : The flights from Nigeria are cheap....]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118083.html#10118083 Author: Limalady
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Posted: Feb 03 2013 at 10:59pm

The flights from Nigeria are cheap. They have lovely hotels. It is a nice city. Go. Have fun.]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:59:59 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10118083.html#10118083 <![CDATA[Vacationing in Dubai : Tbaby wrote:Ever since that...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10117967.html#10117967 Author: Immie89
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Posted: Feb 03 2013 at 10:12pm

Tbaby wrote:

Ever since that female tourist in Istanbul was found dead, I'd be a little leary of vacationing in a muslim country.

You can't even compare those two countries , and I'm offended you added the fact 'Muslim' countries. Shall I bring up all the female tourist killed weekly while traveling alone ?? C'mon ]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:12:14 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/vacationing-in-dubai_topic354225_post10117967.html#10117967