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Old 06-10-2010 | 11:15 PM
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What palm do they live on? The hotel I stayed at overlooked the Palm of Jumeirah. I couldn't tell it was a palm until I went up to the bar on the 52nd floor(good bar/restaurant, tallest in Dubai so it's popular). You can see the pumps pumping the sand to the palm. The Grosvenor is across the marina and has a champagne lounge that you should definitely check out if you're in that area.

Try to get in an open day at the autodrome, where you can rent a bunch of different cars, and only a DL is needed to hop on an F1 level track. The safari is fun, but make sure you go with a company that hauls ***, not one concerned with being "safe".

Go to the Dubai Marine for some of the clubs, along with Atlantis' club(check out Atlantis too). They change up a lot and the newest is usually the best. There was also a place with a ship in the middle of a pool, with stairs and bean bags, with hooka/bars/clubs that was pretty cool, but I forget the name as I was a few deep by the time we got there. Off of Sheik Zayed Road (if I remember, the road the Burj Al Arab is on) there was an amazing restaurant, get the grill platter(or w/e it's called, everything from the grill/sides) and the hooka was served out of a pineapple(best I've ever had).

The mall is huge and if you like jewelry, fashion, expensive gadgets, or anything else you could think of, you'll find what you need, plus some. Check out the valet for some of Dubai's exotics, and the exotic car dealerships are a couple minutes away. The ski place is fun, my first time snowboarding, plus drinks made for a few entertaining descents.

Don't try to do any drugs. Get drunk and do as you want in the club, but don't carry the drunkenness outside too much. Be respectful, and in Dubai money is your answer, it buys you yes.
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^Thanks widebody350! Can't wait to try out the autodrome.
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Dubai is awesome! We had a great time and definately want to go back, despite the 120 degree temps.

The world's tallest man made structure, the Burj Khalifa.















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The size of the mall of Dubai is ridiculous. We spent 2 days in a row there and still didn't see the whole thing. My feet hurt for the rest of the week after that.












That's an actual Land Rover in that giant toy box.


Ferrari cell phones
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Ski Dubai in the mall of the Emirates.




Forgot the name of this mall but the courtyard was stunning. No one was outside as it was high noon.




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The water park at the Atlantis resort in the Palm Jumeirah






View of the city from the resort

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The 360 club is built in the ocean and has ocean views all around hence the name.


The Sanctuary club in the Atlantis resort

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The rides of Dubai








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Abra ride in Dubai Creek



The gold souk was overwhelming. Gold everywhere!



Mr. T aproves







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Our hosts apartment in the Palm Jumeirah

The clubhouse was like a mini resort









The branches of the palm. Still trying to figure out who owns the gigantic villa at the end.


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Dune bashing!








Who knew racing camels started at half a mill? The Skeik recently bought one for $13mill

Desert camp BBQ




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Sweet pics Op! Dubai has sure changed a lot, since the last time I was there in the 90's.
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Yas Marina racing circuit in Abu Dhabi


The longest straight in F1


The Marina's hotel is sold out for the next 6 F1 gran prixs





My camel came in first




The royal family’s private viewing booth

Were Ferrari was stationed for the last grand prix

Ferrari world (slated to open in a few months)[
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Originally Posted by davidv

Probably want to get yourself a couple of dresses for the trip. Something casual for daytime. A bit more elegant for evening wear.
And for you sir:

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Awesome!!! looks liek a great time!! I wanna go now
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nice pictures. thanks for sharing them
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UAE is fun.. i did a hop all ova teh middle east.. but by far DuBai hands down.. should try the indoor ski park and visit the 7 star Burj Al Arab.




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