Dubai - Atlantis the palm

[nhyw]

We travel to Dubai often and love it. Summer heat is no problem as kids in the pool all day anyway. Friday Brunch is a large buffet lunch with more food then you can think of/eat that is offered at most luxury holidays on a Friday. It's very popular with the expat locals as Friday is the only non work day each week for office workers.

[stanleycamel]

Just a hint for anyone thinking about going to Dubai and Abu Dhabi always check dates for Ramadam. This can affect what the hotels can offer and the dates change every year.

[joanna23]

Originally Posted by Mrs dee

Bizarre question, so would it be ok to stock up and take snacks in your case ( you know how they ask in America) ... No issue in Dubai then ?

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No they didn't ask at all. You've got me wondering now if I was naughty! We took some chocolate bars and crisps just to keep the kids happy in the room.

[stanleycamel]

Originally Posted by Mrs dee

Bizarre question, so would it be ok to stock up and take snacks in your case ( you know how they ask in America) ... No issue in Dubai then ?

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Nothing pork based allowed so my nephew is out of luck for his "scratchings". I usually by a bottle of spirits at incoming duty free in Dubai airport as normally cheaper than London and just by some soft drinks at the supermarkets usually Carrefour or Waitrose.

[Colette-S]

Originally Posted by stanleycamel

Nothing pork based allowed so my nephew is out of luck for his "scratchings". I usually by a bottle of spirits at incoming duty free in Dubai airport as normally cheaper than London and just by some soft drinks at the supermarkets usually Carrefour or Waitrose.

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Some hotels and restaurants will serve pork but it's always in a different area and prepared by a particular chef. There is a pork room at the back of Waitrose through a black door! I also stop at duty free on arrivals!

[stanleycamel]

Originally Posted by Colette-S

Some hotels and restaurants will serve pork but it's always in a different area and prepared by a particular chef. There is a pork room at the back of Waitrose through a black door! I also stop at duty free on arrivals!

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It is almost as hilarious getting pork through the Waitrose door as it is shopping in the Karama 😉

[Colette-S]

Originally Posted by stanleycamel

It is almost as hilarious getting pork through the Waitrose door as it is shopping in the Karama 😉

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Have you been in the karama during a raid? 😂

[Mrs dee]

Originally Posted by nhyw

We travel to Dubai often and love it. Summer heat is no problem as kids in the pool all day anyway. Friday Brunch is a large buffet lunch with more food then you can think of/eat that is offered at most luxury holidays on a Friday. It's very popular with the expat locals as Friday is the only non work day each week for office workers.

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That's great to know that the summer heat is ok , that's the only thing I'm a Wee tad worried about x

[Mrs dee]

Hi all - ok just catching up on this thread as it's now only 9 weeks till we go. So can you all give me your top recommendations to do ? Kids are 9/14 . Atlantis the palm looks like it has lots to do but now beginning to think of what else to do whilst we are there ? Xx tia

[happytraveller]

Originally Posted by Mrs dee

Hi all - ok just catching up on this thread as it's now only 9 weeks till we go. So can you all give me your top recommendations to do ? Kids are 9/14 . Atlantis the palm looks like it has lots to do but now beginning to think of what else to do whilst we are there ? Xx tia

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Hi, if any of you like fast cars, Ferrari world in Abu Dhabi and the track tour might be of use. There is also a place on the walk called green planet. It's in the entertainer and I wouldn't go out of my way, but if your there it would be good. Dubai mall, Mall of the Emirates and the ski dubai stuff may be a hit. Hopefully someone else will be along soon,lol. The beach by Marina walk and that whole area is really nice too.