Have you ever wanted to travel to Dubai?
Known as the "Pearl of the Desert", this city is home to stunning architecture, bustling commerce, rich culture, and diverse entertainment.
I just came back from there and would like to share with you my travel experience and hope to give you some reference and inspiration.
First of all, I would like to talk about Dubai's currency and transportation.
Dubai's currency is dirhams, and there are not many domestic banks, so it is best to bring US dollars to the airport to change, and the exchange rate is relatively stable, about 3.6.
If you shop, it is best to swipe the card, the UnionPay exchange rate is about 1.9, if it is a local travel agency to change money or something, it is 2-2.2, not cost-effective.
There are three options for transportation in Dubai: metro, taxi and charter. The subway is the cheapest, three or four stations is 6 Di, 12 yuan, if you have been subway, buy one day pass, more cost-effective.
Taxi is the most expensive, the feeling of jumping the price when turning, the airport to the financial center will cost 50 di, and the subway will only cost 8 di.
Chartered car is the most convenient, if there are many people, it is recommended to charter a car, we are a group of five people, we can go to many places in a day, more time-saving than taking a taxi and subway, and the driver will also introduce us to some attractions and culture.
Secondly, I would like to talk about the food and accommodation in Dubai.
Friends say that Dubai is a food desert, and it is not easy to accept Western tastes, so I can only say Chongqing stomach.
But I think it's okay, there is still food in Dubai mall, and the newly developed food court in Chinatown behind the real ice rink can eat Zhengdong dandan noodles, sauerkraut fish, Lanzhou ramen, Hong Kong style, as well as Happylemon and KOI, which really relieves our food suffering.
Due to the rush of the trip, we did not go to eat Liu Yishou, small tail sheep, etc., I heard that it was also good.
If you want to stay, if you want to get around, you can stay next to the subway, and if you are on vacation, choose a hotel on Palm Island.
We stayed at three hotels, namely Intercontinental Staybridge, Lego Hotel and W Hotel.
Intercontinental Staybridge is next to the subway station Financial Center, the price is good to book in advance, just at the door of the subway, there is a drugstore downstairs, next to Pizza Hut Starbucks, etc., the main one is convenient, breakfast in general, will eat it.
Legoland Hotel is after 3:00 p.m. to check in, stay in the hotel to get the next day Legoland tickets, breakfast is free, very rich, and ice cream, children are very fond of it.
There are a lot of activities in the hotel, a small climbing area, an activity classroom, meeting with cartoon characters, a swimming pool, and a Lego store, the rooms are all themed decoration, there is a bunk bed and a large bed, and there is a treasure chest, you need to find clues in the room according to the problem, in order to get the treasure (two packs of small Lego), the baby likes it very much.
W Hotel is on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, next to the F1 race, it is very noisy when you encounter a race, but you can watch the car chase scene for free, nightclub style, and the music played is also a feeling that people can dance at any time.
Friendly staff, good service and the store allowed us an hour late check-out. The room was large and functional, as well as the balcony where you could watch the F1.
Breakfast is invincible and rich, bread, fruit is more than 10 kinds, children eat very happy, very satisfied. Close to the amusement park and accessible by free shuttle.
Again, I'm going to talk about Dubai's attractions and culture.
There are so many attractions in Dubai that we only went to some of them, and there are many more that we haven't had time to see.
We mainly went to the following places:
Sand Safari is 180 Dh, including hotel transfer, Jeep Safari, Arabic Dinner Buffet, Camel Ride, Painting Henna, Arabian Traditional Experience.
Desert moto is at your own expense, and the two-person car is 270 di for 25 minutes. The feeling of sand rushing is exciting, the jeep rises and falls on the sand dunes, like a roller coaster, sometimes skidding, which is scary, but also fun.
The chartered tour is 1600 ten hours, the whole online is clearly marked, be sure to discuss the tour route with the driver, go to the place where the traffic jam is going in the morning, and reverse the tour in the afternoon to save time.
The golden photo frame is a park downstairs, first a simple introduction to Dubai's history and culture, and then the sightseeing elevator upstairs, the ground panel is transparent, and you can directly see the underground fountain, and the timid do not enter. See the portrait of the Sheikh through the window and get a 360-degree view of the Dubai cityscape.
Jumeirah Beach is a beautiful beach, but the sun is exposed, and you can't see the whole picture of the Burj Al Arab, and now you can only enter the Burj Al Arab beach for consumption.
The old city of Al Seef is not crowded with loess and yellow walls, recreating the original Arabian style, but most of them are small shops selling souvenirs, and there are many tourists who take pictures and check in, so you can go and see
Dubai Creek is not enough time to take a 1 dollar boat, but the riverside scenery is good, you can see the contrast between Dubai's old city and the new city, and there are some traditional wooden boats.
Sinbad's museum is a newly built museum of Dubai's history, which is super air-conditioned, must have long pants and long sleeves, and comprehensively displays the historical development of Dubai, how oil was discovered, and how the Sheikh developed the economy and led people to prosperity.
Dubaimall is full of brands and goods, but the price is not good, and it is not a shopping paradise. You can get a tax refund at the airport, and I met a big brother who bought a fragrant grandmother, and asked the price, and the trumpet is also 3W Dodi, which may have a tax refund difference with China. However, the mall is still some delicious, and you can explore it slowly with more time.
Legoland is the world of Lego, there are few people to charter the field, the staff is very enthusiastic and serious, and the height requirements are strictly enforced. I can't eat anything, so I can only buy some fries and fried chicken.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is a reservation tour, and it is shocking to see up close. Be sure to pay attention to the dress code, girls must cover their whole body, otherwise you will be stopped at the entrance and asked to buy clothes or scarves. Don't visit around noon, or you'll be soaked in sweat.
Ferrari Park is a large indoor amusement park in Yasmall, with strong air conditioning and more wear. In addition to the Ferrari story is Italian elements, the world's fastest roller coaster is here, but unfortunately the baby can't play it.
There are more choices of food than Lego, and if you don't want to eat in the park, you can also play out and eat in the mall, and friends say that it is good to have a home meal.
Warner Movie Theme Park is also on Yas Island, pure indoor, strong air conditioning, be sure to pay attention to keep warm. There are many restrictions for children under 120, and the liveshow is very good, but unfortunately all English tests the English proficiency and translation ability of parents.
You have the opportunity to see the characters in the Warner movies, and it is worth taking pictures with the subject characters, and they will communicate with the children. We meet Joker, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and Queen of the Sea, and the children's newly learned English takes a crit here. If you don't eat well, you can only mess up.
Finally, I would like to talk about the culture and atmosphere of Dubai.
Dubai is a multicultural and religious city, and you can see different people, languages, costumes and Xi.
The people in Dubai are friendly, welcoming, respectful and proud.
The atmosphere in Dubai is one full of energy and innovation, and you can see continuous construction and development, continuous breakthroughs and transcendence, constant pursuit and dreams.
Dubai is a city of wonder and admiration, as well as a city of yearning and nostalgia.
All in all, I think Dubai is a place worth visiting
Whether it's for sightseeing, shopping, entertainment or Xi, you can find your own fun and rewards.
I hope you will also have the opportunity to visit and feel the charm of this pearl of the desert.
Thank you for your patience and if you have any questions or ideas, please feel free to share with me.