UAE / Dubai — favorite spots after 10+ visits
Started by LiverpoolLee · 26 Feb 2026 · 422 views
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26 Feb 2026 at 04:05
Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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26 Feb 2026 at 14:19
This matches my experience. UAE / Dubai is one of my favorites.
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26 Feb 2026 at 21:47
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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26 Feb 2026 at 23:54
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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27 Feb 2026 at 10:29
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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27 Feb 2026 at 17:29
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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28 Feb 2026 at 04:00
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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28 Feb 2026 at 06:31
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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28 Feb 2026 at 07:44
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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28 Feb 2026 at 11:02
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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28 Feb 2026 at 19:09
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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1 Mar 2026 at 05:17
Great report! Quick question — how was the wifi at your hotel?
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1 Mar 2026 at 13:40
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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1 Mar 2026 at 16:27
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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2 Mar 2026 at 02:44
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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2 Mar 2026 at 13:31
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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2 Mar 2026 at 16:18
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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2 Mar 2026 at 19:55
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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2 Mar 2026 at 20:20
Did you feel safe carrying cash?
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