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Alliecat

Okay, now that I have your attention, I'm hoping some of you will take a minute to reply to this post !!!!!!!!!!

So .... my first (and only) trip to Dubai before leaving the Middle East will be next week and I'm trying to find a place to stay that won't break the bank!

Now, the only reasonable places seem to be in "Bur Dubai" and "Deira" or way, way out in no-man's land!  Is Bur Dubai really so bad?   I mean, is the place really crawling with hookers and low-lifes?  Is this maybe just on a particular busy street and other sections are okay?  Can you suggest any hotels?

PLEASE .. come onnnnnnnnnnnnnnn .. help me out here!!

And.. thank you :)

Sandman6

Alliecat wrote:

Is Bur Dubai really so bad?   I mean, is the place really crawling with hookers and low-lifes?  Is this maybe just on a particular busy street and other sections are okay?


Ah, you mean the Golden Triangle?

As long as you're not obviously touting for business, then you'll be fine. While I can't recommend any hotels (try Booking.com), there are plenty of very reasonably priced eateries in the area. The Lebo restaurant next to Spinney's on Mankhool St is very good.

There are plenty of visits by the Feds to dissuade the working girls and other low-lifes from spoiling your day.

LonellyME

NO it is not .... it is like other places but not high class ... hookers are everywhere bur dubai, dubai marian, everyyyyyywhere but all in private places not walking on streets...

may be u can sms me if u want help and when i come riyadh u can help me... as i have no idea where to go in riyadah and what to do in my free time

Alliecat

LonellyME wrote:

NO it is not .... it is like other places but not high class ... hookers are everywhere bur dubai, dubai marian, everyyyyyywhere but all in private places not walking on streets...

may be u can sms me if u want help and when i come riyadh u can help me... as i have no idea where to go in riyadah and what to do in my free time


It's real simple in Riyadh:  there is nothing to do.  Seriously.

Alliecat

I want to thank you two guys for taking a few minutes to reply.  I was hoping for more info but ... *shrug* ... whatever!

I'll be in town Friday till Thursday and plan to drink lots of wine and go to the cinema every night :lol:

LonellyME

hmmmm let us hang out tgther.... wht about meeting in Riyadh

Alliecat

LonellyME wrote:

hmmmm let us hang out tgther.... wht about meeting in Riyadh


Nope.  Can't risk being deported!  Sorry.

Sandman6

Alliecat wrote:
LonellyME wrote:

hmmmm let us hang out tgther.... wht about meeting in Riyadh


Nope.  Can't risk being deported!  Sorry.


Oh come on, be a sport now! We can have a sleazeball competition -

- How genuine is the fake Armani T-shirt and the Aviators?

- How pointy are the shoes?

- How much cheap gel does he have slapped on his hair?

- How many times in a minute does he call you "baby"?

- How long does it take him to get the picture (never?)

Alliecat

BlackWater wrote:

OHHHH honey Allie u seem cute


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LonellyME

WHo said u will be deported .. we can meet in a private place..i will be staying in hotel

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