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Greetings,
I'm planning on visiting Dubai next month and I was wondering if it makes sense to rent a car rather than take taxi's everywhere. My goal is to visit many of the spots mentioned on this site and I'm thinking having a car might help. The last time I was there it was very tough to get cabs.
TIA,
Joe
[QUOTE=Joe Coodidge]Greetings,
I'm planning on visiting Dubai next month and I was wondering if it makes sense to rent a car rather than take taxi's everywhere. My goal is to visit many of the spots mentioned on this site and I'm thinking having a car might help. The last time I was there it was very tough to get cabs.
TIA,
Joe[/QUOTE]
You are right, renting a car might come handy. The only porblem would be the directions. You would need some time to know which road to take and when, to avoid Dubai's famous traffic. Of course night time you may not encounter this problem.
Cheers
[QUOTE=Joe Coodidge]I'm thinking having a car might help. The last time I was there it was very tough to get cabs.[/QUOTE]Not long ago I would have said [b]absolutly not[/b] but the taxi shortage is getting such that I can understand why you may want to consider it. However it will certainly be a more expensive unless you are staying way out of town, driving in Dubai is not a lot of fun and parking in the Golden triangle area is a pain too.
If you stay central - somewhere like the Old 4Pts all the places in the Golden Triangle are in walking distance except at the height of summer. You can even walk to the Arba station and take the ferry across the creek to the Raddison if you want to visit Kubu. Later in the evening taxis to get home should not be a issue.
And whatever else you do don't drink and drive, not even one small beer.
[QUOTE=Joe Coodidge]Greetings,
I'm planning on visiting Dubai next month and I was wondering if it makes sense to rent a car rather than take taxi's everywhere. My goal is to visit many of the spots mentioned on this site and I'm thinking having a car might help. The last time I was there it was very tough to get cabs.
TIA,
Joe[/QUOTE]If you're only here on a visit for a week or two, forget the car. Taxis are cheap, parking is a nightmare, and navigating yourself around town will be a major hassle. If you want a drink or three at a club, then you have to leave your car behind anyway. In the Golden Triangle area (York, Regal, Jockeys, Imperial etc), you can walk between the clubs. A long run would be from the Golden Triangle to Rattlesnake or to Premiere (about 20-25 minutes for 25 Dirhams or US$7 by cab).
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EDIT IN: BC posted same time as my post - he's right, there is a taxi shortage, but I've never had problems downtown. (Incidentally I saw an ad in the newspaper yesterday, where a major cab company is recruiting 3,000 new drivers - so that might help the situation).
[QUOTE=Steamer33]Now guys, I have been inundated with PMs (some from members with as little as one and three posts) asking for phone numbers for the girls in the band. [/QUOTE]Pure coincidence, I'm sure. :D
BTW - I simply ignore zero posters who PM for contact numbers.
I wandered down to Rattler for a couple last night and was shocked to find that the entrance fee has now gone up to 50dhs every night. I would have been pissed off but I got there at 2055. The way I look at it is if I go 5 minutes before rip off time then I get a couple of free beers :-) Still, I'm sure that this will translate thorugh to the girls trying to get an extra 100!
I was only in for about an hour and half but the m\f ration was very favourable I'd say at about 3:1. May have changed later on but I suspect it must be getting difficult for some of the girls in there now. I know a few of PRC are exploring other venues such as Crowne Plaza.
I was there with Princess L and agreed with her that we would take 15 minutes each just to scout around. I went off to the bar area where I was quickly engaged by a friendly girl only to be surrounded within about 30 seconds by Princess L's mates. Oh well, looks like I'll be visiting Seaview a bit more regularly.
Keep it Cocked,
Zing
[QUOTE=Zing Uk]I wandered down to Rattler for a couple last night and was shocked to find that the entrance fee has now gone up to 50dhs every night. I would have been pissed off but I got there at 2055. The way I look at it is if I go 5 minutes before rip off time then I get a couple of free beers[/QUOTE] Do you mean two drinks included before 9 PM ? Or is it no charge before 9?
[QUOTE=Steamer33]Now guys, I have been inundated with PMs (some from members with as little as one and three posts) asking for phone numbers for the girls in the band. Nice try. I am [b]not[/b] going to give out anybody's phone numbers to someone I do not know personally and trust. This is a band we are talking about not a group of WGs. So please stop. [/QUOTE]It’s also worrying how people take a little light hearted banter so seriously. BTW I have heard of people being ejected for inappropriate remarks to the band.
Since we have music lovers also in this forum, i would like to give a fr about another filipino joint - Manila 365 at Ramee Guestline - Deira located at the end of Rigga Road.
They have two bands playing there. Light & Shadow and Prime Pitch. In my opinion, both are good, Plays a variety of genere.
Occasional spotting of filipina WG(also seen in another prominent club) is confirmed but mostly this place seems to be another normal filipino joint.
Cheers,
Tin Tin
[QUOTE=Barcrawler]Do you mean two drinks included before 9 PM ? Or is it no charge before 9?
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I mean by not paying the 50dhs entry fee I have an extra 50 in my pocket which buys me a couple of beers. The entrance is free before 9pm except on Thursdays when its 8pm
Finding a cab if your hotel is away from the action is indeed starting to be a royal pain.
One albeit illegal option you have is to arrange for a couple private taxi people to be on call or rent a car and hire a driver. Ask a taxi driver or rental car company about pricing or contacts.
The RTA does crack down on brown people giving each other rides but leaves westerners** alone. (**= assumption alert)
You could alternatively bribe a resident monger with booze and companionship (not yours, no offense :P ) to take you on safari.
Enjoy your stay, have a blast, and be a little careful.
-PH
[QUOTE=Joe Coodidge]Greetings,
I'm planning on visiting Dubai next month and I was wondering if it makes sense to rent a car rather than take taxi's everywhere. My goal is to visit many of the spots mentioned on this site and I'm thinking having a car might help. The last time I was there it was very tough to get cabs.
TIA,
Joe[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Piper1]BTW - I simply ignore zero posters who PM for contact numbers.[/QUOTE]I gave these guys courtesy of a reply but that's good advice I'll follow in future.
Cheers Piper
Steamer33
[QUOTE=Poonhound69]Finding a cab if your hotel is away from the action is indeed starting to be a royal pain.
One albeit illegal option you have is to arrange for a couple private taxi people to be on call or rent a car and hire a driver. Ask a taxi driver or rental car company about pricing or contacts.
The RTA does crack down on brown people giving each other rides but leaves westerners** alone. (**= assumption alert)
You could alternatively bribe a resident monger with booze and companionship (not yours, no offense :P ) to take you on safari.
Enjoy your stay, have a blast, and be a little careful.
-PH[/QUOTE]Thanks everyone for the tips. Good idea on the taxi driver rental. It sucks that it is not wise to drink and drive so this is a good option.
On the other hand, if any resident mongers want to hang out, the drinks are on me! I will be staying at the Crowne Plaza.
Joe
[QUOTE=Bpd81]Mine was from Tanzania and I don't really care for Black Women. Asian make my temperture rise but in City Center Mall in Carre Four there she was. About as perfect as a female could be. I chatted her a bit found she was a studying in London and comes to Dubai regularly as a tourist.
Ok guys....[/QUOTE]So so difficult to answer. Like others I have seen too many. Therefore, I am going to have to be sentimental and say that, judging by the amount of heads that turn when we are out together (and I assume they are not looking at me unless they are both blind and gay), my PRC GF! (I can hear the boos now!)
Be careful out there
Steamer33
[QUOTE=Poonhound69]Finding a cab if your hotel is away from the action is indeed starting to be a royal pain.
One albeit illegal option you have is to arrange for a couple private taxi people to be on call [/QUOTE]Taxi situation normally improves after 9 PM and in general it’s better in Bur Dubai, worse in Deira. The worst time seems to be 6 – 9 PM, it’s the highest demand, a lot of drivers are praying or taking their meals and the traffic is at it’s worst. I would be careful using unlicensed taxis, my one and only experience was hair-raising to say the least! A lot of PRC’s will use the illegal “Chinese Taxis” but Miss DJ avoids them as she considers them to be dangerous and unreliable and have the added risk of being caught up if the driver is busted. She does however speak good English, is well traveled and has a regular job so her considerations are different to many of the girls.
[QUOTE=Zing Uk]I mean by not paying the 50dhs entry fee I have an extra 50 in my pocket which buys me a couple of beers. The entrance is free before 9pm except on Thursdays when its 8pm[/QUOTE] Thanks for the clarification. 50AED just to step over the threshold is probably not going to discourage the occasional visit but will discourage regular visits. What’s the betting they increase the weekend entry fee too?
For me, taxi fares are similar to Bur Dubai or the Snake so if I visit a couple of bars in the Golden Triangle, get one or two happy hour drinks in (most places 17 or 18 AED before 10) an one or two after my cost are around half of what they would be going to the ‘Snake.
Cons68!
York, The best girl was a n Ethipian girl, really beautiful but she was with one of my colleagues so I could not take her. I will need to wait until his infatuation is gone. I took some really glamorous pictures of her at the Christmas party (but I will not post them because they are private ones and there is no nudity involved)
Cons68, I would request you to post the picture of that Ethiopian girl. I been there 3 times and couldnt trace her. If she really worth i dont mind to make regular visits.
Thanking you in advance.
Nick