Well that was something else. Dubai is really quite amazing, so much has changed since last visit in 1998. Beyond the Burg Dubai, well there is so much more. The new Metro system should be up and running next year. It's going to connect the city to everywhere. There are whole new areas that have popped up from the desert.
The weather was much nicer this time. It was comfortable and walking took me everywhere. The beaches were very nice like the Jumeria Beach Park, and the open beach close to it. I spent a lot of time in the Souks checking things out as well as walking through many neighborhoods, that continue to sprout up.
Coming from Vancouver I didn't find the amount of building overwhelming. There was even more continuity with the construction of the Metro system which blocked many major thoroughfare's in many locations throughout it's route.
I was here during Ramadan and then into Eid. It was great to see and be part of the two celebrations and the change between the two.
With the exception of the hotel, which I found quite cheap for the quality, my daily expenses were low. My hotel worked out to be around ninety dollars per night, with breakfast. The hotel was the Arabian Park Hotel. I would recommend this establishment. Food is inexpensive if you stay out of the hotels and labeled restaurants. Street food and fruit and vegetables are close to or just less then the prices I am used to paying. Taxis are very reasonable and clean and safe. Dubai on the whole is very safe
