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Comments on: Is Dubai worth flying to for a holiday? https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/ Travel & Wellness Blog by a Petite Creative Tue, 10 May 2022 09:58:18 +0000 hourly 1 By: Berna Clapano https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-8502 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:09:06 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-8502 Very nice and wonderful overviews. Very excellent information. Thanks for sharing this.

]]> By: Sandeep Sharma https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-6278 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:37:16 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-6278 Hi Kristine, first of all I must say your blog design is really awesome, specially the header part. After reading your blog, I get to know about the strict laws in the Dubai, so thanks for sharing your experience.

]]> By: Akinosi Babatunde https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-6074 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 11:33:57 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-6074 I enjoyed your post! It is very interesting post!!!

]]> By: Kristine Li https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-5754 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:23:52 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-5754 In reply to Mariam.

Great to hear you enjoyed the article, Mariam =)

]]> By: Mariam https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-5742 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:23:44 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-5742 Great work Kristine 🙂 Summing up the pros and cons gives the readers a clear idea of how Dubai exactly is!

]]> By: Neha Singh https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-5719 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:37:39 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-5719 Your post is offering a fresh look on Dubai. It will surely make people think twice before visiting it., I too got the feeling about the city as an artificial. Everything seemed in there over the top. But since perception differs from person to person, visiting it at least once in a lifetime is must.

]]> By: Steve Garner https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-4785 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 16:31:19 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-4785 I really enjoyed your post. Thanks for posting such a wonderful information!

]]> By: Kristine Li https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-4240 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:03:22 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-4240 In reply to Kingslgoge.

Thank you! The traffic in Dubai alone was enough to put me off driving there for sure, ha! I’ll leave it to the professionals… 😉

]]> By: Kingslgoge https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-4220 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:33:05 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-4220 Great post! I’ve done both a long layover as well as a week-long tour around the Emirates. Dubai has its pros (weather, ease of getting around, and beaches), but also has its cons (expense and lack of authenticity). I think you did a great job highlighting them all. If you are able to getting outside of Dubai is totally worth it. Driving while crazy at times is totally doable.

]]> By: Kristine Li https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3316 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 10:38:35 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3316 In reply to Anna.

Hi Anna! Thanks for popping by and leaving a comment! 2 weeks of staying in Dubai, that’s a long stay! It’s awesome that you got to stay with a local and eat wonderful Indian food. I didn’t really have chances for Dubai’s local cuisine, though I tried shawarma at Abu Dhabi. Am so glad you agree with the article! I was trying to provide a more objective and balanced perspective instead of the usual over-emphasis on Dubai’s other famous side – the OTT / crazy / expensive side. All in all, it was still a different city for me to explore and learn about =)

Have a nice day!

]]> By: Anna https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3315 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 10:31:01 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3315 Hi Kristine! I just discovered your blog from another blogging friend’s, and I’m loving it (love the design!). This article is SO spot on. I just returned from a 2-week trip to Dubai. While I had an incredible time, I agree with a lot of it. I stayed with an Indian family in this residential Indian neighborhood, so I’m glad I got to see a more local side of Dubai. And my neighborhood also had THE BEST Indian food, and for super cheap too! I could have been happy just eating there all day. And I had an expat friend who lived there, so it was fun to hang out with someone. I had a lot of fun there, but I agree that it’s not a particularly good destination if someone is looking for culture or history or scenery. Maybe if someone is looking for crazy experiences or a bit of luxury. 🙂

]]> By: Kristine Li https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3261 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 12:13:25 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3261 In reply to ispyprettyplaces.

Thank you! Wow! You’re based in Singapore for now, correct? The hot weather there won’t be a reason to head back to Dubai next time, cos it’s always warm weather in SG now =D

]]> By: ispyprettyplaces https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3253 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 12:09:50 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3253 I really enjoyed this one Kristine! You summed up the good, the bad and the ugly of Dubai. I’ve been a surprising number of times as my best friend lives there and I do actually like visiting. But it’s a different type of holiday I’m going for when I’m there. I’m going for the hot weather and the clean city and just a break from life so I appreciate the surreal quality the city has to offer as well as the lack of crowds. Having said that, as a traveller looking for a new experience it wouldn’t be up there.

]]> By: Kristine Li https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3251 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 10:05:34 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3251 In reply to Albert Bond.

Thanks Albert! Glad you enjoyed the post from your aspect as someone who experienced Dubai before. We drove our own car around in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but I have to say, the traffic in Dubai makes one stressed, both from speed and the amount of traffic on the road =S

]]> By: Albert Bond https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3247 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 14:46:54 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3247 Great post! I’ve done both a long layover as well as a week long tour around the Emirates. Dubai has its pros (weather, ease of getting around, and beaches), but also has its cons (expense and lack of authenticity). I think you did a great job highlighting them all. If you are able to getting outside of Dubai is totally worth it. Driving while crazy at times is totally doable. We produced a guide to the Emirates on our blog!

]]> By: Kristine Li https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3243 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 03:27:41 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3243 In reply to Katie.

Thanks Katie! Honestly it was easier to write about the attractions in Dubai that I liked, but decided I should paint a bigger, clearer picture too. I’m so glad you enjoyed this!

]]> By: Katie https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3236 Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:54:22 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3236 I’ve never been to Dubai so I found this post really helpful. So refreshing to read a balanced post to weigh up the different elements of the place – not just the good parts!

]]> By: Kristine Li https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3233 Mon, 27 Feb 2017 07:02:14 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3233 In reply to Cali.

Hi Cali! It must have been an interesting time to spend 6 weeks in UAE! Yeah, the opulence of Dubai definitely is interesting to see, but I feel this place may not necessarily fit everyone’s taste indeed. Once is enough for me for now.. for a long time, ha!

]]> By: Cali https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3229 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 14:49:58 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3229 This was a great summary of both the positives and negatives. I was in the UAE for six weeks for work and spent some time in Dubai. It does not seem real! To me, the sheer opulence is worth seeing, but it is definitely a different type of cultural experience!

]]> By: Kristine Li https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3227 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 06:15:46 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3227 In reply to Rebecca.

Great to hear, Rebecca! I guess it’ll be quite a few more years before I consider visiting Dubai again. Which makes me wonder if their tourism boards had considered this before — that they only needed to draw one-time visitors, hmm.

]]> By: Kristine Li https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3226 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 06:13:50 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3226 In reply to penelopi.

Hi Penelopi! Thanks for coming by! Yes you should write about Qatar, it will definitely draw a lot of interest! I’ve only been to Doha airport as layovers, haha, but I really like the new airport! <3

]]> By: Kristine Li https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3225 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 06:12:33 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3225 In reply to Lee.

Sorry Lee, I don’t know why your comment went to the Spam folder so I didnt’ see it until I unchecked from the Spam! Thank you for your comment! Dubai was a short trip for me from Abu Dhabi too. Glad to hear you enjoyed reading this article =) Happy to hear about the blog design, though I’m considering changing it some time later hohoho =D

]]> By: Rebecca https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3222 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 20:28:44 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3222 Interesting post that explores both sides of the coin. I have been to Dubai, a long time ago…and personally would not choose to return, mainly because, as you highlighted, to me it seemed soulless.
Thanks for sharing this though, and showing us the full picture.

]]> By: penelopi https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3218 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 12:46:57 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3218 Great article!! I have visited it 3 times as I was working in Qatar for 9 years! So pretty similar culture. 🙂 you remind me that I have to write for Qatar also! 🙂 Kisses!

]]> By: Kristine Li https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3216 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 06:41:39 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3216 In reply to Candice – Desert to Jungle.

Thanks so much Candice, your response really means a lot especially that you’ve lived in Dubai for so long! Yeah I know what you meant, I get mildly annoyed too when I chanced upon articles sharing dramatized, untrue articles about my own city! Like those articles were written for the sake of having something written only, zZz.

Dubai isn’t for everyone, visiting once is enough for me right now =)

]]> By: Kristine Li https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3215 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 06:30:19 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3215 In reply to Meghan.

Thank you Meghan! I know that feeling about not knowing whether we’ll love a city or not. All the best about you guys’ decision!

]]> By: Kristine Li https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3213 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 06:28:12 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3213 In reply to Sandy.

Thanks Sandy! Yeah it’s a place to visit once just to see how different it is, but as for revisiting, I’ll think twice! I flew to UAE via Abu Dhabi though, but if I ever transit in Dubai next time, I’ll note your suggestion about the airport hotel 😉

]]> By: Candice - Desert to Jungle https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3210 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 06:18:04 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3210 Excellent post, Kristine! I love Dubai, having lived there for 5 years and visited countless times before and since. It’s not for everybody and I completely understand that but what irks me is bloggers who write posts having a go at Dubai when much of what they are saying is wildly inaccurate. Your post is a refreshing exception, thank you 🙂

]]> By: Meghan https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3209 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 05:50:24 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3209 My husband really wants to go, and I am iffy.
I love this article. Helps me kind of make my decision! Thanks for posting!!!

]]> By: Sandy https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3205 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 21:32:01 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3205 I completely agree with your sentiments. Everyone should probably see Dubai once but it’s one of the few places on the world that I really don’t wish to revisit. When we transit through now we stay at the airport hotel which is gateside.

]]> By: Lee https://thepetitewanderess.com/dubai-worth-visiting/#comment-3201 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 17:18:25 +0000 http://thepetitewanderess.com/?p=8493#comment-3201 This was a really interesting post! I visited Dubai briefly on my way to Abu Dhabi and found it slightly soulless, but I also took my innate prejudices along for the trip. Really good article about looking at this unique city from both sides! (love your blog design by the way, so chic!)

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