tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post835486776476433608..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Doin’ Dubai . . .DifferentlyJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-48509642382846574052019-03-04T00:34:17.698-08:002019-03-04T00:34:17.698-08:00Thanks for the introduction and brief history of D...Thanks for the introduction and brief history of Dubai and it looks like the hop-on, hop off bus is a great way to get an overview of this intriguing city. It's hard to imagine 73 malls and a police force with Maseratis, Jags, and Ferraris in one city and the divide between vast wealth and immense poverty elsewhere must have been striking and something to ponder on. I know I would have preferred Old Dubai like you. PS The Bill Bryson quote is perfect!Anita @ NoParticularPlaceToGohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704807316472380660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-14731318732146227182019-02-01T19:59:14.174-08:002019-02-01T19:59:14.174-08:00I am not sure I want to visit Dubai, though it loo...I am not sure I want to visit Dubai, though it looks like it could be fascinating. I think a tour would be best for us, I must say that I love markets and the old towns. Happy travels Jackie and thank you for taking me to Dubai! Life Images by Jillhttp://www.lifeimagesbyjill.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-3611702679545911662019-02-01T08:32:49.693-08:002019-02-01T08:32:49.693-08:00This looks like the perfect place to take advantag...This looks like the perfect place to take advantage of Hop On/Off Bus tours. ...And I didn't know Celebrity had a port of call there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066342467295532279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-84245163092181797802019-01-31T13:36:50.107-08:002019-01-31T13:36:50.107-08:00We only had an overnight layover in Dubai and our ...We only had an overnight layover in Dubai and our friends took us to what else but the Burj Kalifa and the Dubai Mall! I would much rather have done the tour your had and seen Old Dubai. The water tours would also show the contrasts better. But the day tour to Abu Dhabi I would have loved.Carolina Esguerra Colbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784899826200923352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-49317515480907005572019-01-31T08:45:27.591-08:002019-01-31T08:45:27.591-08:00Keith, we were amazed at the number of people who ...Keith, we were amazed at the number of people who have sons/daughters/other relatives living in Dubai and who travel there regularly for visits and as sun seekers. There were many like you on our cruise! Thanks for stopping by!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-43876488521089009542019-01-31T08:44:12.828-08:002019-01-31T08:44:12.828-08:00Thanks for commenting. . .hope to see you should m...Thanks for commenting. . .hope to see you should my travels take me back your way.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-61867884315905174092019-01-31T08:43:33.619-08:002019-01-31T08:43:33.619-08:00I hear you on all counts. I could spend more time...I hear you on all counts. I could spend more time in Old Dubai but not all that impressed with New Dubai for all the reasons you mentioned.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-2269000664258144282019-01-31T08:42:33.671-08:002019-01-31T08:42:33.671-08:00It does have a way of sticking with you and making...It does have a way of sticking with you and making you want to see what they do/build/create/imagine next, doesn't it? Thanks for stopping by.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-62632597006515749972019-01-31T08:41:38.788-08:002019-01-31T08:41:38.788-08:00Thanks, as always, for providing such a great link...Thanks, as always, for providing such a great link-up!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-20741564924234171462019-01-31T06:59:28.025-08:002019-01-31T06:59:28.025-08:00Thanks for writing this. I like the hop on and off...Thanks for writing this. I like the hop on and off bus tours all over the world. They are a great way to get around cities to the major sites and learn about the city as you ride. Dubai was never on my bucket list and I never read much about it. Having read your post; it matches my image of Dubai. I know it will never take priority on our list over nature and the outdoors, or over seeing the US.Wendy Blumenstein-Elliotthttps://adventurousretirement.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-77178753640876441852019-01-31T03:19:40.025-08:002019-01-31T03:19:40.025-08:00I visit Dubai every year as I have family there an...I visit Dubai every year as I have family there and I never tire of it. The contrast between the old and the new is incredible, fascinating and intriguing. <br /><br /><a href="https://keithsramblings.net/2019/01/30/seven-pictures/" rel="nofollow">My pictures and Linky!</a><br />Keith's Ramblingshttp://keithsramblings.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-69840832236825262722019-01-30T21:45:44.242-08:002019-01-30T21:45:44.242-08:00Great photos. I really admire your photography ski...Great photos. I really admire your photography skills. Keep posting good things. Best Regards.Dubai Half Day City Tourhttps://www.oceanairtravels.com/emirates/dubai/dubai-day-tours-and-things-do-dubai/04-hours-short-dubai-city-tournoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-91747526695095150562019-01-30T10:05:45.258-08:002019-01-30T10:05:45.258-08:00I think I'm in the category of both loving and...I think I'm in the category of both loving and hating Dubai! I don't like the malls and the concrete, or the lack of anywhere to walk; on the other hand, I really liked Old Dubai and the modern architecture.Karen Warrenhttps://www.worldwidewriter.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75008666215818062862019-01-30T09:41:55.778-08:002019-01-30T09:41:55.778-08:00We had a 20 hour layover in Dubai last year so we ...We had a 20 hour layover in Dubai last year so we got a hotel and ventured out. We didn't get to see as much as you did, but it was pretty impressive and would like to go back someday. Thanks for giving us more options!Patti Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368464811812886854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-83421401189318345422019-01-30T04:07:06.227-08:002019-01-30T04:07:06.227-08:00Wow. Fascinating to see these photos. Thanks for l...Wow. Fascinating to see these photos. Thanks for letting us travel with you vicariously, and thanks for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2019/01/bloomin-beauty.htmlNCSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17617227847364562989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-55722737211323411712019-01-29T16:49:22.644-08:002019-01-29T16:49:22.644-08:00It was fun seeing the less glitz side of this amaz...It was fun seeing the less glitz side of this amazing place. Not sure I'd go back to it as a destination trip but wouldn't mind stopping again aboard a cruise ship! Thanks much for stopping by!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-29369511408108877662019-01-28T19:10:32.075-08:002019-01-28T19:10:32.075-08:00Fascinating! I have only seen photos of the glitzy...Fascinating! I have only seen photos of the glitzy modern part of Dubai, and enjoyed seeing the older side through your photos. A friend recently came back and was telling us about it - I think it would be fun to see once for a short time, as you did. Happy Cruising!Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.com