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Abu Dhabi v Dubai

  • 04-02-2011 11:58am
    #1
    Formosa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 495 ✭✭


    Hi, considering a 3 or 4 day stay in oneof these cities while en route to NZ.

    Any advice on which is better from a tourists point of view? Are they close enough to see both of them?

    And am I right in thinking the airport is in Abu Dhabi ?


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  • #2
    mikedublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 360 ✭✭mikedublin


    I was in Dubai last year and from there I was able to get an ordinary (non-tourist) bus to Abu Dhabi and it took I think less than 3 hours each way and was very cheap. I really liked Dubai, and if I was to reccomend one or the other city for a first time visitor I would suggest Dubai. You have a lot of things to see and do there - including the creek (which you can cross on one of the old dhows), the spectacular new buildings including the worlds tallest tower, and the iconic hotel shaped like a sail down by the beach. Also the Mall of The Emirates and Ski Dubai, as well as the gold souk and all the other markets. I found Dubai to be very friendly and welcoming, and really liked it.
    There are airports at both cities - Dubai airport is now linked to the city by the metro which is excellent.
    I'm not sure how well Abu Dhabi airport is connected to the city. I think if you are flying Ethihad they fly non stop from Dublin to Abu Dhabi.
    I was only in Abu Dhabi for that one day when I went by bus, and it had a really nice plaza esplanade along the seafront which was very enjoyable to walk along.


  • #3
    Mojacar for Me
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭Mojacar for Me


    Abu Dhabi airport is in Abu Dhabi and guess what Dubai airport is in Dubai. Abu Dhabi is much more a commercial city with heavy volumes of traffic. It has the most amazing Mosque and will in time I feel be the No 1 tourist destination. For now I think Dubai is the best for a 3 or 4 day stop. From the airport the "Luas" will take you into "town" in a few minutes and Taxi's are cheep, as last post says it is a nice bus trip to Abu Dhabi but I think with 3 or 4 days Dubai will have more than ebough for you.


  • #4
    McGrath5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,426 ✭✭✭McGrath5


    I'm also going to be in Dubai for about a week in September, Can anybody recommend somewhere nice to stay that isn't too expensive?


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