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If you want to visit a city far away that’s like no other, but still get your girlfriends on board for the long journey, consider Dubai. Increasing its diversity and welcoming people from all over the world, Dubai has quickly becoming one of the most sought-after destinations for travel. The most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is known for its delicious food, high-end, luxury hotel stays, excellent shopping sprees, and both day and nightlife. Thinking about planning a trip to the UAE with your girls? Here’s what you need to know.
Where to Stay
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If you decide to stay in Dubai, you need to select a quality, five-star hotel to lay your head at night. The Waldorf Astoria is one of the most recommended, loved, and luxurious hotels in the city, offering the same quality service, amenities, and extras most of us know the hotel chain for stateside along with breathtaking views.
How to Get Around
Welcome Pickups can provide you with a ride from the airport to the hotel. Think of this taxi service as Uber Black of Dubai. Pickup is available from both Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport and you can book your trip online so when you touchdown all you have to do is meet your driver.
If you want to ride around with your girls in style throughout the duration of your stay, renting a Rolls Royce is a way to go. The Waldorf also offers limos and other high-quality vehicles with chauffeurs for those staying in their suites.
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What to Do
Despite its climate –Dubai is known for hot, dry, and humid temperatures –the city is known for its outdoor activities. If you’re considering a trip there, sand dunes may be calling your name, and if they are then this exciting desert adventure may be waiting for you. Camp in the desert, hike places you’ve never been before, go on a dune race, and more with the affordable Desert Safari Dubai Tour.
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You can also relaxingly cruise around Palm Jumeirah, go deep sea fishing, or stop to take in the many ports around the island with Yellow Boat tours. The most popular tour is 99 minutes and takes you around the key sites between Dubai Marin and Ain Marina.
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If you choose to stay in the Waldorf Astoria, you’ll be staying in the hotel with the only spa in the area offering NEOM treatments and products. NEOM is known for its de-stressing properties and focus on wellbeing so a trip to the spa will provide much needed downtime and self-care.
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Focus on fitness with Surf House Dubai’s Healthy Mornings sessions. You can workout on the beach or in the ocean, then head over the Single Fin Café to enjoy a discounted healthy bite to start your day off right.
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I did mention shopping so let me inform you Dubai Mall has many high-end retailers like Chanel, Christian Louboutin, and Harry Winston for those who like the finer things in life. You’ll also find plenty of entertainment behind the mall’s walls, from a cinema to an aquarium, and even an ice rink.
Grab the girls and visit the city that has just about everything you could ask for. Dubai is truly a city that never sleeps, and neither will you when visiting and enjoying all that it has to offer.
