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05/02/14 02:14 PM
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Now that air inventory opens soon, we are looking at the possible connecting cities between Boston to Cape Town. We have not been to Dubai. Those of you who have, what are your thoughts? Would it be worth spending a day there?
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05/02/14 02:58 PM
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Kim, Yes, lots to do and see. You and Alice could go to Ski Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates. Definitely one of those things to check off your list!! ![[Linked Image]](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-botCxnUCqEo/TzHY58XMbPI/AAAAAAAAC5g/C8v-HcQPm3Q/s1600/ski-dubai.2.jpg) Plus there are two HOHO buses that show you a great overview of the city.
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05/02/14 08:56 PM
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If you can do it I would Kim. I think it is a fascinating place and the hop a bus (two routes) really gets you around. I think you and Alice would really enjoy a little time there.
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05/03/14 08:32 AM
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We spent two days in Dubai, that was enough for us. The HOHO bus includes a boat ride that affords a different view of interesting architecture.
If you want to ride up "world's" tallest building make reservations on internet - to just walk-in would be VERY IFFY!
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05/03/14 09:18 AM
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Beth, Ngaire --- I remember reading about that ski place when it opened. What a crazy thing to do that would be! But I don't think my ski boots would work within the 44 lb luggage limit required for the rest of the trip!  And I am NOT wearing rentals. But, seriously, we would love to see it. And I love the HOHO buses idea. Hadn't thought about Dubai having those. Thanks for the input, especially since you both know what we like! Thanks Ted! The HOHO bus includes a boat ride?! PERFECT!
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05/03/14 03:57 PM
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Kim, the HOHO bus also includes entrance to the Dubai Museum which is a nice cool escape on hot days.
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05/03/14 05:35 PM
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We bought a 2-day HOHO ticket, 2nd day was when we went on river boat - you mite not have enough time!
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05/03/14 08:01 PM
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Beth
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Kim, I believe the Dubai Museum is on a different route from the mall/Ski Dubai.
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05/09/14 12:07 PM
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Kim, knowing how much you and Alice love to ski...I think you'd have fun skiing at the Mall of the Emeriates. It is a lot of fun and they provide clothing and skis. You can buy gloves there. It is definitely a novelty! [img:left] ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/marciematassa/skidubai2_zpsb48ce008.jpg) [/img] ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/marciematassa/skidubai1_zps12cac36e.jpg) [img:left] ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/marciematassa/skiDubai_zps3785beeb.jpg) [/img]
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05/09/14 02:28 PM
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Marcie! Those photos are so fun! Haven't figured out our flights yet, but it's looking more like we will go through Heathrow instead of Dubai. So, not sure if we will get the chance to ski Dubai. Certainly would be a funny way to end our ski season.
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05/09/14 02:37 PM
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Marcie, do you to be a "skier" to enjoy this? I only know how to fall down. (But I do it with grace and dignity . But my husband really wants to go to Dubai (he can ski) and we are also possibly transitting thru there on our way to Capetown. ----------------------------- Helen
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05/09/14 04:44 PM
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Helen, you don't have to ski. You can just play in the snow or rent those little saucer thingies and go down the small hills. It's an experience in itself watching the ladies in their Burkas in those little saucers with their kids. The mall itself is nice and large (you wouldn't expect anything less in Dubai).
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05/10/14 12:41 AM
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I used to be a skier, and a pretty good one after many years in my 20's and 30s. Helen, you can just go there and watch. That's what I did, and I loved it!
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05/10/14 01:56 AM
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There's a great Lebanese restaurant at the bottom of the ski run where you can have a lunch & watch the skiers. They serve drinks also.
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05/10/14 09:41 AM
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Ms Understood
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That may be the clincher for me! Will see what works out once the flights open up. We are on zebra in the second group so still have another week or so. ------------------------ Helen
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06/23/14 12:59 PM
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If anyone is in the market for binoculars for Zebra, look into (Ha!) Nikon Monarch 7, either 8X42 or 10X42. Rated best in class by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. I have used a pair for three months and they are amazing, with brightness and clarity comparable to binoculars costing many times their price (around US $500). Available through LL Bean, but never buy binoculars without trying them first.
Now to find a good sun hat.
Maddy & Paul
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"You miss 100% of the shots you never take" - Wayne Gretzky
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06/24/14 01:02 AM
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THanks Paul it is good to have a really good pair of binoculars on safari it really makes a difference.
Ken and I got our air for Zebra. We use miles on British Air and that airlines opens up earlier than most. So nice to have that all set and booked.
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