Duty Free

Pasanada · #1 (**permalink**) 1st March 2008, 10:22 PM

I'll be in Dubai next weekend (yippee!!) I have a couple of questions for you guru's!

What is the duty free allowance for tobacco and alcohol at Dubai airport?

Are the Customs folk really as bad as portrayed in the press? (I tend not to believe the press but......)

Thanks for any help and advice!!

Geordie Armani · #2 (**permalink**) 2nd March 2008, 05:57 AM

don't bother with cigs they are cheap on the 'outside!'. You are entitled to 4 bottles of anything - but get spirits, better value!

Pasanada · #3 (**permalink**) 2nd March 2008, 07:22 AM

Thanks, Geordie! Same as here then, no such thing as cheap duty free!

Another question - what type of plugs are used on electrical goods? I use the continental 2 pin plugs, I've heard Dubai uses these AND the UK type 3 pin plug!

Thanks!

Geordie Armani · #4 (**permalink**) 2nd March 2008, 09:40 AM

3 pin ones, but some stuff comes with a two pin so just use an adapter.

Pasanada · #5 (**permalink**) 2nd March 2008, 04:42 PM

Sorry for the delay in replying, Geordie.....been having lunch by the Med this afternoon!!

Thanks for your help, its been very useful.

Looking forward to my first trip to the Middle East next weekend!

Geordie Armani · #6 (**permalink**) 2nd March 2008, 04:45 PM

take care, I hope it all works out for you. there is a nice little spanish bar down at Wafi City called Sevilles, check it out, it's really lovely, and the staff are all spanish.

Pasanada · #7 (**permalink**) 2nd March 2008, 05:17 PM

Yes, I saw this when I was doing my research on Dubai - I just hope that the tapas are really good as it'll become my local! Saying that, I do enjoy making my own tapas at home now, I've just moved into Moroccan tagines too....pity the wasteline doesn't like it as much as the taste buds!

Thanks once again for your help, Geordie, you're a star and a great asset to this Forum!

Geordie Armani · #8 (**permalink**) 3rd March 2008, 03:58 AM

I hope it all works out for you, the tapa's are great and I am sure you will make some great friends down there. It is where the Spanish Community meet up, not that you should just limit your friends to Spaniards though. Have fun! let's us know how you get on etc. I am sure there will be loads more questions to come yet.

Elphaba · #9 (**permalink**) 3rd March 2008, 05:37 AM

Passanda - last time I ate at Sevilles the food was awful and we had to send most of it back

What other types of food do you like? We can suggest plenty of fab restaurants.

Pasanada · #10 (**permalink**) 3rd March 2008, 06:24 AM

Thanks, once again, Geordie, its good to know there is a Spanish community as I would hate to lose my Spanish language skills I've learnt over the past 4 years!

Elphaba, Indian is my favourite but I enjoy food from many countries. I'm keen to try Persian and Arabic dishes as I've not really had the opportunity to try them. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!