Things to do.....

[Ricardo]

Hi,

My hubby and I with our son (7 mths) are going to Dubai for a week in June.

We will be staying at Le Royal Meridien Resort and Spa. Can anyone recommend any places to go for entertainment & food etc?

Also, anyone know what the hotel is like? It looks ok online but would like a personal opinion.

Thanks
R

[Elphaba]

In June? My recommendation is that with a baby you stay indoors as it will be incredibly hot - probably around 45 degrees centrigrade. The sun is very strong indeed.

The hotel is nice and has a number of its own restaurants. You are near the Madinat resort which also has its own souk as well as masses of restaurants. There are so many great places to go out that it is hard to know what to suggest without knowing your preferences.

In order to keep out of the sun, take a trip to Mall of the Emirates - the hotel will probably have a courtesy bus. It is a huge mall with an indoor ski slope and again plenty of restaurants and cafes.

At other times of the year I'd recommend things like boat trips and a walk around the old souks, but it's too hot in June and your baby wouldn't cope. Basically, June is not a good time for a holiday in Dubai with a small child, so please be very careful.

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[sgilli3]

Originally Posted by Elphaba

In June? My recommendation is that with a baby you stay indoors as it will be incredibly hot - probably around 45 degrees centrigrade. The sun is very strong indeed.

The hotel is nice and has a number of its own restaurants. You are near the Madinat resort which also has its own souk as well as masses of restaurants. There are so many great places to go out that it is hard to know what to suggest without knowing your preferences.

In order to keep out of the sun, take a trip to Mall of the Emirates - the hotel will probably have a courtesy bus. It is a huge mall with an indoor ski slope and again plenty of restaurants and cafes.

At other times of the year I'd recommend things like boat trips and a walk around the old souks, but it's too hot in June and your baby wouldn't cope. Basically, June is not a good time for a holiday in Dubai with a small child, so please be very careful.

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DITTO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It will be very hot, and only getting hotter
You will be pretty restricted on what will be comfortable to do...really only mall visits.
I wouldnt even be swimming at that time of the year...unless its REALLY early or late...

[Ricardo]

Thanks for the info.

We have some friends there and before we booked we did ask them if it would be too hot with the baby, funnily enough they said "it will be ok, it's July & August that is really unbearable". Don't think I'll take their advice again...........

We have quite a few meetings set up, so that will take up some time and I suppose a girl can never have too many handbags........

Regards
C x

[Elphaba]

Once you have been here a few years you learn to deal with the heat better & I will be out & about pretty much all year round.

Much harder if you are not used to the heat or are very young or old. There are always loads of cases of tourists (& some residents) getting heat stroke each year.

[Ricardo]

Thanks, I will make sure I come armed with Magicool, fans and plenty of stuff for rehydration.

I assume it's better to use bottled water too, do you get the same brands as in the UK?

Cheers

[Elphaba]

Bottled water is available everywhere. You can buy Evian, but it is pricey compared to well respected local brands such as Masafi or Aquafina.

Just make sure you all have plenty of fluids & you'll be fine. Depending on the actual temperatures you will probably be able to sit outside at night if there is a breeze.

Forewarned is forearmed, as they say.



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[Ricardo]

I'll write those names down. I just don't want any tummy upsets if they can be avoided.

Your advice is appreciated .

Thanks
C

[Equus08]

Cool down in Ski Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates!

Bottled water here is alright. I never had problems with water nor food during my adjustment period.

[Geordie Armani]

I used to take my baby out in June, no problems, plenty sunscreen, long sleeved suit, a cap and a cool swimming pool, she loved it