If you have ever been lucky enough to venture to Dubai, you will probably be the first to appreciate just how expensive the hotels can be here? Dubai does not tend to do anything by halves, indeed, luxury and opulence appear to be the permanent order of the day and the United Arab Emirates seems only to have the time for tourists that have plenty of money in their back pockets.
Are there any ways in which you can overcome this snobbery, I hear you ask? Answer: yes, actually there is! For a start, why not consider Dubai rentals and vacation accommodation instead of the humongous hotel complexes that exist in this part of the world?
If I am being completely honest here and if you are anything like me, you are going to find that you will probably derive a far more pleasant experience by staying within your own private rental. You will still be able to enjoy the luxury that is definitely expected from The UAE, but will not need to worry about being slung into prison just for giving your loved one an innocent peck on the cheek. I know, do not even get me started on this point!
Dubai is an experience, let us just say that. Given their overly harsh and unforgiving laws, some would say that Dubai should not deserve to receive the tourist numbers that flock their each year. Others may say that this is all about the cultural differences that exist here for you to explore. Whichever side of the fence you sit will determine whether or not you are bothered to board that 7 hour flight to this part of the Middle East.