Random pictures of Bur Dubai

Sunset pictures taken at Bur Dubai *different angles*

Thanks man

ariketalks:

For popular brands such as Samsung, asking price is often anywhere from 1000AED and above. Of course phone specifications and launch date play a huge factor. Depending on how well you negotiate, you might get it at a slightly cheaper price. This is based on my personal findings in Deira.

Lol The woman sure means business. Unfortunately, i have no plans of eating Nigerian food here, but who knows? Thanks for the suggestion bro.
So true.
No problem. Enjoy your stay.

The trip was kind of unplanned for me, more like i was included in someone else's plans. But i've been keeping track and i promise to do a breakdown of costs as soon as i can. If i forget, please remind me
Thanks for following

Hi Ariketalks, interesting posts you have here.

Could you kindly help confirm the possibilities of Bank Account Opening for Nigerians and if Dubai paypal accounts can send and receive payments.

I read about starting a business in Dubai and its difficulties but since you are in their meatspace I m sure I will be able to get more detailed info.

Thank you.

ariketalks:
Sunset pictures taken at Bur Dubai *different angles*

ariketalks:

Thank you for following sir. I'll post more pictures soon.

You are highly welcome ma'am. Waiting in anticipation for the pictures

PlayerMeji:
Hi Ariketalks, interesting posts you have here.

Could you kindly help confirm the possibilities of Bank Account Opening for Nigerians and if Dubai paypal accounts can send and receive payments.

I read about starting a business in Dubai and its difficulties but since you are in their meatspace I m sure I will be able to get more detailed info.

Thank you.

I will try my best sir. Thank you for following.

Jarus:


I dont like lodging in Deira. Too noisy in my view. I prefer Bur Dubai/Oud Metha and that's where I lodged in all the 4 times I have vacationed in Dubai. However I realise that I spend more time in Deira (for relatively inexpensive shopping) than other places and we spend a lot on transport to Deira from our hotel on our daily visits, so my family have convinced me to lodge in Deira when next we holiday in Dubai.

I also stay in Bur Dubai but i noticed i do most of my shopping on Deira. I rarely buy stuff at Dubai mall and other high end malls.

Afam4eva:

I also stay in Bur Dubai but i noticed i do most of my shopping on Deira. I rarely buy stuff at Dubai mall and other high end malls.

Gbam. You just described me. Only get a couple of things in Dubai Mall, Wafi, Burjuman but the real deal in Deira.

ariketalks:
Random pictures of Bur Dubai

thanks a lot man, you are doing a great job, especially for those of us who are businessmen that will like to maximize the opportunities to make money.

God bless u, more grace

kid7soccer:
thanks a lot man, you are doing a great job, especially for those of us who are businessmen that will like to maximize the opportunities to make money.

God bless u, more grace

Amen. Thanks for following sir.

Let's talk about transportation.

There are few ways to get around in Dubai.
▪Cabs:
This is unarguably the easiest and most direct means of transportation. If you have a lot of cash to spare then you can use this. You can find cabs on major and semi-major roads, very often you'll find them in front of hotels too. Rates vary. They use meters and whatever figure is displayed on the meter is what you'll be required to pay.
Meter starts counting at 5.00AED (maybe more). Minimum charge is 12.00AED. So if at the end of your trip it shows 9.00AED, it will round it up in one nanosecond to 12:00AED.

▪Metro:
This is the one we use most often. Very convenient and pocket-friendly. Minimum fare is 3.00AED (one way) and depending on distance, it can extend to 5.00AED. (That's the maximum i've paid.) Longer distance may cost more. For this you will need a metro card which you must top up in order to make trips using the metro.Just find a metro station and ask.
Very importantly, read
One important thing is to look carefully at the signs at the metro station lest you join the wrong train.

▪Bus:
I used this for the first time today. One way trip from Emirate towers to Al Satwa costs 6.00AED. Two-way trip costs 10.00AED Bus tickets can be gotten from the "Information" desk at the closest metro station to you. Always remember to check in when you board and checkout before alighting. Refusal to do this attracts a fine of 200AED. You will find the device for this on the left and right sides of the bus upon boarding.

Picture: Underground Metro station

[quote author=ariketalks post=75234826]Let's talk about transportation.

There are few ways to get around in Dubai.
▪Cabs:
This is unarguably the easiest and most direct means of transportation. If you have a lot of cash to spare then you can use this. You can find cabs on major and semi-major roads, very often you'll find them in front of hotels too. Rates vary. They use meters and whatever figure is displayed on the meter is what you'll be required to pay.

Weldone lady.how is Dubai?. You should be speaking Arabic by now

Thank you very much!

ariketalks:
I will try my best sir. Thank you for following.

Mtcheew..... Lagos fine pass Dubai.... God bless our visionary leader Tinubu....

Jokerman:
Mtcheew..... Lagos fine pass Dubai.... God bless our visionary leader Tinubu....

PlayerMeji:
Thank you very much!

Uwlc sir.

[quote author=Gr8mind07 post=75240302][/quote]
Dubai is fine. Shukran boss.

We went to Deira City Centre today. There is somewhere upstairs called Gold Valley.
This is how it works;
▪You purchase goods worth 300AED and above from any of the stores within the mall.
▪Take your receipt to the customer care stand where they'll vet it and issue you a code.
▪Present the code at Gold Valley and you will be allowed to participate in the treasure hunt.

After following the procedures, we were asked to pick two bags from about eight (. Each of the rubber bags contained sand and was secured with a string at the top. After picking, we were told to proceed inside which we did.

Both bags of sand were emptied into 2 perforated trays made of wood, and submerged in a gutter of flowing water to wash out the sand.
Apparently, the treasure was supposed to be a coin but one could also end up with nothing.
Ours contained semi-precious stones.

Pic 1 - The wooden tray
Pic 2 - The flowing water for the submerge
Pic 3 - Our find

ariketalks:
Both bags of sand were emptied into 2 perforated trays made of wood, and submerged in a gutter of flowing water to wash out the sand.
Apparently, the treasure was supposed to be a coin but one could also end up with nothing.
Ours contained semi-precious stones.

Pic 1 - The wooden tray
Pic 2 - The flowing water for the submerge
Pic 3 - Our find

cool

ariketalks:



Uwlc sir.


Dubai is fine. Shukran boss.

sorry to take you back.. I want to ask a question.. Is the $1000 BTA fee fixed or can one come with something Lower..

Emeonyerichard:
sorry to take you back.. I want to ask a question.. Is the $1000 BTA fee fixed or can one come with something Lower..

Not a problem sir.
▪It is fixed
▪Of course you can go with lower if you think your spending doesn't require that much. The problem is the Nigerian Immigrations They will most likely not allow you leave Nigeria without a generous amount of stress. Imagine an officer telling us taking credit cards along for emergency sake, is illegal. They claim the BTA must be in cash, so i don't know how you'd bypass that stage.

kid7soccer:
cool

Thanks bro.


Sorry for leaving this thread inactive. Here's a picture i took at Emirate Towers. The building is still under construction, but look at the shape.

Fun Facts

▪Every 70 to 80 years, the Dubai Government demolishes old houses and rebuilds them.
▪Every house in Dubai belongs to the royal family.
▪There is no such thing as freehold. Only a 60-year leasehold.
▪40% of Dubai's revenue is earned through tourism, the remaining 60% is made up for through Real Estate, Fines and other miscellenous avenues. (in that order)
▪You can be fined for chewing gum on the metro.
▪Everyone (i've met) is kind.
▪96% of local shops will offer you water, tea, coffee before you leave. And that's whether or not you make a purchase.
▪You can get a residence permit within a short period but attaining citizenship is almost impossible.

ariketalks:


Not a problem sir.
▪It is fixed
▪Of course you can go with lower if you think your spending will doesn't require that much. The problem is the Nigerian Immigrations They will most likely not allow you leave Nigeria without a generous amount of stress. Imagine an officer telling us taking credit cards along for emergency sake, is illegal. They claim the BTA must be in cash, so i don't know how you'd bypass that stage.

thanks ..will be living by next Saturday.. cheers

Emeonyerichard:
thanks ..will be living by next Saturday.. cheers

Uwlc. I wish you journey mercies.

A Foreign Female can become A Citizen if She marries A Male Emirati.

ariketalks:
Fun Facts

▪Every 70 to 80 years, the Dubai Government demolishes old houses and rebuilds them.
▪Every house in Dubai belongs to the royal family.
▪There is no such thing as freehold. Only a 60-year leasehold.
▪40% of Dubai's revenue is earned through tourism, the remaining 60% is made up for through Real Estate, Fines and other miscellenous avenues. (in that order)
▪You can be fined for chewing gum on the metro.
▪Everyone (i've met) is kind.
▪96% of local shops will offer you water, tea, coffee before you leave. And that's whether or not you make a purchase.
▪You can get a residence permit within a short period but attaining citizenship is almost impossible.

Hi, Arike Talks,

You are taking to long to put up new materials for this topic and I think the juice is drying up.

I am sure you are taking your time to enjoy the ambience of Dubai and all that comes with it.

At least do me the pleasure of having a very wonderful time away from this stress-filled entity called Nigeria.

But do not forget to update us!

PlayerMeji:
Hi, Arike Talks,

You are taking to long to put up new materials for this topic and I think the juice is drying up.

I am sure you are taking your time to enjoy the ambience of Dubai and all that comes with it.

At least do me the pleasure of having a very wonderful time away from this stress-filled entity called Nigeria.

But do not forget to update us!

Hello brother. I will update new material soon and will explain my reason for taking so long. Thanks for sticking around.

Zoey1:
A Foreign Female can become A Citizen if She marries A Male Emirati.

I heard it doesn't work that way. And that even a child born in UAE to (foreign parents) doesn't automatically attain citizenship.

The pleasure is ours!

ariketalks:

Hello brother. I will update new material soon and will explain my reason for taking so long. Thanks for sticking around.

For marriage it works and yes you still have to do your documentation by going outside of UAE while your Spouse files for you.
Same applies for Babies, if you have in UAE, you will exit the country with the baby and due proper documentation and then bring the baby back with the processed papers.

ariketalks:

I heard it doesn't work that way. And that even a child born in UAE to (foreign parents) doesn't automatically attain citizenship.

Zoey1:
For marriage it works and yes you still have to do your documentation by going outside of UAE while your Spouse files for you.
Same applies for Babies, if you have in UAE, you will exit the country with the baby and due proper documentation and then bring the baby back with the processed papers.

Are you saying the baby becomes a citizen after the documentation or what?