DanMarsden

I thought Oman was a Middle Eastern country? Oman capital Mosqat, right? Is that the one you're talking about?

Lebanon is as liberal/westernised as could get. And not dangerous at all, unless you're gonna go hang out at the Hezballah HQ if you know what I mean..

Desert Dweller

Now you're talking! Oman (Capital- Muscat) is great for camping. I have driven all up and down that coast and strongly recommend heading down to the pink lagoon, Bar Al Hikman or just drive through the woodlands to the coast above the Wahiba sands and drive along the beach and come out at the bottom. From there you can go to Bar Al Hikman or loop round on the tarmac road back to Muscat stopping along the way for wadi hikes etc.
Bear in mind that you will see more Dubai cars in Oman than you did in Dubai during Eid!
Fujeirah will be chokka!

Jamila

I haven't been able to find any direct flights between Dubai and Madrid.


What about a weekend in Milan instead? A game at San Siro with AC Milan or Inter is very recommendable (was there with 60 000 crazy italians last weekend) -- and they do have direct flights. Extra bonus: I could provide restaurant reccomendations

DubaiExpat

We are going to Switzerland for a five-day break this eid, I definitely recommend Interlaken, although that is not where WE are going on Switzerland. Don't worry about the direct flights we are using Emirates direct to Zurich and Swiss Intl Airlines from there to our local destination. You can even use Swiss Airlines from DXB direct to Zurch if you prefer!!

Truth Speak

Take the train up the Jungfrau - u actually pass through a glacier and the north face of the eiger - the view at the top is spectacular, although a little brisk.

Palm Tree

Give my love to Switzerland. Enjoy the cold, my mum reports, it was snowing already.

DubaiExpat

Been there done that!!

TA5

yea, ditto, although i wouldn't mind doing it again

i forgot that emirates goes direct to switzerland, that's a good idea, milan would be nice also

Truth Speak

Emirates also fly direct to Glasgow, Birmingham :scared: and new york!!!

TA5

yea, i seriously thought about just flying back to nyc for a few days, i have about 1000 friends there that i haven't seen for a long time

tickets to anywhere but london are AED 4300, so its either london or bust, i'll bring a suitcase with some clothes to work and decide tomorrow morning

Truth Speak

Style - don't forget ur trunks - the maldives r nice!!

Face81

Dublin next year!!!!!

lillygirl

If you come to London I will give you a free guided tour in return for one when I move to Dubai in Jan!!

DubaiExpat

Darlin you're welcome to come along with us to Switzerland the hubby won't be going as he will be doing business in Singapore

Face81

wondering if this offer is open to me?

when in jan will u be headed out?

oh and i just Karma'd u!