Ramadamadingdong
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Ramadamadingdong
Ok, so I want a 3-4 day break over Ramadan - any recommendations? I live in Riyadh, wife & kids away until September. Was thinking Bahrain or Dubai..?
What's everyone else doing?
What's everyone else doing?
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Re: Ramadamadingdong
Thinking about it - wont it also be ramadan in Bahrain and Dubai? Hence no bars/restaraunts open through the day?
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Yes all Beer outlets will be closed in daylight hours.
In Dubai most places will be open after Ifta Prayers
Bahrain all outlets will be closed for all of the Ramajam war this year.
So you really need to think about out of the midle east area.
Shame Goa is still in the monsoon season !!
Why not Cyprus it is half way between here and the UK.
Have the best of both worlds have the family join you out there and a holiday for all.
In Dubai most places will be open after Ifta Prayers
Bahrain all outlets will be closed for all of the Ramajam war this year.
So you really need to think about out of the midle east area.
Shame Goa is still in the monsoon season !!
Why not Cyprus it is half way between here and the UK.
Have the best of both worlds have the family join you out there and a holiday for all.
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Re: Ramadamadingdong
Well I will be working through Ramadan but probably only 9am-2pm so life will be actually better than usual.
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Will be expensive though - peak prices.
#10
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You could also try Sharm El Sheikh.
Close by, cheap, lots of bars, nightclubs and restaurants
Close by, cheap, lots of bars, nightclubs and restaurants
#14
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If you really want the most un-Ramadan experience possible, Burning Man should just about do it... http://www.burningman.com/
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Just checked. They still serve alcohol also in broad daylight in the Hotel Resorts. Outside they serve in the nighttime.
We found Sharm to be the perfect getaway from Jeddah for a weekend. It's hardly one hour flight time. And Saudi Airlines and Nasair have always good offers.
Last edited by Dilmun; Jul 27th 2010 at 2:25 pm. Reason: Update