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Saeed, and/or anyone else who has a suggestion. Where would you stay in Dubai? Have a full overnight on the way to Zambia in July. | ||
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Wendell, make sure you have your gun paperwork complete for Dubai. It doesn't matter if you're just passing through, and not even taking possession of your firearm while there. | |||
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Wendell, I have only stayed in two places and they were adequate, nothing fancy. I would recommend staying near the airport. There are plenty of hotels near the airport. Last year I stayed at the Premier Inn. It was clean, close and cheap. Mike | |||
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Yes paper work on weapons and ammo a must Also never put scopes or anything to do with the gun in the carry on They do not allow scopes. They took mine from my carry on Hotel if you are flying emirates they usually have a room voucher for you. Have a great trip Larry | |||
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Wendell, Here you will be spoiled for choice. You can pick a very cheap hotel to a 5-star extravaganza. Where the daily rate starts around $30,000 and they do pick you up from the airport in a helicopter free of charge  How long are you staying in Dubai? If you have time, let me know and come over and have a drink. | |||
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+1 on going with your airline choice if you don't get a personal recommendation here. They are usually equal in standard to your airline. Taxis are very, very cheap, as are hire cars with drivers so you won't get stung with unexpected fares. You can do a personal guided tour with a driver (usually a Pakistani, the Indian workers seem to be more counter jumper types) for very little money. Bargain hard at your hotel counter and you will be surprised how fast the cost drops. Don't expect to meet many native Arabs. All the work is done by imports. | |||
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Saeed, thanks. I have not booked the ticket yet, but it looks as if the Dubai option is the best one for me. Anything can change in the next day or so. If it is booked as planned, I have a full 21 hour layover, so I definitely have some time on my hands. While I will pass on the "free" helicopter ride, I will take you up on the offer to come visit. 12 years on AR, finally get to meet our benevolent host in person! Quick question ... any chance you can arrange a meeting with a certain Walterhog? How can a trip to Dubai be complete without this?  | |||
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Wendell, I presume you are on Emirates. If so, I think you will be pleased. Having done the Houston-Dubai-Harare run twice on Emirates, I am a big fan of that route and the airline (I understand they do a similar route out of DFW) even though you are not headed to Harare. Mike | |||
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Mike, Yes, Looks like DFW > Dubai, Dubai > Lusaka. The planes appear to be much nicer than SAA, the routing is very good, the overnight is the only negative, but I can deal with it. ANYTHING to stay out of Joberg! | |||
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Wendell, This is the last week of school, so from now on until September, both me and Walter travel quite a bit. But, if your travel to Dubai is when we are here, we would love to see you. | |||
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I personally find the overnight in Dubai refreshing. A chance to shower, shave, get some sleep and break up the long trip over. It does prolong the total travel time, but the time is more relaxing. I think you will find that when you arrive in Lusaka you will feel better, more rested, cleaner. Mike | |||
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Mike, I agree. I am a fan of breaking it up a bit. It's 15 hrs DFW to Dubai. 8 or so to Lusaka. Not too bad. Other than rolling Biz Class, it's torture any way you cut it. Saeed, looking forward to it. Thanks again for the invite. | |||
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Good luck on those hotel vouchers. last time i was on emirates the voucher was less than worthless. and i was not the only one five other people on the same flight got denied rooms with there vouchers. but for 275 dollars a room magically appeared to open. | |||
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Never had a problem with Emirates Hotel Vouchers. Nec Timor Nec Temeritas | |||
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This was also surpriseing me when i was last time in Dubai. Nec Timor Nec Temeritas | |||
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Were you wearing that big hat? Mike | |||
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noop!!  no hat just bone tired and needing someplace to sleep. Did i mention when i got home and i tried to call and register a complaint that the compliant line is never ever answered. at one time i found a web page dedicated to the problems other had, had and the biggest two complaints were not honoring vouchers and total lack of help with finding lost luggage. | |||
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Can you give a link to the website you mentioned above please? | |||
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If you'd had that big hat with you, you're problem would have been solved........... Just sleep underneath it!  | |||
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I am surprised to hear of problems with Emirates vouchers. Maybe Saeed can give Sheikh Ahmed a call. Emirates staff will make a camel fly if Sheikh Ahmed gives the order My suggestion for hotels when you are flying is the Airport Meridian. Its literally connected to the airport and is a great place for the money you pay. Another good option is the Creek Hilton as it is close and gets you close to the Souq etc. Not expensive either. Specialist Outfitters and Big Game Hounds An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last. - Winston Churchill | |||
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Well all I can say is that I am 2-for-2 with the vouchers. In fact, Emirates has a waiting area staffed with Emirates personnel for passengers going to the hotel where folks assemble, the shuttle driver picks you up and off you go. All seemed to be very well organized from my experience. Mike | |||
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Guys, I have a friend who travels to Canada nearly every month from Tanzania and is always given a voucher in Dubai and has never had a problem with emirates. Hamdeni  | |||
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Wendell got back from Zimbabwe on July 16 Flew Air Emirates from SF to Harare Over nighted in Dubai Emirates provided the room and food in ticket cost. Accommodation were over the top. New 777 300 comfortable seats smart phone hook up Checked guns straight through no problems problems hot looking attentive flight attendants will fly Emirates any place they go head and shoulders over SAA or Delta | |||
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Wendell Emirates provided my family with a voucher at the Millenium Hotel next to the airport. The food was good and the beds and showers were up to snuff. | |||
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