Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Dubai Trip - 2012


BEFORE TRAVEL
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Tickets:
Due to a promotion that was going on in Indigo, we could manage a cheap deal.
Route: Chennai <-> Dubai
Pax: 3 Adults + 1 Child + 1 Infant
Fare: 76 K (to and fro)
Date:  20-Dec-2012 (dep), 30-Dec-2012 (arr)

Visa:
Indigo itself has a agency that will help you get your visa without taking any additional charge.
- 14 days visa costed 4600/- per person.

Travel Insurance:
Just took a 10 day insurance for my Mom (senior citizen). Checked online and got Royal Sundaram for Rs.411/- for the entire duration.


WHEN IN DUBAI
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Stay:
We stayed at Som's sister's house for the whole duration. Home food as well, so saved a lot on that! :)

Places visited in Dubai:
Burj Khalifa
Dubai Mall
 - Aquarium & Underwater zoo
 - The Dubai Fountain
Creek Park
 - Dolphinarium
Dubai Creek boat ride
Krishna temple
Jumeirah Public Beach
Mall of Emirates
 - Ski Dubai
Oasis Centre Mall
Palm Jumeirah Monorail
Dubai Desert Safari
Dubai Zoo
Sharjah Aquarium
Sharjah Eye of the Emirates
Mamzar Park & Beach
Global Village


Trip to Malaysia (2024)

  Flight - Booked direct flight from AirAsia that costed about Rs. 85k (including seat selection) - Note: Try NOT to book MID-NIGHT flights ...