We didn't really rate Dubai. Although there was a lot to do, the place is a little contrived to us and felt like another version of Las Vegas without the gambling/boozing. As in Muscat, the place is dripping with money/gold but didn't feel real. ...
Very interesing city. Taxis are reasonably priced and we had no problem using English to get around. Took a great tour of the Burj Khalifa (went for the higher priced tour that included the upper floor observation deck - this allowed us to also skip the line, wait in a private lounge and be escorted up in the elevator). Also skiied indoors. Found best prices by booking this online ahead of ...
Got to see most things, but by bus, and when we got to the Atlantis hotel we could not get out to see it better, just a quick turn around and back. ...
One can spend many hours at the Dubai Mall, the view of the aquarium from the centre is amazing and the shops are varied and good. Easy to navigate with the map available. ...