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This YouTube channel shares a unique lifestyle through global travel, exploring local cultures via street food, traditional dishes, and authentic travel experiences you won’t want to miss.
🎒 From bustling markets in Asia, street food tours in Europe, to minimalist living and local life in remote lands – each video captures real, inspiring moments from every journey.
🍜 If you’re passionate about food, backpacking, and discovering diverse lifestyles, this is the channel for you!
📅 Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you won’t miss our weekly adventures!
#travel
#vietnamtravel
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00:00After spending five days in the UAE, we are convinced there is nothing you can't do in Dubai.
00:05Seriously, this place has every modern luxury and activity you could ever be looking for.
00:10If you want to do it, then you can do it in Dubai.
00:12Dubai is a must-visit city.
00:15Uniquely modern, but also features historic and cultural neighborhoods.
00:18There is so much to do in this city that it is difficult to figure out where to start, but don't worry.
00:23We are here with a review of all the things we did so you can decide if you want to add them to your travel plan.
00:28Before we jump in, let's cover the basic logistics.
00:31Traveling to Dubai is relatively straightforward.
00:33You'll likely fly in to Dubai International Airport.
00:36Like the rest of the city, the airport has all the amenities.
00:39There are plenty of taxis lined up outside of the airport to take you to your hotel.
00:42Unlike many cities in this part of the world, you don't have to worry as much about being scammed,
00:47as the fares are predetermined and enforced.
00:49But we still recommend agreeing the price with your driver ahead of time.
00:52Most speak English and take credit card.
00:54Dubai is not a walkable city.
00:55With many of the attractions spread out, you'll find yourself taking public or private transportation often.
01:01The good news is that they do have Uber in Dubai, if anyone was wondering, and it's pretty quick.
01:06Public transportation is punctual, clean, and safe, although a little crowded at rush hours.
01:11Signs and announcements are in English, and it's a pretty intuitive system.
01:14The metro is cheaper than Uber and was our go-to when we weren't in a hurry to get somewhere.
01:18Be aware that there are women and children-only cars with fines for not obeying the rules.
01:23Don't be like Garrett.
01:24What do you have to say for yourself, sir?
01:26He, like, ran on there, and then I was, like, a lonely man in this cabin.
01:29He leaped out of that cabin.
01:31The second the doors opened, he made, like, a bolt.
01:35So I sincerely apologize, because I did not know.
01:37Terrible mishap aside, I do think it's incredibly awesome that they offer women and children's carriage.
01:43I think the city goes out of its way to make sure that women feel safe, and it's really, like, great to see.
01:49I mean, you just see women walking around by themselves, like, designer bags, living their lives, and everyone just feels so comfortable.
01:59On that note, we wouldn't recommend pushing your luck with the law in Dubai.
02:02It is strictly enforced.
02:04We opted to stay in the downtown area over the beachfront for a more central location.
02:08We stayed at the JW Marriott in Dubai to use points, and it was within walking distance to one of the large metro stations, which was super convenient.
02:17Plus, the breakfast and lounge were nice perks.
02:19We spent five nights in Dubai and dedicated a day to old Dubai, two days in new Dubai, a day trip to Abu Dhabi, and while we didn't do everything Dubai had to offer, this was a good amount for us.
02:30All right, with all that out of the way, let's move on to the sights.
02:34Head to old Dubai to explore some souks.
02:37You can buy everything on this side of town, from gold to spices to everything in between.
02:41We made a whole video dedicated to old town Dubai, so if you're interested, make sure to check that out.
02:47Camel built the chocolate.
02:48Lauren's an easy target.
02:49They keep trying to get me a Gucci bag, Louie bag.
02:52We had a blast exploring the gold souk and admiring the wide range of gold products.
02:58I mean, look at this.
02:59We crossed the Dubai Creek and headed to the Al-Fahiti Historic Neighborhood.
03:03They have water taxis, and it costs anywhere from one to five Durham, depending on where you're trying to go.
03:08Just pay, and then you can get on water boats right behind me.
03:12It's pretty efficient, pretty fast, and you can literally just get right across the river over there, so it's much better than trying to Uber across the river.
03:19We highly recommend the Arabian Tea House for some delicious food, and later that evening, we headed to Jumeirah Beach for a unique dining experience.
03:28You look like you're, like, scavenging the forest floor, the way you just looked at me.
03:35There are also some more upscale souks in other parts of Dubai.
03:38If you like visiting the souks, but you necessarily don't like the hustle and bustle of being hassled to buy something about every two steps,
03:45Lauren and I did some research, and we ended up in the Jumeirah area, and we visited Souk Madinat, and it's this nice indoor souk.
03:51It's air-conditioned, and there's all these nice little stalls where you can buy anything you could ever dream of.
03:57They also sell at this souk the chocolate that we tried near the gold souk, so we tried it in their store.
04:03They gave us all the samples. It was delicious, but we bought a bunch there, so no need to buy more here.
04:08Just keep shopping around.
04:10The area around the souk is also incredibly nice.
04:13There's all these restaurants, and then you get to see the famous Verge Hotel, which is a seven-star hotel well-known in Dubai, so it's a really nice afternoon.
04:21We had a really great lunch by the waterway where we could watch the boats go by, and I finally got to cross something off my Dubai bucket list.
04:28I finally found my camel milk gelato, and I'm not too full to try it.
04:33I just went with vanilla, but he let me sample, like, literally every flavor.
04:36I think I sampled, like, nine flavors, including saffron and cardamom, which are more, like, traditional Arabic flavors, and then they have the chocolate pistachio, but it's camelicious.
04:47It's so big.
04:48It's been very delicious, and I highly recommend giving it a try.
04:51There it is.
04:52This next spot was probably our favorite attraction in the city and is a must for your trip to Dubai.
04:58We're outside Museum of the Future.
05:00We have a reservation that we booked ahead of time.
05:02Each ticket was, like, 145 Durham, so not too bad.
05:06Advanced reservations are required, and it does book up, so we recommend reserving your spot as soon as you know you are headed to Dubai.
05:13And that is the queue for 530.
05:17I'm excited.
05:17I am too.
05:18We're going to the future.
05:22We don't want to give it all away, so we won't share too much, so you can be surprised, but we loved all the interactive exhibits.
05:32We opted to visit at night so we can get the view all lit up, and it did not disappoint.
05:36We think this rivals the popular Team Lab Planets in Tokyo, which we visited earlier this year.
05:41Right next to the museum was our favorite restaurant of the trip, Nineveh, which served modern takes on Middle Eastern classics.
05:47Food is here, and it looks incredible.
05:50Wow.
05:51This place definitely gets bonus points for ambiance and great cocktails.
05:56I know.
05:57I know.
05:58Why would you go all the way to Dubai to ski?
06:01Experts only.
06:02Not really.
06:03Not really.
06:04It's more like somewhere in between a green and a blue, I think, but this still makes me
06:09feel like an expert.
06:11I mean, how many places can you see indoors when it's a million degrees outside?
06:16Ski Dubai is wild and worth checking out.
06:19It features chairlifts, a terrain park, and even a place to get food and drinks.
06:23Me and all of the other kids here are drinking a hot chocolate with marshmallows.
06:28I got an Arabic hot chocolate, which I guess has cardamom in it, so excited to try that.
06:34Cheers.
06:35I don't know how to drink this.
06:36It costs about 85 US dollars per person to ski for two hours.
06:41This includes your pass, winter clothing, and gear rentals.
06:44They are open from 9 AM to midnight.
06:46There's a lot of people though.
06:47It's getting kind of crowded, so I'd recommend getting here early, otherwise you got to dodge
06:51all the people, but you know, it's still fun.
06:53And if you're not into skiing, they have tubing for the whole family.
06:56The craziest part is that this entire thing is located inside the Mall of the Emirates.
07:02Speaking of which, let's talk about the malls of Dubai.
07:05Look, I love to shop as much as the next girl, but I never consider malls an attraction
07:10I want to visit while traveling.
07:12Honestly, malls usually feel the same in every country and never make it on my list of things
07:16to do.
07:17But Dubai is the exception.
07:18There are two malls you'll want to check out, the Mall of the Emirates and the Dubai
07:22Mall, both of which are easily accessible from the red line of the metro.
07:25Lauren, what do you think?
07:26I don't really think that's like your hat.
07:27I take that as a no.
07:28While at the Dubai Mall, a fun free activity to do is watch the Dubai Fountain Show.
07:32The Burj Khalifa is behind us.
07:33There's a light show every 30 minutes and we're waiting now.
07:34But there's like an interim show, it looks like, every 15 minutes between that.
07:35Where the buildings do all these cool light up things.
07:36But it brings quite the crowd, obviously.
07:37We're just hanging out, waiting for the light show to start at 10pm.
07:38I'm short, so I had to like stake out a spot and just stand here for like 20 minutes or
07:39I'd never get to see.
07:40So, I've got my spot.
07:41So, I've got my spot.
07:42I'm short, so I had to like stake out a spot and just stand here for like 20 minutes or
07:46I'd never get to see.
07:47So, I've got my spot.
08:11It's parked.
08:12Gonna let traffic die down and it's crazy how busy it is.
08:22It's like 10pm and everyone's just walking around shopping.
08:25In Texas, we're all asleep at this time.
08:27Yeah.
08:28I want to do the true Dubai spirit and get some luxury goods.
08:34Feeling all fancy with my little Chanel bag.
08:37It makes me feel like I like bought something fancy in Dubai, but it's just, I wonder.
08:43This mall is so nice, they even gave us coffee and dates while we were waiting to get picked
08:47up by our Uber.
08:50If you buy anything, make sure to get your VAT refund at the airport.
08:53Just enter your passport number and everything that's registered to you pops up.
08:56If you have anything else, you can give it to them, but it literally took less than
08:59five seconds to get my refund.
09:00Dubai is toasty, so you'll want to spend some time near the beaches.
09:04We spent a great afternoon exploring the Dubai Marina area.
09:07There are so many restaurants in this area and we grabbed a quick bite at Aloe Beirut for
09:12casual Lebanese and Arabic food.
09:14What do you think?
09:15It just mixes well with the lamb, which mixes well with the bread, which makes it soft,
09:19yet kinda crunchy and good.
09:22We spent the evening enjoying the ocean breeze and watching the sunset.
09:26There are also day passes you can get to various different beach resorts if you're
09:29into that type of thing.
09:30In a city this luxurious, you know the spas are going to be good.
09:34Even with high expectations, the Talese Ottoman Spa blew me away.
09:38It's located in the Palm Jumeirah and just walking in is an experience.
09:42I got a traditional hammam and it was an experience I will never forget.
09:46Trust me when I say I have never been cleaner.
09:49Make sure you leave time to just hang out and enjoy all the amenities.
09:53There's pools, hot tubs, gardens, steam rooms, saunas, and even a snow room.
09:58My hair has froze.
10:00I can't get over this.
10:02I think it's time to get out.
10:03While in Dubai, we recommended a day trip to Abu Dhabi.
10:07This was a jam packed day, so we made a dedicated video for this excursion.
10:12If you want to watch that video, make sure to click here.
10:15The highlights included visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
10:18It was beautiful.
10:19We also went to the Emirates Palace where Lauren got a 24 karat golden cappuccino.
10:25I like the cappuccino.
10:26And we also visited a local date market, my personal favorite.
10:30Date shopping.
10:31I've already had like four today, but we're going to get some more.
10:33We're getting some samples.
10:35We will leave a link in the description for the specific tour we booked if you're interested.
10:39Here are some other popular activities that we didn't have time to fit within our timeline.
10:43You can indoor scuba dive at the world's deepest swimming pool.
10:47You can spend an afternoon jet skiing with the skyline of Dubai in the background.
10:52And for my adrenaline junkies, you can even skydive.
10:55We hope this video is helpful for you while planning your trip to Dubai.
10:58If you have any questions about your Dubai trip, let us know down in the comments.
11:03Thanks for watching, and we'll see you in the next video.
11:06Looks like a flying penguin.
11:08Fat flying penguin to me.
11:09I think it's a platypus.
11:10I don't think humans fly though.
11:11Platypuses don't fly either.
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