Istanbul vs Dubai

qwertyjjj · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:28 pm Post subject: Istanbul vs Dubai

Any recommendations on whether to include Istanbul or Dubai on my RTW?

briggl · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:13 pm Post subject:

I have never been to either place, but if I had to choose I would go to Istambul, (formerly Byzantium and later Constantinople, and it has had other names as well.)

The history of this city is amazing -- they have found artifacts dating back over 5000 years.
The main thing I would want to see is the Hagia Sophia but there's so much more: Maiden's Tower; Column of Constantine; the Mazulkemer Aqueduct and the Valens Aqueduct; the Hippodrome of Constantinople; well, too much to list here.
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EuroBackpacker · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:56 pm Post subject:

Dubai is the product of 20 years intense development and has been utterly transformed into a modern, cosmopolitan,advanced metropolis. Before that, there was nothing...

However Istanbul has more than 2000 years of histrory. I wouldnt even put the 2 cities into same basket..

Final decision is yours... But i would vote for Istanbul
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duncanbloor · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject: Istanbul or Dubai?

Having been to both, I'd say you should probably go to Dubai purely for the chance to see it now before it changes again completely in another 5 years wheras Istanbul will probably still be the same
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Lara · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:41 pm Post subject:

Dubai is a nice experience, but I recommend Istanbul, since the city is really great.
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jawbreaker · Baggage Handler Joined: 03 Aug 2008 Posts: 15 16 ants

Go to Dubai, they have an indoor ski resort there, with snow!!

Now that's awesome. Very Happy

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GuX · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 7:28 am Post subject:

I would like to suggest you to visit, because Dubai has turned into a major tourist destination and continues to attract tourists. There are lots of places for fun especially its stunning beaches, historical and modern buildings, museums, parks, art galleries, shopping malls and sporting attraction.
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volkersche · Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 9:05 am Post subject:

i'd prefer Dubai

sammy_jacks · Trainee Steward Joined: 09 Jun 2010 Posts: 23 24 ants

Istanbul is much better IMO

Car Rental · Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:33 pm Post subject: Istanbul

I think that if it is your only ever chance to visit one or the other, and having been to both, then for the experiance I would choose Istanbul over Dubai. More to do and a bit different, Dubai is the same as any large city, nice and safe but lacks soul.
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