Dubai Beyond The Malls –Local Insights To Get Off The Tourist Trail Bantering Across Borders podcast

Dubai Beyond the Malls –Local Insights to Get Off the Tourist Trail

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Welcome back to Bantering Across Borders! Join Tony and Sarah as they turn their expat lens onto Dubai – their home for over a decade – to share a very different side of the city that most tourists never see.

Forget the clichés of mega malls and shiny skyscrapers. In this episode, your favourite bantering duo reveal their insider tips for getting off the tourist trail and uncovering Dubai’s surprising hidden gems. From flamingos in the desert, serene lakes at sunrise, and the bustle of the old town, to camel racing, comedy nights, and why a golf course restaurant might just be the perfect spot for people-watching, Tony and Sarah uncover the quirks and charms of life in Dubai.

Along the way, they share how living in this ever-changing city has shaped them, reflect on their friendship, and drop a few laughs about the everyday realities of expat life.

🎧 Whether you’re planning a trip, living in the UAE, or just curious about what lies beyond the glitter, this episode will give you fresh perspectives on Dubai.

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Chapters

1. Coming up (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to the episode, Dubai and our hosts (00:01:00)

3. Flamingos in the desert: birdwatching in Dubai (00:06:22)

4. Bastakiya & the old town (00:07:56)

5. Jebel Ali’s hidden religious gems (00:09:42)

6. Walking Dubai: the city’s best promenades (00:10:56)

7. Al Qudra Lakes: sunrise, birds, and picnics (00:14:30)

8. Beyond Dubai: visiting the 6 other Emirates (00:15:47)

9. Dubai’s theatre and concert scene (00:18:15)

10. Comedy nights: laughing across cultures (00:19:14)

11. Golf course restaurants: food & people-watching (00:20:14)

12. Camel racing (00:23:35)

13. How Dubai has changed Tony & Sarah (00:26:10)

14. Tourist tips (00:29:19)

15. Would Tony & Sarah have become friends without Dubai? (00:32:23)

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