33 - Everything You Need To Know About Dubai and What To Watch While Traveling
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In this episode Gino relates the ups and downs of having a few days off in Dubai. With useful tips on where to shop, how to save money and the best way to get about, this episode is your one-stop advice shop.
Established in the 18th century as a small fishing village, Dubai grew into a regional trading hub in the early 20th century and grew rapidly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries with a focus on tourism and luxury. It has the second-most five-star hotels in the world , as well as the tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, at 828 metres.
Between eating, drinking, lounging in the pool and sleeping, Gino found time to get together three movie reviews while travelling to and from this popular tourist destinatioin.
If, like Gino, you need to get a liquor licence, do it online at OnlinePortal (licensedxb.com)
And as far as getting about is concerned use Careem, The everything app | Careem
Gino's airline movie choices are Barbie, Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love” and Insidiuos: The Red Door.
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