I agree, but that’s the point, challenge yourself. It’s like I hate a Citroen Xsara Picasso, so I bought one. You can only judge on experience :) Plus it’s a stopover to somewhere else…
@@GeoffBuysCars I don't see how challenging ourselves is a positive consideration in countries that have awful track records for building itself off the back of the death of slave workers. I wouldn't want to support them in any capacity Geoff. Soz... I appreciate you are "stopping over" on your mystery trip, but even advertising the place turns my stomach. Human Rights is a big thing in my heart. Safe travels dude. 🙏🏼
It's so good to see that Dubai has embraced the low traffic neighbourhood and cycle lanes everywhere. A truly forward thinking city. Enjoy the Charger!!!
Geoff, because the "OKAVANGO" is a river that comes to an end in a desert in SW Africa. During the dry season, it nearly dries up, but with the rains, it swells and creates a massive delta which becomes a malarial swamp with a large variety of venomous snakes ... a very unhealthy place to be. Such drought-resistant trees as there are, some of them with deep roots reaching into underground water, burst into leaf and flower producing a fruit which ferments and is much loved by the local elephants. An elephant suffering from a hangover is a sight to see. They sway from side to side, heads down, pained foreheads with lowered eyebrows and half shut eyes and rumble quietly, in very, VERY deep notes "Oh God ......... WHY did I do this again."
You can hire a car, in Dubai, get ready for 'up close and personal' driving, and six lanes everywhere, head over the desert to Korfa-Kan, its a very pleasant sea side area a couple of hours away with nice hotels, you are on the right track if you turn right at a mega roundabout with a huge book on a pair of giant hands in the middle of it, watch out for speed traps, road humps just before the open air market in the desert, camels[which if you hit one it is, of course, a racing camel of high value] and donkeys. You want a drink, usually the bars are in the centre of hotels. Great Lunch, the 7*Jumerai food floor, speak every language, and every conceivable food variety.....
We spent four days in Dubai, loved every minute of the stay, forget all the things you hear or read about in the DM it's a brilliant place to visit. The roads are perfect, the pavements are well maintained and no dog sh!t, everyone is polite, no graffiti, it's safe to roam, so much eye candy i'ts so hard to take it all in and yes you can get a beer.😃
Thanks to Geoff, and family for the trip down our own personal memory lane, of our first visit to Dubai to stay in our self-catering apartment in the 90's, getting lost in Dubai is so easy, no satnav or phones then, but kind people, tolerant of our ignorance of the language, and the terrain, even to the point of escorting us in our Toyota Tercel back to our look-alike apartment complex, you gave us a great laugh, and reminded us how easy it has becomeme to travel great distances. Happy Days👍
Love it when you visit different parts of the world. When I have been to America there are so many cars you don't see in the UK. Both times i have been to America we hired the correct cars, first time a Dodge Challenger RT and second time a Mustang GT convertible.
I mean, that stroll with Geoff in the parking lot was really interesting, mostly because there are strange cars we have never seen or heard of existing, or cared about before. Geoff really knows what sort of content his audience tends to get interested in :D
In the States, the nicest car we rented was a new V8-6.2 ltr Corvette convertible. The most fun you can have with your clothes on. This was 7/8 years ago.
@rappers5719 What a waste of power. Had a 2002 Corvette with T-tops. Fun to drive but no place to go faster than 70 miles. More enjoyable was a Mercedes 300 in Germany though by that time I was too old to floor the darn thing.
Loved the Rental and BnB eff ups, I think you did well getting a Charger, perfect family car, but the Challenger is more me with no kids, loved your kids talking, pretty smart with their opinions. Loved the travel, remind's me of Vegas, with a kick, loved the room with a view, The Charger color is called Granite Crystal, (British paint guy livin in Oregon). "Onwards my friends", lol.
❤️🙏Fishburn Co Durham, BRAVO Bravo, 🤗thank you for sharing this exciting calm and group collective debate, and while discussing the fantastic architecture, PS,,,,,, update on pothole situation, stay safe much love👍
We had the ford territory in Australia .Was completely different to the one you showed . Our was built by For Australia and was based on the Australian built Falcon With the 4.0 l BARRA 6cyl and even the 362 hp turbo Barra .
Okay, Geoff, you need a new GPS that will speak to you to tell you where to go! Barring that, listen to Mrs G as she, apparently, has a better sense of direction. Also, stop looking at those Lambo’s and keep your eyes on where you are going!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Good choice of car Geoff a number of years ago a was looking for a charger and found one for £20K then checked it out on the pictures and the rear quarter was totally stuffed I was gutted but enjoy yourselves 👍👍
I spent 2 years in Dubai 30 years ago and then it seemed that indicators and mirrors were optional. Horns were essential. Your drive out of the airport looks nothing like it was back then - none of those building existed.
We really enjoyed, It was great, you sound like me, looking for directions while picking off the expensive cars and rental's, lol, Im 68 and still do it. It looks like Dubai rentals have embraced the Chinese cars, Geely Jac etc, I'm not impressed, love the older stuff like you, I drive 90's Toyota's, pieces of cake.
Did you notice all the taxi wheel bearings are shot due to the dust? If you go to see the dancing fountains try and avoid the day they play Arabic music!!
🤣🤣🤣I am a boomer and American who Watched MacMasters walk around in the noonday sun in Las Vegas, and he had a heat stroke while walking. I am 76 and my guess is there is not one male in the world who has not had the same conversation with your wife. I am drinking tequila and smoking a joint here in Mexico, and LOL. Tell the wife GOOD JOB 🤣🤣
Ford Territory's are common as minis in NZ Geoff ...and yep, Dubai is some airport ..I have been there on way to Isle of Man...on way back had to get a train to another part of the airport the change planes
The only time I've been in phantom was going to the buj, I did like when I was there as a kid but, but now I'm older it's not on my list as it's basically a cathedral to excess and extravagance
Geoff I'm loving seeing Dubai through your eyes. Anyone who's lived here will be laughing cos we've all got lost and punished by the road system too. Just remember its South towards Abu Dhabi and North to Dubai.West towards the waves (coast) and East inland.
The driving there is somewhat “enthusiastic”, an Orange traffic light is considered “Green”. If you don’t move on orange they will sound their car horn. Don’t have an accident it will be your fault. Most cars get washed everyday. My daughter and husband lived and worked there for three years, taxi rides were always a white knuckle rides, good luck take it easy.
My fear would be getting involved in a minor accident and a world of pain occurring. Cheap limo, try the products of Cowyed town (Cow Head, Westhoughton) Coleman Milne, ex funeral cars. Lots of old cheap ones floating around. The rest of you can look up why people from Westhoughton are called Cow Heads or Cowyeds in the local accent.
🤣🤣🤣🤣I am so reliving one of my BFFs and me, which I call adventures, and I had the same conversation with my BFF since she was driving. I told her so, and she went the wrong way. After 4 hours of being lost, I told her she was alone. 🤣🤣
@@driveline1325 yes I'd like to know why Geoff pins my comment for all to take a pop at me... yet I see many other comments here questioning his vid& visit, who are not getting to same response to my offered opinion! Cheers Geoff NOT
Definitely not interested in Dubai, just a horrible example of stupendous 15 minute city well under way 😢 hope you have a super credit card. Last time in December it was £9.50 for a cup of tea and a biscuit.
Now that I've seen what a noisy dump you've ended up in I have to wonder who chose it, why they didn't do some decent research before choosing it and I must ask the question, WHY did you want to go there in the first place ?
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Who would go there full stop???!!! 🤨
I agree, but that’s the point, challenge yourself. It’s like I hate a Citroen Xsara Picasso, so I bought one. You can only judge on experience :)
Plus it’s a stopover to somewhere else…
@@GeoffBuysCars I don't see how challenging ourselves is a positive consideration in countries that have awful track records for building itself off the back of the death of slave workers. I wouldn't want to support them in any capacity Geoff. Soz... I appreciate you are "stopping over" on your mystery trip, but even advertising the place turns my stomach. Human Rights is a big thing in my heart. Safe travels dude. 🙏🏼
@@emk-69 You think the west is any better???
@@emk-69UK government is no better morally right now
@@GeoffBuysCars yes but you live here and it is happening around world, but supporting places or choosing to avoid is a conscious one. Just saying...
I've got absolutely no wish to go to Dubai but the array of fabulous cars to look at is a tempter!
It's so good to see that Dubai has embraced the low traffic neighbourhood and cycle lanes everywhere. A truly forward thinking city. Enjoy the Charger!!!
@@neilmeredith7045 Cycling in 50c heat, ha ha you're mental 🤣
Thanks for bringing us with you Geoff.
We're loving this Geoff , all of it , do take us anywhere where you may find happiness , we'll be there to cheer on
Glad your trip is going so smoothly. What a patient wife and kids you have. Stay safe.❤️💯🍀
Geoff welcome to Dubai man! Been here 14 years now
Geoff, because the "OKAVANGO" is a river that comes to an end in a desert in SW Africa. During the dry season, it nearly dries up, but with the rains, it swells and creates a massive delta which becomes a malarial swamp with a large variety of venomous snakes ... a very unhealthy place to be. Such drought-resistant trees as there are, some of them with deep roots reaching into underground water, burst into leaf and flower producing a fruit which ferments and is much loved by the local elephants. An elephant suffering from a hangover is a sight to see. They sway from side to side, heads down, pained foreheads with lowered eyebrows and half shut eyes and rumble quietly, in very, VERY deep notes "Oh God ......... WHY did I do this again."
You can hire a car, in Dubai, get ready for 'up close and personal' driving, and six lanes everywhere, head over the desert to Korfa-Kan, its a very pleasant sea side area a couple of hours away with nice hotels, you are on the right track if you turn right at a mega roundabout with a huge book on a pair of giant hands in the middle of it, watch out for speed traps, road humps just before the open air market in the desert, camels[which if you hit one it is, of course, a racing camel of high value] and donkeys. You want a drink, usually the bars are in the centre of hotels. Great Lunch, the 7*Jumerai food floor, speak every language, and every conceivable food variety.....
They also have an Indoor, Air conditioned, Karting track, helluva place Geoff.
We spent four days in Dubai, loved every minute of the stay, forget all the things you hear or read about in the DM it's a brilliant place to visit. The roads are perfect, the pavements are well maintained and no dog sh!t, everyone is polite, no graffiti, it's safe to roam, so much eye candy i'ts so hard to take it all in and yes you can get a beer.😃
Then go back
@ You paying?
@@leeandjancruise just don't be a woman, or gay or get in trouble...
11:20 That whole section driving between the buildings is wild. Looks like a Star Wars set.
Don’t forget there’s a huge Indian population in Dubai - and they’ve brought their driving habits!
Yeah and how many of them have died in construction??
Mrs Geoff has such a beautiful Birmingham accent. Love it.
Thanks to Geoff, and family for the trip down our own personal memory lane, of our first visit to Dubai to stay in our self-catering apartment in the 90's, getting lost in Dubai is so easy, no satnav or phones then, but kind people, tolerant of our ignorance of the language, and the terrain, even to the point of escorting us in our Toyota Tercel back to our look-alike apartment complex, you gave us a great laugh, and reminded us how easy it has becomeme to travel great distances. Happy Days👍
Love it when you visit different parts of the world. When I have been to America there are so many cars you don't see in the UK. Both times i have been to America we hired the correct cars, first time a Dodge Challenger RT and second time a Mustang GT convertible.
I mean, that stroll with Geoff in the parking lot was really interesting, mostly because there are strange cars we have never seen or heard of existing, or cared about before.
Geoff really knows what sort of content his audience tends to get interested in :D
Notice how there's constant roadworks and construction in Dubai but the motorways seem to flow beautifully. 25:00 Funny that
Great video Geoff, thanks for sharing as always, loved all the interesting never heard of cars 😅
In the States, the nicest car we rented was a new V8-6.2 ltr Corvette convertible. The most fun you can have with your clothes on. This was 7/8 years ago.
Yeah nah ,Supercharged Pontiac G8 pick up!!!!😂😂😂
Challenger RT and Mustang GT convertible are the two I have hired in the states.
Would you be saying that, if you had to pay £1.50 / litre for petrol ?
@@rappers5719 It's a lot easier to enjoy when your petrol is so cheap.
@rappers5719 What a waste of power. Had a 2002 Corvette with T-tops. Fun to drive but no place to go faster than 70 miles. More enjoyable was a Mercedes 300 in Germany though by that time I was too old to floor the darn thing.
Loved the Rental and BnB eff ups, I think you did well getting a Charger, perfect family car, but the Challenger is more me with no kids, loved your kids talking, pretty smart with their opinions. Loved the travel, remind's me of Vegas, with a kick, loved the room with a view,
The Charger color is called Granite Crystal, (British paint guy livin in Oregon). "Onwards my friends", lol.
Dubai........you can keep it.
Always get a taxi to your hotel then hire a car and have it delivered
What a great video Geoff. I really enjoyed it. 😘
Lol what an epic road trip!!! What a hellish place to try and navigate! Wow You both have incredible patience lol Wonderful experience lol
Loving the sound of that car - nearly as good as a 5cyl Volvo!
I wouldn't want to go there ta. Its like GTA 5 but without the guns and crashes.
WTF is the attraction of Dubai, it looks awful.
So u can tell people uve been, only reason why people go , seem to think it makes them special
Hi Geoff. Your kid is a little diamond. Enjoy your holiday.
Quite the contrast with keeping older cheaper cars on the road.
❤️🙏Fishburn Co Durham, BRAVO Bravo, 🤗thank you for sharing this exciting calm and group collective debate, and while discussing the fantastic architecture, PS,,,,,, update on pothole situation, stay safe much love👍
I love the extra TOM TOM in the car it's sounds amazing
Seeing you drive around is enough to make me realise I never want to go. It's all concrete and glass blocks... Very modern, no actual character.
Great video. Those roads would do my head in 😮😮
We had the ford territory in Australia .Was completely different to the one you showed . Our was built by For Australia and was based on the Australian built Falcon With the 4.0 l BARRA 6cyl and even the 362 hp turbo Barra .
Oh yeah, of course, better hope they don't flood it again while you're there 😮
I certainly didn't know that Dubai was the most visited country in the world
Okay, Geoff, you need a new GPS that will speak to you to tell you where to go!
Barring that, listen to Mrs G as she, apparently, has a better sense of direction.
Also, stop looking at those Lambo’s and keep your eyes on where you are going!!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Good choice of car Geoff a number of years ago a was looking for a charger and found one for £20K then checked it out on the pictures and the rear quarter was totally stuffed I was gutted but enjoy yourselves 👍👍
Just enjoy your self with your family whatever time with your family and kids and enjoy your holidays.
You’ve got me fancying another trip to Dubai! Try the Meridienne Mina Syahi they have the largest beach bar in the world. Good burgers!
I spent 2 years in Dubai 30 years ago and then it seemed that indicators and mirrors were optional. Horns were essential. Your drive out of the airport looks nothing like it was back then - none of those building existed.
🎉. Totally stoked for..
Geoff Flies Far ! 😂
🤘YOLO🤘
Your direction debate with your wife is exactly what happens with us
We really enjoyed, It was great, you sound like me, looking for directions while picking off the expensive cars and rental's, lol, Im 68 and still do it. It looks like Dubai rentals have embraced the Chinese cars, Geely Jac etc, I'm not impressed, love the older stuff like you, I drive 90's Toyota's, pieces of cake.
Did you notice all the taxi wheel bearings are shot due to the dust?
If you go to see the dancing fountains try and avoid the day they play Arabic music!!
Very reminiscent of the National Lampoons European vacation, diving around London. Theres the Berg kids .... Look there it is again....
🤣🤣🤣I am a boomer and American who Watched MacMasters walk around in the noonday sun in Las Vegas, and he had a heat stroke while walking. I am 76 and my guess is there is not one male in the world who has not had the same conversation with your wife. I am drinking tequila and smoking a joint here in Mexico, and LOL. Tell the wife GOOD JOB 🤣🤣
Enjoy the refreshments😅😂🤣
Ford Territory's are common as minis in NZ Geoff ...and yep, Dubai is some airport ..I have been there on way to Isle of Man...on way back had to get a train to another part of the airport the change planes
We're putting in a base jumping platform, about 800m up, on the Burj for X Dubai.
The only time I've been in phantom was going to the buj, I did like when I was there as a kid but, but now I'm older it's not on my list as it's basically a cathedral to excess and extravagance
Geoff I'm loving seeing Dubai through your eyes. Anyone who's lived here will be laughing cos we've all got lost and punished by the road system too. Just remember its South towards Abu Dhabi and North to Dubai.West towards the waves (coast) and East inland.
Im going on the 18th of feb for the first time i simply can not wait
In for a shock
The driving there is somewhat “enthusiastic”, an Orange traffic light is considered “Green”. If you don’t move on orange they will sound their car horn. Don’t have an accident it will be your fault. Most cars get washed everyday. My daughter and husband lived and worked there for three years, taxi rides were always a white knuckle rides, good luck take it easy.
My fear would be getting involved in a minor accident and a world of pain occurring.
Cheap limo, try the products of Cowyed town (Cow Head, Westhoughton) Coleman Milne, ex funeral cars. Lots of old cheap ones floating around. The rest of you can look up why people from Westhoughton are called Cow Heads or Cowyeds in the local accent.
🤣🤣🤣🤣I am so reliving one of my BFFs and me, which I call adventures, and I had the same conversation with my BFF since she was driving. I told her so, and she went the wrong way. After 4 hours of being lost, I told her she was alone. 🤣🤣
there’s a fair chance you might not survive the holiday Geoff at this rate mate 1st day
There was a white Challenger behind the ‘L:’ or whatever it was 😁
13:12 ELIE SAAB on the overhead gantry!! 👀🧐😎😜
Peace 🏴
Why have you got your wipers on?
What no Skodas?
Saw loads in Prague especially the Superbs in the highest spec you can get.
@@BrainfromSpain No Volvos either
Just head to the desert for some off-roading! :P
Have you seen any P80 Volvos there?👀🤔
Couldn't drive there it's madness
It looks like the sky is even gray in Dubai.
Bit like morcambe in winter
May be they haven’t built your accommodation yet
Hm, where are you continuing after Dubai... Phuket? Bali? 😎
This must be a forced stopover as you'd be out of your mind to go to Dubai on purpose.
@@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt Geoff thinks it's OK... he pinned my comment to prove that fact! 🙄
last place i would go to for sure or any middle east country
The answer is no, you shouldn't hire a hire in Dubai 😂😂😂 or if you do, let Mrs Geoff drive.
Dubai looks absolutely bloody awful Geoff-what are you going to do there?
@@driveline1325 yes I'd like to know why Geoff pins my comment for all to take a pop at me... yet I see many other comments here questioning his vid& visit, who are not getting to same response to my offered opinion! Cheers Geoff NOT
Geoff dubais cars
Don't call me a moron on you tube....classic!
The driving video fcuks me up. I keep thinking ‘brakes’, ‘don’t worry about the yellow BMW, concentrate on driving’!
Come for a week end in Bahrain Jeff, much more interesting I’ve got accommodation
Really 🤔
How did you ended-up at the Palm? 🤣🤣
Rules of the car; Driving assistants must remain discrete, and anonymous at all times....
A lot easier just getting a taxi every where
Geoff gets lost in Dubai and never returns 😂
Ironically enough I bet an old Volvo would be the only car instantly notable as a unique and not rented there.
A motorway trip. Nice
Would love me a Jac Lanmao.
At 33:20 they end up back at the airport and get a taxi to hotel haha
watch the speed llimits as they are hefty and build up in price from memory. What 3 word the location lol
Also flashing your lights her means get out of the way, not I;m letting you out.
Where are the live streams
Jeoff we love it when your kids correct you about something it's so cool
My favourite car was the Toyota fj cruiser take kids to the frame and motion gate
Cupra Taviscan, sounds like indigestion medicine.😂
What no Volvos
Definitely not interested in Dubai, just a horrible example of stupendous 15 minute city well under way 😢 hope you have a super credit card. Last time in December it was £9.50 for a cup of tea and a biscuit.
My marriage would not have survived this car journey......and moron or not it must be a nightmare finding your way around such a hideous place !
Now that I've seen what a noisy dump you've ended up in I have to wonder who chose it, why they didn't do some decent research before choosing it and I must ask the question, WHY did you want to go there in the first place ?
That's far too much fun for me
No Potholes, what a treat, but they drive like Americans. In and out of every lane.
Land Cruisers look ace in white.
It a good place, just stay off the beer and eat arabic 👍
not a chemtrail in the sky.
Woah, Dubai eh? That's the youtube money 😂
You all like playing, I spy with my little eye. 😊
Looks animated. Weird. 😂
Hades does exist!
Geoff in Dubai? Not something I saw coming for 2025 lol