Traffic Chaos

Some fantastic parking tonight caused mayhem outside our apartment block as a rubbish truck got stuck and had no way in or out. Eventually the guy who had parked at the end of the road (in the middle) came and moved his van.

Weird advert of the week!

We are coming up to another religious holiday here, Eid Al Adha, and it is traditional to sacrifice an animal, typically a lamb.

Shuja Yacht Dinner Cruise

The Royal Meridien Hotel owns a yacht moored in the marina near Marina Mall, which they use for evening dinner cruises up and down the Breakwater in front of the Corniche. We went with Caroline’s two aunts who are currently staying with us at the moment and our friend Michelle from our apartment block. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening, the food was pretty good and we were very luck with the weather, it was so clear. A lovely couple of hours.

Pictures below….

Shuja Yacht dinner cruise

Meet me on the 124th floor!

I can't wait to go up and take a look! 160 floors with the observation tower on 124th. Now opening on Jan 4th.

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The Gulf s new pinnacle of innovation
Timothy Brooks tbrooks@thenational.ae
The National - News
11 Nov 2009

DUBAI It has been dubbed the “beacon of progress” and, when it opens in the New Year, Burj Dubai – the world’s tallest building – will demonstrate the dynamism of the Gulf. It will be officially opened on January 4, the fourth anniversary of Sheikh...read more...
Tech Tags: The National - News newspaper Page Three

Camera after Saadiyat Bridge

A speed camera has appeared just after the Saadiyat Bridge as you come into the Mina area towards Abu Dhabi. I can’t vouch for whether it is live or not, but I guess it is the slippery slope to having the whole new highway covered – rats!