Tuesday, 30 December 2008
Carshow 1
Well here's a new one, these guys like cars. the more modified the more excited they get. This is pre "credit crunch".....they like their toys though. the old bathtub Porsche is owned by a 10 year old Emirati. Well thats how old he looked.
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
Burning your bridges
A little bit of history today. I saw concrete burning. Yes, they can build kilometre high buildings, 10 lane freeways, pump a countries GDP from the ground and buy soccer teams.....but now they've worked out how to burn a concrete bridge.
Some poor little Indian or Pakistani welder sparked off the blaze. They'll probably have to remove that section of bridge meaning another 6 months before it's complete. That means not in time for the GP...!!
Sunday, 12 October 2008
Abu Dhabi Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition
Fun for the whole family on the weekend, just like the Ekka or the Royal Easter Show, except with camel, falcon and arab auctions and enough guns to complete an artillery for a rogue nation. One baby camel was auctioned for AED6million about 2.4 million AUD, hope it tastes good.
Sunday, 28 September 2008
Awesome Policing Strategy
Police give bad drivers just desserts
Rasha Abu Baker
Dubai police have fielded extra patrols to deal with the surge in traffic during the Eid holiday.
Motorists caught for running a red light or other driving offences during Eid al Fitr are in for a sweet surprise when officers hand over their ticket.
Dubai Police are to repeat last year’s successful Eid initiative by giving away 20,000 boxes of chocolates to drivers who break the law over the three-day religious festival.
“Anyone who is stopped by police for committing a traffic violation in Eid should expect a gift,” said Col Saif Muhair al Mazrouei, deputy director of the traffic department.
The chocolates will be presented with a traffic awareness brochure outlining the dangers associated with different types of offences and a special message: “We wish you a happy Eid. Thank you for complying with traffic rules and regulations so that this season passes joyfully, with no traffic accidents or violations.”
“We tried it last year and it was very successful,” said Col Mazrouei. “People really appreciated it and most importantly have learnt from it.”
Rasha Abu Baker
Dubai police have fielded extra patrols to deal with the surge in traffic during the Eid holiday.
Motorists caught for running a red light or other driving offences during Eid al Fitr are in for a sweet surprise when officers hand over their ticket.
Dubai Police are to repeat last year’s successful Eid initiative by giving away 20,000 boxes of chocolates to drivers who break the law over the three-day religious festival.
“Anyone who is stopped by police for committing a traffic violation in Eid should expect a gift,” said Col Saif Muhair al Mazrouei, deputy director of the traffic department.
The chocolates will be presented with a traffic awareness brochure outlining the dangers associated with different types of offences and a special message: “We wish you a happy Eid. Thank you for complying with traffic rules and regulations so that this season passes joyfully, with no traffic accidents or violations.”
“We tried it last year and it was very successful,” said Col Mazrouei. “People really appreciated it and most importantly have learnt from it.”
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
Falcon Brothers
These dudes had a sunset falcon show. They let the falcon off and it flies away and then they drag a dead pidgeon along on a string and fling it around and the falcon flies back in and gets the pidgeon. They are extremely fast and strong, and beautiful birds.
Monday, 1 September 2008
Roof Top Lounge
Great spot to watch the sun go down over the desert. Started off really civilised, but after a quantity of cocktails and shisha, things sorta deteriorated.
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