Rains Create Mayhem in UAE - February 27, 2010

As predicted by the weather man, the thunder showers did arrive in UAE, but no one expected them to be so disastrous. Some of the key highlights/rumors so far are: -

- Meadows road blocked- cars jammed

- MOE Parking lot flooded
- Dubai Mall GF Flooded- Leaks Spotted midsts of the mall
- Tables and Chairs Flying in Al Majaz Corniche - Shj
- Dubai Police advise to stay indoors
- People seeking shelter in Fuel Stations

Check out some of the pics of the rain that I could mange to gather. Check out the videos here.

After Effects of Dubai Mall Aquarium Leakage

Check out few pics of post Dubai Mall Aquarium Leakage event. You can see various people involved in draining out the water from the mall. As soon as I entered the parking lot, there was hose pipe extended across the Fashion Car Park. Many security officials barred people from entering the aquarium area. Largely the mall continued to function in ususal fashion welcoming visitors.

Hose pipe extended across the fashion car park to drain water

Security Personnel on-site

Aquarium Entrance Blocked

Visitor continue to swarm the mall

New Skyline of Dubai

Check out the Skyline of the New Dubai Area (Dubai Marina). The shots have been taken from midst of the sea giving a holistic view. The city's skyline is what one might envision for any major Middle East city, with some notable exceptions.

A complete view of the remarkable skyline

The towers in the center (blue color) is the Oasis Hotel

Dubai Marina Creek Area

Newly Discovered Properties on Palm Jumeirah

Last week I was treated for an awesome yacht ride across the new Dubai area by my darling spouse. I was startled to discover some of the less known side of Dubai. Please see below the pics of various upcoming properties on Palm Jumeirah and various shots of the well knows leisure areas from a different angle.

The vague structure in the background is Sheikh Mo's Island on The World

Atlantis on Palm Jumeirah from a different angle

Standing Proudly on Palm Jumeirah

Kempinski Emerald Palace, the next property after Atlantis

The building is made in the shape of a  cruise Ship

Kempinski Emerald - Under Construction

Grandeur Residences

Grandeur Residence - Upcoming Property on the Palm

A complete view of the Grandeur Residence

Royal Amwaj Resort an Spa

Royal Amwaj Resort and Spa - 5 Star Hotel

View from my Yacht

Palma Beach Resort - Umm Al Quwain

One of the most welcoming resorts ever in Umm Al Quwain, UAE. My weekend stay was made very comfortable by the hospitable staff of the Palma Beach Resort, which has an antique Egyptian look and feel. It may not be a totally authentic look, but keeping in mind that it being a holiday resort the look and feel of the hotel fits the bill amicably. The boat ride from the resort is fun and would give you a glimpse of the flamingoes on the remote islands. They also have excellent spa facilities and a leisure area for kids which hosts a bowling alley and video games. Check out some of the photographs captured in my Canon IXUS.

View from the beach side

Inside the resort

The boat ride

Beautiful Flamingoes on the remote islands

Sunset at the beach

Kidzania - A Nation is Born

Kidzania - the latest buzz in the Dubai Mall is a Mexican chain of family entertainment centers. The entertainment center allows kids to do their favourite things...behaving like adults :) They are allowed to choose their proffesssion of choice and then be the master of their destiny. The environment set up is very realistic and has an amazing ambience. The kids can enact various profession like chemist, painter, RJ, model, banker etc. The city has its own currency called KidZo. Kids can spend KidZos buying products and earn the currency working. Check out some of the pics at Kidzania

Kidzania Entrance - Sponsored by Emirates Airlines

HSBC Bank - Issuing the KidZos

The only supermarket out there...

They also got live music going on..

Just in case there is fire!

You know where to go once the car is out of fuel

The Exit