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RolexABC · 2 November 2010, 09:37 PM

Burj Khalifa (Tallest Building in the World)

At The Top Tour

Indoor Ski Slope

Skiing!!

Randoms

A few taken with you guys and gals in mind

davestan · 2 November 2010, 09:48 PM

Good pixs, but I found it a bit of a "soul-less" place. Crass materialism and class distinction are dominating features of the cities culture.

veidtadrian · 3 November 2010, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davestan

Good pixs, but I found it a bit of a "soul-less" place. Crass materialism and class distinction are dominating features of the cities culture.

heh..heh..hence it is the preferred destination of footballers and WAGs

EE33 · 3 November 2010, 12:28 AM

Great contrast of pics and great clarity. Thanks for sharing.

gettocard · 2 November 2010, 09:54 PM

ah....sweet memories of our honeymoon. I've got an Omega for my wife in that Rivoli store.
Dubai has been quite disappointing tho,except for the fantastic hotels we've stayed at ( Ritz Carlton and Al Qasr)

esm · 2 November 2010, 09:56 PM

thanks for the pix Saf. always liked Dubai - last time i was there they were still building the Burj.

can you remind us again which watch you took with you?

johnbeth · 2 November 2010, 10:01 PM

Nice!!

chstoft · 2 November 2010, 10:10 PM

Nice pics, thx for sharing! Can I ask which camera you used? The sharpness of the pics are amazing

harrywize · 2 November 2010, 10:09 PM

wow, heard it was nice, but didn't know it was that beautiful

RolexABC · 2 November 2010, 11:17 PM

Thanks for your comments

I absolutely love Dubai, been there a couple of times now
There isnt much heritage or culture there but the weather, beaches, hotels and food is top notch. We love going there as we are Muslim and all the food is Halal so we can eat whatever we want! McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut, KFC, Verre (Gordon Ransey's Restaurant), Mezzanine (Gary Rhodes), Wagamama, etc. Visiting these places in the UK restricts us to Veg or Fish dishes but in Dubai we can have it all!!! nom nom nom :)

Took my one and only Rolex Submariner! :)

I used a Sony A200 with the standard kit lens (18mm-70mm) during the day and 50mm F1.8 at night. Been really impressed with this camera since getting it on fleabay! Highly Recommended

Saf

DWdrummer · 3 November 2010, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexABC

Thanks for your comments

I absolutely love Dubai, been there a couple of times now
There isnt much heritage or culture there but the weather, beaches, hotels and food is top notch. We love going there as we are Muslim and all the food is Halal so we can eat whatever we want! McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut, KFC, Verre (Gordon Ransey's Restaurant), Mezzanine (Gary Rhodes), Wagamama, etc. Visiting these places in the UK restricts us to Veg or Fish dishes but in Dubai we can have it all!!! nom nom nom :)

Took my one and only Rolex Submariner! :)

I used a Sony A200 with the standard kit lens (18mm-70mm) during the day and 50mm F1.8 at night. Been really impressed with this camera since getting it on fleabay! Highly Recommended

Saf

Please forgive the question here, I dont mean to seem ignorant at all. When you say the food is "Halal" is that similar to when people of Jewish faith refer to food as "Kosher?"

Im neither Jewish nor Muslim, but always like learning about different cultures and customs when I can.

f-du-27 · 3 November 2010, 03:42 AM

For sure they also have more desirable oriental food there !

RolexABC · 4 November 2010, 02:30 AM

Thanks for your comments

Its nice to see my fellow Rolexers showing an interest

***The following passage is not suitable for Vegetarians***
Halal food is to Muslims what Kosher is to the Jewish
In a nutshell it means killing/slaughtering of an animal in a specific way which is outlined in the Quran. Any meat not killed in this way is not considered Halal. It applies to all types of meat except for Pork, which is never considered Halal or Kosher.

I have included a link which provides a more comprehensive explanation below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halal_Meat

***Apologies to any vegetarians who stumble across this thread.***

dalip · 3 November 2010, 01:49 AM

Awesome pics....glad you had a great time.

Chipmunk · 3 November 2010, 01:55 AM

Nice pix......thanks for sharing Dubai.

Puffy · 3 November 2010, 02:13 AM

Awesome snaps, never been to Dubai but would love to go

gettocard · 4 November 2010, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

Awesome snaps, never been to Dubai but would love to go

You ain't missing anything bro,go to Vegas,a lot more fun,no need to overpay for an impossible to find damn beer and no bad stares from mall security if you hold your wife hand...

I think Dubai marketing hype is on pair with Rolex's one. I will give Dubai another shot when Dubailand will be ready.

spuds · 15 November 2010, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

Awesome snaps, never been to Dubai but would love to go

Yessum.

Lion · 3 November 2010, 02:20 AM

Saf, it looks like you had a great vacation and a fantastic time!!!
Please tell us more about the Muslim culture and Halal customs...Thanx

Submarino · 3 November 2010, 02:28 AM

WOW!!! Great pics and what an amazing place!

sea-dweller · 3 November 2010, 03:41 AM

Great photos !

stockae92 · 4 November 2010, 03:53 AM

Maybe its just me, but the Mustag GT500 is kinda out of place in the world of Mercedes, Porsche and Ferrari ... LOL

Grubbman · 4 November 2010, 05:01 AM

lovely pics, one of my favorite places in the world, am from Australia but love the multi culturlism over 100 different nationalities live there not to mention the amazing restaurants bars, hotels and beaches. Lot of people compare it to Vegas not sure why, its desert thats about it. Its got beaches and gambling is illegal, great place to buy a watch as well!

guarco · 4 November 2010, 07:42 PM

My 2 cents:

RolexABC · 4 November 2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by guarco

My 2 cents:

Love it

I thought of you guys when I saw the building
You're far more creative than me, great shot!

beaujarle · 14 November 2010, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guarco

My 2 cents:

Ha...ha....took the same photo 2 days ago.

My version....

Desperado · 4 November 2010, 08:39 PM

Great Shots :) I live in Dubai for 6 years now and it is really a very nice place. BTW Tom cruise is here these days filming MI 4

93 Turbo · 14 November 2010, 09:25 PM

Hey RolexABC, spent 3 days there last week for work, caught a few rays on top of the Sheraton Deira. They had an awesome buffet. Prior to this I spent 3 days at the Sheraton Djibouti, one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in for service, and probably not the last time I will be there unfortunately.

cwwhk · 14 November 2010, 09:31 PM

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

colpol · 15 November 2010, 01:32 AM

Nice pictures

I nearly went there last year & would still like to go somwtime soon. It was my partners 40th ! It was a toss-up between Dubai or an eternity ring !! I think Dubai would have been cheaper ..... !!!

2 November 2010, 09:37 PM	#1
RolexABC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Saf Ahmed Location: UK Posts: 298	Some pictures from our recent trip to Dubai... Burj Khalifa (Tallest Building in the World) At The Top Tour Indoor Ski Slope Skiing!! Randoms A few taken with you guys and gals in mind

3 November 2010, 12:28 AM	#4
EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	Great contrast of pics and great clarity. Thanks for sharing. __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

3 November 2010, 01:49 AM	#14
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Awesome pics....glad you had a great time. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

3 November 2010, 01:55 AM	#15
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Nice pix......thanks for sharing Dubai. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

3 November 2010, 02:13 AM	#16
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Awesome snaps, never been to Dubai but would love to go __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

2 November 2010, 09:48 PM	#2
davestan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 504	Good pixs, but I found it a bit of a "soul-less" place. Crass materialism and class distinction are dominating features of the cities culture.

2 November 2010, 09:54 PM	#5
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	ah....sweet memories of our honeymoon. I've got an Omega for my wife in that Rivoli store. Dubai has been quite disappointing tho,except for the fantastic hotels we've stayed at ( Ritz Carlton and Al Qasr)

2 November 2010, 09:56 PM	#6
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	thanks for the pix Saf. always liked Dubai - last time i was there they were still building the Burj. can you remind us again which watch you took with you?

2 November 2010, 10:01 PM	#7
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Nice!!

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chstoft "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Christian Location: Munich, Germany Watch: me Posts: 223	Nice pics, thx for sharing! Can I ask which camera you used? The sharpness of the pics are amazing

2 November 2010, 10:09 PM	#9
harrywize Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: cyprus Watch: gmt2c Posts: 32	wow, heard it was nice, but didn't know it was that beautiful

2 November 2010, 11:17 PM	#10
RolexABC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Saf Ahmed Location: UK Posts: 298	Thanks for your comments I absolutely love Dubai, been there a couple of times now There isnt much heritage or culture there but the weather, beaches, hotels and food is top notch. We love going there as we are Muslim and all the food is Halal so we can eat whatever we want! McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut, KFC, Verre (Gordon Ransey's Restaurant), Mezzanine (Gary Rhodes), Wagamama, etc. Visiting these places in the UK restricts us to Veg or Fish dishes but in Dubai we can have it all!!! nom nom nom :) Took my one and only Rolex Submariner! :) I used a Sony A200 with the standard kit lens (18mm-70mm) during the day and 50mm F1.8 at night. Been really impressed with this camera since getting it on fleabay! Highly Recommended Saf

3 November 2010, 03:42 AM	#12
f-du-27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: François Location: France Posts: 169	For sure they also have more desirable oriental food there !

4 November 2010, 02:30 AM	#13
RolexABC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Saf Ahmed Location: UK Posts: 298	Thanks for your comments Its nice to see my fellow Rolexers showing an interest *The following passage is not suitable for Vegetarians* Halal food is to Muslims what Kosher is to the Jewish In a nutshell it means killing/slaughtering of an animal in a specific way which is outlined in the Quran. Any meat not killed in this way is not considered Halal. It applies to all types of meat except for Pork, which is never considered Halal or Kosher. I have included a link which provides a more comprehensive explanation below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halal_Meat *Apologies to any vegetarians who stumble across this thread.*

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Saf, it looks like you had a great vacation and a fantastic time!!! Please tell us more about the Muslim culture and Halal customs...Thanx __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	Maybe its just me, but the Mustag GT500 is kinda out of place in the world of Mercedes, Porsche and Ferrari ... LOL

4 November 2010, 05:01 AM	#23
Grubbman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Stockholm Posts: 11	lovely pics, one of my favorite places in the world, am from Australia but love the multi culturlism over 100 different nationalities live there not to mention the amazing restaurants bars, hotels and beaches. Lot of people compare it to Vegas not sure why, its desert thats about it. Its got beaches and gambling is illegal, great place to buy a watch as well!

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guarco "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Barcelona Posts: 20	My 2 cents: Attached Images

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Desperado "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Karim Location: Dubai Watch: YM Platinum Posts: 653	Great Shots :) I live in Dubai for 6 years now and it is really a very nice place. BTW Tom cruise is here these days filming MI 4

14 November 2010, 09:25 PM	#28
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	Hey RolexABC, spent 3 days there last week for work, caught a few rays on top of the Sheraton Deira. They had an awesome buffet. Prior to this I spent 3 days at the Sheraton Djibouti, one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in for service, and probably not the last time I will be there unfortunately.

14 November 2010, 09:31 PM	#29
cwwhk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Black Daytona Posts: 827	Nice. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Everyday is a Rolex day.

15 November 2010, 01:32 AM	#30
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,895	Nice pictures I nearly went there last year & would still like to go somwtime soon. It was my partners 40th ! It was a toss-up between Dubai or an eternity ring !! I think Dubai would have been cheaper ..... !!!

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