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yesterday I travelled to Abu Dhabi by Emirates express bus from Bur Dubai's Al Ghubaiba bus station to Abudhabi. The journey took just under 2hours although it seemed less than that.You will be easily distracted by the massive construction going on in Dubai and the contrast in Abu Dhabi. The buses are very comfortable (better than National express in my opinion).The ride was smooth and not fast. We paid 20 UAE dirhams (about 4 pounds) for the journey to Abu Dhabi and 15AED on the return Journey. At both stations there was a bus waiting so we did not have to wait. I asked dubai taxi drivers how much it would cost to AD and they said at least 250 AED (AED and Dirhams is the same) for the same trip. The seats in the front are reserved for women and families.This is good for ladies travelling alone. Taxis in abu dhabi dont have the minumum 10dirham charge like Dubai.That was a pleasant suprise as my journey from the bus station was only 5.5 AED. back in dubai today almost 6 pm

Just watched Shaikh Ahmad's funeral prayers at the grand mosque of Abu Dhabi. Shaikh Ahmad one of the worlds powerfula nd young business executive highly ranked by Forbes list. gulfnews : Obituary: Shaikh Ahmad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday attended the 15th Dubai World Cup, hosted at Dubai’s Meydan racecourse, the biggest horserace course in the world. Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, also attended the event. A group of shaikhs, ministers, senior officials, dignitaries and more than 63,000 fans witnessed the prestigious Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest race, which was held at the newly opened racecourse. Dubai World Cup marks an end to the Dubai International Racing Carnival which began on January 28. The world’s richest race-day featured three of the most valuable races on the planet: the Dubai Sheema Classic sponsored by Guangsha Group, the Dubai Duty Free sponsored by Dubai Duty Free, and of course, the Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates airlines. Also on the card were Dubai Golden Shaheen, sponsored by Gulf News, the UAE Derby and t

Gloria De Campeao made history winning the Dubai world cup and taking home apurse of $10 million. Lizard's desire was second and Allybar finished third. gulfnews : Gloria De Campeao wins $10m Dubai World Cup

Watching the dubai world cup 2010  live from Al Meydan racecourse. The dubai world cup is valued at $10 million dollars I am loving the big big screen the colours and the falcon design. 14 horses will line up to face the Meydan starter at 9.45pm tonight include as many as 11 Group 1 winners from seven countries. Among them are champions from America and Japan and leading horses from England, France, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

jumeirah pictures

                                                  Mercato Mall Burj Khalifa from Jumeirah beach

After the daily visit to the clinic we stopped at the Palm Strip mall opposite Jumeirah grand mosque. Even better views of the mosque and Burj Khalifa. You can hear the Adhan (call to prayer) from the mall. When it was time for prayers i just crossed the road. The masjid is even more beautiful inside. once inside we are all the same from the millionaires with their expensive 4 wheel drive hummers, landcruisers and BWM's to the dock workers. No difference all muslims attending the friday prayers. Jumeirah mosque is open for tours to all to increase awareness and understanding between various nationalities living and visiting the Emirates. The Open Doors. Open Minds . mosque tour takes one hour and a quarter, and visitors are invited to discover more about the life and religion of the Emirates by asking as many questions as possible. Every Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday at 10:00am Jumeirah Mosque

Meydan Racecourse, Saturday, Dubai World Cup, 27 March 2010 Dubai World Cup Sponsored By Emirates Airline ALLYBAR (IRE) (IRE)4 yrs. Ch C 15 (5-1-4) Owner: Godolphin Trainer: M Al Zarooni Jockey: Ajtebi A Weight 57.0 Kgs Official Rating 117 2(2) GITANO HERNANDO (GB) (GB)4 yrs. Ch C 8 (5-2-0) Owner: Team Valor Intl (Nom: B Irwin) & Gary Barber Trainer: M Botti Jockey: Fallon K Weight 57.0 Kgs Official Rating 120 3(3) RED DESIRE (JPN) (JPN)4 yrs. Bay F 8 (4-3-1) Owner: Tokyo Horse Racing Trainer: M Matsunaga Jockey: Soumillon C Weight 55.0 Kgs Official Rating 116 4(4) GIO PONTI (USA) (USA)5 yrs. Bay H 17 (9-5-0) Owner: Castleton Lyons Trainer: C Clement Jockey: Dominguez R Weight 57.0 Kgs Official Rating 125 5(5) GLORIA DE CAMPEAO (BRZ) (BRZ)6 yrs. Bay H 23 (8-5-3) Owner: Estrela Energia Stables Trainer: P Bary Jockey: Pereira T Weight 57.0 Kgs Official Rating 120 6(6) VISION D'ETAT (FR) (FR)5 yrs. Bay H 13 (9-1-1) Owner: Jacques D

Its my first trip in dubai at this time of the year...not soo hot. its also a very busy time with lots of events happening around dubai. I have spent most of my time so far moving up and down Jumeirah beach road, one of longest, busy and rich. Here you will see all the latest expensive cars, big villas nice restaurants and lots of shopping malls and of course the Jumeirah grand mosque My favourite so far is the Italian themed with its unique blend of Tuscan and Venetian architecture that will continue to tell the extraordinary tales of exceptional beauty and creativity of the Renaissance period for many years to come. walked down charming cobbled streets, relax along a bright piazza, enjoy a romantic dinner and latest movie Mercato . Mercato has everything all the other malls have. There is the grand cinema, spinneys supermarket, virgin megastore, next, laura ashley, starbucks and costa. and you can see Thoe Paphitis presence with La senza. They also have a lively food court