getting high in dubai

eid holidays are here.....
What do I do....
Obviously get high...and not worry about work tomorrow...and the day after...!!
I hope dubai really enjoys the true festive spirit..

listen to the radio-88.8 fm

88.8 fm -Just discovered this non stop music station..am loving it so far !

Relationships..my viewpoint

I am gonna write this post,from a guys prospective..or rather my prospective..

i am not an expert on this,i have had only 2..but the pattern was the same..how they evolved,how they ended..the sequence..the pressures..the good things..the bad things..everything was the same..

Phase 1 :- guy meets girl..feels gud..meets again..one thing leads to another..guy feels loved..girl feels even better..

Phase 2 :- things move on..guy and girl start missing each other over silly things...each thinking..this must be love..

Phase 3 :- Girl gets a bit possesive..she needs guy by her side,day-in & day out..the sms'es and fone calls start increasing..it's a bitter-sweet thing..maybe i'm wrong on this one..but yeah it gets a bit too much..atleast for me..maybe i don't deserve love..
what are u doing.?..i am shaving..What did u have for dinner?..chicken..Where?..When are u coming?..Did u notice..u have been a bit irresponsible lately?..Oh yeah..So u are having beer with the guys again?..err..yeah i did that 15 days back..Let's go shopping,i want to buy stuff for my sis?..yeah sure,netime..So ur friends are more important?....sorry,i thought we discussed about "S p a c e"..U didn't call me last nite?..sorry..

Phase 4:- Break up..

Phase 5 :- late nite sms--guy to girl..hey wuzz up?.hope things are ok at ur end..

Maybe this is love....

Hop Fest 2009@The Irish village,Dubai

Spirits Soaring!

I try never to miss out on beer festivals ;-),specially when in places like The Irish village in Garhoud..

I couldn't go Thursday night..So i head there on Friday,and i was greeted by the longest & most anxious Que i have ever seen[it was extending to the main entrance..!,and then there was the security dragging out some wasted people,some people even had fights,truly beer fest ambiance ;-)..]..So After loitering around a bit & sweating like a pig..i decided to go back home & return back the next day..

So Saturday night it was, At The HOP FEST..and it was a good time..Good live music,Beer from all over the world,Shiny Happy People..

We truly need something like this more often..

3 days in Doha

I was on a short work-related trip to Doha for 3 days..the old city is pretty laid back low-rise area with narrow streets[ a bit like Manama].The new developments are going on particularly in the West Bay area,which boasts some really well designed Sky scrapers[better than SZR].

Finding a taxi is an ass..so i would recommend taking a car on rent,with a GPS to guide u thru[atleast that's what i did]

Obviously it meant that i checked out some places too..

The Villagio is the latest shopping mall in Doha which every1 is talking about it..It has a man-made canal inside,which also has a couple of gondolas thrown in.Also an ice-rink..Over-all a good mall with a unique design,the ceiling has a Real World Sky pattern which has been pretty well emulated..

Getting into a club in Doha..is a huge hassle..they have the strangest Rules ever,which have been newly implemented..
* Only Qatar Residence Visa holders are allowed to enter [what the hell are tourists are supposed to do...no1 was sure..including the hotel staff!]
* Even People having a valid Residence Visa need to have a Special Photo-id for that particular Club..which has a procedure,and a form has to filled up..
* Tourists are allowed to enter ONLY if they are accompanied with a Residence permit holder..All tourists nevertheless have to have their Passport scanned before entry!

Obviously i had to make friends outside to get entry..and i checked out THE QUBE@ Ramada..Nothing great about the club[maybe it was a weekday,and maybe it was the wrong place!] except that it had a huge dance floor.

Song Playing--> Smoke & ashes by Tracy Chapman

Dusty dubai

It is so dusty in dubai..I hope the sandstorm fades off early..
Picture - burj al arab on a dusty sunday afternoon

Things to Do in Deira,Dubai..

The 2 Famous Shawarma Joints,baniyas square-deira

These 2 places are situated in the heart of deira,near baniyas square[also Nasser square]...The most amazing shawarma i have had over the years,and continue to have..[it was priced@aed 2.50/pc when i came to dxb,now it is aed 4.00/pc.]

Beware,u mAy have to wait for up to 30 mins in Que,on Thursday and Friday evenings..But it's definitely worth the wait..the 2 joints fiercely compete with each other..but i still can't say which is better...!!,so try both!..

Does this clock ring a bell?

Song playing -> Spaceman - 4 non blondes

the long wait..

Here..... I sit waiting..for my car to get serviced...

The wait is long..it's boring...the only positive point about the whole deal->the girl next to me is pretty!![deep blue eyes,tall,the focussed look...she's got it all]

pic-the famous creekside camel

The Mammoth & other stories..!

Life is movin' on..at variable pace..a hop here,a stumble there..but it still goes on...I need changes...i need my space...I want to continue day dreaming....well rite now all i need is some sleep !

On a lighter side..i was just listening to random music,and these two songs played one after the other..Love is a losing game[Amy winehouse] followed by Sex is on fire[Kings of leon]..hmm..makes sense ;-)!!

what the KT weekend magazine has missed out on...sk8r boys!

Did any1 check out the khaleej times weekend magazine..with the cover story on deira...?
I pass by each one of the places mentioned ...almost each day...
"This is what they missed out on....the deira sk8r boys!...they do their stuff just behind the twin towers...u can find them almost any day...

When did you last let your heart decide?

St. Jordi's day-Barcelona memories..

Do we not think twice before getting into a new job/committing to some1/buying a new car/choosing friends,clothes..

Does our mind take over our heart..Don't we always weigh the options..

The question is -->"When did you last, let your heart decide?"..

Song playing-->'Mark Knopfler - Brothers in Arms'[i absolutely love the subtle guitar tones on this track]

PiCtuRes & WoRdS..

More pics-->Barcelona

A picture says more than a thousand words...Well my pictures,don't say it in '000's ,maybe just in '00's or '0's!!..

Whatever...just spent some time editing,and posting them..It's a relaxing mini-release[not in orgasmic terms though..:P],after a not-so-great day at work..

Song playing--> Oldie.."Bring it on home to me"--Sam Cooke

the magnificent weekend pool!

Happy or not?

Random Barcelona Pics

After a hard day at work..as i sit[rather lazily rest my ass on the bed!].alone in my room...with some light music playing in the background...what better to do...post some more pics from Barcelona,write down a couple of things on my mind..


Hmm...what's on my mind..well tonight,just memories of the past..college days..love..lust..crushes..friends..home..family..

All in all i think i have had a happy & simple life so far,with a pinch of salt,and a spoonful of sugar..Or maybe happiness is just a state of mind(as wise men say)...Hmm..wait i think i have written a couple of posts about despair,gloom & loneliness too!!

PS:- has any1 seen the dancing[or was it singing?] fountains@Dxb mall?

The Big Weekend@Irish Village.

Random Picture-Subway in Barcelona

I went to the Irish village yesterday and had a blast!!..I still pity my friend who was the :appointed: driver for the day,and so wasn't drinking!
Nice ambiance..all drinks@aed19 all night long..good music..I think it is still on till Saturday..

has any1 tried?

Sambuca with coffee grains...has any1 tried it...it saw the recipe on the bottle...and believe me it ain't that bad...

Other general things-
*work is getting a little better...maybe it's just a temporary thing...but it's better than december....
*rents have come down in dubai...and I am sure every1 agrees!
cheers and tc..

Sculptures & more!

Just 2 more pics,showing some visually appealing sculptures from Barcelona..Antoni gaudi was this genius architect who has designed a lot of stuff in Barcelona.

I have liked traveling always..but i never was a serious art lover..But when sculptures excite me,then either they are too good..or i have just started developing a taste for art...

Whatever....the song playing is Nothing man by Pearl Jam....and i absolutely love this song..
"Some words when spoken...can't be taken back...
Walks on his own...with thoughts he can't help thinking...".....

Take home Messages from Barcelona!!

Hmmmm.....

Take home T's

My trip to barcelona....snippets from here & there will follow soon....

from barcelona with love!

Am currently on a short trip to barcelona..have been walking the streets and...

It's like I am falling in love over and over again...With nature ,the beaches,the gorgeous girls and freedom...
I truly wish I was born in spain...Becoz it's different and I mean it!
From the magnificent views to the local culture,it continues to amaze me...
Pictures will follow...

this is it!

Hey,
This is one of those pefect toilets.
with the rugs and all.......

This week in pictures!

I am too lazy to write today..so i decided to edit some random snaps taken during the past few days.

And as the laziness fades away..Things that have been happening in my life -->
** My hair is turning grey...stress,the weather,water,incorrect shampoo --Who do i blame?
** The Strange "Spatial" Relationship featuring Mr User/Loser & Ms. User/Loser..i still don't know which one applies for whom,hence the "Bi-variate".
** A trip to Spain by the end of this month could be on the cards...i am keeping my fingers crossed...


PS:- Has any1 tried the "TIKKI PUKKA PUKKA" at Trader's vics(Madinat,The Marina walk,Crowne plaza)..And better still the "TITANIC",which is not mentioned in their menu..(..just ask for it,and they happily get it).
Both of the above are potent enough to knock your socks off!

Wish i Could!!

I WISH i could..:-->

* Do a freestyle stunt like the dude above...[i wish i had learnt how to ski!]
* Be a rockstar...(including the sex,drugs & alcohol).
* Work for the UN or Do something for betterment of the human race while i work..
* Take a 4 day vacation every month..[i am not asking for much,am i?]
* Think from a broader prospective.
* Have A gigantic bathroom all for myself,with a huge tub,a jacuzzi and a good music system!.
* Own a sea-side bar on some island.

PS:- If you want to do up ur pics with cool captions like the one above use www.picnik.com [Courtesy:- http://juliephotography.blogspot.com]

Break on through to the other side!

I finally am doing it..i am just about to board the critically acclaimed RTA water bus service for the first time..I am the only passenger waiting for the next waterbus at the al seef station as I type this!..[Becoz of my lazy ass buds !]

Ok the bus just arrived,,there are some passengers on board already..they are doing the creek trip it seems...let me take some more inside snaps...enjoy!

perfect weather

I wish I could describe this feeling...just makes me feel better..as I roam the streets of deira,and watch the world go by.

There are certain things in life which just change ur mood altogether..a hot shower,a session at the gym,good weather,well made Dessert,music..well all these seem to work for me any day..!..offcourse how can I forget..chilled beer;-)

hailstorm in dubai....live update

Blurry fotos...but i just took em!..such is dubai,,.unpredictable always!

Why i like Dubai..

Some random things from the top of my head,showing My love for Dubai..
* I got my first job here.
* I Made Some really great friends here.from all over the world.
* First car also--HERE
* First Desert Safari - HERE(where else!)
* Bike week..Here...where else could i see the world's best bikes..

* Have attended some real great concerts here..

* The list can continue....

Who has the key?

I often walk by this,so i decided to post this!..I find it hard to imagine,this was put up a long long time ago...

it's time to move forward!

It definitely is time to move on..You can draw ur inspiration from just about anything..!this sign post for instance..:-)

Aren't we all sick and tired of hearing recession...!

I want to write An amazing post!

Today's one of those nights..when i feel..i have all the perfect ingredients of a good post.. A good post can be about anything..It can be about the girl you had a crush on in high school,or why ur new pants are too tight in the wrong places!..Or Better still why you always dreamt of being a rock star all ur life..

Some posts trigger a brainstorm..some make you laugh..other's move you to tears..Some poems i read,are really touching(though i am not the poetic kind)..some of the photographs which i have seen,in blogosphere are simply mind blowing..I have learnt a lot of things....what's in. & what's not..places & people..Culture & religion..Partying & playing..

Ok...the above was just one spontaneous post..i don't know if it makes sense at all...hope every1 enjoys the long weekend..[sadly i will be working this saturday]...

another night out

Me and my pal had just another night out,,tonite,,,
It was majestic hotel again...we first went in for the all u can drink and eat session@146/person followed by rock and roll at the music room...
It was good,,,lot of inside stuff came out.. Deep dark secrets served on a platter!

Race day at dubai autodrome

This is a live post..the cars sure make a lot of noise!

Random pics..

These are just random pics taken over the past week or so..Such is life in dubai..it's a mixture of a little bit of everything..

The flowers are in front of rashid hospital main entrance,the green leaves were snapped while being lazy and sprawled out at mamzar beach park this friday...Dubai airport terminal 3,departure was snapped this morning,while I was their to drop a friend..

Ps--has anyone noticed coast 103.2 fm has been playing nonstop music for atleast 2 days now..no talk..just good music ..i heard there has been some ownership row..

Song playing on coast fm as I type- Unwell by matchbox 20.... I LiKE!

happy valentines day!

Wishing every1 a very happy valentines day!

The al ain airshow

It was a good display..I was amazed at how the miniature rc jets performed better and faster than the real ones..

They also tried to throw in variety with the car chase sequence performed by hollywood stuntmen..