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Sandboy Sep 4th 2012 11:16 pm

Re: Big Gate
 

Originally Posted by mikewot (Post 10264978)
Yes and yes, although nothing could induce me to go to Dreamland, even though they often have 'deals' on. Looks like a less classy Butlins and the sea looks foul.
Barracuda had a sweet deal on Kronenbourg 1664 beer last time I went, buy 3 cases at 80 each and get 1 free. 160 for 3 cases compared to MMI price of 120 for 1. Also if you blow over 1000 you get a free gift, some other kind of alcohol.
Can you tell I'm a sweatie?

dreamland's all upmarket now man, really nice and you don't go n the sea

I was taken to barracuda on my 1st day in UAE :D

flares Sep 4th 2012 11:25 pm

Re: Big Gate
 
Dreamland was better than expected when we first went.

Be prepared for some proper old skool grazes from the slides.

Millhouse Sep 4th 2012 11:27 pm

Re: Big Gate
 

Originally Posted by saudiflares (Post 10265035)
Dreamland was better than expected when we first went.

Be prepared for some proper old skool grazes from the slides.

I went in 2003 - fantastic place... keep meaning to do back. When we went it was so quiet that they would switch the rides on for us. you'd get to the bottom and hear 'go again, Sir' - if you said no the ride was switched off again. It was brilliant. I felt like Michael Jackson for the day.

the_red_sheep Sep 4th 2012 11:33 pm

Re: Big Gate
 

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 10264665)
Savannah Dry is a great shout. Might go hunting for that

120dibs for a case of 24 bottles at Barracuda - got some on Saturday.

The big arch in the US is in St Louis.

britexpat76 Sep 4th 2012 11:35 pm

Re: Big Gate
 

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 10265041)
I felt like Michael Jackson for the day.

You was inappropriately touching children all day?

britexpat76 Sep 4th 2012 11:35 pm

Re: Big Gate
 
back to topic, What about wembley arch?

scrubbedexpat141 Sep 4th 2012 11:36 pm

Re: Big Gate
 

Originally Posted by the_red_sheep (Post 10265048)
120dibs for a case of 24 bottles at Barracuda - got some on Saturday.

The big arch in the US is in St Louis.

Knew it wasn't Atlanta. Thanks mate.

Might head to Barracuda this weekend then.

Cue some story about a colleague's mate's mate who got stuck being bribed by some crazy locals to not call the police.

Mogs Sep 4th 2012 11:39 pm

Re: Big Gate
 

Originally Posted by saudiflares (Post 10265035)
Dreamland was better than expected when we first went.

Be prepared for some proper old skool grazes from the slides.

They've actually got new plastic on the two steep slides.

Although a bit dated, it is still a good day out for the kids - mine prefer Dreamland to both Wild Wadi and Aquaventure (I think mainly due to the lack of queues).

I prefer it due to its proximity to Barracuda and the fact it is considerably cheaper than the Dubai ones to get in.

littlejimmy Sep 4th 2012 11:40 pm

Re: Big Gate
 

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 10265052)
Knew it wasn't Atlanta. Thanks mate.

Might head to Barracuda this weekend then.

Cue some story about a colleague's mate's mate who got stuck being bribed by some crazy locals to not call the police.

Careful scamp. My mate's dog's girlfriend's cleaner read on the internet that magic pixies steal your booze when you're driving really carefully on the Emirates Road through Sharjah.

scrubbedexpat141 Sep 4th 2012 11:48 pm

Re: Big Gate
 

Originally Posted by littlejimmy (Post 10265062)
Careful scamp. My mate's dog's girlfriend's cleaner read on the internet that magic pixies steal your booze when you're driving really carefully on the Emirates Road through Sharjah.

SHIT.THE.BED.

Right, I'm taking a three car convoy and I'll be armed.

flares Sep 5th 2012 12:00 am

Re: Big Gate
 

Originally Posted by britexpat76 (Post 10265049)
You was inappropriately touching children all day?

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...an_2006/MJ.jpg


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