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dinkerson Feb 29th 2008 11:24 am
Just landed... looking to explore
 
Just landed in Dubai and looking for some kind-hearted expats to show me the ropes. Absolutely zero local knowledge so far apart from an eye-opening trip to a couple of bars last night.

29 yr old british male, into music, going out, sports, travel, funny people, road trips etc. All-round good dude. Know nobody here and could use a buddy or two to go exploring with. Give me a shout if you think you could help or are in the same boat even..

Thanks.

Madam Medusa Feb 29th 2008 11:25 am
Re: Just landed... looking to explore
 
some of the guys are meeting up at the Agency in the madinat this evening...check out the thread in the sandpit and pm inselaffen for more details...

MM, xx

Inselaffen Feb 29th 2008 1:14 pm
Re: Just landed... looking to explore
 
Originally Posted by Madam Medusa (Post 5998529)
some of the guys are meeting up at the Agency in the madinat this evening...check out the thread in the sandpit and pm inselaffen for more details...

MM, xx
I'm crocked from hockey so probably wont end up going tonight.

the OP can always come along to the pub quiz on Monday night

arbroath_abroad Feb 29th 2008 1:16 pm
Re: Just landed... looking to explore
 
Originally Posted by dinkerson (Post 5998524)
Just landed in Dubai and looking for some kind-hearted expats to show me the ropes. Absolutely zero local knowledge so far apart from an eye-opening trip to a couple of bars last night.

29 yr old british male, into music, going out, sports, travel, funny people, road trips etc. All-round good dude. Know nobody here and could use a buddy or two to go exploring with. Give me a shout if you think you could help or are in the same boat even..

Thanks.
what bars did you explore?...........


just so we can make a character assessment:D:D

Blue Cat Feb 29th 2008 2:08 pm
Re: Just landed... looking to explore
 
I am sure pinebluff would be interested in a night out! he has only been here a few days too ;)

dinkerson Feb 29th 2008 2:44 pm
Re: Just landed... looking to explore
 
Originally Posted by arbroath_abroad (Post 5999016)
what bars did you explore?...........


just so we can make a character assessment:D:D
character assessment you say? hmmm... this isn't how it looks/wasn't my idea etc etc but we went to the red lion and then..... rattle snake(?).. that place was an eye opener..

if anyone knows of any bars with a few less hookers and mentals i'm all ears..

ScotsExpat Feb 29th 2008 2:47 pm
Re: Just landed... looking to explore
 
Originally Posted by dinkerson (Post 5999365)
character assessment you say? hmmm... this isn't how it looks/wasn't my idea etc etc but we went to the red lion and then..... rattle snake(?).. that place was an eye opener..

if anyone knows of any bars with a few less hookers and mentals i'm all ears..
Ah, that appears to be the same baptism of fire I was subjected to when I first arrived in Dubai 9 months ago!! I have found a few better bars but gimme an idea of where you are in town, coz I only know of ones where I am (Barsha, behind the Mall of the Emirates)

arbroath_abroad Feb 29th 2008 2:53 pm
Re: Just landed... looking to explore
 
Originally Posted by dinkerson (Post 5999365)
character assessment you say? hmmm... this isn't how it looks/wasn't my idea etc etc but we went to the red lion and then..... rattle snake(?).. that place was an eye opener..

if anyone knows of any bars with a few less hookers and mentals i'm all ears..
\

Ahh the good old Metropolitan....

Dont worry, we have all been there, some more than others no doubt (the Dean):p

dinkerson Feb 29th 2008 2:54 pm
Re: Just landed... looking to explore
 
Originally Posted by ScotsExpat (Post 5999371)
Ah, that appears to be the same baptism of fire I was subjected to when I first arrived in Dubai 9 months ago!! I have found a few better bars but gimme an idea of where you are in town, coz I only know of ones where I am (Barsha, behind the Mall of the Emirates)
yeah, baptism of fire is right.. was scared for my life at one point.

i'm in the greens. is that close by?

The Dean Feb 29th 2008 2:58 pm
Re: Just landed... looking to explore
 
Originally Posted by dinkerson (Post 5999365)
character assessment you say? hmmm... this isn't how it looks/wasn't my idea etc etc but we went to the red lion and then..... rattle snake(?).. that place was an eye opener..

if anyone knows of any bars with a few less hookers and mentals i'm all ears..
Yes the Snake is that kind of place..... more so in fact since Cyclone was closed down a year or so ago.

Mind you - WHAT a band! If you can ignore all the "Where you flom? You velly nice" being shouted in your ear, the Soundsations are, IMHO, the best band in town.

arbroath_abroad Feb 29th 2008 3:13 pm
Re: Just landed... looking to explore
 
Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 5999405)
Yes the Snake is that kind of place..... more so in fact since Cyclone was closed down a year or so ago.

Mind you - WHAT a band! If you can ignore all the "Where you flom? You velly nice" being shouted in your ear, the Soundsations are, IMHO, the best band in town.

have you been to the 'seashores' i think it is, with a philipino band that plays?

arbroath_abroad Feb 29th 2008 3:14 pm
Re: Just landed... looking to explore
 
Originally Posted by dinkerson (Post 5999390)
yeah, baptism of fire is right.. was scared for my life at one point.

i'm in the greens. is that close by?
greens and barsha are pretty much the same (more or less)

give or take a few roads

ScotsExpat Feb 29th 2008 3:38 pm
Re: Just landed... looking to explore
 
Originally Posted by dinkerson (Post 5999390)
yeah, baptism of fire is right.. was scared for my life at one point.

i'm in the greens. is that close by?
Relatively speaking. Depends what you are looking for..

Barasti (in Le Meridien Mina Seyahi) is good, loads of expats, good sports coverage, good mix of ages and nationalities.

Finnegans (in The Palm Hotel) has a bit more of a pub atmosphere, good band I'm told.

Have a look at those 2. Whichever one appeals most will determine some other bars I can direct you to...

The Dean Feb 29th 2008 3:50 pm
Re: Just landed... looking to explore
 
Originally Posted by arbroath_abroad (Post 5999447)
have you been to the 'seashores' i think it is, with a philipino band that plays?
Yea - can't remember their name but pretty good too.

All the good bands are Filipino.........

dinkerson Feb 29th 2008 3:53 pm
Re: Just landed... looking to explore
 
Originally Posted by ScotsExpat (Post 5999540)
Relatively speaking. Depends what you are looking for..

Barasti (in Le Meridien Mina Seyahi) is good, loads of expats, good sports coverage, good mix of ages and nationalities.

Finnegans (in The Palm Hotel) has a bit more of a pub atmosphere, good band I'm told.

Have a look at those 2. Whichever one appeals most will determine some other bars I can direct you to...
thanks. i'll check them out sometime. do they have a different 'atmosphere' to the snake? i.e. can i leave my shitty stick at home?


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