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Spugsy

Dec 27th 2010 8:16 pm

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Originally Posted by lionheart (Post 9063254)

So where are you guys planning to see in the New Year? They say that the Burj Khalifa firework and lazer show will be memorable, so a rooftop venue may not be a bad idea.

Irish Village it seems.

yummybrummy

Dec 27th 2010 9:05 pm

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Originally Posted by kittycat1 (Post 9063343)

yeah I know- its always a hard time of year for me- I used to suffer quite badly with depression and it has a tendancy of rearing its ugly head this time of year- All just feels so fake- its just another night the same as any other- anyway best to keep my doom and gloom to myself.

Did you know that new years eve has the highest rate of suicides compared to any other night of the year? Oh happy days! :D

Kit, know exactly what you mean. Can be a kind of depressing time. I usually don't bother celebrating it either but will have to this year as daughter landing in Dxb NYE and she's well excited at attending some event or other. So guess will have to don my happy hat and do the expected parental thing..........

Might go to Burj Khalifa, think she'd like that. Come to think of it, I might too. You're welcome to join us

Blue Cat

Dec 27th 2010 9:10 pm

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Originally Posted by yummybrummy (Post 9063500)

the traffic in that area will be horrific, get there early if that's your plan :)

yummybrummy

Dec 27th 2010 9:27 pm

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Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 9063504)

the traffic in that area will be horrific, get there early if that's your plan :)

Thanks BC. Thought it might not be too bad as over the Xmas period everywhere has been dead so gathered folks will still be at home visiting and not return until sometime following week but if everyone suddenly emerges from woodwork then I'll make provisions

kittycat1

Dec 27th 2010 9:32 pm

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thanks brummy- but i think ill be stopping in- cant face all those people, and trying to get a cab- yuck! My duvet will do I think.

Spugsy

Dec 27th 2010 9:48 pm

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Originally Posted by lionheart (Post 9063412)

The boss has just booked a NYE dinner at Carters at Wafi. Sounds like a nice menu with lots of scallops, quail breasts and such like. Not bad for AED350+ including unlimited vino.:thumbup:

Shame they stopped doing pork though, the food in there is pretty decent.

HELEN44

Dec 27th 2010 10:10 pm

Re: NYE Festivities

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Originally Posted by lionheart (Post 9063254)

So where are you guys planning to see in the New Year? They say that the Burj Khalifa firework and lazer show will be memorable, so a rooftop venue may not be a bad idea.

Yup, that's exactly where I'm headed - a pal has an apartment overlooking it all, so a great view from her balcony!! Have fun!!:)

benzonar

Dec 27th 2010 11:05 pm

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I'll be at Irish Vilage with the new lady......not really my choice but peer pressure pushed me into it. Had to turn down a night on a yacht in AD as well :(

Millhouse

Dec 28th 2010 2:56 am

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Originally Posted by benzonar (Post 9063654)

I'll be at Irish Vilage with the new lady......not really my choice but peer pressure pushed me into it. (

The new lady or the Irish Village?

yummybrummy

Dec 28th 2010 3:11 am

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Sod this for a lark, think I'll have a bbq in back garden - anyone interested? :D

Millhouse

Dec 28th 2010 4:09 am

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Originally Posted by yummybrummy (Post 9063965)

Sod this for a lark, think I'll have a bbq in back garden - anyone interested? :D

at midnight?

yummybrummy

Dec 28th 2010 4:10 am

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Originally Posted by EmiratesMillhouse (Post 9064055)

at midnight?

Why not Millhouse - you can supply all the booze and as much as you want to eat :D

yummybrummy

Dec 28th 2010 4:15 am

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Might even get Karaoke organised....................

Oh the pains!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lionheart

Dec 29th 2010 2:50 am

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Just a word of caution about the Burj Khalifa NYE fireworks show...as reported by Dubai Media Inc, whoever they are...the whole thing will only last 8 minutes, apparently:

"The fireworks display will last for three minutes commencing at 19:59:50GMT. The display will be preceded by a five-minute fire, water, and laser show on the Dubai Fountain, the world's tallest musical performing fountain, situated at the foot of the Burj Khalifa."

It seems that the whole show is being broadcast live, so for Kittykat and others who want to avoid the crush outside, it may not be such a bad idea to stay at home in front of the goggle box or computer with a bottle of Jack Daniels and a loved one. Just an option.

Blue Cat

Dec 29th 2010 3:23 am

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I am going to try and stay up for the midnight ones at the Burj al Arab :)

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