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by byron white
1/1/2008 1:06:00 AM
Happy New Year everyone!
Heather and I just returned from a fun trip to Dubai and Amsterdam. Below is a quick recap and reference point for Dubai if you're on the go. Enjoy!
> Ritz Dubai. From the Ritz beach in Dubai, we counted more than 60 cranes hard at work 24 x 7 building skyscrapers all around the city. The locals call Dubai Crane City. Interestingly, you won't find any cranes on the Ritz Dubai Website.
> Aquamarine water. The Arabian Sea (Indian Ocean) is very similar in look and feel to the Caribbean, with gorgeous aquamarine water inviting swimming and snorkeling. Some worry that The Palm and The World, two visionary offshore development projects, may damage the Gulf of Arabia. Hopefully, they'll sort out the issues and preserve the beauty, while creating these pioneer projects.
> Architecture. Shape, color and textures of the newer skyscrapers push the limits of design and development to new levels (literally), cheering the vision of hundreds of designers and architects. The Burj Dubai will be the tallest building in the world, and residence for a privileged group of people. We heard the Crane operator of this monster in construction was recruited from the UK with special "jet stream" experience.
> Culture Extremes. To me, Dubai is an extreme mix of Arab wealth and manual working class volume, all driven by the explosive growth of the city, that mixes the ancient tradition with modern flair in a most unusual way. Hard to image that less then 50 years ago, Dubai was a small pearl fishing village with crystalline seas.
> Construction Packs. Construction workers from all over the world are bused in and out of a special city about 1/2 hour away. They're fashionably color-coded clothing perhaps keeps the packs together or roles defined. Yes, the wage reports on the lower end are extreme ($200 per month). But the number of jobs created at all levels is remarkable (Hundreds of billions)
> Opulence. We could not resist the temptation to see and dine in the world's only 7 star hotel Burl Al Arab--opulence beyond comprehension.
> Shopping Mall and Ski Dubai. Although tempting to strap on the boards, I opted to dine, absorb the slope action from glass walls, and shop with Heather! What a perfect combo-- skiing for me and shopping for Heather! The concept is opening in Vegas soon. Check out the video clip on the bottom of this link to Ski Dubai.
> Al Maha Dessert Resort. Probably our favorite memories happened at this incredible resort in the dessert-- Camel Rides, Jeep Adventures in the Dunes, Safari Tours, Fine In-Room Dinning, Private Villas looking out onto the expansive Dessert. Amazing!
> Best Dubai Restaurants-- Check out this list of the ITP Best of the best before you go, and pick an International Flavor: Dining in Dubai is simply Over-the-Top!
And here are a few tips on Amsterdam that you might find helpful:
> Bike Rental. Renting a bike in this destiny is mandatory in my mind. And Tandem's are available-- For locations, check out MacBike!
> Yahoo! We stumbled on the Yahoo Amsterdam Office Location, which happens to be located on one of our favorite streets in all of Amsterdam. I'll try and pop up a pic when I can.
> Pasta e Basta. We HIGHLY recommend this most unusual Italian "entertainment" spot, especially after so many "traditional" fine dining experiences on the long 9 day trip.
> Museums. The Rijks Museum is the host of the largest Rembrandt collection in the world. And the Vincent Van Gogh Museum is one of my favorites. The Diamond Museum was also an interesting experience.
> Antique and Art Shopping: Nieuwe Spiegelstraat is a magical street. And the gateway to lots of other streets you'll find interesting on a bike and/or walking.
Hope you enjoy these tips from the trip. Now it's back to catching up and putting a few new ideas into action for LifeTips, ideaLaunch and Webfish.
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