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Dubai to welcome 2012 with fireworks at Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa fireworks celebration 2012

Dubai is all set to welcome year 2012 with a bang, and largest fireworks of them all will be organized at Burj Khalifa, world tallest building.

The fireworks can be viewed from Downtown Dubai as well as a designated location within Meydan area.

Visitors can revel in the celebrations from Burj Park, an island overlooking Burj Khalifa, set on Burj Lake. Visitors can also enjoy the celebrations from the Waterfront Promenade lining the adjacent Dubai Mall, Burj Plaza, the 3.5km Emaar Boulevard, The Pavilion in Downtown Dubai, and other areas in Downtown Dubai, in addition to a drive-in designated location in Al Meydan area.

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Posted by Dubai Dude - December 30, 2011 at 12:06 am

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Rains create havoc in Dubai

rain in Dubai JLT

Rain, thunder and hail storm are becoming a routine fixture for Dubai. Just last month there was strong rain fall in Dubai and UAE. Now, the residents of Dubai have experienced another burst of thunder with rains that are falling cats and dogs.

There were four deaths reported due to rain affected damages. Among other incidents, the Indian pavilion in Global Village collapsed, killing one and injuring many.

The heavy rains caused leaks in the Mall of the Emirates. The area around Ski Dubai was cordoned off and buckets placed to catch the drips.

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Posted by Dubai Dude - March 2, 2010 at 1:16 am

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The Day Dubai Aquarium Leaked

Dubai Mall Aquarium leaked

Fear not. There was no flood. However, media and public were frenzied when a “small leak” was found in the aquarium at Dubai Mall.

Water poured out of the structure but none of the 33,000 sea creatures advertised as living inside, got out. The aquarium has the capacity to hold 10 million litres of water.

The lower-ground and ground floor areas were cordoned off and cleaners were seen mopping the floor. Most shops in the vicinity were also shuttered.

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Posted by Dubai Dude - February 26, 2010 at 11:39 am

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Bloomingdale coming to Dubai Mall

Bloomingdale in DubaiBloomingdale’s, the famous New York department store, will open in The Dubai Mall on February 1.

The two stores – a 146,000 sq ft fashion and accessories store spread over three floors, and a 54,000 sq ft home store – will open in partnership with the UAE-based Al Tayer Group.

The launch marks the start of Bloomingdale’s first overseas venture, Arabian Business reports.

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Posted by Dubai Dude - January 25, 2010 at 6:39 pm

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