A welcome to one n all,

I have a flight setup for jan. Have to be in singapore for a short visit..couple of questions about the far east and emirates in general..pls help yeah

Emirates is the arab airline, I respect their life and everything..but will they serve alcohol on board. is it offensive to ask for beer, wine or anything like that?

what beverages will be on board? should i ask for what i want or will i get served without asking?

me plane stopsover in dubai and colombo (sri lanka). It stops about 2 hrs in dubai and about 6 hrs in colombo on the way to singapore.

what can i do for 6 hrs in colombo to keep meself occupied..do i need to have their local currency...where can i get their money changed to? is it a safe airport/place given the fightings they have had?

on the return flight...i have a 9 hrs wait in colombo!!...What should I do, if I wish to wander out of the airport? is that possible? I dont want to be sitting 9 hrs in an airport!!

on the same return plane..I reach dubai 2am from colombo and leave for manchester at 2pm!! a 12hr wait....again can i wander out of the airport? is it safe to do so in the country?

flights were booked by the company.. and I have half a mind to bark at the lady who booked with such long waiting times..but it seems this are them cheapest flights !! cost cutting and all

I guess if i have my ... stuck in this exotic places..i make the best of it...so boys what can a bloke do in colombo nd dubai while waiting to get back?

in singapore.. i get a sat night off before getting back in the week...decent bars there? i hear of a resort island worth a visit sentos...

I hope the places are hot..cold to the bones in here

cheers boys