The Dubai DO - June 24-27, 2011
Jan 29, 2011 | 3:12 am
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Count me in as a maybe - I'm not sure if I will be in the country around those dates (will probably be in Texas), but if I am, I will definitely make it (and will update accordingly). 
Jan 29, 2011 | 11:49 am
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Jan 29, 2011 | 12:51 pm
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Mr eightblack,
Would it be worth organising an 'Afternoon Tea at the Burj' sub-do for the Dubai virgins?
Every time I've taken anybody there, they've always been impressed, even the most cynical of people.
It usually starts as afternoon tea, but ends up as evening cocktails as well.
It's like doing the Eiffal Tower in Paris, cheesy, but it's go to be done
I'd take the organisation of this on if you agree.
Cheers,
Rick
Would it be worth organising an 'Afternoon Tea at the Burj' sub-do for the Dubai virgins?
Every time I've taken anybody there, they've always been impressed, even the most cynical of people.
It usually starts as afternoon tea, but ends up as evening cocktails as well.
It's like doing the Eiffal Tower in Paris, cheesy, but it's go to be done
I'd take the organisation of this on if you agree.
Cheers,
Rick
P.S. "Burj" means tower in Arabic and is not the name of a distinct building
Jan 29, 2011 | 1:04 pm
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Hoping Rick means the Burj Al Arab......but is there a fee just to walk into the lobby? Seem to recall hearing that....
Jan 29, 2011 | 3:51 pm
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Jan 29, 2011 | 8:20 pm
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The brunch at the Burj is currently about USD 135 excl. alcohol.
The Burj Khalifa has recently opened the world's highest restaurant (though I think EK First is probably higher), and the minimum spend per head is USD 120.
Jan 31, 2011 | 8:57 am
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Canadians are warned about the UAE and high visa fees for other nations' citizens.
Last edited by Richard Chen; Jan 31, 2011 at 8:58 am Reason: eightblack
Jan 31, 2011 | 9:31 am
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Jan 31, 2011 | 1:59 pm
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Please mark me as interested! Looks like a really fun DO^ Will She who must be followed, be in attendance?