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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 07:09 AM
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I've finally made it and i'm here! (only been here a couple of days)

It's absolutely boiling, and I have to hide away in a room if I want a glass of water due to ramadam. (Can't wait for it to finish)

Staying in a suite at the Crowne Plaza in festival city at the moment whilst I get the furniture all sorted. Amazing room will get some pics up soon.

Just got my company car as well, Lexus LS460. VERY VERY impressed, just wish that everyone else could drive like a normal person, it will probably be wrote off within a few more miles, well kilo's.
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by dunlop2008
I've finally made it and i'm here! (only been here a couple of days)

It's absolutely boiling, and I have to hide away in a room if I want a glass of water due to ramadam. (Can't wait for it to finish)

Staying in a suite at the Crowne Plaza in festival city at the moment whilst I get the furniture all sorted. Amazing room will get some pics up soon.

Just got my company car as well, Lexus LS460. VERY VERY impressed, just wish that everyone else could drive like a normal person, it will probably be wrote off within a few more miles, well kilo's.
That's soo cool. Bet your sweating like a pig

You don't have to hide because of ramadan, if you'r not a part of the religion tho. Visitors can eat and drink in the daytime.

What's the job ?
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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That's soo cool. Bet your sweating like a pig

You don't have to hide because of ramadan, if you'r not a part of the religion tho. Visitors can eat and drink in the daytime.

What's the job ?

You do!! Out of respect, I got stopped by a police officer for smoking in the street! The canteen office windows have all been blacked out, and you cannot drink at your desk etc whilst ramadam is on. It's not bothering me to much, the UK could do with adopting the same ethos and bring all the c***s inline with our customs instead of bowing down to all the others!
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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Whats job fella i want to move to dubai once my studies are finished
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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Hmm we were living there in the ramadan month, but we never had any problems drinking or eating as we used to do. Don't know why, but never had a problem
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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Got a mate living and working out there.

He's just brought himself a fookin' massive Mitsu Shogan, just because he can and the fuel is supposed to be cheap too.

He says he 'needs' it to cart his wife and two kids around
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Originally Posted by dunlop2008
Just got my company car as well, Lexus LS460. VERY VERY impressed, just wish that everyone else could drive like a normal person, it will probably be wrote off within a few more miles, well kilo's.
nice!!! get some pics up
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Awwwwwwwww hey you!!!!

Really pleased youre ok out there, i was only talking to lee about you the other day!!!!
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Originally Posted by dunlop2008
I've finally made it and i'm here! (only been here a couple of days)

It's absolutely boiling, and I have to hide away in a room if I want a glass of water due to ramadam. (Can't wait for it to finish)

Staying in a suite at the Crowne Plaza in festival city at the moment whilst I get the furniture all sorted. Amazing room will get some pics up soon.

Just got my company car as well, Lexus LS460. VERY VERY impressed, just wish that everyone else could drive like a normal person, it will probably be wrote off within a few more miles, well kilo's.
the old fella's there atm and he says ramadam is the best time to go as there is barly anyone around ! this is the second time hes been at ramadam and dosnt mind it at all
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by maria
Awwwwwwwww hey you!!!!

Really pleased youre ok out there, i was only talking to lee about you the other day!!!!
All good I hope!!

I flew to Yas Island yesterday the home of the new Abu Dhabi Grandprix as our company is doing the design for the track facilities and 4 of the hotels there. I'm going to try and organise a big VIP weekend, will keep you updated.

http://www.yasisland.ae/ website for development!
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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nice!!! get some pics up
Will do, I have to wait for my residents visa before I can use it though becasue of my driving licence so i'm in a hire car at the moment (BMW 745li)
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Really pleased youre enjoying out there! and of course everything we said was good!

I think lee is over there for a couple of days at the end of oct!
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Super jealous!!

Hope you're enjoying it dude
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