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Glimpse of the Doha Motor Show 2012

2012-01-26T06:07:00.000-08:00

The #Doha Motor Show bring together some of the most notable international carmakers showcasing their latest models. Exhibitors include many sports, luxury and mid-range car dealers as well as car accessory companies showing the latest auto and performance trends. Merc S Class The Million Dollar Concept Car The Million Dollar Concept Car Bugatti Ferrari The Ferrari Simulator

Fendi Branded Bike along with a Spiderman

2012-01-06T01:20:00.000-08:00

It happens only in #Doha. Found the below two bikes at the Doha Exhibition Halls. One was Fendi Branded and the other had been covered with the Spiderman collateral.

New Look for - Burj Qatar Building

2011-12-03T09:50:00.000-08:00

Does any one know the reason for the orange color lights for the Burj Qatar Building. Some Interesting stats for the building that I got from www.emporis.com : - Height (architectural) - 231.50 mFloors (above ground) - 44Floors (below ground) - 4Construction start -2005Construction end -2010Elevators -27Building costs -$125,000,000

Random Pics

2011-06-11T06:48:00.000-07:00

Displaying few pics from my old collection. These were clicked on my trip to Srilanka.

Qatar Motor Show - 2011

2011-01-26T11:19:00.000-08:00

The Qatar Motor Show is the first of its kind event in Qatar and was certainly one of the most awesome motor shows I have visited. The exhibition was buzzing with new car launches and enthusiastic visitors clicking photographs. A few serious buyers may have clicked the deals, while other were busy posing with the hot looking models. The exhibition featured Concept cars from the most famous style

Diwali in Bur Dubai

2010-11-24T12:16:00.000-08:00

Bur Dubai is the heart of the Dubai City. This year the streets came alive with the sight of Diwali decorations. The entire stretch of Meena Bazar was glowing with neon lights this year, decorated in various patterns at the shops and the building balconies. Check out some of the photographs below: -

Harley Davidson Show - Doha

2010-10-22T03:21:00.000-07:00

Around 300 Harley Davidson bikers in the Gulf took part to support the cancer awareness drive spearheaded by Qatar National Cancer Society with a fund donation. Virgin Mobile and Qtel were the sponsors of the event. Below are the pics from the exhibition displaying some of the most breath taking bikes from GCC.

Orangery Trottoir Cafe La Cigale

2010-10-05T11:32:00.000-07:00

You will find Orangery Café Trottoir located in the front, facing C Ring Road, with inside and outside seating. The high class atmosphere, giant windows and high ceiling gives it a grand look. The chocolate shop and ice-creams are worth a try. The cafe has got real orange plants giving the ambience a fresh feel.

Cultural Village - Doha, Qatar

2010-09-30T14:11:00.000-07:00

Built on reclaimed coastal land to the north of Doha, the Cultural Village conceptualized to reflect the heritage of Qatar through traditional architecture that accommodates lots of activities. This US$82million project includes an amphitheatre, heritage centers, libraries, art galleries and other academic facilities, not to mention retail outlets, coffee shops, museum facilities and market areas

Buddha - सिद्धार्थ गौतम

2010-08-13T06:56:00.000-07:00

Check out some of the photographs of Lord Buddha clicked on my tour to Srilanka last year. Siddhārtha Gautama was a spiritual teacher from ancient India who founded Buddhism. In most Buddhist traditions, he is regarded as the Supreme Buddha (P. sammāsambuddha, S. samyaksaṃbuddha) of our age, "Buddha" meaning "awakened one" or "the enlightened one." (via Wikipedia) At the Hindu Temple in

50 Degrees in Doha

2010-07-13T06:32:00.000-07:00

It is 50 degrees here in Doha :( Just snapped the pic in my car. Any one of you experiencing similar temperatures in your city?

Qatar 2022 - At Dubai International Airport

2010-06-05T14:48:00.000-07:00

On my recent trip to Dubai, I saw these ads displayed on the Departure Immigration Lobby of the Terminal 3 - Dubai International Airport. Interesting to see Qatar reaching out to Dubai to promote this campaign and spread the message; further I was amazed to see the latter lending support.

Hilarious Car Par Notice

2010-04-30T11:07:00.000-07:00

Check out the English on the notice board (2nd pic below) which is hilarious and proves why the cars don't get the instructions on it ;)

Souq Waqif in Doha

2010-04-18T10:32:00.000-07:00

Souq Waqif is one of the most popular destinations in Doha City, which attracts many tourists. The location has an excellent ambience with blend of ancient and modern look. The place hosts sale of various entities ranging from fox skin to live animals to artifacts. Check out some pics - I don't know if these animals are being sold on a legal basis though. Don't panic - this is real fox skin

Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian

2010-04-15T11:16:00.000-07:00

Had a meal at Aryaas in Doha, Qatar..but got a bit confused with its status on being a veg or non-veg restaurant. Hey Aryaas - make up your mind.

Sky Blues

2010-03-28T09:16:00.000-07:00

This is not Iceland..but truly a dreamworld. Check out some pics I managed to click on a flight (Dubai to Doha) above the clouds. Takes you to the 7th heaven. All of us have a place in history. Mine is clouds - Richard Brautigan

View from 8 Boulevard - Down Town Dubai

2010-03-19T14:00:00.000-07:00

Recently we had a office get together at a party hosted at the 8 Boulevard residential apartments located in Old Down Town area near Burj Khalifa. The party was hosted at the 35th floor (top most floor of the building). I couldn't resist taking few pics from the apartment gallery capturing the down town area in my camera. Check out these pics..

Rains Create Mayhem in UAE - February 27, 2010

2010-02-27T10:08:00.000-08:00

As predicted by the weather man, the thunder showers did arrive in UAE, but no one expected them to be so disastrous. Some of the key highlights/rumors so far are: - - Meadows road blocked- cars jammed - MOE Parking lot flooded - Dubai Mall GF Flooded- Leaks Spotted midsts of the mall - Tables and Chairs Flying in Al Majaz Corniche - Shj - Dubai Police advise to stay indoors - People seeking

After Effects of Dubai Mall Aquarium Leakage

2010-02-25T11:22:00.000-08:00

Check out few pics of post Dubai Mall Aquarium Leakage event. You can see various people involved in draining out the water from the mall. As soon as I entered the parking lot, there was hose pipe extended across the Fashion Car Park. Many security officials barred people from entering the aquarium area. Largely the mall continued to function in ususal fashion welcoming visitors. Hose pipe

New Skyline of Dubai

2010-02-23T06:05:00.000-08:00

Check out the Skyline of the New Dubai Area (Dubai Marina). The shots have been taken from midst of the sea giving a holistic view. The city's skyline is what one might envision for any major Middle East city, with some notable exceptions. A complete view of the remarkable skyline The towers in the center (blue color) is the Oasis Hotel Dubai Marina Creek Area

Newly Discovered Properties on Palm Jumeirah

2010-02-19T02:07:00.000-08:00

Last week I was treated for an awesome yacht ride across the new Dubai area by my darling spouse. I was startled to discover some of the less known side of Dubai. Please see below the pics of various upcoming properties on Palm Jumeirah and various shots of the well knows leisure areas from a different angle.The vague structure in the background is Sheikh Mo's Island on The World Atlantis on

Palma Beach Resort - Umm Al Quwain

2010-02-15T07:42:00.000-08:00

One of the most welcoming resorts ever in Umm Al Quwain, UAE. My weekend stay was made very comfortable by the hospitable staff of the Palma Beach Resort, which has an antique Egyptian look and feel. It may not be a totally authentic look, but keeping in mind that it being a holiday resort the look and feel of the hotel fits the bill amicably. The boat ride from the resort is fun and would give

Kidzania - A Nation is Born

2010-02-01T11:20:00.000-08:00

Kidzania - the latest buzz in the Dubai Mall is a Mexican chain of family entertainment centers. The entertainment center allows kids to do their favourite things...behaving like adults :) They are allowed to choose their proffesssion of choice and then be the master of their destiny. The environment set up is very realistic and has an amazing ambience. The kids can enact various profession like

Doha catching up with Dubai

2010-01-25T10:25:00.000-08:00

On a recent visit to Doha, I went all around the city to get a sense of what it is all about. Check out some of the photographs of the upcoming developments in the neighborhood. Doha has always rivaled Dubai in sharing the limelight and has worked hard to change its image of a 'sleepy city'. We got the 'Palm', they got the 'Pearl' Pearl Qatar from the Sky Far View of Pearl Qatar

Burj Khalifa from the Sky

2010-01-22T07:11:00.000-08:00

Check out the pics taken recently from the sky. Awesome view of the Burj Khalifa proudly standing high amongst the Dubai Skyline. How can I miss taking the shots of the Palm Jumeirah