A New Country

Sunday, August 16, 2009

The Seven Emirates

The Seven "states"of the UAE (known as "Emirates") are:

Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al Quwain.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Here is the current list of American Restaurants that we have seen here so far:

McDonald's
Hardees
KFC
Popeyes
Pizza Hut
Baskin Robins
Krispy Creme
Papa John's
Domino's
Burger King
Ponderosa
Dunkin Donuts
Subway
Costa
TGI Fridays
Seattle's Best
Fudruckers
Cold Stone
Starbucks
Chili's
Applebee's
Dairy Queen
Marble Slab

We shouldn't miss anything from home unless it was Arby's or Wendy's. Who would have thought they would have so many American restaurants in the sand. If we find any others we will add to this list.

Taco Bell

Taco Bell has a branch in the newly opened Dubai mall. Since it’s in Dubai, I think the chances of it opening here in Kuwait have increased a bit. Someone said it would be going other places maybe Abu Dhabi I say. Looks like we will be going to Dubai soon to check it out. Who would have thought Taco Bell would be the next big thing here.

Formula 1™

The first Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place from October 30^th to November 1^st.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Emirates Palace Hotel

Image of Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi

The Emirates Palace Hotel is located overlooking the Persian Gulf in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, within one kilometer of the city center. The Marina Mall is 1.5 kilometers away and the Heritage Village is two kilometers from the hotel. The hotel is truly breath taking. I used online photos and we plan to take our own photos soon. It is hard to get a good photo because the hotel is so big.

Monday, August 10, 2009

The four most expensive capitals

I saw this in the local newspaper today online. Abu Dhabi is number 2 on the most expensive capitals in the world. The four most expensive capitals:

1. Mascow
2. Abu Dhabi
3. Paris
4. New York City

Who would have thought that? For a capital I have to say I have never heard of until my husband took a job here in Abu Dhabi that it would be ranked up there with New York City. Everything seems to be booming here. Everywhere you turn they are building something. The capital was know for its Pearls and Oil. Now it is working on being a top tourist destination. I have to say being here a month now I am glad we came to see a different part of the world. Everyone seems to be very nice. I am not sure this would have been my first stop ever overseas, but it is an experience like no other.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Interesting photos

They have a interesting building with a ball on top of it. They also have several water fountains around town and they are always on. The canon is one of several statues in the area. The marina is full of boats, which is next to what "another mall". The marina mall is so huge it is four floors with 165 stores plus an expansion in place with 180 new stores and a skiing facility. I love to shop, but even I think it is to big. They seem to have malls and vendors everywhere. In a place, which is in the sand who would have thought they would love to shop.... this much.