Mario’s World

Be aware while using toilets at Dubai Mall. “Please place your hand into the toilet” ??? Funny. And NO, I didn’t.

Was greeted with this modern fruit basket at the hotel. Just had to take a pic.

There are two of these indoor gardens at Terminal 3 at the Dubai Airport. Its really something. Those christmas trees give it a nice feel too. Too bad they aren’t decorated yet. The low cascade stream is pretty cool too… The big picture…

Was in Dubai for their Nation Day on Dec 2nd when I saw this Lexus pass by. Its painted in the national flag colors. Very patriotic. Wonder what he used to get the paint on and how easily it will come off!

Percentage of residents visiting eleven or more countries in the past year. Found these figures in my copy of First Class. They were taken from Arabian Business. Looks like Kuwait tops the list of the most adventurous people, which explains all the adventure gear outlets opening up [Link]. Or you could say they got a [...]

I’m back in Dubai for a few days. This time I came in on Emirates and got to check out the all new Terminal 3. Its super! Love the wide spaces, indoor palm trees, reflective ceilings and not as much walking to do as the old one. I have no idea what these lights represent, [...]

Took this snap while I was at Madinat Jumeirah. Somehow the Burj Al Arab looks like its in the middle of the Madinat Jumeirah hotel. And it looks much smaller now.

Malloos (Indians from Kerala) have a hero: Babu Sassi, labelled as the “Indian on top of the World”. While passing the Burj Dubai, I noticed the top-most crane there and thought to myself… that guy must be a real expert at cranes or totally insane. On my way back to the airport, Ajith and his [...]

Am staying at the Radisson SAS here in Dubai Media City. They have these touch screen table-type information kiosks on the second floor with hotel information, city guides and on-going meetings. Was waiting for the lift on my way to the exhibition and wanted to find out what this ran on. I’ve created similar kiosk [...]

Mixed thoughts on the efficiency of the Dubai Airport and their immigration system. I landed here around 12am to see queues as long as the hall. After waiting for 40 mins to reach the counter, the officer tells me I need to get some paper work done for my visa. OK. So I part ways [...]