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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 11:37

How did you like the fireworks last night? We were on the Palm so were able to see the Burj al Arab ones very well and really liked them; also Khalifa ones were on the background… Atlantis ones were not very impressive - were there any nice ones coming from JBR?

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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 21:40

i saw the burj k fireworks thought they were great until i saw london and sydney they looked so much better went on for alot longer than dubai s ....

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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 20:23

First week in Dubai and sick like a dog :-) Well, I only saw the fireworks from a long distance (AR) at the balcony but I loved it. Happy new year to all! may this year bring you happiness and joy...

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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 17:58

Happy New Year all, I was at a party on the palm had full view of the fireworks, abit worse for wear thou, so only could see with one eye, lol

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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 17:56

I thought the fountain/laser/fire show was the best bit - the music was lovely too, quite 'Arabian Nights' :) I was watching on Dubai One but changed to Dubai TV, as the presenters missed the start fo the show because they were too busy pouting and posing and chatting. They also apparently judging by the video continued to natter away so glad I changed over! *annoying* I watched the Global Village ones from our balcony and they were lovely - just normal fireworks, but being the boring type those are the kind I like. Wasn't too impressed with the Burj K ones.

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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 17:13

Didn't see any Dubai fireworks although got caught in the traffic chaos on the way to a private party .......2hrs from Trade Centre to the ranches!!! Grrrr. BUT, a lovely finish to the eve getting home at 3.45am, opening a bottle of fizz (how on earth did we manage that??!), switching on the TV / PC and watching London bringing in the new year with a spectacular firework display over The Thames ...... ahhhhhhh. Happy New Year EW'ers!!! Hoping 2011 is a great year for you all. LL x <em>edited by Loopy Lotti on 01/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 14:21

Happy New Year everyone!!! We were at a party next door to the Burj Khalifa. I have to admit the fireworks were very poor and disappointing. It took us over 1 hour to get there because of the traffic. Also no taxis to get out of the place, we had to walk for 1 hour to find a taxi and ended up sharing with some else. As usual it shows the lack of organization in Dubai for such a big event. :-( <em>edited by ninkypinky on 01/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 12:48

Burj Khalifa fireworks were amazing. We were right under it, I think called Burj Park. The traffic was crazy. We got home at 4am and we live in Jum-3

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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 12:20

We were at a house party on The Palm and the Atlantis fireworks were fab...... Great night! Feel ever so slightly tender today though..... lol

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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 12:20

the fireworks and the party atmosphere at the Khalifa was amazing the traffic chaos is a different story, but definitely worth it! here is a link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwpQsnFXnQI oh my..... the anchor woman and the guy are so lame and annoying as usually... saying silly things like "this also must be the tallest fire works display of the world!" - oh really? thanks for the info!.....and "the infamous opening ceremony fireworks" -?? infamous? ahh we watched live, it was AWESOME!!!!

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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 12:15

we went on our roof and could see fireworks all around. The ones at the Burj Al Arab were the most impressive - very colourful and went on for a lot longer than the rest.

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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 12:01

Saw the Burj Khalifa ones on Dubai One and thought they were boring compared to the opening and compared to everywhere else around the world, guess we get used to amazing displays here so last nights seemed lame.

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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 11:58

the fireworks and the party atmosphere at the Khalifa was amazing the traffic chaos is a different story, but definitely worth it! here is a link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwpQsnFXnQI

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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 11:50

We watched the Kalifa from afar and have to say they were pretty poor from a distance. Im sure they were better if you were actually there

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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 11:46

I went and I thought they were not as long as planned, anyone know? People I know said the opening was better The whole chaos is another thread

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