dubaidave Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I was lucky enough to be able to join the TPR Trip whilst they were in Dubai, Due to work commitments I was only able to make 2 of the days. Although I was not part of the official trip I just wanted to recommend the trips to everyone, they were very well organized and great fun. The first day was Abu Dhabi and Ferrari World. I have been to Ferrari World Many many times and the coasters of Abu Dhabi, but I still managed to get a new credit on this trip. Robb had managed to get ERT on both coasters at the park. For some reason I didn't take many pics at Ferrari World but take ir as red that fun was had by all and we managed to hit most of the attractions by lunchtime. After a very nice lunch we moved on to the FECs in Abu Dhabi Heres the link to the first video too [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=Sparkys_1_broken_c4db[/coastertube] First was Formula Rossa Robb prepares for some filming the staff were really enthusiastic Everyone had multiple rides Everyone got onride photos too! Next was ERT on the racing coaster The first Sparkeys of the day Here's the first coaster we broke that day Onto the second sparkys. This was a new credit for me The third and final Sparkys of the day We broke this one too! next up Al Ain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBpony414 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Cool pics, looks like a lot of fun in 2 short days. It was in March, right? What was the weather like? How does Formula Rossa's launch compare to Storm Runner's launch? I was wondering recently if there had been a Photo TR posted yet of the Dubai trip from last year! Maybe after Robb gets back from Mexico? (Hint hint!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubaidave Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 here's the second day I joined the trip. We had a bus ride to Al Ain, about 2 hours inland, to visit an FEC credit and Hili Fun City. you may remember my original trip report http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=26681 Thankfully the Park has greatly improved since then. First was Bawadi Mall i Al Ain, another new credit for me! This FEC had Fun City the coaster was a joined spinning job I was surprisingly large And quite Fun and it spun A Lot! Also in the mall was a dry ski slope ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubaidave Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Hili Fun City They have done a fabulous job fixing this park up. We were met by the new park management The new entrance plaza has merchandise! And is very green New Coaster The Park Management Rode with us! The food offerings have been greatly improved as well The Other Coaster Its been nicely refurbished Overall a great job has been done in cleaning the park up. There are rumors that a new looping coaster might be arriving soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Fantastic! Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 It's good to see these small parks getting some care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Streak Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Can you hit the Burj Khalifa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Can you hit the Burj Khalifa? You can, but it's actually a rather docile and non-confrontational building; so I'd advise against it because you really wouldn't be proving anything, and it's best not to step out of line in a foreign country anyway. Still love those Formula Rossa trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubaidave Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 I didn't do the Burj Khalifa as have done it before. But the rest of the group did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomman295 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Ball Fighters Best damned thing in all of the Middle East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rastuso Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 It's actually hard to get up to the Burj Khalifa TO hit it. You could hit it on the observation deck, I guess, but not the base, unless you're a guest of the hotel, or live/work there. -R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Had a good time at Hili Fun City. They went out of there way to show us the improvements to the park. Escorted us to just about ride and explaining what they had done and what they still had planned. Provided water because it was warm and even threw in lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Looks amazing. Thanks for sharing your experience. I would love to get out to Dubai again someday, mainly to go to Abu Dabi and check out Ferrari World and the water park next door. Those small parks look decent enough for a visit from me as well, but I'm not sure I'd be able to get my party to want to visit something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledgy Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Great Report Dubaidave. Sadly I wasn´t able to come around in the last month and I´m not sure, whether I can make it at the end of the year. When I´m around, I won´t forget to call you. Since I don´t have any other photos of Hili Fun City and didn´t shoot enough photos for a PhotoTR on the Dubai Trip - it was a really amazing Trip - I hope you allow me, to upload these Photo of the Park Map to your Photo TR. Greetings, Ledgy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubaidave Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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