SharkTums Posted November 27, 2005 Posted November 27, 2005 Cool show on the Discovery channel right now about the making of Ski Dubai! Sorry for the late notice, just saw it now. I'm sure it will be on about 8 more times this week!
MSLSM Posted November 27, 2005 Posted November 27, 2005 ^ It is an indoor ski resort. I watched part of the show, and it is amazing that they found a way to build it. Hopefully it is a sucess, and more attractions are added.
QuakerOaties Posted November 27, 2005 Posted November 27, 2005 I watched it! It was very interesting. I recommend it.
shepp Posted November 27, 2005 Posted November 27, 2005 Why I will not be skiing Dubai any time soon... http://www.sptimes.com/2005/11/27/Worldandnation/In_Arab_state__police.shtml Oh well, there's always Six Flags Over Auschwitz...
DenDen Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 ^ DAMN! I was going to go too. Oh wait, I hate snow.
Canobie Fan Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 I was flipping around and ended up seeing the last 10-15mins of it.
Teddymonster Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 Why I will not be skiing Dubai any time soon... http://www.sptimes.com/2005/11/27/Worldandnation/In_Arab_state__police.shtml Oh well, there's always Six Flags Over Auschwitz... Isn't that sad? Ugh, as much as I despise this country's social "issues," I will stay here for the time being.
BelizeIt Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 Dubai is Fast Becoming the Tourist Meca of the Middle East. Hopefully In the Future When Things Have Settled Down in that Part of the World, We Will All have the Chance To Visit This Great Country! It Offers Some Truely Unique And Amazing Attractions, As Well As Some Of the Finest Hotels on The Planet. (Including the Worlds Only Seven Star Hotel) If I Had The Option, I Would Love To Visit this Country Today!
dubaidave Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 Well spotted elissa, I havent seen the show but will tray and get a copy and have a look. I should be getting some nice pics from inside in the next couple of weeks and will post them asap. Shepp, I wondered how long it would take you to spot that one, without wnting tostart a flame war, homosexuality is illeagal in Dubai and evryone who comes here knows that.
DenDen Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 ^ It's illegal in all Muslim ruled countries. Heck, Dubai's law is quite tame compared to some others. Just in July, 2 teens were publically hanged for being gay in Iran. One of them I believe was 14! The practice is becoming very common there. Dennis "is floating off topic, AGAIN..."
shepp Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 Shepp, I wondered how long it would take you to spot that one, without wnting tostart a flame war, homosexuality is illeagal in Dubai and evryone who comes here knows that. No flame war, dave. It's just that I read that "gay marriage" story on google news right before I hit TPR. Heck, up until a recent Supreme Court decision, homosexual activity was illegal in a number of the U.S. states, too - though as far as I know, flogging and forced hormone injections were not part of the punishment. I know you think that the UAE is "a very free society," and I won't argue. But next time I want to go skiing, I think I'll stick to Lake Tahoe, thanks.
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