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Burj Khalifa – pictures of the opening ceremony

david — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:30:48 +0000

The world’s tallest building officially opened on January 4 2010. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is an incredible 828 metres tall.

Here are some pictures of the opening ceremony and more:

Video – ride on the Dubai Metro

david — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:46:57 +0000

This HD video shows a trip on the Dubai Metro Red Line. It was shot on September 10th 2009, the first day the Metro was open to the public.

Things to look out for include:

• The train arriving at Rashidiya Metro Station from the depot (0:07)
• Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station (1:35)
• Going past the Deira City Centre shopping mall before going underground (3:10)
• Dubai World Trade Centre (4:30)
• Trade Centre Metro Station (4:59) – not open yet
• Jumeirah Emirates Towers hotel (5:20)
• The Address Dubai Mall, Dubai Mall, and Burj Dubai (5:43)

The video was shot on a Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbORzt7JFCQ

Video – more rides at SEGA Republic

david — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:03:27 +0000

This video shows some of the adrenaline rides and motion simulators at SEGA Republic in the Dubai Mall.

Rides featured are:

• Initial D4 (0:10)
• Let’s Go Jungle! Special (0:18)
• Wild Jungle (0:36)
• Sonic Hopper (0:41)
• Half-pipe Canyon (0:46)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3xN2m_ouWM

Video – rides at SEGA Republic

david — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:20:58 +0000

This video shows some of the rides at SEGA Republic, an indoor theme park at the Dubai Mall. It was shot on the opening day, August 21 2009.

Rides shown include:

• Sonic Hopper (0:24)
• Half-pipe Canyon (0:27)
• Storm-G (3:15)
• Spin Gear (4:27)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRYiPcAIfUY

Video – Downtown Burj Dubai and Business Bay

david — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:57:31 +0000

Driving around Downtown Burj Dubai and Business Bay.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeRE7Vc8Dhc

Video – suite at The Palace The Old Town

david — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:56:51 +0000

Video footage of a suite at The Palace The Old Town, a 5-star hotel in Downtown Burj Dubai.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IpLyp2ydXA

Video – the food court at Dubai Mall

david — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:11:55 +0000

With more than 40 restaurants, the food court at the Dubai Mall is the largest in the city.

Options include McDonalds, Subway, London Fish & Chips, Cantina Mariachi (Mexican), Taco Bell, KFC, Magic Wok, Fujiyama (Japanese), Burger King, and Johnny Rockets.

The food court has seating for 3000 diners, including several outdoor terraces.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e28XgyCeRok

Video – Dubai Ice Rink

david — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:42:58 +0000

High definition video of the Dubai Ice Rink, located at the Dubai Mall.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu_81xa-MBc

Video – Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

david — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:38:20 +0000

This video shows some of the features at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.

These include the world’s largest acrylic viewing panel, a 270 degree glass walkthrough tunnel, and 33,000 aquatic animals including 400 sharks and rays.

The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is at the Dubai Mall, Downtown Burj Dubai.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G_HTbBc6Ng

Video – Shark Dive Experience at the Dubai Mall

david — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:57:50 +0000

This video shows the Shark Dive Experience offered at the Dubai Aquarium.

The experience is open to both certified and non-certified divers and is run by Al Boom Diving. Three dives are offered every day. Prices are currently AED 625 for certified divers and AED 825 for non-certified divers.

The Dubai Aquarium is located at Emaar’s Dubai Mall, in Downtown Burj Dubai.

For more information about the Shark Diving Experience call +971 4 342 2993.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp5e99R-jc0