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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – Eastern Corniche

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 Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – Eastern Corniche

One of the most scenic places in Abu Dhabi, Eastern Corniche, is a place to visit and walk during early morning and evening hours. It is located on the

Salam Street (Street No. 8).
The view towards the mangroves from the long walk way has been an integral part in the life of many Abu Dhabi residents for many years. However, like other infrastructure, this section is also getting transformed as part of the Salam Street development project and one wonders what will be the shape of it, once the project is completed.
It is a must to visit and walk around, especially if you are a photography enthusiast before it disappears.
Early morning during week-ends you may find many coming to this area for fishing. The area has useful spots for playing football and week-end parties.
Ramesh Menon
Post 3  21.10.2010 

Photo Speaks – Exploring Abu Dhabi – through clicks and writes – Mina Market

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Photo Speaks – Exploring Abu Dhabi – through clicks and writes – Mina Market

Mina market, or the Old Iranian market in Abu Dhabi is a must to visit place if you are in Abu Dhabi. If not done already, do it fast as the area is getting totally revamped. It has numerous shops selling hand-crafted items, which some of them even made there in front of you. There are numerous horticultural shops which sell flowering plants. You will also find exclusive shops selling traditional kitchen utensils, and cookery items used for large scale cooking purpose. A fish market is also situated in this area.
All these facilities are marked for renovation and before it is closed down, enjoy the traditional beauty of the city, which once used to be a regular visiting place of the prominent local families.
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
Post 2   20.10.2010

Exploring Abu Dhabi is a photo journey – a collection of photos taken in Abu Dhabi as I traveled around the city. Looking at them, I feel, I haven’t explored even one third of it. Thought of creating a daily sequel, which will be an inspiration to know and learn more about this beautiful city I live.

Exploring Abu Dhabi – through clicks and writes – Emirates Palace Hotel

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through clicks and writes – Emirates Palace Hotel

Abu Dhabi Corniche decorated for the Red Bull Air Race

Starting today, I will try and submit my collection of Abu Dhbai as I traveled around the city. Looking at the collection, I feel, I haven’t explored even one third of it. Thought of creating a daily sequel, which will be an inspiration to know and learn more about this beautiful city I live.

Emirates Palace Hotel – Dome

Emirates Palace Hotel Dome

The seven star hotel shows the beauty of Arabian culture. Traditional decor is used inside mostly in silver, gold, marble and glass mosaics. The chandeliers are made of Swarovski crystal. There are 114 domes (including the Grand Atrium which is higher than the dome of St.Peter’s Basilica in Rome), 200 fountains, the luxurious and technologically advanced Conference Centre, The marvellous Blue Salon and so on. The simplest suite is called Palace Suite. Each of them contains at least three rooms and a 61″ plasma screen.

There are 302 grand rooms in Coral, Pearl and Diamond categories with a floor area of 55 square meters. The high-quality elegant rooms are furnished to the highest level comfort so hotel guests can relax in total luxury including a 24-hour butler service. The Gulf Arab royalty has a reserved separate floor. The hotel is also the official guest place of Abu Dhabi’s government with 22 three-bedroom suites capable of hosting for each heads of state and their entourages.

Being one of the word’s most prestigious hotels, Emirates Palace is a popular place for dignitaries and celebrities. With its beautiful view and incredible luxury, the hotel became the crowning glory of Abu Dhabi.

Some of the famous people who have set food on the Palace are Bill Clinton, Robert de Niro, Will Smith, Lawrence Fishburne, Michael Jackson, many golf superators, FIFA World Cup Champions and also lots of sport celebrities as the hotel has 70 football pitches.

Emirates Palace offers palatial restaurants which bring the world’s finest cuisines. Gourmet meals for example exquisite seafood of the Sayad and magnificent view of the Gulf gives fabulous experience for the visitor. The Caviar Bar is also popular because of its world class champagne menu and caviar selections with live traditional music.

The construction began in December 2001. Architects were Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (WATG), who are among the leading hospitality designers worldwide. Unique structure comprises a Palace section with the top suites, two wigs with guest rooms and the Conference Centre. The colours of the building reflect the different shades of the Arabian Desert. Interior design is made by KY&A. Emirates Palace employs around 2000 staff members from at least 50 nationalities.

For more information, please visit Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi

Ramesh Menon
Post 1 19.10.2010

Photo Speaks – Percussion – Another Passion and Obsession

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Photo Speaks – Percussion – Another Passion and Obsession

Percussion – Another Passion and Obsession
Photography is a passion for me and you all see and enjoy the creative output from it. Whereas something different is dormant – a bigger passion or an obsession from childhood. That is percussion instruments. I get only very limited time to practise with the instrument, but there is practise always happening in the mind as I listen constantly to various types of music – yes all types – different beats and different ragas, different moods.. and whenever, the opportunity comes, it is a mind to hand process flow.

Photo Speaks – Which one to choose?

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Photo Speaks – Which one to choose?

Which one to choose? The latest Nissan Patrol or the trusted Camel. Both are ships of the dessert. Camels at Al Wathba Camel Market on

Abu Dhabi Al Ain Highway

. A place one must visit.

Photo Speaks – A fully loaded cargo dhow

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Photo Speaks – A fully loaded cargo dhow

A fully loaded cargo dhow cruising through the Dubai Creek. Probably to an African destination or another Middle East port.
This is the beauty of UAE. A perfect blend of tradition with modernisation.

Photo Speaks – Beauty of clouds

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Photo Speaks – Beauty of clouds

An evening with full of clouds. Unusual scene in Abu Dhabi. Means, rain is nearby – may be even before the Eid Al Fitr and the UAE National Day.

Photo Speaks – Have’s and Have not’s…

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Photo Speaks – Have’s and Have not’s…

Have’s and Have not’s…
I was waiting at a stop here in Abu Dhabi the other day. Suddenly, I noticed this tree and the two birds sitting. It reminded me of the luxury that birds elsewhere get.. Life here, has its plus and minuses.
The scene reminded me of a few songs (in Malayalam, Hindi, and English)… Why not, try out – and post the apt one which came in your thoughts, by the first look of it.

Photo Speaks – Real or not

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Photo Speaks – Real or not

I found this mannequin on display at a shop selling local outfits very interesting and real life.

Photo Speaks – Mahanavami Maholsavam at Urakam Ammathiruvadi Temple

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Photo Speaks – Mahanavami Maholsavam at Urakam Ammathiruvadi Temple

Decorations at the main nada.

Ezhuthiniruthal 

Ottan thullal by Kalamandalam Sreeja

Bharatha natyam dance recital by Subramanya Kalakshethra, Thayamkulangara, Cherpu.

Vote of thanks to devotees, institutions, participants ,and all other publics who have cooperated with samithy by secretary Sri Pradeep Thoppil.

Photos provided by urakathammathiruvadiksethra upadeshakasamathi