"I've never written one of these before, but I'll give it a shot" Is that the way you're supposed to start one of these things? Who knows. Who cares. But I figured since I'll be going to work half way around the world to a city where some have described "A Fantasy World for Adults" , I figured I'd document my experience. (Yes, Ewoldt, you gave me the idea, so I officially give you credt.)
Ever since I heard that Dubai at one point had close to 90% of the world's construction cranes, I was interested in what they were doing there: malls, indoor ski mountains, buildings, island, hotels. But they just don't build normal ones, they build the biggest, the tallest, the widest, the most expensive and the most luxurious. How can you not want to go?
As of today, I will be going to Dubai to work on a multi-billion dollar horse racetrack. What kind you say? Just the normal, run-of-the-mill multi-billion dollar structure. Here's a little description and video.
Meydan Racecourse
The Meydan Racecourse is an iconic and landmark development spanning 76 million square feet and featuring a state of the art dirt and turf track, a world class grandstand with a capacity of approximately 60,000 people.The Meydan Racecourse will be a stone's throw from the current Nad Al Sheba Racecourse and will include a five star hotel, more than ten restaurants, several private hospitality suites and boxes, the new home of the Godolphin Gallery, the Dubai Racing Club, a state of the art racing museum, as well as covered car parking for approximately 10,000 cars.A four kilometre canal which will run from Dubai Creek will offer racegoers a unique opportunity to arrive by boat to the racecourse, and will feature a marina and a boathouse. Hospitality and dining facilities within the new grandstand will redefine the racing experience and offer luxury, comfort and hospitality second to none.
I have 30 days until I have to go to Dubai.....30 days!!! I have so much to do I can't keep it straight...from finding a place to stay, to breaking my lease here to figuring out what I can or cannot take. Actually, the only thing I'm concerned about is if I'll be able to take my golf clubs!
Am I nervous? yeah, I mean, I'll be half way around the world, in a place where the closest person I know is either my brother in Geneva or Natalie in Taiwan. But it's a great opportunity, and I can't wait! Dubai is where it's at, and I'll be there for at least a year....daaaaaamn!!!
I'll be posting here regularly, so check back frequently.....and for those who don't speak English, tratare de poner algunas historias en espan~ol. pero me imagino que entenderan bastante en ingles!
7 comments:
As happy and excited I am for you, I am also very sad to think of how far you will be for so long. I will miss our Sunday movie nights. I guess I have to look at the upside, which is I now have a very good reason to visit Dubai!
I look forward to reading about your adventures here and hearing some wild stories!!
And I have four words for you, "KILLER GOING AWAY PARTY!" We must send you off with a bang. :)
Holy crap...i had no idea...I just saw your blog link ob FB. Have an amazing time...when do you leave? How long will you be gone? Will you ever come back?
Rick, Conque no regreses c/esposa de allá... me imagino q' tu mama estará contenta... :-) Felicidades y que pases una experiencia sensacional! Ansío leer lo que cuentas! Saludos, cuidate y no te olvides de nosotros los pobres! :-)
Dude....congrats again on the whole upcoming move. Can I tell you excited I am that you're moving to Dubai? And that you have a BLOG!!! Holy excitement. I have one too. It's http://nataliezarela.typepad.com. Go check it out. Aight, well back to exploring Taiwan. :)
Que Dios te bendiga y que te vaya super bien.
Te cuidas y no te olvides de tus bolivianitos
Besos
Mónica
I'll be semi-close to you too! In Northern Italy starting mid-Aug. We should arrange a reunion of the cuz's overseas at some central location, like in Kazakhstan or something;)
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