-: Dreamer's Den! :-

Today morning, when I was commuting to office, I saw a helicopter holding a huge gigantic flag, making circles in the sky, on Sheikh Zayed road and something was written on it. I thought this might be the curtain- raiser-kind-of for the 2008 Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) that starts tomorrow Jan 24th and ends on Feb 24th. When the copter came in a visible distance to me, I was wrong at my guess! Instead it was an advertising trick of the newly opened NOOR Islamic Bank!!! I was just surprised to see this new way of marketing. A very unique but costly way to reach people! :-) But they are sure to get most of the people's attention as everyone wants to see what is in that flag! Wish there marketing way gives them positive growth but really these people can do anything with the tons of money they have! :-)

Amazed?? Really?? ha ha ... Yeah, today January 14th marks the celebration of Pongal festival in South India and for me as well :) So, I approached HH here to declare a holiday and he kindly obliged! Even our favourite US president Mr. Bush is also here for this festival!! He too is taking part along with HH and other delegates, all and all in Dubai, UAE. Still confused??? hmmm..:-) Today Dubai government has declared holiday for all schools, government offices and even private offices. The real reason (if you have thought that the real reason is the above, hmmm..sorry!)..The real reason is due to the Mr. Bush visit to this amazing city, city of the future, Dubai! Due to his visit, all roads and tunnels are closed for public and nobody should travel out! Wat do you say for this?? Even Bangalore has lot of VIP visits including many PMs and Presidents but wish we could also get holiday like this! :-) Consider this as heights as stupidity, ridiculous stuff or something else, anyw...

"Kul 'am wa antum bikhair" - Wish You All a Very Happy, Exiting and Prosperous New Year 2008!! I am celebrating the new year, first time out of my house, my place, my family and my country!! So am all alone here, in the much celebrated ' City of the Future ' DUBAI, away from my family and friends to celebrate this new year 2008! So, wishing you all again..Have a nice day and a Wonderful Year ahead!