Friday, March 20, 2009

Dana's 39th Birthday!!!

Wednesday was Dana's birthday so I volunteered to plan a little "Girls Night Out" to celebrate!!
I did some research on HOT SPOTS of Dubai and we've already been to the Barasti, which won the number one spot, so we tried the runner-up...It's called 360 degrees. I LOVED it! It was very swanky and had a cool atmosphere. This is not a place you want to go if you are not looking your best!!! It was great for people watching, high-end cocktails, shisha (basically a bong you can smoke flavored tobacco out of...also known as "hubbly bubbly" and just the most incredible view.
The bar is located on this little "island" right next door to the Burj Al Arab and is part of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. There is a long walk-way to the bar but most guests, including ourselves, took a "buggy" aka golf cart from the Jumeirah Beach Hotel to the bar. The Jumeirah Beach Hotel is another icon of Dubai and a gorgeous resort known for it's wavy appearance. We passed by HUGE yachts...you'll see in one of my photos! I'd like to know who owns these boats and what they do for a living?? There is not just one...their are hundreds and hundreds...and they are bigger than our previous home!!!
We had a super time and even got to sit on the couches. LONG STORY but quick version...To reserve 2 couches looking at each other for the night it was 5,000 AED or about 1,369.86 for the evening. Lauren, my one friend is pregnant, so when we arrived I said we have a "prego lady" here...They told us we could sit until someone who bought the space showed up! Needless to say, we were never kicked out. We got there at about 8:00...and left by midnight! THE swarms of swanky pankies...and beautiful ones were arriving as us "OLD FARTS!" were leaving!!!
It was the most stunning 360 View of the city!! The Burj Al Arab has sparkles, light shows, and changes colors all night long! The JBH had blinking lights on it as well and was so beautiful! Just a great night of fun!! Thanks Girls...when are we going back?? KellyAnne...your birthday is next!! I really loved the place!!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I'm jealous! It looks so nice and warm! Ahhhh...just to sit outside, and have cocktails in a skimpy top...

p.s. I know that is NOT an ashtray and matches in front of YOU, dear Suz, because YOU DO NOT SMOKE. :)

xoxo