V-Flyer Dinner Night in DXB
As many of you know, a few V-Flyers were out in DXB at the same time, so we all met up for dinner at the Burj Al Arab, this is just a quick recap of the night (for those of us who had a few Sherry's and have a hazy recollection of it) and also to show those of you who were not there what you missed out on.
Guys, if I have left anything out, please fill in …
A small get together had been arranged for those V-Flyers out in Dubai at this time: Myself, Mitchja, IForrest1, Mrs IForrest1, baby IForrest1, Sky, TonyT and Mrs TonyT, so here's how it went ...
Plans were to dine at the Al Muntaha restaurant at the Burj Al Arab, serving international cuisine in a restaurant suspended 200 meters above sea level – well, a building hanging on to the very top of the Burj!
James and I were staying at the Burj so we invited our fellow V-Flyers to come over early, around 5.30pm for a tour of our suite and the facilities in general. Sky arrived in Dubai the same morning as us from Delhi, so we told him to come over to the Burj when he was ready. Sure enough, about 12.30pm a car arrived outside and we witnessed a Segway being unpacked from the boot – we knew then that he had arrived safely!
We met our fellow V-Flyers in the lobby at 5.30pm and had a slow meander round the Burj, then went up to the suite to show the room to our fellow friends. It was fab to be able to offer dates, Baklava and savoury snacks as these were all left in our room. The suites at the Burj are fantastic for entertaining as there is plenty of space.
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We watched the sun set behind us in the suite at about 18.15pm, then we made our way to the SkyView bar and Al Muntaha restaurant. A round of mojitos and Bacardi mixed drinks were poured at the bar, lovingly consumed, and then we made our way to the table.
Food at the Al Muntaha was not cheap, but wasn’t overly expensive. I had imagined £100+ per head, but thankfully this was not the case. We decided to decline starters and go straight for main courses, except for Sky, who cleared a plate of Foie Gras, despite having had lunch a few hours ago. We were given some strange local dish as a welcome starter – all I can describe it as, is a shot glass full of warm runny cheese flavour soufflé accompanied with a small plate of mixed croutons, pickle and something beef looking. Very odd!
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We were furnished with a variety of breads, cheeses and oils too - good thing too as it helped us feel that we got a little more for our Dirhams
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TonyT was very generous and got a few bottles of a delicious Red for the table. I showed off exactly how much of a wine connoisseur I am by praising his fine choice – of house Red! Still, I thought it was nice! Our waiter introduced himself, and informed us that the Pigeon was off the menu (oh shame!)
There were a fair few main dishes to choose from, a good selection of meat, poultry, fish and Vegetarian options. I went for the Wild Mushroom and Black Truffle Risotto, which was absolutely fab, very scrumptious. From memory, Sky had the Chicken, Mrs IForrest1 and Mrs TonyT has the Sea Bass, TonyT went for the steak, which came with lots of ‘sides’, so a good choice there compared to my small serving! Mitchja had the duck and IForrest1 went for the lamb. Everybody seemed pleased with the food.
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We had a nice dinner and lots of chat about Dubai and of course the Forum. We had a toast to Pete, and to everyone else that makes V-Flyer possible, as the meal was a true testament to the amazing influence the site has had on us all, giving us good company to share in this fine evening, and indeed in places all over the VS network!
[img]http://www.v-flyer.com/photos/2165.jpg[/img]
Dinner was followed by chocolates in the restaurant, and we then decided to head out of the Burj for some fine drinking! The Forrest family went back to their hotel to put baby to bed (who had been as good as gold all evening) so the rest of us wondered over the road to find a drinking establishment, and also to get a look at the Burj at night as they light the building up with changing colours and fire flames up at intermittent intervals!
We found a bar over the road in a neighbouring hotel and carried on drinking into the evening, and called it a night when the hours of the day were measured in small numbers.
So, a great night had by all. Thank-you to all of you who came out for the evening, it was a real pleasure to meet up with V-Flyer friends both old and new, and what better place than the latest route as served by our favourite airline.
Thanks,
Sarah
As many of you know, a few V-Flyers were out in DXB at the same time, so we all met up for dinner at the Burj Al Arab, this is just a quick recap of the night (for those of us who had a few Sherry's and have a hazy recollection of it) and also to show those of you who were not there what you missed out on.
Guys, if I have left anything out, please fill in …
A small get together had been arranged for those V-Flyers out in Dubai at this time: Myself, Mitchja, IForrest1, Mrs IForrest1, baby IForrest1, Sky, TonyT and Mrs TonyT, so here's how it went ...
Plans were to dine at the Al Muntaha restaurant at the Burj Al Arab, serving international cuisine in a restaurant suspended 200 meters above sea level – well, a building hanging on to the very top of the Burj!
James and I were staying at the Burj so we invited our fellow V-Flyers to come over early, around 5.30pm for a tour of our suite and the facilities in general. Sky arrived in Dubai the same morning as us from Delhi, so we told him to come over to the Burj when he was ready. Sure enough, about 12.30pm a car arrived outside and we witnessed a Segway being unpacked from the boot – we knew then that he had arrived safely!
We met our fellow V-Flyers in the lobby at 5.30pm and had a slow meander round the Burj, then went up to the suite to show the room to our fellow friends. It was fab to be able to offer dates, Baklava and savoury snacks as these were all left in our room. The suites at the Burj are fantastic for entertaining as there is plenty of space.
[img]http://www.v-flyer.com/photos/2158.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.v-flyer.com/photos/2163.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.v-flyer.com/photos/2161.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.v-flyer.com/photos/2162.jpg[/img]
We watched the sun set behind us in the suite at about 18.15pm, then we made our way to the SkyView bar and Al Muntaha restaurant. A round of mojitos and Bacardi mixed drinks were poured at the bar, lovingly consumed, and then we made our way to the table.
Food at the Al Muntaha was not cheap, but wasn’t overly expensive. I had imagined £100+ per head, but thankfully this was not the case. We decided to decline starters and go straight for main courses, except for Sky, who cleared a plate of Foie Gras, despite having had lunch a few hours ago. We were given some strange local dish as a welcome starter – all I can describe it as, is a shot glass full of warm runny cheese flavour soufflé accompanied with a small plate of mixed croutons, pickle and something beef looking. Very odd!
[img]http://www.v-flyer.com/photos/2164.jpg[/img]
We were furnished with a variety of breads, cheeses and oils too - good thing too as it helped us feel that we got a little more for our Dirhams
. TonyT was very generous and got a few bottles of a delicious Red for the table. I showed off exactly how much of a wine connoisseur I am by praising his fine choice – of house Red! Still, I thought it was nice! Our waiter introduced himself, and informed us that the Pigeon was off the menu (oh shame!)
There were a fair few main dishes to choose from, a good selection of meat, poultry, fish and Vegetarian options. I went for the Wild Mushroom and Black Truffle Risotto, which was absolutely fab, very scrumptious. From memory, Sky had the Chicken, Mrs IForrest1 and Mrs TonyT has the Sea Bass, TonyT went for the steak, which came with lots of ‘sides’, so a good choice there compared to my small serving! Mitchja had the duck and IForrest1 went for the lamb. Everybody seemed pleased with the food.
[img]http://www.v-flyer.com/photos/2159.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.v-flyer.com/photos/2160.jpg[/img]
We had a nice dinner and lots of chat about Dubai and of course the Forum. We had a toast to Pete, and to everyone else that makes V-Flyer possible, as the meal was a true testament to the amazing influence the site has had on us all, giving us good company to share in this fine evening, and indeed in places all over the VS network!
[img]http://www.v-flyer.com/photos/2165.jpg[/img]
Dinner was followed by chocolates in the restaurant, and we then decided to head out of the Burj for some fine drinking! The Forrest family went back to their hotel to put baby to bed (who had been as good as gold all evening) so the rest of us wondered over the road to find a drinking establishment, and also to get a look at the Burj at night as they light the building up with changing colours and fire flames up at intermittent intervals!
We found a bar over the road in a neighbouring hotel and carried on drinking into the evening, and called it a night when the hours of the day were measured in small numbers.
So, a great night had by all. Thank-you to all of you who came out for the evening, it was a real pleasure to meet up with V-Flyer friends both old and new, and what better place than the latest route as served by our favourite airline.
Thanks,
Sarah
