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Showing posts with label Jumeirah. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jumeirah. Show all posts

05 October 2010

Stupidity at its Best!

I would understand if you want to keep your windows squeaky clean by polishing them at least twice a month. I would also understand if you are cleaning the windows of a one-storey or two-storey house. Professional cleaners use safety harness to clean high-rise buildings but this one guy is either a dare-devil or just plain stupid!

I got this forwarded mail from a friend. I do hope it is not "photoshop-ed" to look like he is actually cleaning his window from a high-rise residential building in Jumeirah, Dubai.

You be the judge. All I can say - this is what you call "stupidity at its best!"
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When he spotted a mark on his apartment window, this chap just had to pop out to give the glass a quick wipe with a squeegee.
Nothing odd about that – except that he lives 400ft up on the 34th floor of a tower block in Jumeirah Beach,Dubai.
He stepped out on to the narrow ledge and, holding the frame, stretched across to wipe away the annoying smudge.
Hell for leather: A window cleaner takes his life into his own hands on the 34th floor of a Jumeirah Beach apartment block
Hell for leather: A window cleaner, circled, takes his life into his own hands on the 34th floor of a Jumeirah Beach apartment block

As he takes his life into his hands, at least he has the sense to hold on to the window frame, even if it is by his fingertips, as he goes about his task.
He was snapped making sure the windows were sparkling by a resident in a neighbouring apartment block.
A resident of a neighbouring block who took these pictures said: ‘The professional cleaners have safety harnesses and cradles and helmets. He had nothing.’

Stretching a point: The window cleaner uses a long-handled brush to reach the corners

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05 April 2008

The Palm





I have seen many changes in this place since I came here 8 years ago. There was very few construction going on and very few high-rise buildings along Sheikh Zayed Road. Everything is changing right before my eyes in lightning speed! One major construction that has still left me in awe is the wonderful Palm Village in Jumeirah. This is a man-made village, and probably the biggest “palm” in the world. It was built via reclamation of parts in the peninsula using modern technology in dredging. Construction started around 2002 and is still ongoing on the inner part of the island community. We just went there this morning and mind you, we had to have an appointment before we can enter the premise. You need to know somebody there at least to be able to pass the residential areas.

Here are "some" of the pictures I took of the marvellous community by the sea.

The signage going to The Palm Jumeirah


One of the residential buildings on the main entrance. Actually, the main road is lined up with similar looking buildings like the one below.


Cruising along the "trunk" of the palm tree. Far ahead is a hotel. Not sure of the property but it's going to be a grand, luxury hotel.


A view from the backyard... how spectacular! I love the place. It's so quiet and relaxing.


I have more shots of the place but won't be able to show them for privacy reasons. I will feature more photos of the surrounding areas next time after I organize my stills. Until then!!! Tah-tah for now!


(satellite photo of the Palm Jumeirah is from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Islands)
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