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Tuesday 16 August 2016

Adventure sports/activities in Dubai...Version 2



Get Set Go.....is the only phrase which is apt for the adventure enthusiasts all across the globe. Hope you all liked the first part wherein I shared the feel of jet skiing and zapata/flyboarding in Dubai, the ultimate heaven for adventure sports. In this edition, I will share the experience of quad biking also known as ATV biking or dirt biking or desert biking(Call it by whatever names possible, adventure still smells the same).

After the dune-bashing that I enjoyed luxuriously in a Range Rover and had my intestines almost running to my mouth, I was halted in both the dimensions of time and space as I got down in front of a desert camp. It was a pleasant March afternoon and I was highly voltaged up for the experiences Nature had to throw at me.

I was wondering at my choices of taking a guided camel safari or a dream desert bike ride which meant being as mean as I wanted to be. At AED 100, (Equivalent to Rs 1820);the 2nd option was more ME...ish.I have tried dirt biking in India and was enthralled with the feel of adrenaline guzzling when you go full throttle with your foot on the accelerator.

The Arabian Desert is your canvas and you can make all the trails possible on it with the control of the ATV tyres in your hand. ATV is an All-Terrain Vehicle which pledges by its name of driving past all types of terrains be it sandy/hilly/muddy/snowy etc. and is mostly available in a 4 wheeler arrangement (Varieties of ATV exist in 3 wheeler & 6 wheeler models also and can be single/two/4*4 seating space).

My ride for the sunny evening in the Rayna Tours & Travels, Dubai oasis was a YAMAHA GRIZZLY, powered by a 708 cc engine. It was a bottle green beauty with an amazing torque with a plush seating experience. The USP of the ride was a NO-HELMET experience. I had waited almost 20 minutes for the ATV and as soon as I lay my hands on it, I was in no mood to waste time...Time to bother about taking safety instructions or even rather wearing a helmet!!!What puzzled me later was that how the instructor could let me go without the helmet.

Once I had the gorgeous machine in my hands and the accelerator and brakes at my disposal,there was nothing which could separate us apart from my will or His.The instructor did try his supervision skills to keep me on the track but the rule-breaker in me did not heed to him.

Creating paths and going against the trodden ones are the traits an adventure geek is supposed to have and I follow the book thoroughly at least in this aspect.You can catch a glimpse of the ride at the backdrop of an amazing ARABIAN SETTING SUN



When the control is in your hands and you are with the sun and sands!!!
Who have no fear of getting dirty and certainly you have to be hearty!!!

P.S.Please wear helmets and other safety gears as suggested by instructors.
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Wednesday 4 May 2016

Adventure activities in Dubai, Part I (Jet Ski,Flyboard)

Adventure activities in Dubai


The dazzling city of Dubai is situated on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates. Apart from being a major city, it also forms one of the seven emirates of the country and shares borders with Abu Dhabi in the south, Sharjah in the northeast, and the Sultanate of Oman in the southeast. The Persian Gulf borders the western coast of the emirate.No doubt, Dubai tells a story of man-made architecture but what one might not be aware is that, it is the heaven for ultimate adventure sports.

Dubai is the paradise for adventure freaks around the globe.Even if you are not an adventure junkie, you can still enjoy few activities at leisure and enjoy the bounties that nature has to offer.There are a host of other activities that are man-made and all those too tickle your gush of adrenaline.

Lets start with a few ones this blog and you will have a fair insight of how to plan your trip anywhere from around the globe accordingly so that you can use your time efficiently and enjoyably. There is a wide array of watersports to choose from which will satiate the curiosity of a wild watersport enthusiast.

Jet Ski is the most popular activity in an around the Persian Gulf where you can have amazing glimpses of Burj Al Arab, Atlantis,Sheikh Palace, the Palm(Dubai Marina) from the sea side. DAY N NIGHT YACHTS N BOAT, DUBAI was the operator for the jet ski we chose. The jet skis that they provide are in the range from Yamaha, 700 cc to 1100 cc.The instructors are affluent in supervision and ensure proper safety instructions are followed.Life jackets are provided and supervisors keep the skis under their strict monitoring. They charge 350 Dirhams for a 30 min tour and trust you me, it is definitely worth it.

The essential requirement is a copy of ID proof (passport for foreign nationals) and one is required to sign a disclaimer form before venturing out in the sea.My supervisor was a guy from Bangladesh and he ensured that we thoroughly enjoy the experience.Lost in the beauty of the splashing waters, I had probably deviated from the main route and he was kind and cautious enough to go back and search my jet ski.

Among the other watersports, fly boarding was another activity which tickled my senses. It allows you to take off from the water completely, stand on your feet and then dive into the salty water from that height.. The key factor in enjoying a flyboard is the balancing part and once you have mastered the art, you can be sure of enjoying the activity thoroughly.

It is also known as Zapata or flyboard Zapata and Dubai hosted the 2014 and 2015 editions of the World cup.The hydro-propulsion forces created by redirecting the seawater pressure offer a unique adrenaline rush and a total freedom of movement to the rider allowing him to showcase a collection of freestyle moves.


Jet ski in Dubai near Burj Al Arab



Watch out for more more set of sports to follow.Till then, have fun....

Wednesday 10 December 2014

Purr- a-noic

.........BiJleE 

I do not think that I am ailurophobic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ailurophobia) but I do find this species a little greedy lot.However, my experience this time in Chaardukan area near St. Paul's church in Landour, Mussoorie made me feel I am a bit purr-a-noic!!!

Already filled tummy, but I still could not get over the menu that the small shop had to offer.Tugged along my partner in indulgence to the shop and ordered a waffle in the cold weather with lotsa lip-smacking syrup.There were four unoccupied chairs in the open but the chill wind that blew in the open helped me make up my mind to sit in the couch inside.

As soon as I made my way inside to the snug surroundings, I placed my bag on the sofa and chose to sit in the corner oblivious of what was coming my way.तशरीफ़ रखना happened to be the most memorable moment of that day as I gauged something was moving on the couch. I was barely few inches away and was almost about to sit on it when I saw the whiskers and a snarl..........

Aaaaaahhhhhh.....Save me!!!!!was the first thing on my mouth and I ran to my hubby in a sprint.Hearing me shout, the shop owner and his daughter moved out from their respective places.To my utter shock, they did not come to comfort me as I expected but they seemed more worried about Bijlee!!!

Bijlee by that time was perched on top of a wardrobe still snarling at me and then I realised what I averted thankfully.God knows how many needles would have pierced its way through  me if that black & white nightmare would have bitten me or ran its claws on me.

I did finish the waffles that I had ordered although I was still engulfed with the fear of Bijlee   (Quite an Electrifying shock it was!!!)




Saturday 12 July 2014

Nutty Nature Geek

Prashar Lake, Himachal Pradesh
Watching the sun play hide & seek
What do I call myself, a 'Nature Geek'?
Pines,Firs & myriad unknown trees in different shades of green......
Bountiful is the basket of Nature & hence she is serene!

Placid lake & the gushing rivers; both are pristine
Drifting clouds...Sometime choose to shower & sometimes shine

The inner me gets drawn to U almost like a magnet
Hey Mystical!Make me a part of Thee...Wont fail U,I bet!!!

Monday 28 April 2014

April Thoughts...

                                              April Thoughts...

Its irony when we yearn for good things and we say 'We want it badly'!!!!!


         I make people feel alive 'cos I give them a fair portion out of my LIFE!!!


Who invented the word Professional?????Everything is PERSONAL at the end of the day.


        When things go bad between 2 individuals;its either Responsibility or Blame!!!
                   Either own the responsibility or blame it on the other person
                                       Never hold situations responsible

Chinese lamps