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dubai freak
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 Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 11:48 am Post subject: TV Programmes featuring - DUBAI |
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UK TV, BBC2 8pm Monday. 
'Dubai Dreams' is a new TV series exploring the lives of people in Dubai. |
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ChrisO
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| Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Is that channel BBC2 available unencrypted via satellite? |
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dubai freak
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| Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry Chris I don't think BBC2 is available in mainland Europe/rest of world?
I will tape it & if it is any good I will convert it to VCD or DVD & send you a copy |
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ChrisO
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| Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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Hey that would be great. 
I could give you access to an FTP server where we could make it available to download. |
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minime
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| Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:04 am Post subject: |
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| dubai freak wrote: | | Sorry Chris I don't think BBC2 is available in mainland Europe/rest of world? |
Actually it is.... 28,8 is the location of the Astra sat that carres all BBC signals in clear.... We watch in Netherlands, Belgium, France. In france you need a big dish though....
I will watch but god rid of my VCR about 10 years ago. ha ha ha.. |
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dubai freak
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| Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:04 pm Post subject: 'Dubai Dreams' TV Show |
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I though the programme was presented very well, with some good subject matter & video footage. Some of the content was posibbly slightly controversial (made yet another political debate on SSC  ), but that's I suppose is just Dubai attempting to keep some of its old ways.
Did anybody else watch it? (did it show on satalite in Europe?)
. . . Next Mondays programme sounds better, is all about Dubai's Real Estate:D |
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minime
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| Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:34 pm Post subject: Re: 'Dubai Dreams' TV Show |
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| dubai freak wrote: | I though the programme was presented very well, with some good subject matter & video footage. Some of the content was posibbly slightly controversial
Did anybody else watch it? (did it show on satalite in Europe?) |
Of course it is on SAT in europe... After all, people on the continent and the island tune into the SAME sat. he he he.
I do not know if I liked what I saw. Sensorship in the media, lack of human rights, lots of restrictions.. It makes me change my mind about Dubai.
Hopefully the real-estate episode this monday is changing that a little.
Where on SCC is the debate? The site is soo big, I think I missed it... Link please! |
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dubai freak
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rogethedodge
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| Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:45 am Post subject: |
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Did anyone see last night's edition of this, specifically anout the property boom.
There were a lot of comments like "speculative", "high risk", "caveat emptor", "long delays" and a reference to a development called The Jewel which has collapsed "leaving millions owing to investors". |
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minime
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| Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:37 am Post subject: |
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| rogethedodge wrote: | Did anyone see last night's edition of this, specifically anout the property boom.
There were a lot of comments like "speculative", "high risk", "caveat emptor", "long delays" and a reference to a development called The Jewel which has collapsed "leaving millions owing to investors". |
Yep, phrases unfortunately known to lighthouse investors too... I liked the episode. Was not too impressed with the Arabian Ranches show-home and the real-estate salesman just irritated me to bits.
Overall, I think it was a good program, although the couple that bought into the Arabian ranches was a little shocked when they saw the Marina developments. I would be shocked if they turned out to be my neighbours. ha ha ha.
In short, I liked this episode a lot. A bit too much palm bla bla for my taste but it had some nice marina shots and gave me the confidence boost I needed. |
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dubai freak
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| Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:14 pm Post subject: Last nights 'Dubai Dreams' |
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Yes I Agree with the previous posts & maybe a little too much Nakheel & not enough Emaar, even so I really enjoyed the show
I especially liked some of the camera views flying around SZR & around the Jumeirah Area. A little bit more of the Marina would have been nice though! |
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minime
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| Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: Last nights 'Dubai Dreams' |
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| dubai freak wrote: | | I especially liked some of the camera views flying around SZR & around the Jumeirah Area. A little bit more of the Marina would have been nice though! |
They where super! Did you see the pools on some of the towers. Really nice. Too bad the marina diamonds do not have rooftop swimming pools. |
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ChrisO
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| Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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Here is an mpeg file of the first episode for download.
http://www.oldiges.com/lighthouse/DubaiDreams_Episode_1.mpg
Beware! Its >500MB in size.
I will keep it online as long as possible. There is only so much traffic included in the monthly server fee, you know.
Thanks to Dubai Freak for uploading it! |
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dubai freak
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| Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 10:45 pm Post subject: More Dubai on UK TV |
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'Megger Structures' - Monday 6th Feb 8pm UK TV channel 5. The TV mag says: "The story of the Crown Prince of Dubai's schemes to create the worlds largest artificial island. This vast structure was built in just two years from entirely natural materials"
Sounds good |
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