Episode 25: UAE - Cop Cars, Clever Clocks, and Creaky Creeks

     

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This time on TLT, Ali gawps at recovering falcons, Zaki uncovers ancient tombs while cruising in a cop supercar, and Zaeem forgoes a catered list of attractions to talk about some trees instead. Join us as we explore the more unusual sites of the UAE.

Random Rubbish

Scungilli Man & Chicken Wing Jackson

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=The%20Scungilli%20Man

EDIT: I could not find a single link for Chicken Wing Jackson. I'm pretty sure Zaki just made it up. -- Zaeem

EDIT 2: Mate, I'm telling you. HE'S REAL! -- Zaki

The "Presssssuuuh" Video Ali Was Going on About

https://youtu.be/DRQlcn4Lbdk?t=23

Fun Facts (we use the term loosely)

Police Cars

https://www.hotcars.com/15-facts-about-dubais-police-cars-they-want-to-keep-on-the-dl

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/11/08/middleeast/hoverbike-dubai-police-flying-lessons/index.html

https://www.carcility.com/blog/amazing-facts-about-dubai-police-cars

Random Tourist Info

https://luxurybackpacking.net/10-things-to-know-before-visiting-the-uae

Gold Vending Machine 

https://www.cnet.com/news/abu-dhabi-vending-machine-spits-out-real-gold

Cloud Seeding

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_seeding_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates

Actual Locations

Falcon Hospital

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Dhabi_Falcon_Hospital

Dubai Creek

https://www.timeoutdubai.com/things-to-do/440019-the-best-things-to-do-at-dubai-creek

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai_Creek

https://www.visitdubai.com/en/places-to-visit/abra-creek-crossing

Elephant Clock (Ignore my explanation, look at the picture instead)

https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/05/06/the-elephant-clock-one-of-the-greatest-inventions-of-the-outstanding-mechanical-engineer-al-jazari

EDIT: Surprisingly, your explanation wasn't awful. Your decision to focus on a tree absolutely was. -- Ali & Zaki

Ibn Battuta Mall

https://www.ibnbattutamall.com/en

Mezyad Fort

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mezyad-fort

https://www.castles.nl/mezyad-fort

https://gulfnews.com/uae/mezyad-fort-stands-tall-in-the-foothills-of-jebel-hafeet-1.1187525

Snoopy Island (not Snoop Dogg's Island)

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g311321-d10256933-Reviews-Snoopy_Island-Fujairah_Emirate_of_Fujairah.html

EDIT: Might as well call it stupid curve island. -- Ali

Ski Dubai

https://www.skidxb.com

Histories & Mysteries

Jabel Hafeet (Tombs and Stuff)

https://abudhabiculture.ae/en/unesco/world-heritage-list/hafeet-tombs-unesco

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/jebel-hafeet-beehive-tombs

https://visitabudhabi.ae/en/what-to-see/iconic-landmarks/jebel-hafit-tombs

https://jebelhafitdesertpark.backhotelite.com/en/

https://www.timeoutabudhabi.com/attractions/454625-everything-you-need-to-know-about-jebel-hafeet-desert-park

EDIT: This is how you do creepy stuff, Zaeem. Leave it to the professionals. -- Ali

Soviet Airplane

https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/heritage/revealed-the-moment-a-mysterious-russian-cargo-plane-landed-in-umm-al-quwain-1.1078586 

Old Village

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/abu-dhabi/8000-year-old-village/-discovered-in-uae 

Ghaf Trees

https://listverse.com/2017/08/15/10-creepy-urban-legends-from-the-uae

EDIT: Why would you ignore AN INDOOR SKI PARK and talk about trees instead? -- Zaki

EDIT 2: Yes, and why are these trees stealing our oxygen? -- Ali

Movies & Culture

Movies Filmed in UAE

https://theculturetrip.com/middle-east/united-arab-emirates/articles/a-guide-to-hollywood-movies-filmed-in-dubai-and-abu-dhabi