It's the morning of the F1 World Championship end of season race. I leap out of bed, brew
my morning green tea and jump in the shower. We shall be there all
day so I need an outfit that goes from race viewing, to dinner, to
party. Easier said than done. I opt for my favourite canary yellow
wrap-around dress (random boutique in Rome) and my black patent
Louboutins (I swear I could run a marathon in those bad boys).
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| *note the tall sticks in the background. They come into the story later ;-) |
Car > Yas Marina
Now, as I'm a massive petrol head, you
will not find me anywhere other than in front of the TV screen or
hosting my own F1 soiree so I'd already decided that to enjoy the
race properly I would need
- a view of the track
- a TV screen
- a view of the marina
- close proximity to a bar
All this was delivered in full by the
fine people of Diablito – a Mediterranean rooftop establishment in
Yas Marina. In addition there was steak sizzling on a BBQ and I
clocked one of my favourite red wines prominently displayed on the
bar. I inform Mr B that should I not make it to the evening, I would
quite happily be buried on that rooftop. I was, however, confused as
why they would install 6ft tall sticks on the baloney obscuring the
track view.. I was notified by the owner that this was on instruction
by none other than Mr Ecclestone, as the view (same as the most
expensive boat moorings) was deemed 'too good'. Ooh Mr E, you do make
me chuckle, photo evidence above that you could not out smart EHH.
We drank:
Rioja
Moet & Chandon
Silver Patron (Hamilton Celebration
Shots!)
We Ate: Steak, steak, steak (BBQ'd to
perfection)
Sweet potato fries.
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| Bubbles at Diablito |
Wonderful drive by Hamilton who took
first place as well as being crowned the 2014 World Champion. The
marina erupted in celebration and the skies filled with fireworks to
mark the end of the season. Truly, an epic atmosphere.
Cipriani (Part II)
It's too early for the big parties so we decamp to Cipriani; order drinks, nibbles and people watch. We clock a few of the same girls that were there last night... and in the same outfits! Oh ladies! Someone did not sleep in their own beds last night, did they? Flash of light bulbs and a swarm of activity blitzes through the restaurant. Yep. Kim K was in the house - exceptionally beautiful and, yes, her butt is as impressive in real life #envyofthebutt
It's too early for the big parties so we decamp to Cipriani; order drinks, nibbles and people watch. We clock a few of the same girls that were there last night... and in the same outfits! Oh ladies! Someone did not sleep in their own beds last night, did they? Flash of light bulbs and a swarm of activity blitzes through the restaurant. Yep. Kim K was in the house - exceptionally beautiful and, yes, her butt is as impressive in real life #envyofthebutt
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| Kim Kardashian at Cipriani |
We Drank:
More wine, more champagne, more espresso martinis
We Ate:
More vanilla meringue cake
Next stop is The One to see Solomon
playing. Epic club with a fantastic sound system. If you are a house
music connoisseur this venue would be for you as the sounds system
is incredible. I'm pooped by this time of the morning and only stay
for a little while to enjoy the atmosphere and catch up with a few of
my 'Dubai family'. The excitement of the weekend has caught up with
me and I'm dying for my bed.
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| Bed time for Emma Haylan Hall |
Abu Dhabi, it's been amazing. Same time
next year, for sure. ;-)
EHH xxx
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