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Chandigarh Bird Park
Located close to Sukhna lake , this is a really nice attraction for family and kids . It’s fairly new and built in huge area although they could have made better parking for the visitors . The tickets are clearly marked and your receipt is considered your ticket to enter also. Kids under 5 go for free .
After the initial walk on the trail you will reach the bird park and can guide yourself easily . There are separate enclosures for water birds like swans . They can hire a bit more staff as people usually can ignore the rules easily here or simply don’t read it. There is a separate area where you can take photos with big birds for extra charge. Towards the end there is a canteen and a gift shop . Once you exit there are people offering you camel rides also.
Overall a nice way to spend an hour or so and I think the city can use some more of these kid friendly attractions. Also google maps mentions that it closing time is 0430 but it’s actually open till 0600 pm.
After the initial walk on the trail you will reach the bird park and can guide yourself easily . There are separate enclosures for water birds like swans . They can hire a bit more staff as people usually can ignore the rules easily here or simply don’t read it. There is a separate area where you can take photos with big birds for extra charge. Towards the end there is a canteen and a gift shop . Once you exit there are people offering you camel rides also.
Overall a nice way to spend an hour or so and I think the city can use some more of these kid friendly attractions. Also google maps mentions that it closing time is 0430 but it’s actually open till 0600 pm.
illy cafe Dubai mall
I normally stop by this cafe for a special coffee which is hard to find anywhere else . This time it was after many months and I was very excited to have it . It’s illy crema which is iced and you normally eat it with a spoon because it’s so thick.
When I ordered I can hear the servers arguing or complaining about something . I placed my order and later was delivered the bigger size even though I wanted the small one . It normally comes in a special cup but this time was served in a water glass which was quite unappealing .
They choose to just give me a straw and later got a spoon when I requested for one .
The whole experience due to service was quite sad . The cafe wasn’t busy and there was enough staff . For the price , you would expect a better service here .
When I ordered I can hear the servers arguing or complaining about something . I placed my order and later was delivered the bigger size even though I wanted the small one . It normally comes in a special cup but this time was served in a water glass which was quite unappealing .
They choose to just give me a straw and later got a spoon when I requested for one .
The whole experience due to service was quite sad . The cafe wasn’t busy and there was enough staff . For the price , you would expect a better service here .
Oud Metha Metro Park
This park might be the only park in Oud metha because I always notice people coming here from all over the place even though it’s quite small and not properly maintained. But people have no choice so they bring their kids here and at times it can be quite busy. They tried many times to grow new grass but because without proper fences and people not respecting the boundaries , there is lot of empty patches within the park . The playground is nice but swings are really old. They took of the the playhouse because it was broken but never installed the new one. Restrooms are is horrible condition at times. Due to lack of people and kids following rules and not enough staff there the maintain , the park is not in the best condition .
The authorities have been informed many times but I doubt there was a follow up .
Things which can be improved -
1) Fence on the side of the park so Kid’s don’t accidentally run on to the roads and into the incoming traffic .
2) Better maintenance of the toilets.
3) Newer swings and improved sandpit playing area .
4) Fines for anyone who is loitering and not listening to the staffs instructions.
5) No football or bike riding on the grass specifically by older kids . They have destroyed all the flowers in the park .
The authorities have been informed many times but I doubt there was a follow up .
Things which can be improved -
1) Fence on the side of the park so Kid’s don’t accidentally run on to the roads and into the incoming traffic .
2) Better maintenance of the toilets.
3) Newer swings and improved sandpit playing area .
4) Fines for anyone who is loitering and not listening to the staffs instructions.
5) No football or bike riding on the grass specifically by older kids . They have destroyed all the flowers in the park .
El Centro
Found this place as it’s close to my hotel and wanted to try Mexican food . Based on reviews I figured it should be a good spot and it was . Easy to locate as its on the corner of the street and very bright from outside . It was quite busy even for a Wednesday night , the server told me I can sit on the bar even though there were tables available. It worked out because the bartender ( jorge)was really good at his job and I had a great time eventually . He recommended me the house favourites and even introduced me to new drinks .
The restaurant is not so big but very lively . Prices are decent and food was flavourful.
The restaurant is not so big but very lively . Prices are decent and food was flavourful.
Dahra Spa Silom
Great spa in Silom. I have been there few times and had great experience always . The spa itself is clean and has quiet rooms with all the facilities . They offer few packages which are great value for money if on discount. But even without discount the price is justified. The staff is very attentive and helpful. I was assisted by an at the reception who was very polite and booked my treatment . This time my therapist was alice who spent almost 4 hours with me . Each treatment was done nicely by her . Looking forward to my next visit .