Abu Dhabi Hotel Has Gold Dispensing ATM

[Heracles 417]

Gold Dispensing ATM Launched In The Gulf

3:13am UK, Thursday May 13, 2010

Tom Bonnett, Sky News Online

Abu Dhabi's top hotel has upped the stakes in the contest to have the most glitz in the Gulf by installing an ATM that dispenses gold bars.

The machine at the Emirates Palace monitors the daily price of gold and offers small bars that weight up to 10 grams or coins with customised designs.

Thomas Giessler, the German entrepreneur behind the idea, chose Abu Dhabi because of its high-rolling atmosphere.

Gold to Go, Geissler hopes, will tie in nicely with the region's traditional ties in gold commerce.

The launch was timed well as on the day gold hit a record high of more than $1,245 an ounce.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

There only one question I have: What will they come up with next?

[natty bumppo 297]

There only one question I have: What will they come up with next?

it's a nice hotel ... if you ever get to abu dhabi check it out

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

it's a nice hotel ... if you ever get to abu dhabi check it out

Will do. We're gonna head over there next time we spend time in Ethiopia. It's a relatively short trip from there.

[natty bumppo 297]

Will do. We're gonna head over there next time we spend time in Ethiopia. It's a relatively short trip from there.

there is another hotel there that is less expensive ... the rotana beach ... stay in the towers (newer section). lots of good restaurants nearby and also is connected to a mall.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

there is another hotel there that is less expensive ... the rotana beach ... stay in the towers (newer section). lots of good restaurants nearby and also is connected to a mall.

Mall? Not good. That spells trouble on vacation. The mall is one place that my wife and I can't go to together. We've tried a few times and each time neither one of us enjoyed it. If I go to the mall - and I avoid it like the plague - I spend less than 10 minutes. My wife can't make it past the fist shelf in the first store in less than 15 minutes. See the problem?

Edited May 13, 2010 by Mr. Big Dog

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

We've thrown around the idea of a Dubai stopover on our next trip to (or back from) India. Not Abu Dhabi, though. Which is a better place to spend 2 days?

[Heracles 417]

Will do. We're gonna head over there next time we spend time in Ethiopia. It's a relatively short trip from there.

Do you fly with Emirates there? They are awesome, as is Qatar.

[natty bumppo 297]

Mall? Not good. That spells trouble on vacation. The mall is one place that my wife and I can't go to together. We've tried a few times and each time neither one of us enjoyed it. If I go to the mall - and I avoid it like the plague - I spend less than 10 minutes. My wife can't make it past the fist shelf in the first store in less than 15 minutes. See the problem?

go walking inside the mall before the stores open ... exercise and much cooler

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

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Edited May 13, 2010 by w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Do you fly with Emirates there? They are awesome, as is Qatar.

No, I'd fly Ethiopian. It's a good airline - largest and fastest growing airline in Africa. I've flown with them several times from DC to Addis and have no complaints. Whenever Boeing gets that 787 done, that route will be a non-stop flight. They're actually on track joining the Star Alliance. They already code-share with Lufthansa and United.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

I thought that Australia would have this before anyone else considering that they are the hub of the first world.

[Heracles 417]

I thought that Australia would have this before anyone else considering that they are the hub of the first world.

Ah, but what about their GDP..

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Ah, but what about their GDP..

Australia isn't even in the top 10.

[The_Dude 1,142]

Yeah, but all their GDP is negated by all the poofs wearing speedos on the beach. Fail.