The Dubai Expat Diaries

TIME Magaznie recently released an article, titled “25 Sites We Can’t Live Without” – some obvious choices and great finds in there, no doubt, however again a little disappointing since some of the choices are very USA focused. The rest of the world seems to be on the backburner again… in response here is a [...]

Fancy a career in online marketing for the hotel industry? E-Business, E-Commerce, E-Marketing explained… Article Permalinks: 1 | 2 By Jitendra Jain If you’ve always loved computers and the internet, have worked in the travel industry and have a flair for the creative and a passion for marketing…then a career in online marketing & distribution [...]

Under the new security measures that start on June 30 passengers are advised to put in their checked luggage all liquid, aerosol and gel products not required during their flight. The new regulations will take effect nationwide. Liquids, aerosols and gels required during the flight should be packed in accordance with the new restrictions before [...]

Expats living in Dubai may not find it surprising that Dubai is listed among the top 50 most expensive cities in the world…now the ranking stands at 34! About 80% of the population of the United Arab Emirates is comprised of expats and the city is in a frenzy of development, from malls to hotels [...]

Photos of Alain Robert a.k.a Spiderman, as he climbs a tower in Abu Dhabi (656 feet tall), as a crowd of about 100,000 spectators watch on. While other famous urban climbers sometimes used clamps or suction cups, Robert uses no tools or safety devices of any kind. Using only his bare hands and climbing shoes, [...]

Gulf News reports that Istithmar, which has bought the QE2 from Cunard for $100 million, will receive the ship in November 2008 and spend several months refurbishing it. The Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise ship will jettison its casino in its conversion into a floating luxury hotel at the Palm Jumeirah Island.

Some photos sent to us by email showing the effects of the recent storm that devastated the Gulf. Cyclone Gonu was one of the strongest to hit the region in over 30 years and left a trail of devastation in many areas, including the beautiful country of Oman. xpress4me reported: “A damaged trail of coral [...]

[photopress:top20_hotel_jobs_news.jpg,thumb,pp_image] The Talent Jungle Insider Network has just launched the very first ‘Top 20 Hotel Jobs UAE’ newsletter, an extension of the monthly TJ Insider Newsletter that reaches hundreds of hospitality managers and professionals. This list features a selection of the best open hotel positions (junior management and above only) in the United Arab Emirates [...]

[photopress:Pam_Wilby_Grosvenor_House.jpg,full,pp_image]  Grosvenor House, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort and Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel were clearly the best in class when they scooped most of the much sought after accolades at the dazzling 2007 MENA travel awards ceremony, held in Dubai recently. Grosvenor House was named [...]