The Dubai Expat Diaries

A recent report from Gulf News that expats and residents of Dubai and the United Arabi Emirates (UAE) in general may get hit by the imposition of VAT within a year. The government is currently evaluating various options and may form a seperate federal body to oversee collection of Value Added Taxes in the UAE [...]

Patrons of the Hotel & Hospitality industry (and certainly those that run it) are no stranger to the glitz and glamour associated with it. A world different than most, comprised of the most beautiful places, experiences, designs and gastronomic delights…all driven by the dynamic and hardy people who define the industry. But while we hear [...]

22 visuals / artist illustrations of the new Terminal 3 being built at the Dubai International Airport emailed to us by a reader. Enjoy!

Hi, I am trying to encourage all of you experienced Engineers from the mining, oil and gas industries (and also civil, mechanical and design) who maybe overlooked opportunies in Australia a couple of years ago because of salary issues, to come back and reconsider. The Australian industry has really stepped up and excellent salary and [...]

[photopress:Barasti_Beach_Theme_Nights_th.gif,full,pp_image] Beachside setting to be foundation for unique evening experiences  Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina has launched a series of themed events at Barasti’s lower deck, Barasti Beach. Barasti is one of Dubai’s perennially popular meeting places and this bar serves as a beach lounge and evening entertainment venue, in an exotic [...]

[photopress:hospitality_graduates.jpg,full,pp_image] A comprehensive list of Campus based Hospitality, Hotel Management, Travel, Culinary and Leadership schools, colleges and universities in the US and Canada is provided here for your reference. Use the links provided to request more information from the respective schools – please note that this list is for US & Canada residents only and [...]

A useful resource guide to online schools and universities available for hotel management, restaurant management, culinary arts, leadership, travel agent courses, tourism degrees, food service and more. Some basics to start with include:   Online Education Databases: Online Schools | Online Hotel Management Schools | Online Restaurant Management Schools | Online Travel Agent Schools | [...]