The Dubai Expat Diaries

ACS International Schools to attend boarding school exhibition in Dubai, 8 to 9 February and in Abu Dhabi on 10 February. ACS International Schools is to attend the UK Boarding School Exhibition in Dubai at the Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, and in Abu Dhabi at the Sheraton Resort and Towers Hotel, for families [...]

With the alcohol restrictions in UAE, can anybody advise if there is a policy on “Home Brew”?  It is all the rage Downunder (Alice Springs).  There are some really fantastic brews getting about for home brewers that are better than mainstream beers from the major suppliers.  Can you brew your own ?  Import the ingredients [...]

[photopress:dubai_metro_underground_01_1.jpg,full,pp_image] A bunch of photos (10 shots enhanced a little for color quality and brightness) sent to us by a reader via email – a peek at the work going on under the surface on the upcoming Dubai Metro system underground! PS: If someone knows who took these photos, leave a comment and let us [...]

[photopress:Barasti_On_Tour_2008.gif,full,pp_image] Rugby fiends in Dubai will be happy to learn that the popular Barasti Bar on Jumeirah Beach (Le Meridien Mina Seyahi) has announced the first ”Barasti on Tour” event this year, following a successful Rugby World Cup competition last year. Rumor has it that 2008 will see more events to follow, with draws to various [...]

[photopress:dubai_valentines_day.jpg,full,pp_image] Valentine’s day is around the corner and everyone’s scrambling to sell or buy that perfect romantic experience or gift. From AED 10,000 romance packages to a AED 7,000 James-Bond styled marriage proposal…and a plethora of options for the lesser romantic mortals amongst us, there is plenty to do, see and experience this 14th of February in [...]

[photopress:dreamworks_animation.jpg,full,pp_image]  DreamWorks Animation SKG has announced plans to set up a branded theme park in Dubai, with the help of Tatweer. The multi billion dirham investment will spread out over 46.5 hectares and will be located in the Dubai Land area, which is already touted to be the biggest leisure, tourism and entertainment development in [...]

[photopress:dubai_storm_photo_2.jpg,full,pp_image]  This weekend has been quite stormy alright – in Jumeirah you can actually hear the wind howling behind double-paned windows! The day has generally been overcast and cold, with very strong winds throughout – most people have retreated indoors and are advised to venture out with great care due to low visibility. Khaleej Times [...]

MEED reports that the RTA Dubai is planning to construct a sixth bridge to cross the Dubai Creek. Construction will begin in March this year and be completed by 2012 at a cost of approximately 2.5 Billion Dirhams. The bridge plans to accommodate both cars and the upcoming Metro: The bridge will be 1.6 kilometres [...]

Damage to undersea Internet Cables has caused havoc in the Middle East and Asia with heavy Internet disruptions in countries like Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE and India. The solution may take 1 – 2 weeks to implement fully, as some traffic is re-routed through other channels or lower-capacity routes – Internet users will [...]