Archive for November, 2008
iPhone Killer? The Blackberry Storm in Dubai and the UAE – RIM Blackberry Touch
0 Comments Published by Dubai Expat November 23rd, 2008 in Living, News, Work.The age-old (or maybe not so old) dilemma for corporate tech junkies may finally have a resolution! Dubai and the UAE, like most other urban centres in the world today are filled with Blackberry obsessed corporate types, who’d swear by the little devices…and would rather take the infernal things to dinner and bed than spend [...]
Compulsory Emirates Identity Card – Download the Application Software
2 Comments Published by Dubai Expat November 23rd, 2008 in Education, Living, Moving, News, People, Tourism, Wacky, Work.If you still haven’t heard about the compulsory Emirates ID / Emirates Identity Card that all residents of Dubai and the UAE need to obtain, please read carefully… The official website of the Emirates Identity Authority states: As per the law of the Population Registry and the Identity Card Program, all nationals and legal residents [...]
Videos from the Dubai Atlantis Opening Party on Palm Jumeirah
0 Comments Published by Dubai Expat November 23rd, 2008 in Living, News, People, Tourism, Wacky.The grand opening party at The Atlantis Palm Jumeirah a couple of days ago was definitely the talk of the town here in Dubai, with the most expensive lighting and fireworks show the world has seen (that too when the world’s slowing slipping into a recession!). Here is a sneak peek at the spectacular Dubai [...]
Join the Dubai Marathon Facebook Page – The Westin Dubai to host Worlds Richest Race
0 Comments Published by Dubai Expat November 16th, 2008 in Living, News, People.The Westin Hotel on Jumeirah Beach will be the new home to the world’s richest marathon. The Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2009 will begin and end at the hotel. Check out the Facebook Page created for the Marathon, where runners and supporters alike can meet, become fans, share information and their training & running experiences: [...]
Charter for Compassion – A worldwide effort of bridging religious faiths
0 Comments Published by Dubai Expat November 13th, 2008 in News.We urge you to take a moment to watch a short video that went live on the web today. Beautifully filmed and edited by Jesse Dylan and his team at Form TV, it might just be the most inspiring thing you see this week. At TED2008 in March of this year, TED Prize winner Karen [...]
19 Photos of the Dubai Mall – Opening Day at the Worlds Biggest Mall in Downtown Burj Dubai
1 Comment Published by Dubai Expat November 13th, 2008 in Living, People, Tourism, Wacky.19 Photos sent to us by a reader by email, from the opening of the worlds biggest shopping mall, The Dubai Mall, in Downtown Burj Dubai!
Interesting facts about the Worlds biggest Mall – The Dubai Mall opened today
1 Comment Published by Dubai Expat November 4th, 2008 in Living, News, Tourism.After last week’s delay in the planned opening, the largest Mall in the world, the Dubai Mall, finally opened it’s doors to the eager public today. Quick Bites – Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre unveiled to the public at 4pm • Dubai Ice Rink; Gold Souk and the Fashion Catwalk also open • 30% of [...]
