The Dubai Expat Diaries

Westin ATM party draws over 2,000: Pre-ATM bash declared ‘hottest’ party of the year
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 6, 2008 – It was Open House at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina last night as the five-star resort flung open its doors to welcome in the world’s travel industry and give them [...]

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina showed the Dubai Taxi Drivers the Westin difference, when they invited them to experience a breakfast- to- go compliments of The Westin. Over 500 taxi drivers showed their support ahead of the opening and were met by key management staff of The Westin and handed a [...]

Media reports indicate that popstar Madonna may perform in Dubai in November, with a record $24 million 2 concert deal, that would have her earning over $133k per minute!!! How’s that for a great job!?

Barasti at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is back on tour once again, with the first set of Barasti on Tour winners returning slightly hoarse from a three-day rugby spectacle after attending the Wales Vs France Six Nations match in Cardiff on March 15.

Charl and Eugene Roberts, Robin Ali, Nigel Smith, Stuart [...]

Here are a couple of interesting and entertaining videos from the Mina Seyahi complex in Dubai (home to the popular Barasti Bar and the upcoming flagship Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi hotel). The first is of a recent show-around of the Westin hotel to 120 members of the American Women’s Association in Dubai (appropriately termed Hard [...]

The hot clubber’s delight at Madinat Jumeirah has closed down! The club, which recently introduced a membership scheme says it will be cancelling all existing memberships and those under review. The Trilogy site had this to say:
Please be informed that as of February 24th, Trilogy will be closing its doors for redevelopment. We are currently [...]

Everyone living in Dubai / the UAE or the Middle East have probably wished they could get their hands on great products from the UK or US… be it books, music, movies, games or electronics. But very few people shop online with Amazon or other online retailers and auction sites due to the shipping [...]

The Dubai Dining scene doesn’t get any more creative than this… check out what’s cooking behind the scenes at Tang Restaurant at the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina (located on Jumeirah Beach) - this is the only restaurant in the Middle East that employs the use of molecular gastronomy and a variety [...]

The premier appearance of the fabulous Krystal Dinner Show is drawing to close with the finale show announced for February 29th, after a very successful and extended run. The show has been running nightly since January 24th with brunches on Fridays and a Family Brunch Show on Saturdays.
The show has been watched so far by [...]

Those wishing to travel in style will be happy to know that Silverjet flies from Dubai to London and New York at superb value for money, especially compared to business and first class travel on other airlines!  Silverjet Business Class to London. 30 Minute Check In. Private terminal in London.Silver Class from $1099 One Way!
Silverjet (claims to be [...]