The Dubai Expat Diaries

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 [...]

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 [...]

5 Future Developments that will revolutionize Online Hotel Marketing: “For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today”, says a famous proverb…and what better fit to apply this than in the world of technology and marketing? The breakneck speed of tech evolution is inspiring (and often scary) but the two keywords that will [...]

Grand Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport is set to open on 14th Oct! Dubai has set another record with the soon to open massive Terminal 3 at the Dubai International Airport. This magnificent project with world-class facilities such as spas, hotels, swimming pools, designer lounges, and even two indoor Zen gardens, will be the [...]

Dubai’s most popular Bar, Barasti, is going on tour again…this time to celebrate New Years in Sydney Australia! Guests will have a chance to enter the grand draw as well as win various prizes starting Thursday, October 9th, 2008.

In the latest in a stream of policy changes, Dubai has deemed that all expats living and working in the emirate of Dubai must have compulsory health insurance cover. The plan is to roll out the changes in phases, with the first phase in place by January 2009. Subsequent phases will roll out other categories [...]

Something a little different on The Dubai Expat Diaries…a story that can make a difference, just by the telling of it. A video that shows 37 extremely moving photos by James Nachtwey, to tell the story of extremely drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) and TB…very deadly yet very preventable. Spread the story and stop the disease! You [...]

Some photos sent to us by a reader of the fire today. Dubai was abuzz with the news of a fire breaking out at the famed Atlantis Hotel, which is set to open this month. Sure enough, the smoke was visible from afar from very early in the morning and radio announcers frantic. A couple [...]

Some exclusive photos of TIger Wood’s visit to The Westin Dubai Hotel today to launch his new project with Tatweer… The Tiger Woods Dubai, a member of Tatweer, is a private residential community and resort that will include the world’s first golf course designed by Tiger Woods – Al Ruwaya. More photos can be found [...]

Some great tips from a Director of Human Resources for people considering moving to Dubai to take up a job. The video is from the hotel industry but the information is quite valid for most industries and countries here in the Middle East…watch the short of the long version below. Long version: