I’ve been living and working in Dubai for 19 years now.
Like many Filipinos abroad, I didn’t leave the Philippines because I wanted to abandon my country. I left because...
Let me start with a small disclaimer:
With the goal of coming up with a more concrete personal evacuation plan and simply wanting to think things through calmly, I asked...
Yes, we’re safe. But we’re also worried and scared. We’re not used to seeing things in the sky, hearing news about falling and exploding debris from interceptions across the...
To our friends in the Philippine media,
This is written with respect.
Please be more specific when reporting about the Middle East.
The Middle East is not a single country. It is...
World No. 5 Jessica Pegula found the perfect way to celebrate an early birthday on Saturday night in Dubai. The American produced a composed and commanding performance to defeat...
Grit, belief, and experience define a dramatic semi-final day at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
A Night Where Momentum Refused to Settle
On a night where momentum refused to settle,...
UAE: United for Alex Eala
The fairytale run had to end somewhere. On a buzzing Thursday night in Dubai, it ended on Centre Court under bright lights, louder cheers, and...
I was inside the stadium that night. I felt every point, gasp, and cheer. What happened at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships was not just a tennis match....
After weeks of build-up around the city, Women’s Week at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships finally came alive. And on opening day, it didn’t feel like just another...
The official draw for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships was held today at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. It was attended by WTA officials, tournament organizers, Dubai...
What happens in the quiet moments between departure and arrival? The time spent waiting. The thoughts you carry on a train, in an airport, or on the way home...
Every year during Ramadan, life in the United Arab Emirates changes a bit. One of the biggest changes that people notice is that working hours get shorter for almost...
Alexa Eala is no longer just a rising prospect. She is now firmly part of the global tennis elite.
Next week, the 20-year-old Filipina star will make her much-anticipated debut...
For many OFWs in the UAE, contract verification is one of those required steps you just have to deal with—important, but often time-consuming and confusing.
Started end of January 2026,...
A Rare Moment on Dubai’s Cultural Calendar
This year’s celebrations carry a deeper meaning. In a rare and meaningful cultural moment, Chinese New Year coincides with Ramadan, with festivities taking...
Every year, there are certain events in Dubai that quietly remind you why the city attracts the best in the world. The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2026 is...
Abu Dhabi is heading into a blockbuster finals day, and one name sits right at the center of it all: Ekaterina Alexandrova.
By Friday night at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi...
Alex Eala Takes Center Stage in Abu Dhabi
Some matches are entertaining. Others stay with you.
Thursday at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open was one of those days, especially for Filipino...
Alex Eala’s dramatic win at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open was one of those nights that stayed with everyone who witnessed it.
Stadium Court was absolutely jampacked, and it felt...
If you’re visiting Dubai in 2026 and looking for unique attractions to add to your trip, Dubai Miracle Garden is an easy recommendation. Known as the world’s largest natural...
The loudest cheers of the night did not come from Center Court.
They came from ADCB Court 1.
Alex Eala, teaming up with Janice Tjen, delivered one of the most thrilling...
In front of a packed Stadium Court at Zayed Sports City, Filipina star Alex Eala once again delivered for the fans, closing day 3 of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi...
Knowing that many people are resorting to selling not because they want to pursue this as a business, but just as a means to make both ends meet, can there be any special considerations?
Ion Gonzaga, a.k.a. "Boy Dubai" is a no-nonsense authority blogger and storyteller. He is known to "say things many people cannot say." He's also a UX designer, runner, cyclist, a big fan of basketball.
