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Yas Waterworld Aqua Park Abu Dhabi

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YAS WATERWORLD AQUA PARK, in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, is destined to be the “best waterpark in the world”, once it opens to the public, in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Located directly across from Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the waterpark will be spread over 15 hectares and it will contain over 40 rides, slides, and attractions, including four one-of-a-kindattractions, that will set this park apart from any ever built. In order to create a truly immersive experience, the waterpark is being developed from a unique storyline that is representative of the local Emirati culture and heritage.

Babytalks in the Workplace

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Often, some of my office mates do ‘baby talks’ over the phone. Amusing, but sad at the same time… because that’s just one of the best they can do to amuse their kids, whom they left in their home countries to ‘give them a better life.’ #expats

New Attraction in Sharjah: Al Majaz Waterfront Park

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We decided to check Al Majaz Waterfront last weekend to see how that normal Corniche sidewalk was transformed. It’s great! With vibrant colors, the atmosphere is lively and upbeat. Most of the cafes and restaurants are now open (and are jampacked) – TGIF, Pizzaros, Fatburger, Caribou Coffee and Tim Horton’s to name a few. I’m a bit concerned though, when dining outside, water splashes INTO your food – and we know how Corniche water is not so clean yeah…

Of course the dancing fountain… It wasn’t bad. A show is good for more or less 3 minutes. I think Mall of the Emirates dancing fountains (before Dubai Mall’s became famous) has better ‘choreo’ and beats 😉 If you’ve seen Global Village’s colorful dancing fountain – it’s like that.  Not really bad. This park gives Al Qasba a run for their money. Think of it as Sharjah’s version of JBR’s The Walk.

Fountain show timings every night are as follows:
7pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm

On weekends, there’s one extra show at 12midnight.

Here are more pics.

Dubai Amazing Building #76: Crescent Moon Tower

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In response to the challenge to design a tall emblem structure for Za’abeel Park, one that should signify the modern face of Dubai, Transparence House chose a larger than life crescent shape that has a two-fold statement – The Crescent Moon Tower.

First it boldly identifies Dubai as part of the Islamic world, and second, because of the technical difficulty of building such a structure, it proclaims Dubai’s advanced level of technical and economic development.

The Crescent Moon Tower is designed to accommodate a children’s library, a conference facility, a restaurant, multiple cafes, and an open-air observation platform.

The Crescent Moon Tower is the architectural design project submitted to the 11th ThyssenKrup Elevator Architecture Award by the California-based firm Transparence House.

Photos courtesy of Architecture Linked.

Russell Peters Notorious 2012 World Tour in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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World-famous stand-up comedian Russell Peters is bringing his acts in the UAE. Part of his Notorious 2012 World Tour, Peters will be performing at Dubai World Trade Centre on March 20, Tuesday, and in Flash Forum in Abu Dhabi on March 22, Thursday.

One of his famous delivery is about Indians and Filipinos in Dubai, check it out:

Tickets are priced at AED250, AED350, AED450 and AED550 respectively. Check Thinkflash or Time Out Tickets to buy online. Part of his entourage are guest comedian Ruben Paul and hip-hop DJ Spinbad.

Check Uth Mag’s Facebook Page for more updates and chance to win tickets.

How to Get a Liquor / Alcohol License in MMI Dubai

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Yes. You need a liquor license to “safely” buy beers, wines, spirits and any alcohol from MMI – an authorized distributor in Dubai. As an Islamic country, UAE observes Sharia law which prohibits the buyinh and selling and consumption of alcohol.  But, being an ‘open-country’, since a huge ratio of UAE expats are non-Muslims, they implemented some policies to regulate it. You have to be in the following terms and conditions to become eligible:

  • You must be non-Muslim 
  • You must be over 21 years old
  • You must earn in excess of AED 3,000 per month
  • You must be a resident of Dubai and if your visa is stamped in another Emirate other than Dubai or if you are employed by a company in any of Dubai Free Zones you will require a NOC
  • If you are self employed you will need to provide a copy of your Trade Licence.

Here’s how to apply for a new liquor license:

  1. Collect an application form from any MMI outlets (see below)
  2. Complete the application form and get it stamped and signed by your employer
  3. Attach copies of:
    • Passport, residence visa and passport photo (for you and your spouse)
    • Tenancy contract or NOC from your landlord
    • Labour contract (issued by Ministry of Labour OR Salary Certificate if you work on a Free Zone (issued by the Free Zone authority)
  4. Visit MMI to submit your application form and documents together with AED 160 municipality fee.
You will be contacted the moment your license is ready.
For license renewal, complete the application form and get it stamped and signed by your employer then submit this with a copy of your Tenancy Contract.  If your employer and visa hasn’t changed no other documents will be required.
MMI has 12 shops conveniently located across Dubai. Each shop is well stocked with the world’s favourite brands and every month there are a variety of special offer. Click here to view MMI locations across Dubai.
There are incentives and rewards along with liquor license applications in MMI, check it out.

5 Videos of Some Horrible Sandstorms in the Middle East

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Wiki: Dust or sand storms arise when a gust front or other strong wind blows loose sand and dirt from a dry surface. Particles are transported by saltation and suspension, causing soil to move from one place and deposition in another.

As the force of wind passing over loosely held particles increases, particles of sand first start to vibrate, then to saltate (“leap”). As they repeatedly strike the ground, they loosen and break off smaller particles of dust which then begin to travel in suspension. At wind speeds above that which causes the smallest to suspend, there will be a population of dust grains moving by a range of mechanisms: suspension, saltation and creep.

Here are 5 Horrible Sandstorms in some Middle East Countries:

1. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2. Syria

3. Kuwait

4. Al Asad, Iraq

5. Dubai, UAE

Dubai is Barangay Ginebra’s Homecourt

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Photo from PBA Atin ‘to Facebook Page

DUBAI IS GINEBRA’S BARANGAY!
Last night’s game between Barangay Ginebra Kings and Rain or Shine Elastopainters saw the Al Shabab Stadium in Al Mamzar, Dubai full til the rafters, with many sitting or standing on the stairways.  Dubai indeed is the home turf of the Barangay.

Ginebra won the nail-biting game 89-88. View details.

Photo from PBA Atin ‘to Facebook Page

Unlike on Thursday, game between Rain or Shine and Barako Bull Energy hardy filled a quarter of the stadium. RoS won 99-95. View details.

I wonder why PBA opted to play Rain or Shine twice instead of the Gin Kings…

Below are notable Ginebra fan signs on the crowd. (Thanks PBA Atin ‘to Facebook Page and Nuki Sabio for the photos)

In 2007 though, when Ginebra played Purefoods in a lone match here, the most popular PBA teams, the stadium was half-empty. The absence of Mark Caguioa, JayJay Helterbrand (National Team) and Eric Menk (injury) were obviously a factor.

Ginebra vs Purefoods in Dubai – April 2007

Google Doodle Tribute to Ibn Battuta

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Google pays tribute to the great Moroccan traveler and explorer Ibn Battuta on his birthday today 25th February 1304. Visit Google today and don’t miss the scroll button on the left and right to view more Ibn Battuta Journey doodles.

Wikipedia:

Abū ‘Abd Allāh Muḥammad ibn Abdullah al-Lawati al-Tanji ibn Baṭūṭah (Arabic: أبو عبد الله محمد بن عبد الله اللواتي الطنجي بن بطوطة‎), or simply Ibn Battuta, also known as Shams ad–Din[1] (February 25, 1304–1368 or 1369), was a Muslim Moroccan explorer, known for his extensive travels published in the Rihla(literally, “The Journey”). Over a period of thirty years, he visited most of the known Islamic world, including North Africa, the Horn of Africa, West Africa,Southern Europe and Eastern Europe in the West, to the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and China in the East, a distance surpassing his near-contemporary Marco Polo. Ibn Battuta is considered one of the greatest travellers of all time.[2] He journeyed more than 75,000 miles (121,000 km), a figure unsurpassed by any individual explorer until the coming of the Steam Age some 450 years later.[1]

PBA in Dubai: Mark Caguioa Talks About Jeremy Lin

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Gulfnews had a chat with Barangay Ginebra’s Mark Caguioa at the press conference prior to the games in Dubai. Here’s what he had to say about playing here and, well, how he’s getting goosebumps watching NBA newest sensation, Jeremy Lin

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