Here’s an amazing video (from Gulf News) of Tom Cruise courageously scaling the tallest building in the world while filming for Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol.
Side A Live Gig + Ruffa Gutierrez and Aga Muhlach in Abu Dhabi
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| November 4, 2011, 7:30pm at Abu Dhabi National Theatre |
TELL ME, don’t you want to relive your favorite 90’s ballad hits, when you’re probably chasing the first love of your life, when you’re trying to rebound from a broken relationship, and all these things? IF ONLY...
Side A, one of the illustrious and award-winning Filipino groups that will FOREVERMORE be in our hearts, will perform live in Abu Dhabi on November 4, 2011, 7:30pm at Abu Dhabi National Theatre. Also with them are TV5 and Philippine’s brightest stars Ruffa Gutierrez, Aga Muhlach and Shalala.
So don’t LET THE PAIN REMAIN, go and buy your tickets available at AED150, AED100 and AED75. SO MANY QUESTIONS? call the following for more info: 0559220181, 0505614926, 0503139532
So the question, WILL I EVER hear good music again has been answered, yeah! See you there, let’s hear the old and new Side A!
The “Etisalat” Cash Prize Scams
Years ago I start receiving various calls saying I’ve won cash prizes from ‘Etisalat’ so he needs to collect my personal details. Just recently, my wife and my sister also gets the same calls. We never buy any ‘Etisalat’ lottery, never join any raffle, never offered of anything. Then somebody, using a 10-digit ‘Etisalat’ standard mobile number calls, saying we’ve won thousands of cash or whatever for a certain automatic raffle because we are an ‘Etisalat’ subscriber.
We saved the numbers and reported them to Etisalat actually.
Never should we entertain these kind of calls. From the first sound of it, you’ll know it’s trash. Just by the simple obvious clues, you should never ever fall prey for these. If you want, just play around and trap them.
If it’s a random mobile number, don’t ever believe it. Just think why would a corporate entity like Etisalat not use their shortcode numbers (e.g. 101) or at least a land line to reach you. They probably have a formal way to contact you. Another best thing to do is tweet them about this at http://twitter.com/EtisalatUAE. Believe me, their Twitter manager is very responsive and prompt. Follow them @EtisalatUAE.
If you haven’t heard of any promotions, then don’t ever give in your information. In the first place, if they ask for your name, why? Legitimate ones should have a record of your profile already, right?
If you’re not a Twit, call Etisalat (Dial 101 – but be patient). Report or at least confirm.
In the news, Some Fraudsters Arrested
According to News/blog Newzglobe, hundreds of scammers were already arrested:
“Hundreds of fraudsters have been arrested and fined by Dubai police for cybercrime activities regarding UAE’s telecom, Etisalat. Dubai Police possesses an extremely powerful cybercrime unit which is actually renowned across many areas of the world and were able to catch the fraudsters who were conning customers to transfer their call credits to them, only for them to sell it for a fee.”
That’s good news then…
“There are the scammers who call and pretend that they are from Etisalat and there is another group who are selling the balance,”
Selling ‘balance’ is also a scam? There are lots of them in all bus stations, entrance of malls, everywhere… They’re whispering ‘balance’ ‘balance’ ‘balance’ or ‘pasa load pare’ whenever we pass by.
Nike Running Club and Event in Dubai
Good news runners! The first Nike Run Club Dubai will launch Tuesday 1st Nov, 2011, 7.00pm at Dubai Festival City. Follow Nike Running Middle East on Facebook (click here) for more details. They will also reveal a new running location in the coming days!
16 Amazing Photos of Fog in Dubai
It was foggy this morning eh! So weather is now changing yay! Here are some of the beautiful shots of the fog hovering on Dubai skyscrapers I saw across the web:
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| from PictureSocial.com |
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| from TrekEarth.com |
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| from Fungur.com |
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| from Fungur.com |
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| from Fungur.com |
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| from Allianz |
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| from Don Veto Blog |
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| from UAE Dubai Tourist Attraction Blog |
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| from Blogging Via Typewriter |
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| from Bob McCarthy Flickr |
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| from AEG’s Blog in Wunderground |
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| from National Post |
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| from Ayham Howly |
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| from Jonathan Kang Flickr |
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| from Reuters |
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| from Standard Chartered UAE Facebook Page |
Did I miss some good ones? Please feel free to leave a comment.
UAE Ballooning Championship 2011
I always fancy anything flying – aircrafts, balloons and all that. And so this event for the 2011 UAE National Day excites me much. If plans push though, this will be one of the events to commemorate the 40th UAE National Day on December 1, 2 and 3. It is slated to be done at The Meydan in Nad Al Sheba.
Follow them on Facebook (here) for regular updates, or visit their website.
Fitness: Dubai Walk for Your Bones
Join International Osteoporosis Foundation in the Dubai Walk for Your Bones to be held on October 21, 2011 at Dubai Festival City Toys R Us Court Area. Expect a lot of fun activities and prizes to be won too. Also, entertainment for children, such as face-painting, balloon bending and more. This event is under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Know more about this event on this Facebook Event Page. Contact Karishma Whabi of MCI Middle East on 04-311-6300. You can also email wod2011@mci-group.com
Leadership By Example
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I came across this photo of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum at DubaiParty.ae Facebook Page. On the caption it says:
“This is why WE LOVE DUBAI & the UAE! Where else would u see a LEADER travelling alone in public, with the public? Respect & Love To H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum”
And he’s not even seated. This indeed is a good sight to behold – leadership by example. Also, this is a strong testament to the safety and security in the Emirate. Imagine, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai?! This is just one of the many reasons why he is so loved by people.
Upcoming Concerts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi – Which Ones Are You Seeing?
It’s the time of the year once again – when our favorite celebrities troop the region for concerts and some series of shows. Here are some of the famous acts coming in the country:
- JANET JACKSON – October 13 | Yas Island
- THE PUSSYCAT DOLL KAYA JONES – October 13 | Amika One, The Monarch Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road
- METALLICA – October 25 | Yas Island
- CRAIG DAVID – October 27 | N’Dulge Club, Atlantis
- MICHAEL BOLTON – November 4 | Madinat Arena
- WYCLEF JEAN (Beats on the Beach) – November 9 | Abu Dhabi Corniche
- BRITNEY SPEARS – November 11 | Yas Island
- FATBOY SLIM (Beats on the Beach)- November 11 | Abu Dhabi Corniche
- JAY SEAN (Beats on the Beach) – November 11 |Abu Dhabi Corniche
- EXAMPLE (Beats on the Beach) – November 11 | Abu Dhabi Corniche
- JULIANA DOWN (Beats on the Beach – November 12 | Abu Dhabi Corniche
- INCUBUS – November 12 | Yas Island
- THE CULT – November 12 | Yas Island
- PAUL McCARTNEY – November 13 | Yas Island
- THE SCRIPT (Sandance) – November 18 | Sandance Beach, Atlantis
- SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTER | November 24 | Burj Park, Downtown Dubai
- BASEMENT JAXX – November 25 | Atlantis
- CREAMFIELDS (TIESTO, TINIE TEMPAH, ETC) | December 8-9 | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- CHRIS BROWN – December 9 | Dubai Festival City
Are we gonna see Lady Gaga live in Dubai or Abu Dhabi as well? Rumors are everywhere
Ladies Alert! Vanity Box Beauty Salon Opens in Dubai
My businesswoman friend has just opened their new salon for ladies. My wife (GirlDubai) says it looks really posh and she can’t wait to go there. VANITY BOX BEAUTY SALON is the latest talk in town over at Bur Dubai – Karama. It is a full-service beauty center dedicated in providing customer satisfaction by delivering excellent service, quality products, and offering pleasing atmosphere at acceptable price/value relationship. Check the photos below for the ambiance.
They cater to individuals and groups. You can enjoy relaxing bathing facility, beauty and treatment sections. It is a perfect place to enjoy beauty services and promote the social aspect of a pampering day, a relaxation area and fully customized packages to suit your needs.
Packages starts from AED 80 and a range of options for you to choose from.
Check out and Like their Facebook Page here to get updated and also read some customer feedback.
CONTACTS:
Please call 04 370 9911 or 056 139 2708
Email info@vanityboxdubai.com
LOCATION:
Shop # 1, Al Telal Bldg. # 7, Karama, 126309 Dubai (on the opposite side of Burjuman, near Pizza Hut just a block away from Kabayan Supermarket and Pyramid building with ample parking space exactly near the salon)
Click here for the location map