BoyDubai.com acquired by a European startup for million dollar deal

Recognized as one of the top blogs in the region, Boy Dubai was recently acquired by the emerging start-up company Sloof Lirpa LLC for a million dollar deal. This...

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TAG 91.1 celebrates its 3rd anniversary today. The first Filipino radio station in the UAE began their journey with only 4 RJs on board - Kabayan Bluebird, Louie Da...

Amazingly captured #DubaiRains photos in social media

It's a bittersweet moment whenever it rains in Dubai. We are excited to see the droplets in the windshields, the sound of raindrops and the wind gushing musically in...

16 habits OFWs need to change in 2016

All nationalities have certain habits attributed to them. It has become a norm to define the character of a person by his nationality. Not right at all, but this...

Love Yourself, Journo

I met this “journo" for the first time in one event. He approached me because apparently ‘he has heard about me as a blogger'. After a brief intro about...

FEME Connect: Directory of Filipino professionals in the UAE launched

If there are more accessible opportunities for Filipinos in the UAE to earn passive income using their hobbies, talents and professional skills on their free time, many will definitely...

Tug-of-war ads between Du and Etisalat for Filipinos

The significance of Pinoy's purchasing power in the country is huge, especially for mobile, TV and internet services. We are 900,000+ strong here in UAE after all - that's...

World’s largest Catholic parish in the world is in Dubai

Surprised?St. Mary's Parish Church in Oud Metha, Dubai has almost 400,000 parishioners, thanks to the multicultural population and diverse generation of Catholics who work in the emirate - and...

Where to bring your visiting friends in Dubai in an average budget

I always encourage my friends who plan to visit Dubai to do it between November and February for a maximized experience - simply because the rest of the year...

15 moments that created buzz in the UAE Filipino community in 2015

The number of significant events happening for the 900,000 strong Filipinos in the UAE are growing dramatically in the recent years. With that population, our presence in this global...

Coping up with Christmas away from Pinas

  This is my 9th year I'm not 'home' for Christmas and some people are consoling me for it, like I'm a down spirit needed to be lifted up.Well,...

Al Qudra, a lake in the middle of the desert

We discovered a lake in the middle of the desert, and later learned that it is one man-made jewel. Oh well, what's new?We found this spot about 30 kilometers...

Why boys should watch ‘A Second Chance’? Bea Alonzo answers Boy Dubai

The screening of A Second Chance in UAE marks the 10th year since the first Star Cinema movie was shown in the country.  That film in 2005 had a...

A song for 44th UAE National Day with 44 language

Jassie Gift and Muhamd Ashraf created a 44-language song tribute to UAE for the 44th National Day as a token of gratitude from all expatriates who have made UAE...

True Faith and Cueshe Live in Dubai for a Band-erful Christmas

True Faith and Cueshe will perform back to back in Dubai on 4th December at Al Nasr Leisureland pool side for a "Band-erful Christmas".True Faith, formed in the early...

Bamboo Live on the Corniche for Yasalam 2015

Bamboo is in UAE again, this time in the capital.  He will be performing for Beats on the Beach at Lagoon Beach, Abu Dhabi Corniche on Thursday, 26th November...

When in Dubai: Things you should NOT post on social media

To maintain a good social media life, here are 15 things we should not post and share in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, SnapChat and WhatsApp among others: 1. Vulgar photos...

World Flowboarding Championships in Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

There's an exciting water sport going on in Abu Dhabi called Flowboarding.Flowboarding is a hybrid board sport that combines the progression, maneuvers, and skills from the core action sports...

FilExpo Dubai aims to educate and inspire more OFWs in the UAE about financial literacy

Are you driving this weekend? Why not take the road to financial freedom?We're attending one of the biggest Filipino community events in Dubai this weekend. ABS-CBN Middle East is...

Manny Pacquiao coming to Dubai

No. not for his final fight in the ring. But to probably to amass more records for the other ring - basketball that is. As we all know, he...

Operation Bayanihan to aid typhoon Lando victims

Oplan Lando Bayanihan, a committee of FilCom Dubai and Northern Emirates is organizing two luncheon/dinner to raise funds to aid the victims and survivors of typhoon Lando (Koppu).The first...

Random reasons why OFWs can relate to #AlDub

We, OFWs have all the reasons to find our stories in the phenomenal AlDub hit. We naturally live in split screen relationships.  Having our loved ones back home, video...

The new way of ordering meals at McDonald’s Dubai

Create Your Taste or CYT is a new concept that enables customers to order from a huge tablet kiosk where they can customize everything from buns, cheese to veggies...
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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.

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