During my first few months here in Dubai, I find it kinda weird that some common English terms back home, isn't popularly used or understood by many here -...
It was a sumptuous dinner last Friday night - a barbecue by the pool at Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, a family friendly, alcohol-free hotel.The 72-storey Rose Rayhaan by Rotana...
Samsung sent invites to media and bloggers, yours truly included, for a luncheon event on January 20. The invite simply says:“On this day, we won’t be launching products. We’ll...
"...Ine-expect nyo ba pag Jamie Rivera puro worship worship..?" she quipped and smiled when I told her that she has exceeded expectations on her super performance last night.Jamie Rivera...
Dubai ushers 2014 with great expectations, as usual. With 7 years to go before the Expo 2020, everything seems nowhere to go but up, literally up. :-)This time, let's...
There are more or less 10 public holidays every year in UAE. Sometimes the number of days off are modified by the respective ministries. At times, they adjust it...
Dubai is in the history books once again - Guinness Book of World Records actually - as the famous landmarks Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm and...
Mushy commercials are so popular and very effective in the Philippines given that the Filipinos are very family-oriented, and that almost 6 in every 10 household has a family...
The Christmas decoration that can only be seen at malls...Some years back, Christmas decorations at malls begin only within few weeks before Christmas. This time, right after UAE National...
Beep beep, beep beep! You may be wondering what a jeepney is doing in Yas Waterworld. Apparently, this is to create awareness for another episode of Beyond Borders TV...
No martyr ever dies in vain. These are the words attributed to the teen saint who demonstrated a strong faith and purity of heart at his young age.It was...
Something strange is making many Filipinos in the UAE emotional these days.Christmas trees, lanterns, Simbang Gabi, they're all here in the country long time. But I can't remember the...
They sing our hearts’ anthem perfectly in their own rockin’ style. They write songs that tell our typical day by day stories. They hit the right keys that chant...
The past week was very stressful and pressure-packed at work that my shoulders and lower back has been aching so much. A friend gifted me a therapy session at...
Organized by Philippine Business Council in association with the UAE Red Crescent - Dubai and Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department (Al Awqaf), we invite you to walk with...
Many of us usually stay longer on bed and laze at home on Friday mornings. This morning is different. The Philippine Consulate General office in Dubai is so busy...
They gave the guests these cool aprons to wear during the night... and baby Aya's just too small for one.Mirdif City Centre launched Flavours of the World with a...
You must have already seen the horrific wreck and havoc done by Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda to the Central Philippine Islands. Every photo and video is depressing, moving. Something that we...
Photo from FlickrIn behalf of the Filipino community in the UAE, please accept our heartfelt thanks for the generous donation you have given to aid the victims and survivors...
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.
