What is Expo2020 and Why We Should Support Dubai’s Bid?

As we already know, UAE is bidding to host the World Expo 2020 in Dubai. World Expos happens every five years and is a key meeting point for the...

Online shopping at Mumz n Babyz

www.mumznbabyz.comIt's usually the mom that does the shopping, but when it comes to online shopping, I'm in it.Our baby, now 15 months has grown bigger and is not fitting...

Shayan, an authentic Persian food experience

I was a little averse when it comes to food from this region. It's been 6 years in the UAE and this not-so-adventurous foodie got to experience real Persian...

Higher education has come a long way in the UAE

Photo from acuns.orgGUEST POST - More students than ever before are choosing to study in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and it's very easy to understand why. For a...

The Eraserheads Live with Parokya ni Edgar for High Impact A2 Festival

It's the season for being happy,and the reason is definitely not dead and gone; Because the reason for being happytakes a front seat and unite as one, again.So take...

Successful cause-oriented dinner for Bohol, but…

The dinner for a cause that aims to raise funds to aid the victims of Bohol earthquake got an astounding response of 642 donors. It was a standing room....

How LinkedIn Linked Me to a Job

Back in January 2010, somebody from the e-Commerce department of The Emirates Group contacted me on my LinkedIn for an e-Commerce designer role at the company. Everything on the...

Dinner-for-a-cause in Dubai to Aid Earthquake Victims in Bohol, Philippines

Sharing an email we received from the Philippine Consulate Office regarding a fund-raising initiative to aid Bohol:--------------------------------------------------------Dear Friends,As you may have already known a 7.2. magnitude earthquake has recently...

Artist’s impressions: A glimpse of the planned Dubai Canal

Another great is in the pipeline. A 1.5 billion dirhams project to extend the Business Bay canal is in the works. The extension will be 12.8 kilometres from the...

DETOUR City Hunt – A green treasure fun hunt for you and a buddy

Are you up for 'amazing race'-like challenges? BoyDubai is.DETOUR City Hunt promises a lot of fun and learning. It is a "green" treasure hunt throughout the streets of Dubai...

Bamboo and Rivermaya to rock Dubai

It was "Bamboo OF Rivermaya" or simply Rivermaya way back in the 90s. It will be a reunion of sorts as Bamboo AND Rivermaya share the stage in Dubai...

My HD Media and GMA International – a perfect partnership

Recently, GMA International introduced MyHD TV as its new broadcast partner in the region. MyHD is one of the fastest growing TV platforms here in Middle East and North...

Kobe Bryant supports diabetes awareness, basketball popularity upsurge in the offing

Photo by Ion GonzagaKobe Bryant is in Dubai - a land where the sports for the tall guys is a minion; where football is staple and cricket is predominant...

Update: Kobe Bryant in UAE for Health and Fitness Weekend

Photo from Lakers.comThe Black Mamba is coming to UAE! Kobe Bryant himself will be in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to run a skills clinic and to coach a celebrity...

Ministry of Health attested sick leave certificate required

Lately, for many agencies and companies, the usual medical certificate from the doctor isn't enough to grant official sick leave to an employee.  They cut the days' pay if...

Marian Rivera headlines Kapusong Pinoy sa Dubai

If you're feeling homesick and missing the Philippine live music so much, here's one big treat for you:Filipinos in UAE are up for a hearty treat as powerhouse belter...

A different police on the street

This time, what I saw is not the typical police on the Sharjah-Dubai road. Since traffic is standstill, I just saw enough of what needs to be seen. One...

Meet Marielle, Dubai-based nurse cum recording artist making waves on the hit charts

A nurse takes care of us so we may attain or maintain good health, or we recover from illnesses. But what if a nurse does these things not by...

Planning an ideal vacation at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

It's halfway through the summer and I’m searching for exciting ways to spend quality time with my family. Wanting to really treat all of us, I decided to book...

Parokya Ni Edgar and Eraserheads to Play in a Music Festival in Dubai?

UPDATE: Confirmed! Please click here for the event info. Best Christmas Ever! Based on Chito Miranda's tweets below, these 2 legendary bands are set to rock the stage in December....

What’s UAE According to Twitterverse? My 15 #UAE101 Favorite Tweets

Today, hundreds of netizens in the UAE tweet about what UAE is for them using the hashtag #UAE101, making it one of the Trending Topics here. Tons of really...

Dubai to Abu Dhabi Flights via Rotana Jet Starts Today

Photo from Rotana Jet Facebook PageA new Dubai to Abu Dhabi flight service targeted mostly for business travelers and tourists starts today. Rotana Jet launches this 30-minute inter-Emirates route...

Vehicular Heat Stroke, when parents leave their child in the car

Sadly and unfortunately, some parents don't deserve to be parents. This should be shown on UAE's local TV. Tens of cases like this still happen. I would've done the same...
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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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