Donate Relief Goods to Typhoon Victims in the Philippines

dnata and Emirates Airlines are encouraging everyone in the UAE to contribute relief goods in food and toiletries to help the victims of typhoon Sendong in the Southern Philippines province of...

PBA 2012 Basketball Games in Dubai: Ginebra, Rain or Shine and Barako

Photo by InterAKTVPhilippine Basketball Association will once again visit Dubai to bring its official games closer to overseas Filipino crowd. Hopefully, they already learned their lessons on who to...

The misuse and abuse of ‘Proud to be Pinoy’

The Misuse of Pride I bet it's not only me who's sick and tired and tired and sick of the widespread misuse and abuse of the"Proud to be Pinoy" comment. Youtube,...

Overspending? at Cavali Club in Dubai Trends on Twitter

This photo has ignited fire as it has been making its rounds in Twitter and Facebook criticizing the $100,000.00 plus spent in partying at the high-end Cavali Club for "3 hours."...

Amateur Video of the Burj Al Arab 2012 New Year’s Fireworks

My amateur shot at the fireworks.

Photos: Burj Al Arab 2012 New Year’s Eve Fireworks

While majority of the crowd went to jampack Downtown Dubai to witness Burj Khalifa's world-class fireworks, we decided to see the original landmark of Dubai - Burj Al Arab's...

Dubai: Help Typhoon Victims in the Philippines

The Filipino community in the UAE will be holding HAKBANG BUHAY 2012 - a charity walk for the benefit of typhoon Sendong/Washi victims.When: Friday, 6th January 2012Where: Safa Park, Dubai...

No Philippines Team on 23rd Dubai International Basketball Tournament?

Smart Gilas - Philippines ended the 2011 Tournament as 1st Runner-up to EgyptThe annual Dubai International Basketball Invitational Tournament will start on 12th January until the 21st. Games will...

FlyDubai’s Non-Traditional In-Flight Safety Video

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Keep Fit Dubai

What is dubbed as the "Largest Fitness Campaign" dedicated to healthy living under the slogan "Keep Fit Dubai" aims to gather proposals and solutions for a healthy and less-stressed lifestyle....

Photos: Dubai Ballooning & Night Glow Lanterns Show

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40 Reasons, Big and Small, to Love UAE

As we all join in celebrating the 40th National Day of UAE. Let me list down my 40 random reasons, big and small, to love the country:UAE bridges the...

Google’s Tribute to UAE’s 40th National Day

The logo was Andrew Osama's work - a 13 year old student from Abdel Jaleel Al Fahim School, who won in the My "UAE Doodle for Google" logo competition....

Balloon Night Glow & Lantern Release on UAE National Day

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Wanted in Dubai: Respect, Good Cultural Understanding is a Plus

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Samsung Galaxy Note World Tour Stops in Dubai

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Britney Spears Did Well, Not Bad in Abu Dhabi Concert

Photo from Britney Army World FacebookShe's hot! Britney Spears definitely wowed the crowd, and allured the guys.It was a continuous 1 hour and 10 minutes, opened with Hold It...

D/SLR Cameras Not Allowed on Concerts… Why?

Camera deposit at Yas Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi during F1 after race concerts This is the most frustrating fact. You have a DSLR camera, spent a lot on...

Flash Mobs Still Trending in Dubai

WARNING! If you're not into flash mobs, leave this article now... there's loads of videos down here.Flash mobs are still one of the most popular "alternative" marketing or brand...

A Magical Sunday Funday at Ping Pong Dim Sum Dubai

Gaston QuietoNew and improved Sunday Funday weekly games night conjures up some award-winning magic by world-famous illusionist Gaston Quieto along with little magical parcels of deliciousness.Ping Pong, the uber cool dim...

Samsung Galaxy Note Sneak Peek in Dubai

Samsung Galaxy Note had a soft launch last night at Dusk Terrace, Radisson Blu, Dubai Media City.  It was well attended by techies, bloggers, Samsung Mobilers, ambassadors and fans.Galaxy...

Luxury Hotel & Resort For Your Pet Dogs and Cats in Dubai

This one's interesting! You know how much it costs per night? Here's what I got from Urban Tails website:Junior Suite - suitable for small dogs only at 115 Dhs...

Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2012

Photo from http://www.dubaimarathon.org/ Media CentreRun for a Reason. I've been wanting to participate in a marathon and this 2012, I wouldn't let it pass."Everyone has a reason to run,...
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