Came across this story about a boy of 12 from Dubai who is offering free hugs to passers by outside the Larchmont post office, which for those of who think it is on the …
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Dubai’s government has moved to reassure investors after abruptly sidelining the emirate’s recently appointed director of finance as he sought to lessen the effects of the economic crisis.
Nasser al-Shaikh was appointed eight months ago to …
Dubai is expecting a deficit-free budget next year as the emirate moves to slash its operational expenses. It is also planning to decrease its fees to further stimulate the economy but is not contemplating any …
Somali pirates were foiled from hijacking a Dubai-based oil tanker over the weekend thanks to the brave actions of the captain, and the rescue efforts of the Australian navy, the ship’s operator revealed.
The pirate attack …
Dubai’s new international airport - Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International (DWC-AMI) is on course to open in June 2010.
Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International Runway
The new airport is part of Dubai World Central (DWC) - a …
A recovery in the Dubai real estate market might not happen until late 2011 as a result of subdued investor sentiment, according to a new report by EFG Hermes.
Analysts at the Egypt-based investment bank, in …
Burj Dubai, Worlds Tallest Building
Giant Dubai developer Emaar Properties said on Monday it plans to hire 1,600 new employees despite being hard hit by the financial crisis and as thousands are losing their jobs in …
900km of cycle lanes
Tempted by 900km of bicycle lanes, a large number of residents will be pedalling around the city within the next 10 years, dodging obesity and heart disease and bringing relief to clogged …
No one seems to like the UAE at the moment. Last month the BBC did an expose on the current plight of construction workers in Dubai. Hot on those heels comes ABC recent investigation on …
Concerns about a videotape of a member of the United Arab Emirates’ royal family torturing a man have delayed U.S. approval of a nuclear energy deal with the Middle East nation, news outlets reported today.
The …
As many of you regular readers of TheDubaiLife have probably realised there has been very little activity on the blog in recent weeks. However we are back and very soon will be making regular updates …
While planning a trip to Dubai it is natural to experience a flurry of excitement. But the hotel charges truly dampen the spirit for the simple reason: exorbitant prices! High charges for accommodation means that …
Dubai’s government has moved to reassure investors after abruptly sidelining the emirate’s recently appointed director of finance as he sought to lessen the effects of the economic crisis.
Nasser al-Shaikh was appointed eight months ago to …
A recovery in the Dubai real estate market might not happen until late 2011 as a result of subdued investor sentiment, according to a new report by EFG Hermes.
Analysts at the Egypt-based investment bank, in …
Somali pirates were foiled from hijacking a Dubai-based oil tanker over the weekend thanks to the brave actions of the captain, and the rescue efforts of the Australian navy, the ship’s operator revealed.
The pirate attack …
