Dubai Boy Offers Free Hugs In New York
Wed, 1/07/09 – 22:32 | No Comment

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 tries to reassure investors after finance boss ousted
Wed, 20/05/09 – 10:27 | No Comment

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 …

Deficit-free Dubai budget expected next year
Tue, 19/05/09 – 10:21 | No Comment
Deficit-free Dubai budget expected next year

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 …

Dubai tanker narrowly escapes pirate hijacking
Tue, 19/05/09 – 9:56 | No Comment
Dubai tanker narrowly escapes pirate hijacking

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 airport to open June 2010
Mon, 18/05/09 – 10:47 | No Comment
Dubai’s new airport to open June 2010

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 …

Dubai property recovery ‘could be late 2011′
Wed, 13/05/09 – 10:19 | No Comment
Dubai property recovery ‘could be late 2011′

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 …

Dubai developer bucks trend to create 1,600 jobs
Mon, 11/05/09 – 9:08 | No Comment
Dubai developer bucks trend to create 1,600 jobs

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 cycles lanes to be built in Dubai
Sat, 9/05/09 – 15:56 | No Comment
900km of cycles lanes to be built in Dubai

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 …

Is UAE It’s Own Worst Enemy?
Mon, 4/05/09 – 20:26 | One Comment

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 …

Torture tape delays U.S. nuclear energy deal
Fri, 1/05/09 – 21:26 | No Comment
Torture tape delays U.S. nuclear energy deal

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 …

We will be ‘back soon’
Thu, 30/04/09 – 6:37 | No Comment

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 …

Seal The Deal With Serviced Apartments In Dubai
Thu, 30/04/09 – 6:28 | No Comment

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 …