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British Expats Told To Respect Ramadan – Foreign Office
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 3. August 2011 17:26     , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   Comments (0)
As Muslims all over the world are observing fasts the British Foreign Office has issued a warning to those visiting the Dubai to show respect and to obey laws and customs of the Emirate state. The statement says: "Do not eat, drink or smoke in public view during the daytime (including in your car). This is considered highly disrespectful. It is also against the law and failure to comply could result in arrest. Pregnant, nursing women, and young children are exempt from the provisions, but discretion should be exercised. The majority of eating and drinking establishments will be closed during daylight hours, but you can find some coffee houses with screens that are intended to allow people to eat during the daytime away from public view. Be careful about your dress during Ramadan. Skimpy clothes should not be worn at any time in the UAE, but during Ramadan the standards may be policed even more carefully than usual." The warning did not come as a surprise as only at the end of last month a British resident in Dubai openl...

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A Foreigner’s Guide to Ramadan in Dubai
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 29. July 2011 18:25     , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   Comments (5)




When is Ramadan in Dubai starting? When will Dubai Ramadan end? Should we be visiting Dubai in Ramadan? Is Ramadan a bad time for non-muslim tourists who are visiting Dubai? Can we eat during our stay in Dubai in the month of Ramadan? What about kids, can they eat or drink during Ramadan? Is alcohol banned in Dubai during Ramadan? What about malls, concerts and bars are they all closed during fasting hours? Every year the onset of Dubai Ramadan adds interest and intrigue among foreign tourists and Dubai Forums are full of questions to know if Dubai transforms during this holy month or remain the same. The most common questions that are posted include When is Ramadan in Dubai starting? When will Dubai Ramadan end? Should we be visiting Dubai in Ramadan? Is Ramadan a bad time for non-muslim tourists who are visiting Dubai? Can we eat during our stay in Dubai in the month of Ramadan? What about kids, can they eat or drink during Ramadan? Is alcohol banned in Dubai during Ramadan? What about malls, concerts and bars are they all closed during fasting hours? Through this blog we will try to answer all your Dubai Ramadan queries one by one and even if some are left then feel free to contact us and we will answer it right away. To begin with, cast aside your apprehensions as Ramadan is indeed a Holy month but still a large number of non-muslim tourists visit Dubai during Ramadan and find it quite an amazing rather memorable experience as all that is required is to be a sensible and act like a responsive traveler. Now let us answer your questions one by one. What is Ramadan? Ramadan (Ramadhan /Ramadaan /Ramazan /Ramada) is a Muslim religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is believed to be the month in which the Qur'an (Muslim Holy Book) began to be revealed to the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad(P.B.U.H) almost fourteen centuries ago. During this month the gates of Paradise are open and that of Hell are closed so it’s the time for muslims to wash away their sins and enjoy Allah’s unlimited mercy. Muslims are obligated to fast during this entire month. When is Dubai RAMADAN 2011 starting? In 2011, the Holy month of Ramadan is expected to start on Monday 1st of August 2011 and end around 29 or 30 days later on Tuesday 30th of August 2011 (precise timings will depend on sighting of the new moon). Ramadan is followed by 3 day celebration known as Eid-al-Fitr that marks the end of the fasting time. What is fasting in Islam? Fasting is the fourth of the five pillars of Islam and is mandatory to all able-bodied Muslims. While observing fast Muslims are required not only to abstain completely from all bodily pleasures such as eating, drinking, smoking but also from any type of evil deed in the daylight hours otherwise the fast will be broken. By fasting Muslims learn to suppress their worldly desires and spend more time in reading Holy Quran, praying, meditating, being charitable and all that is required to deepen their faith and purify their souls. Are there people who are exempted from fast? Do kids have to fast too? Fasting is mandatory upon those who are sane, healthy and have reached their puberty thus kids are not obligated to fast. Many families although encourage kids to fast in order to train them for future fasting. How do Muslims celebrate Ramadan in Dubai? Dubai is a city of celebration so it welcomes Ramadan in its own unique way. Families get up early for a meal known as “Suhoor” to commence their fast. After the sun sets, the fast is broken with a meal known as “Iftar”. A traditional way to break Ramadan fast is by having dates and Arabic coffee. It’s because of this change in routine, life in Dubai turns almost upside down as in the day light hours there is little or no activity but the city comes alive at the night. During Ramadan in Dubai you will get a chance to see several large air-conditioned Arabic tents known as Majlis and Jaimas being set up by all the major hotels of Dubai on the famous Dubai beaches or at the rooftops. Ethnic yet luxurious, these tents give visitors an insight of the rich Arabic culture with its Persian carpets, colored-glass lanterns, glowing palm trees and Arabic folk music. Ramadan Tents in Dubai offer visitors a firsthand chance to enjoy Dubai life in its true form. Foreigners can mingle with locals, savor Ramadan buffets of local dishes (such as harees, falafel, matchbous, and balaleet) and enjoy Arabic drinks such as Salep (a milky drink flavored with nuts and cinnamon) or Jallab, (date juice with...

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Dubai Summer Surprises – Get Ready For a Summer To Remember
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 29. July 2011 16:29     , , , , , , , , , ,   Comments (1)
When everyone is complaining about Summer’s hot and humid temperatures, Dubai welcomes Summer in a surprising way and that is by running a famous event known as Dubai Summer Surprises or DSS. This year DSS promises to offer even greater experience as more and more malls and sponsors are showing interest. Dubai Shopping Festival, which ran from 22nd June 2011 to 31st July 2011 aims to attract family and shopaholics to Dubai to escape the heat and enjoy shopping, dining, games, promotions and entertainment in Dubai’s luxurious surroundings. Dubai Summer Surprises will see 14 leading shopping Malls participating in the event that is growing enthusiasm among people of all ages. Some of the top surprises that awaits the shoppers include a chance to win Ten BMWs (2012 model) and lucky coupon on spending more than AED 200. The participating shopping malls are Oasis Centre, Palm Strip, Burjuman Centre, Reef Mall, Lamcy Plaza, Arabian Centre, Hamrian Centre, Al Mulla Plaza, Al Bustan Centre, Mazaya Centre, Century Mall, Al Manal Centre, Al Ghurair City and Ibn Battuta Mall. Apart from that Dei...

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Red Bull X-Fighters or FMX Riders Come to Dubai
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 10. April 2011 01:02     , , , , ,   Comments (0)




Are you a freestyle motocross fan or fanatic? If the answer is a big YES then pack your bags and head for Dubai as 12 of the world’s best riders are all set to battle it out in an action-packed day at Jumeirah Beach Residence complex on April 15th. For the very first time in the UAE, under the patronage of Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council HH. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum around 15,000 spectators are expected to turn out for a slice of the action. Red Bull X-Fighters or riders are freestyle motocross (FMX) motorbike stunt contests held in bullrings and similar arenas and have so far entertained audiences in popular cities such as Brasilia, Madrid, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro and Texas. This year Dubai is chosen as the first stop, after that the event will move to Brasilia, Rome, Madrid, and Warsaw before the grand finale in Sydney.According to Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial Off...

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Dubai Concerts in March
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 2. March 2011 00:08     , , , , , , , , , ,   Comments (2)




If you are already enjoying a Dubai Holiday or planning one and happen to be a music enthusiast then here is a list of Dubai concerts in March. Usher OMG World Tour Live in DubaiAn OMG spectacle is expected to rock Dubai as for the first time the R&B-pop star ‘Usher’ will perform live in Dubai. He is ranked as the number one Hot 100 artist of the 2000s decade listed by Billboard Magazine. He is also named as second most successful artist of the 2000s decade and one of the 50 sexiest men alive by Glamour Magazine. Tickets are already selling like hot cakes and is considered as the most anticipated concert.Date : 10th March’ 2011Venue: Dubai Media City AmphitheatreStart Time: 6pm Edward Maya Desert Rain TourThe global phenomenon and renowned musician, producer, performer, composer and DJ Edward Maya will be visiting Dubai with his latest single Desert Rain. With Stereo love making it to the Top 20 all over the world Edward Maya is undoubtedly labeled as musical prodigy of our times. So get ready to party with Edward till it will rain in the desert and avail Dubai last minute deals or get 50 money saving vouchers by booking a Dubai Self Catering Apartment.Date : 3rd March’ 2011Venue: Nasimi, Atlantis the Palm, Dubai Start Time: 8pm Bow Wow Live In Dubai US rapper Bow wow will perform his concert at Chi club i...

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Dubai Life - Surfing in Dubai
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 24. February 2011 16:48     , , , , , ,   Comments (1)




Traditionally when you think of surfing the first destination that springs to mind is likely to be California’s Pacific Coast, or the sunkissed sands of Australia. However there are other superb surfing destinations out there just waiting to be discovered. One of these well kept surfing secrets is Dubai. Seen as essentially a luxury retreat for the rich and famous, this resort has a surprisingly flourishing surfing scene. Dubai Emerging Star of Surfing Scene Don’t believe it? Just carry out a quick Google search for Surf Dubai and you will see that the scene is taking off fast. Indeed, the Middle Eastern resort destination recently hosted the Quicksilver 2011 Sunset Open, which saw more than 70 professional surfers from across the globe take to the waves of the shore of Dubai, with a large number of surfing supporters gathering in the city to offer their encouragement. The hosting of the event, for the second year running, serves to prove that Dubai is serious about surfing, which should be enticement enough for intrepid surfers to come and give it a go. Dubai the Perfect Place to Catch Winter Waves So when should fans of the sport visit? Well, the Dubai surf scene is active from October to April, with the best surfing conditions and wildest waves occurring in December, January and February – making this the perfect destination for some winter surf, especially with the proliferation of cheap flights to Dubai and...

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Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 - DSF 2011
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 21. January 2011 23:46     , , , , , , , , , ,   Comments (3)




Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 or DSF 2011 has started and Organizers have unveiled a host of festival attractions for the sixteenth edition of Dubai Shopping Festival. International shows, concerts, shopping promotions, and raffles worth millions of dirhams. It’s the best time to visit Dubai as huge discounts are offered on almost everything and that’s why just like every year DSF 2011 is all set to draw people from all over the world. Dubai Shopping Festival has recorded a consumer spending of Dh84 billion, and given away prizes worth Dh1.35 billion while drawing over 40 million visitors. I have listed the highlights of this year Dubai Shopping Festival or the 15+1 solid reasons to visit Dubai anywhere in between 20th January to 20th February: DSF Opening Ceremony (January 20)DSF opening ceremony will feature a show at the Burj Khalifa Boulevard and the Dubai Creek Park with fireworks to mark the beginning of Dubai’s famous 32 day festival. Apart from that daily fireworks display on the Seef area of Dubai Creek at 8:30pm will rock Dubai city. The Sound and Light Show in Wafi is another highlight of this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival which is inspired by the renowned sound and light show in Egypt. DSF Nissan Mega Raffle and Lexus Mega Raffle Win prizes worth millions of Dirhams in this year’s spectacular Lexus Mega Raffle and Nissan Mega Raffle held during Dubai Shopping Festival 2011. Purchase a Dh 200 ticket and become eligible to enter into the Lexus mega raffle. For Nissan mega raffle any purchase of more than Dh20 at the EPPCO (Emirates Petroleum Products Company) or ENOC( Emirates National Oil Company) gas stations or the purchase of over Dh200 at the participating shopping malls will get shoppers coupons to enter for the daily and weekly draw.All in all a total of 79 cars will be given away to the lucky visitors. Visit Holiday Apartments in Dubai.DSF Gold RaffleThe Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group is back this DSF with a gold promotion that is giving away prizes worth millions. Every gold shopper has a chance to take home gold and cash prizes. "Bag of Fortune", offer jewellery customers a chance to win 21 kilos of gold worth Dh 3.5 million through raffle draws. Half a kilo of gold will be given away daily and on the last day of Dubai Shopping Festival a bumper prize of five kilos of gold will be won by a lucky winner. To qualify customers need to spend only up to Dh 500 on gold jewellery purchases at any of the participating outlets.In addition there is also a 'Scratch n Wi' promotion where shoppers of diamonds, pearls and watches can win up to Dh 3 million in cash. Anyone spending up to Dh1,000 on diamond is eligible to one 'Scratch n Wi' coupon along with two gold and jewellery raffle promotion coupons, thus doubling their chances at the winning stakes. Visit Furnished apartments in Dubai.DSF ConcertsDubai will be dancing to the tunes of some of the world renowned stars in this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival including:Johnny Lever Live in Concert (January 20;8:00pm – 1:00am; Indian High Scholl Football Ground - Oud Metha Road Bur Dubai)Faris Karam and Shireen Abdulwahhab (January 28; 8.00 pm - 1.00 am; The Burj Steps in Downtown Dubai)Dubai Rocks with K.K. and Sunidhi Chauhan (January 28; 8.00 pm - 1.00 am ; Madinat Arena,Madinat Jumeirah)Tamer Hosny (Mazzika) (February 3; 9:00 pm-1:00 am; Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre)Pharrell Williams and his band N.E.R.D with guest Mike Posner (February 10; 8:00 pm-1:00 am; Festival City)Rabeh Saker (February 10; 8.00pm – 1:00 am; The Burj Steps in Downtown Dubai)Amy Winehouse (February 11; 9:00 pm-1:00 am; Festival City) Wael Kufury and Nancy Ajram (February 11; 8.00 pm – 1:00 am; The Burj Steps in Downtown Dubai) Ustad Mohammad Reza Shajarian (February 17; 9:00 pm-1:00 am; Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre)Fadel Shaker and Haifa Wehbe (February 18; 8.00 pm – 1:00 am; The Burj Steps in Downtown Dubai)The Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival 2011, featuring internationally acclaimed blues stars from around the world, will be held from Jan. 20-38. DSF Dubai CarnivalThe all famous Dubai Carnival is all set to hit the streets. Celebratory traditions such as masquerades, parades, singing and dancing done by jugglers, stilt walkers, unicyclists, and musicians from all over the world will make it unforgettable. So watch out for the fun and festivity on every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Have a nice stay at serviced apartments in Dubai. DSF Kids FestivitiesDubai Shopping Festival is not all about shopping and that includes kids as well. Desert camp for kids by DSF offers the ultimate experience in terms of fun. Some of the regular Dubai desert safa...

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MYDUBAISTAY Announces Addition of a Number of High Quality Apartments For Dubai Holidays
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 11. January 2011 20:59     , , , , , , ,   Comments (0)




With Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 approaching, My Dubai Stay – Dubai’s premier Apartment Rental Company has added new fully furnished apartments to its rental portfolio and plans to add more owing to the increasing demand. Extremely popular among short and long term Dubai travelers, My Dubai Stay's holiday apartment portal offers a wide range of apartments that are ideal for families, couples and business travelers. These Dubai short stay apartments are an ideal alternative to Dubai hotels and aims to please you and your pocket.All these newly added Dubai serviced apartments offer standard facilities that you would normally find in a Dubai Hotel such as swimming pools, gym, saunas, steam rooms, even children's play areas and not to forget the breath taking views of Dubai. 1 Bedroom Dubai Apartments: The newly added one bedroom Dubai rental apartments are located at the prestigious locations of Dubai including Jumeirah Beach Residences, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and Downtown burj Dubai. Enjoy the cool breeze of the sandy beaches of Dubai and indulge...

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Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 & Regional Promotional Road Show
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 28. December 2010 00:57     , , , , , , , , , , , ,   Comments (0)
The Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE), an agency under the Department of Economic Development (DED) and organisers of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), announced the beginning of the regional promotional road show to endorse the 16th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 which will be held from 20th January to 20th February 2011. The theme of this year Shopping Festival is "One World One Family One Festival". To entice more tourists to attend the mega Dubai Shopping Festival Event the road show has kicked off in Saudia Arabia and then move on to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt and India, thus covering its seven main markets. Dubai Shopping Festival Regional Road Show is a new initiative and is anticipated to promote the events and attractions of DSF regionally. Ibrahim Saleh, Festivals Coordinator General and Deputy CEO of Dubai Events and Pro...

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OVER WHELMING RESPONSE TO MY DUBAI STAY DUBAI APARTMENT OFFER
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 16. December 2010 20:58     , , , , , , , , , , ,   Comments (0)




My Dubai Stay Apartments received an overwhelming response to its Burj Khalifa apartment offer. We like to thank all those who have spread the word, shared and availed our irresistible Dubai Furnished Apartment offer. Here’s an excerpt from the news: “Living in the world’s tallest tower – although only for a night – is now easily possible. And the deal even comes with groceries, if needed.A Dubai-based online company - mydubaistay.com - is advertising a one-night stay in a one-bedroom apartment in the Burj Khalifa, starting from Dh1, 300.According to the website , this apartment is located on the 19th floor and is fully furnished.When called, a company reservation executive told Emirates 24|7: “We have a one-bedroom apartment, which can be booked online. Your rent for a day will be Dh1,303, plus an extra of Dh175 for groceries. Check in time is 3 pm and check out is 11 am.”The website adds: “There is no official international rating system for these private apartments and villas, however, we ensure that the quality of the furniture and...

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My Dubai Stay is Making Headlines
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 14. December 2010 23:43     , , , , , , , , , , ,   Comments (0)




MyDubaiStay is NOT only making headlines but the fantastic, irresistible offer by My Dubai Stay is rated as the “MOST POPULAR IN PROPERTY” in Emirtates 24|7. MyDubaiStay is NOT only making headlines but the fantastic, irresistible offer by My Dubai Stay is rated as the “MOST POPULAR IN PROPERTY” in Emirtates 24|7. We are proud to announce that with just a click you can now book and stay with us at the iconic Burj Khalifa Tower. Rejuvenate your lifestyle by booking this palatial "half way to heaven" apartment. Own the best views of the most photogenic city in the world, Dubai. Set in Downtown Dubai this Dubai holiday apartment offers unsurpassed luxury and...

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Dubai Tower Race Is On
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 7. December 2010 23:53     , , , , , , , ,   Comments (2)




Dubai is a city of skyscrapers and has a long list of tall buildings with Burj Khalifa being the tallest building in the world with its remarkable height of 829.84m (2723 feet). And now locally based developer Tameer has announced that Dubai is ready to embrace another crown with the opening of the world’s tallest residential tower “The Princess Tower” next year. With its 107 storeys and a boastful height of 414 meters the Princess Tower is bound to dwarf all other Dubai’s residential towers but not for too long. Upon its completion the Princess Tower will boast the most expensive Dubai apartments in the world. The building subtly portrays the rich Arabic tradition blended with modernity. The ground floor or the Entrance Hall of the building will b...

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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
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 4. November 2010 20:36     , , , , , , , , , , ,   Comments (8)
As Abu Dhabi looks forward to host its second Formula One extravaganza on 14th of November another highlight awaits them. The mother of all cars ‘Ferrari’ is building its very own theme park 'Ferrari World' on Yas Island, in Abu Dhabi that is designed especially for racing fans. Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates had the privilege of hosting its first ever Formula One Grand Prix in 2009. As the city looks forward to host its second Formula One extravaganza on 14th of November another highlight awaits them. The mother of all cars ‘Ferrari’ is building its very own theme park 'Ferrari World' on Yas Island, in Abu Dhabi that is designed especially for racing fans. Located on Yas Island, right beside the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 track the 200,000-square-metre red roof of the Ferrari World is designed in the style of a classic double-curve body shell of a Ferrari GT car with a giant Ferrari logo. More than 20 rides provide an endless opportunity to experience the thrill and exhilaration of racing. The parks 2 roller coasters offer an experience that is expected...

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Why Rent MyDubaiStay’s Dubai Self Catering Apartments?
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 27. September 2010 22:52     , , , , , , , , ,   Comments (7)




The question should be Why not rent MyDubaiStay’s Dubai Self Catering Apartments? Or for some may be the question should be “Dubai Self Catering Apartments? But what are Dubai Self Catering Apartments?” The question should be Why not rent MyDubaiStay’s Dubai Self Catering Apartments? Or for some may be the question should be “Dubai Self Catering Apartments? But what are Dubai Self Catering Apartments?” Now don’t visit Wikipedia or start searching on Google. We will explain Dubai Self Catering Apartments in detail here. Self Catering Apartments such as My Dubai Stay are privately owned apartments, managed and run by the owners. They are fully furnished and are equipped with a private kitchen so that visitors can cook their own food. Normally self catering Apartments are also serviced Apartments where you get the facility of Maid cleaning service that also includes bed linen and towel change. And most of the apartments offered by My Dubai Stay are located in Hotel Style Complexes where you can have the luxury of Swimming Pool, Gym, Sauna, Steam...

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