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Madonna and Her Daughter to Perform in U.A.E.
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 24. February 2012 14:51     , , , , , , , , , , ,   Comments (0)




Madonna is back in action with her 9th world tour and after a break of 3 years. The tour kicks off with a show on 29th May in Tel Aviv from where she will perform in Abu Dhabi and Istanbul and then move on to Europe. Madonna will perform at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Arena, Yas Island on June 3 (few days before Dubai Summer Surprises) in front of an expected audience of 45,000. The excitement is growing as Madonna’s daughter Lourdes will also perform as a backing dancer during the tour. Madonna, the queen of Pop has been ruling the hearts for more than 30 years and it seems that the end of her career is nowhere in sight as she still continues to mesmerize her fans with her enthralling performances and captivating music. The controversial star who will celebrate her 54th birthday this year old more than 300 million records worldwide and is acknowledged as the world's top-selling female recording artist of all time by the Guinness World Records. Madonna is back in action with her 9th world tour and after a break of 3 years. The tour kicks off with a show on 29th May in Tel Aviv from where...

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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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