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Burj Khalifa closed – partially
The observation deck of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, formerly known as Burj Dubai, has been closed for repairs only a month after the iconic tower was inaugurated. “Due to unexpected high traffic, the observation deck experience at the Burj Khalifa… has... (Continue reading)
Burj Dubai, now Burj Khalifa, Arrives in Style!
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here… There was a mad rush of traffic that started early in the day as residents of the city rushed to the Down Town Burj Dubai area for what promised to be... (Continue reading)
Burj Dubai opens today – A History
With the Burj Dubai – tallest tower in the world – opening today in Dubai, we want to take you on a little history ride. Here are all the news we covered about the iconic tower since our start in... (Continue reading)
Dubai: The Year According to Google News
It’s been a tumultuous year for Dubai, talk of people leaving cars in the airport, rumors about layoffs and the international media turned the city into a ghost town with tumbleweed rolling through the city streets. The truth is, it’s been... (Continue reading)
Will Burj Dubai break all records or not?
Impenetrable secrecy surrounding the Burj Dubai’s real height has confounded the American-based world body that officially recognizes the world’s tallest buildings. Burj Dubai is reportedly 818 meters tall but the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) says it... (Continue reading)
Do you rent in Dubai? News for you!
Rent increases will be contained in 2010, according to a decree issued on Wednesday, which says that rent can only rise if it is at least a quarter below market values. His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President... (Continue reading)
Dubai World will survive
Even though it was expected from Dubai World’s creditors, the company did not ask for a standstill on its debts in today’s meeting in Dubai. It was the first face to face meeting of Dubai World officials with their creditors... (Continue reading)
New Burj Dubai aerial picture
We found a high resolution picture from the Burj Dubai and its surroundings. The full high resolution picture of the Burj Dubai can be found here (new window). Please share this news with the buttons below if you like it and... (Continue reading)
Rose Rayhaan by Rotana Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road – Video from the top
The Rose Rotana Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road was one of the first victims of the global financial crisis last year. Nearly finished and with the logos already put up the opening was canceled and the plug pulled completely. No... (Continue reading)
The Google Phone – When will this iPhone Killer come to Dubai?
Written on 14 Dec, 2009 at 16:45 in Tech | viewed 531 times | 2 Comments
The staff at Google got a present recently, the shiny new Google Phone. It is a secret of course, and no Googler is supposed to say anything about it. Still, the Twitter-sphere is full of pictures and stories about it.... (Continue reading)
UAE Government bails out Dubai – Market’s are up
In a dramatic U-turn, Dubai today announced that it has received a $10bn bail-out from the neighboring Emirate Abu Dhabi that will enable it to pay off the immediate debts of its most troubled state-run companies. Confirmation that the government... (Continue reading)
Dubai Stock Market rebounds – for long?
Today the Dubai Stock Market DFM rebounded from it’s low yesterday on a relatively high turnover. The last few days since the shocking announcement of Dubai World had obviously an impact on the stock markets of the United Arab Emirates.... (Continue reading)
Breaking News: Dubai Holding sells its stake in EFG-Hermes to Western Investors
Yesterday a television station reported that Dubai Group, a unit of Dubai Holding, has sold its stake in EFG-Hermes, the Egyptian Investment Bank, for $120 Million. Rumors are rife about who the buyer may be. According to news reports on the... (Continue reading)
Who murdered the 5 year old boy in Al Qusais – Dubai?
Residents of Al Qusais were in shock over the gruesome rape and murder of a four-year-old Pakistani boy inside the toilet of a mosque where his father prays regularly. The parents of Mousa – who was found dead on November... (Continue reading)
Dubai: the City that Cried Wolf
A week ago, Dubai announced to the world that one of its largest entities, Dubai World, will be seeking a moratorium on its debt, believed to be somewhere in the range of $60 Billion. Soon after, various holidays around the world... (Continue reading)
No Guarantee for Dubai World’s Debt from Dubai Government
Dubai’s government said it hasn’t guaranteed the debt of Dubai World, the state-controlled holding company struggling with $59 billion in liabilities, and that creditors must help it restructure. “It is correct that the government owns Dubai World, but the decision... (Continue reading)
Stock Markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Fall Sharply
Dubai bourse slumped 7.30 per cent at end of trading session today while Abu Dhabi dropped 8.24 per cent to 2,670 as market sentiments remained down on Dubai World restructuring news. The Dubai bourse closed 7.30 per cent lower at... (Continue reading)
Did Dubai World kill Dubai’s Dream?
Dubai has made it into the international news again. This time it’s all about one of Dubai’s biggest companies – DUBAI WORLD. The news read like: Indian stock markets joined the tumble in bourses around the world on Friday after Dubai... (Continue reading)
New Boss for Dubai Financial Center
The head of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has been replaced in what is being described as a strategic re-positioning related to continuing financial issues in the emirate. , who has been governor of the centre since it opened its... (Continue reading)
Eid Activities in Dubai Marina Mall
Written on 25 Nov, 2009 at 20:29 in Entertainment | viewed 355 times | 2 Comments
Visitors to Dubai Marina Mall will be entertained with an array of activities this Eid and National Day. Urban Adventure play structure, falcon shows, displays of traditional paintings and drawings, face painters and roaming entertainment are among the highlights. ... (Continue reading)
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