Photos: Serena Williams in action at Dubai Tennis Championships 2014
Current WTA world number one Serena Williams had an erroneous start but managed to bounce back and win against Russia's Ekaterina Makarova (ranked 24th) 7-6, 6-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.Here...
View ArticleJollibee to open food outlets in Dubai, UAE
The news about Jollibee to "open, operate own restaurants in UAE" created some trending threads on Facebook and Twitter earlier today - a testimony that we are so long craving for chickenjoys and...
View Article8 upcoming shows and concerts for Filipinos in Dubai
Before the weather gets hot, the Filipino community in the UAE are set to experience some of the hottest performing artists from the Philippines.Here are 8 upcoming concerts and shows in March and...
View ArticlePhotos: Roger Federer wins 2014 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship
The Federer Express is back in Dubai! After a gruelling semis victory over Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer defeats Tomas Berdych 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.This is his 6th crown in Dubai. He has won the title in...
View Article10 Reasons to Watch MYMP's 10th Anniversary Album Tour in Dubai
MYMP never goes off my playlist wherever I may be - home, driving or at work. Their kind of music is my relief to everyday stress. And their selections somehow tell us our stories. I will never get...
View ArticleAngeline Quinto, Sheryn Regis Live in Concert
I often get this question from my non-Filipino friends, 'Why are Filipinos good singers?'Obviously, the world music scene is not dominated by Filipinos. But I try to understand why we're often being...
View ArticleDubai Metro to be redecorated into art gallery & museum
The Dubai metro system is going to turn into an art gallery as reported.Four stations have been selected for the first phase of development. One will host a collection of Islamic art and Arabic...
View ArticleBanana Split to Flood Dubai with Laughter
Everyone knows that the sweetest bananas in the supermarkets here are exported from the Philippines. But there are other 'bananas' from the Philippines that's not just sweet, but witty and wacky as...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Cosplayers at Middle East Film and Comic Con 2014
This year's Middle East Film and Comic Con surely is as cool as ever. It's fun and amusing! Here are some photos taken by cosplayer, Kat Chan on day 1 of the event:All photos from graphic artist and...
View ArticleThe Magic of Dubai Street Painting
This is a souvenir photo from Street Painting Italia during their showcase at Dub Fest International Street Theatre and Comedy Fair at the side streets of Al Ghurair Centre last month.Amazing! I was...
View ArticleRumor Buster: Is the 7D in Dubai Mall video for real?
THERE'S ABSOLUTELY NO TRUTH on this video, titled "7D Show at Dubai Mall" circulating around social media these days.7D is (supposedly) a new technology in Virtual Reality amusement, mostly used in...
View ArticleWhat is MERS-CoronaVirus and How Can We Protect Ourselves Against It?
MERS-CoV or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus is currently on a heightening alarm across the country and in the Philippines. After one Filipino paramedic died in Al Ain last week, ten others...
View ArticleThe Dubai Nursery Show
Two weeks ago we were just "nursery-hopping" trying to find the right nursery slash day-care for my baby turning 2. I suddenly found ourselves registered for the Dubai Nursery Show happening next...
View ArticleDubai, Please Don't Text and Drive
Honda nailed it! Their new socially responsible public ad is so powerfully appropriate.The video shows an intimate and flirty exchange of SMS between two lovers. Both are excited to share their...
View Article6 Mega Projects in Dubai that Excites the Kid in Us
1. Six FlagsSix Flags Entertainment Corp, one of the world’s leading theme park developers, has just launched the tallest theme park drop/ride in the world, the Zumanjaro Drop of Doom. In partnership...
View ArticleEmirates A380 Experience Opens in Dubai Mall
Here's our chance now to "pilot" an A380. Last week, Emirates launched Emirates A380 Experience at The Dubai Mall. This is the first public A380 flight simulator in the Middle East, and the airline’s...
View ArticleRumor Buster: Is Lamborghini UAE Really Giving Away A Gallardo?
A certain "Lamborghini Dubai" account ran a contest like this:Too good to be true? Apparently your instinct is correct. In a confirmation from Lamborghini UAE official Twitter account, the social media...
View ArticleShell Helix Ultra Offers you a once in a lifetime F1 experience
SPONSORED - If you are a fan of Formula 1, cars and racing, this is the chance of a lifetime, because Shell Helix is offering a great opportunity to win a trip to the 2014 Formula 1 Belgium Grand Prix...
View ArticleTapa King Opens Restaurant in Dubai
The royalties have arrived! Tapa King celebrates the opening of their second overseas store (first in the UAE) with a grand program. Congratulations!The store is located at the ground floor, B-block of...
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