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Celebration of artistry at Al Ghurair StreetCon
We visited StreetCon on its last day. It was a frenzy atmosphere out there.The temporarily closed inner streets of Al Ghurair Centre were energized with dazzling display of urban art and performances....
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Photos: Miracoco Luminarium in Dubai
One of the major attractions at the Al Ghurair StreetCon is the Miracoco Luminarium by Architects of Air. Guests have to remove their shoes and slippers to enter. It looks like a bouncy castle but...
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How to pack your Balikbayan Box like a boss
One that differentiates Filipino expats from other nationalities is our inseparable attachment to our love ones, regardless how many thousand miles away we are from them. Sending balikbayan (cargo)...
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Dubai Metro becomes art gallery
I was sitting calmly on my desk when a striking new-look Dubai Metro coach passed by. Too fast to snap a photo. I waited for the next coach but it was the normal carriage. There are only about 3 - 5...
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10 amazing aerial and height defying stunts in Dubai
Dubai is a city of superlatives - best, tallest, largest and everything with -est or m-o-s-t. Recently the emirate is also home to the most extreme and most daring aerial stunts and height conquests of...
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Silicon statues at Taste of Fame in Dubai
Last night we were at the unveiling of Taste of Fame's new silicon statues inspired by The Godfather movie - Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Marlon Brando.The restaurant is famous for the statues, its...
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Gameface on as PBA in Dubai begins
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Rain or Shine Elastopainters will try to get back from slump while Globalport Batang Pier aims to sustain its amazing run this early in the PBA Governors Cup.The only...
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Rain or Shine wins first Governors Cup game - in Dubai
Rain or Shine Elastopainters outlasted a gutsy Globalport Batang Pier to register its first win in the PBA Governors Cup, 119 - 112, to the delight of a good-sized crowd.Import Wendell McKines had 28...
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Interesting numbers and records set in PBA in Dubai
In Dubai, basketball never make it to sports news headline. It is always under the "other news" sections of the biggest publications. For Filipino expats, it's a different ballgame - especially when...
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A relaxing escape at Cove Rotana in Ras Al Khaimah
The weather today reminds me of our amazing stay at The Cove Rotana in Ras Al Khaimah. A 45-minute travel on a Friday from Dubai gave us a very relaxing experience from the time we checked-in until we...
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The Middle East's Growing Foodie Scene
The popularity of Middle Eastern cuisine is cleansing the pallet of many tourists who take a trip over to Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates. The menus in restaurants in KSA and throughout...
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Juiceworld, the 8th wonder of Dubai
Unlike other fruit shake stands in almost every corner of Dubai, this one in Deira really stands out. I learned about it through Facebook - lots and lots of Facebook photos that really pulled my...
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First ever 8K resolution 360 degree video on YouTube
There's a new way to see Dubai on video - a unique perspective to this dynamic city.Dubai360.com uploaded the first ever 8K resolution interactive 360 degree video in its Youtube channel.8K resolution...
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You're the boss with TFC IPTV Video on Demand device
It's been 3 years of not having any Filipino channels at home, and here we are using the latest gadget from TFC for almost a month now. We like it. I must say it really is as good as advertised and...
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Iftar at Monte Carlo Stars in Dubai Marina Waterfront
It was the first day of Ramadan, our first iftar invite and the destination is the sports-themed Monte Carlo Stars Restaurant in the stunning Dubai Marina Waterfront. As we make our way down the long...
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Centro Sharjah Introduces Sumptuous Iftar
Fellow blogger JiveWithDeepti, hosted us at Centro Sharjah for a pre-tasting of the hotel's iftar offering. Not only that, we had a rare opportunity to prepare 2 of the most popular items in Arabic...
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Delightful iftar at the royal Dusit Thani Dubai
An elegant convergence of 3 award-winning restaurants in Dusit Thani Dubai has transformed its amply-spaced 24th floor lobby into a festive banquet.Specialties from Benjarong, PAX Ristorante and The...
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Tanabata Festival at Toko Dubai
After showing us our table, the usher handed us 2 thin purple strips of paper called tanzaku and a pen. Apparently, we have to write our heartfelt wishes and hang it at the bonsai tree before we leave...
View Article10 simple things that ignite positive energy in Dubai
"Everything around us is made up of energy. To attract positive things in your life, start by giving off positive energy and not doing the negative."For so many years now, and as many years more, Dubai...
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Iftar at Liwan Restaurant, Al Ghurair Rayhaan
I've been to Liwan restaurant for many times already and so far, it maintains an impression of providing good Arabic cuisine.This restaurant in Al Ghurair Rayhaan Rotana has one of the best ambiance...
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