Organizers of the 2012 Summer Olympics have revealed the mascots for the London Games. They are metallic, one-eyed creatures designed to emphasize the host country’s role in the emergence of the modern Olympic Games.
The organizers, including running legend Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London Organizing Committee, consulted 40 groups [...]
ATMs are not always what they seem. Sometimes, the automated teller machine dispenses gold.
That’s the case with a machine at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, which is not only coated with a thin layer of gold but also will, for a price, give you something made of gold. The current range of 320 [...]
With more mega malls on the way for Abu Dhabi, it’s fast becoming a major hub for first rate global shopping. Here are just few hot spots the city’s fashionistas need to click their heels to pronto!
1. ZARA. In an ideal world, we’d love to see the entire family decked out in their gear [...]
Breakfasting at Jones the Grocer on a weekday feels like you’re on lunch break near a mainline London rail station – it’s very Pret a Manger but with proper dining, bustling with suited up folk from the neighboring offices. In other words, it’s refreshingly foreign, health – conscious, not self-conscious, upscale yet downplayed.
Jones the [...]
Unless you’re an oil baron or a real estate tycoon, rental prices on the island may seem a little steep; the good news is that living off the island isn’t bad. Here’s what I love about it.
1. THE PARKING. There’s just about nothing more infuriating than sitting through an hour of traffic only to [...]
The name stems from the infinity smbol – which looks like an 8 – and the restuarant – cum – nightspot in Souk Qaryat Al Beri is part of a Beirtu based chain. It’s on a mission to introduce to Abu Dhabi the concept of dining an dpartying at one veneu. The space is [...]
Spring is in the air! A time to start a new more wonderful day with loved-ones, family, friends and relatives. What’s the best thing about spring? Falling leaves? Sakura in Japan? What about some other great places like Cancun, Mexico? Is there any good thing about this place? Well, there’s so much to see [...]
It’s good to see Abu Dhabi making the most of its attributes. Until Lulu Island gets cluttered with high-density medium-rise buildings and while the Corniche is still relatively uncrowded (more hotels and towers coming soon, but not just yet) the long stretch of coastline is one of the jewels in the city’s crown.
It’s a [...]
The 2010 Al Ain Aerobatic Show will mark a closing chapter in the history of the Breitling Jet Team – the world’s first civilian display team to fly jet-engined aircraft. Breitling’s seven – strong team of L-39 Albatross trainer jets will Fastin their set belts and perform to the final time in their distinctive [...]
