Archive for July, 2009

Future Architectural Marvels of Dubai

Friday, July 31st, 2009

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When we talk of future architectural structures in Dubai, it can literally be termed as ‘eccentric’ because creativity and imagination here know no boundaries. Designed in all shapes and sizes, you get to experience in present, what ’star trek’ kind of future will be in Dubai. Eye popping images and unthought-of intelligence behind the building structures are better seen to be believed. Here are some structures that probably will stand the test of time in near future.
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Souks in Dubai

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Shopping is one of the things you cannot miss out when in Dubai. The best places to enjoy buying something good along with some bargaining are the souks in Dubai. Arabic Markets or souks include a bunch of shops wherein all varieties of goods are bought, sold and exchanged. Gold, spices, silks and perfume souks are quite popular among the tourists. A visit to the souks when the weather is cooler is a better experience. (more…)

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Educational Institutes and organisations in Dubai

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

ClassroomDubai, the land of sultans, desert safaris, hotels, beaches and upcoming multi-crore lavish projects has something good and noble to offer. The city puts forward a variety of courses in culture, literature, business, etc. to encourage and enhance knowledge, training and learning where you can invest for a better and a promising future.

It is advisable to carefully undergo a thorough research by referring to the websites of the institutions or by giving a personal visit in order to get in-hand information about the actual need and requirement so as to get the maximum benefit. (more…)

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Foreign Embassies-Consulates in UAE

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

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Algeria

Address: Najda Street, Al Khazna Tower, 7th floor, P O Box 35539 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Tel No: +971 2 6766611

Fax No: +971 2 6715551

Email: abu-dhabi-ob@bmaa.gv.at

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Budget Hotels in Dubai

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Cost-conscious tourists coming to Dubai can choose from a list of the budget hotels that offer a comfortable stay at an affordable price. Most of them are located in the old parts of the city. A few of them are also nestled along the Sheikh Zayed road and in Diera region. (more…)

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Education in Dubai

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
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GFDL:Main Square at Dubai Knowledge Village

Seeking education is one of the prime needs if one wishes to compete globally. No matter you open your eyes in a developed country or a developing nation, a desert or a country blessed with natures blessings, earning for bread & butter is a natural aspect which could be achieved satisfactorily only if one gets at least the basic primary education.

Being one of the tourist destinations, Dubai also caters to this need by means of various government & privately managed organizations and universities of national & international repute that are running successfully for this purpose. The only area of concern comes into picture when the situations and circumstances are to be dealt differently by both the locals as well as the foreign nationals who reside in the city either for a business purpose or for a short tenure on transfers or for seeking higher education.

Dubai promises itself to be a knowledge based economy where organizations and education related establishments  like the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, Knowledge Village, Dubai Academic City, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Harvard Medical School Dubai Centre, London Business School, Michigan State University, University of Strathclyde, Manchester Business School, Warwick Business School, Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, Cass Business School, Hamdan bin Mohammed e-University, Dubai School of Government, Tamkeen centre for the Visually impaired, The National Institute for Vocational Education, Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, The Emirates Academy for Hospitality Management, Dubai International Academic city, e-TQM college, etc. could be availed to its full utility to benefit as per ones requirement.

For this, a thorough research needs to be carried out amongst the local bodies so as to get acquainted with the terms and conditions that are applied herein to avoid last moment embarrassment and misleading as well. Dubai government extends its full length support in this case which is a very appreciative thing and can be exploited for self benefit and in turn for the nation’s progress. A symbiotic association I will say :)

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Dubai International Airport

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Abstracted to work as the primary airport of Dubai, Dubai International Airport is nestled 4 kilometers away from the south eastern part of the city, in Jebel Ali.
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Dubai Airport Hotels

Friday, July 24th, 2009

After a tiring journey to Dubai International Airport, you may feel like just plopping up in the bed for a good night’s sleep. Traveling to some far away hotel is mentally and physically tedious, but Dubai offers various hotels within the airport vicinity that are lavish and provide all the star rated luxury facilities for its guests. Here are some of the hotels that can pamper you:
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Traditional Sports in the UAE

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Traditional Sports in UAE

Traditional Sports in UAE

Sports in any country is an actively promoted activity not only for its health benefits but also for its supplementary roles as a entertainer and cultural tie ups between people for the love of game.
Being a dry land, sports in UAE are prominently related to the desert sand where camels and horses rule the roost. People flock together to watch various traditional sports amongst which the famous ones are camel racing and various forms of equestrianism. In spite of arrival of modern sport activities like golf and F1 which cater mostly to the tourists and rich people, the popularity of these traditional sports does not cease to exist in the hearts of common Arab. (more…)

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Dubai: Then & Now

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

dubai_1991Though Dubai’s neighbors are taking different steps at defending themselves from foreign cultures and wars, Dubai deems at ingenuousness and respect for the foreign cultures and believes that this is the only way to remain at peace.As the new Dubai mounts itself up, the old Dubai embraces itself towards fading. (more…)

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