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Let me take you around the ins and outs, pros and cons of being in Dubai through this blog. Let me share how the culture affects the Filipino expats community here. News and further information about the development of Dubai will also be shared here.
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Noticed the changes in your Friendster? PDF Print E-mail
Tech & Gadgets
Sunday, 16 November 2008
RUMOR SAYS: NEW PREMIUM OPTIONS AVAILABLE!!

We apologize for the last-minute warning. In life, we are all last-minute. Our major investors and accounts have virtually vanished because of the battered world economy. As you know, the world economy has struggled and continue to struggle.

In order for us to “keep the lights on” and pay for all our utility bills and employees, we will need to charge for Premium Options.

Option 1- $19.95 (US) per month will allow you unlimited pictures, posts, blogs, comments, and friends.

Option 2- $4.95 (US) per month will allow you to have up to 20 friends, unlimited pictures, posts, and blogs.

Option 3- $2.95 (US) per month will allow you to join, but you cannot initiate the addition of friends unless you have Option 1 or 2. You are limited to 10 friends only You be able to post 10 pictures, 10 comments, and no blogs per day.

Option 4- Free. You will be able to join but cannot initiate the addition of any friends unless you have options 1 or 2. You are limited to 10 friends. No posting, 4 pictures, no comments, and no blogs.

SPECIAL- Refer 10 friends of Options 1 through 3 and you will one free Option Upgrade for one month by copying and pasting this offer and putting your Friendster name below.

Thank you for helping us through these hard economic times. We need your help to make this work and once we are at a better economic position, we can go back to how it was.

FRIENDSTER TEAM

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Double whammy at the double-decker PDF Print E-mail
Dubai Living
Saturday, 04 October 2008

 

Dubai double-decker

 

This is my nth issue about the transport system in UAE.  But this time, not about the traffic nor the waiting for the bus. This is about the faulty aircon on the brand-new double decker bus we commuted yesterday. These giant buses were only 2-months old and since brand-new, never did I expect its facilities to fail.

We chose to sit on the top deck since, my wife and her friends haven't experienced it yet.  Upon feeling the heat, I informed the bus driver to turn the a/c on before we travel. He nodded and said yes. But, he left the bus and locked the door. He went to report at the inspector's office. After 10-15 minutes leaving us sweating, I went down again to gently remind him to turn the a/c on.  But he rudely shouted on me and said that the a/c is not functioning. And he started saying words in his language. I was totally pissed off. I questioned his 'yes' response to me when i first asked to turn it on.  He should not have used the bus if there are faulty facilities. My complaining was useless. We can't go down anymore - and we don't want to fall in the loooong line again. He continued driving while we're exchanging words. Until I just left him and thought to report the incident at RTA.


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A sweaty Cable Car ride PDF Print E-mail
Dubai Living
Saturday, 04 October 2008

It was a 'sweaty joyride' at Dubai Cable Car.  We didn't know that the cabins weren't aircon. So it felt like sauna inside. For 25AED each, the ride took 35-40 minutes in a span of 3kilometers trail. The trail is up to 35feet high. It gave us a spectacular birds-eye view of the creek, the buildings of Deira and the creek park itself. It would be better though if the cabin is airconditioned. Yesterday was a sunny weather still at high 37-40 and it is not even that windy.

Dubai Cable Car

After the ride, we stroll at a small part of Creek Park, took photos and had fun. Check out the rest of the photos in this link .

 


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Eid holiday on the beach PDF Print E-mail
Dubai Living
Saturday, 04 October 2008

It was Eid Al 'Ftr, and we were on the beach to feel the holiday. At Mamzar Beach Park, the second largest park in Dubai, most of the picnic-goers we've seen were Pinoys. Barbeque, tents and banig, trademark of Filipino picnic, were all over the park.

In Dubai, the Police allows up to 2-piece swimsuit wear for ladies, unlike in other Middle East countries - provided it's not thongs or t-back.

Of course I brought my SLR (with tripod), and while setting it up the beach patrol warned us not to use the camera for an unknown reason they don't allow it on the beach.  But hey, since I always love to take photos, I pretended packing it up and when the roving mobile left, put it out again and I was able to take photos .

 

Mamzar Beach


One thing I don't understand is why the police lifeguards were not allowing the Pakistanis (who were dressed up in their traditional Pakistani 'kandura') to even just walk along the shores; while they were allowing some South Asians who were fully covered with their national getups - head to toe.  I don't want to conclude, but, could it be for the previous cases that 'some' Pakistanis were caught vouyeuring women in bikinis?

 


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For a fast US visa PDF Print E-mail
Issues
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
A 70-year old 'lolo' from the province was accompanied by a grandson to the US Embassy in Manila for his VISA interview.
The lolo spoke not a word of English so the grandson translated for him. The Consul told the young man to ask his grandfather why he wanted to go to the States.

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Charice and Celine Duet PDF Print E-mail
Dubai Entertainment
Wednesday, 17 September 2008

Video - The Introduction

Video - The duet performance - Charice's moment


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Pinoy Featured: Art Director in Dubai PDF Print E-mail
Dubai Living
Wednesday, 17 September 2008

 

Filipino Art Director in Dubai

 

Let me share a feature about our kabayan who works as an Art Director here. Joel Fabonan came to Dubai just this April, and has already captured the eyes of press people.

Click the link to read the story featured in Khaleej Times.


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Oprah to manage Charice's US career PDF Print E-mail
Dubai Entertainment
Tuesday, 16 September 2008

No less than the queen of talkshows, Oprah is reportedly to manage Charice's international career. Oprah has become a great contribution to Charice's popularity and through her show, our teen pride has gained instant fan acceptances from all over the world to date.

In Charice's last appearance on Oprah, it is highly notable how her crew worked hard to travel to the Philippines for a special VTR about Charice's beginnings.  After the surprise live VTR from Celine Dion, Oprah also mentioned that they will follow Charice's duet performance with Celine this coming week.

Oprah has been and is still the best endorser I could say.  All the authors and books she promoted became best-sellers. Her influence will definitely help bring Charice to her stardom dream.


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1st Philippines Property Show in Dubai PDF Print E-mail
Dubai Living
Sunday, 14 September 2008

 

Philippine Property Show

 

8 real estate developers in the Philippines will hold the first Philippine Property Show in the Middle East and GCC from on September 26 to 27 to lure 80 per cent middle and high-income Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and even other nationalities in the United Arab Emirates to avail of their promotional offer of no down payment, zero-interest housing and condominium units. The show which will have free investment seminars and project presentations, will be held on September 26 - 27 at Crowne Plaza in Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai.

 


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Dubai to Build World’s Largest Arch Bridge PDF Print E-mail
Dubai Living
Saturday, 13 September 2008

Known for beating world records in structures and infrastructures, Dubai is set to on building the world’s largest arch bride, at 617-feet tall and 1-mile in length. Construction has started April  and is due to wrap up in 2012 after running some $817 million dollars. World’s first vacuum tube mass transit system will launch in Dubai shortly thereafter.

 

Dubai Arch Bridge
 
Dubai Arch Bridge

 

 


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Cool Fog in Dubai PDF Print E-mail
Dubai Living
Saturday, 13 September 2008

This is amazing. I got these pics from an email. Kudos to the photographer - whoever you are!

Fog in Dubai

 

Fog in Dubai

 

Fog in Dubai

 


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Tremors hit UAE PDF Print E-mail
Dubai Living
Wednesday, 10 September 2008

This is the first time (it happened or) I heard about a quake that hit the Emirates. Just 2 hours ago, Gulfnews reported that a 6.2 quake that originates from southern islands of Iran was felt in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and some other parts of the country. The tremor reportedly started at the coasts of Sharjah at 4.9 intensity. We're living near Sharjah coasts and I hardly felt any sway. But a lot of people in Dubai have evacuated their office buildings in panic.

People living and working in Al Quasis, Bur Dubai and Dubai Media City said that the tremors lasted for a few seconds. Residents in Sharjah reported their buildings swaying.


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Kylie Minogue to grace Palm Atlantis opening party PDF Print E-mail
Dubai Living
Wednesday, 10 September 2008

Kylie Minogue is set to grace the opening of the Atlantis at Palm Jumeirah. The opening is schedule on September 24, and is exclusive only to 2,000 invited guests.

 

Atlantis, the Palm

 

The Palm Atlantis, a vast waterscape, is a magnificent oceanic tribute to mythical age - as describe by Google. In it's website ,it is described as "majestic focal point of Palm Jumeirah, a man-made island that has captured the world’s imagination with its magnificent scale and ingenuity."

Just last week, part of it was caught on fire, and have created rumors that it won't open on time. 


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Cristina Aguilera live in UAE PDF Print E-mail
Dubai Entertainment
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Dirrrty! Cristina Aguilera will have her debut in the Middle East here in the UAE for her 'Back to Basics' tour. The show will be on October 24 at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. Will post for more details soon.

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Aiza Seguerra to perform in UAE PDF Print E-mail
Dubai Entertainment
Wednesday, 10 September 2008

Philippines acoustic princess Aiza Seguerra will have 2 nights to serenade her kababayans here in the UAE.  Fresh from the successful launch of her international album, Aiza will be performing at Abu Dhabi in October 9 at the Intercontinental Hotel (Grand Ballroom); and on October 11 at Chi @ The Lodge in Dubai.

Ticket for Abu Dhabi show is priced at AED200 with cocktail buffet included; AED120 for the Dubai show.


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