Wednesday’s the day we all begin lusting for the weekend ; it’s so close, you can almost touch it. And like every weekend, this one has plenty to look forward to- from lounge parties & art exhibit…
Review : Paolo Nutini Leaves Dubai Longing
Featured Image by Tarun Shyam Strolling on stage in a white t-shirt that looked mercilessly good, Paolo Nutini kicked Friday night off at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on a high note playing Funk …
The Capital Club Dubai 7th Anniversary: 1950s NYC Flair Comes To Town On 16th April
If you’re a member of the Capital Club [this gives you reason to aspire], here’s a frosting-dipped cherry to sweeten up your April: In grand and opulent custom of the 50s, the who’s …
5 Tips To Save, Write, & Work Better From Mrs Moneypenny FT | Heather McGregor
At the Emirates Airlines Festival of Literature, we met a lot of quirky personalities, but Heather McGregor only took a minute to have us bewitched. Her charm and infallible sense of humour, albeit po…
Service in Dubai: Excuse Me, May I Get A Little Less Attitude On This Table Please?
Author’s Disclaimer: I am stickler for good customer service, offering a commentary on the stand-out exceptions in an otherwise well-served city, which all service providers [non-food-related too] can…
Does Your Bra Never Seem To Fit? Here’s Why:
Easy – because, unknowingly, it isn’t the right size. Ladies, we all know the annoyance of putting on a t-shirt/dress and later realizing that we’re either ‘double-busting’ or our bra cups are standin…
Gaining Audiences, Writing Well & Increasing Employability: Adrian Furnham Tells All
At the Emirates Airlines Festival of Literature, we encountered the dashing Adrian Furnham at a session titled ‘The Business Of Thriving In Business’ and he had us hooked in minutes. Furnh…
The Deciding Factor For The Triumph Or Downfall Of The Dubai Art Scene
Slowly yet surely, we see a swirling art craze take over this city, which was previously associated with skyscrapers and oil. In a market that is still finding its feet with regards to contemporary ar…
Art Week Dubai: 5 Captivating Events You Need To Hit [March 14-24]
It’s a cultural enthusiast’s dizziest daydream – a week dripping with paint, pictures, and patterns at different locations in the U.A.E. Very swiftly overtaking the art scene in major metros across th…
Pop On Over To The Exclusive Capital Club For A Fancy Meal [Limited Time Offer]
Capital Club and Baker &Spice open their doors to the community till March 12. This quaint club tucked in a corner of Gate Village 3 in DIFC, would go wholly unnoticed if you weren’t looking for i…
Dubai Lynx Day 1 Lowdown: What’s Flickering In The Minds Of Creatives?
From story-telling in 2014, Dubai Lynx has shifted its gaze fittingly during this year’s edition towards a critical discussion: In an arena where technology is accelerating at a breathtaking pac…
Who’s coming to Dubai Lynx 2015?
David Carson, David Shing, Abla Fahida and Sandrine de Raspide to share their stories, innovative new trends and techniques With ideas dangling from the ceiling, sprouting from the ground and crawling…
We Just Haven’t Met Michael Buble In Dubai Yet
“I tried so very hard not to lose it I came up with a million excuses I thought, I thought of every possibility” He really does have the world on a string, Michael Buble. Fans across the G…
Dubai Jazz Fest 2015 Round Up [& Pictures!] : Bluntly Brilliant, Stung with Love and Legend-ary
We’re sorry for the puns in the title. First and last piece like this [No promises]. Rounding up a weekend filled with soulful and groovy music, the Dubai Jazz Fest 2015 brought us some pretty m…
James Blunt Kicks Off Dubai Jazz Fest 2015 With A Notorious Spark
Writer: Bhoomika Ghaghada; Photojournalist: Manaswi Jinadra Not a lot of things are worth going out for on a week night, but James Blunt sure is an exception to that rule. For the opening night of the…
What’s Sizzling At The Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival 2015?
DUBAI – One of Dubai’s favourite live-music traditions, the Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival® is set to begin tomorrow with platinum selling singer – songwriter James Blunt headl…
How To Ask For A Raise Fearlessly And Professionally
In light of the recent report from Gulf News, “UAE salary guide 2015: Are you being paid enough?”, a guide on ‘how to ask for a raise politely without running the risk of sounding to…
This Artist Challenges The Rules Of Design With Futuristic Furniture
Those were the words that instinctively spilled out of my mouth after having seen Hanin’s shortlisted piece for the first time. With cone-shaped legs and bulky tops, her ‘little wooden cr…
Get A Taste Of Underground Food& Art At ‘Street Nights’ Tonight
Banksy fans, chilled-out-scene seekers and salivating sensualists, this weekend Nissan and ‘Street Nights’ are bringing you a slice of New York’s delicious vibrance. Happening on 20-21 February at Al …
Why You Should Go: Markus Zusak, UK poet Lemn Sissay, & Egyptian Writer Nawal El-Saadawi Coming To Emirates Lit Fest
The seventh Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, running from 3rd to 7th March at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City, is set to shake you off your readings seats and usher you into a …
What Would Your Friends Do for You?
You know how your parents yelled/yell at you for not having your ducks in a row? For University students and working people, having the house glitter at all times is a far-fetched fancy, if anything a…
Original Narrative: AUD’s Short Film Fest Launches This Saturday
“A crumpled piece of paper isn’t a sign of defeat, but rather of triumph. Ideas that make history are built on a succession of crumpled papers. With every piece of crumpled paper, our ideas grow…
Original Narrative: AUD’s Short Film Fest Launches This Saturday
YOUR NAME YOUR FIRST NAME YOUR FAMILY/LAST NAME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS YOUR TITLE YOUR BRAND #MyDubai,animation,aud,courses,creative juices,creativity,documentary,dubai,education,fiction,film,film festival,film makers,journalism,producers,reel,student“A crumpled piece of paper isn’t a sign of defeat, but rather of triumph. Ideas that make history are built on a succession of crumpled papers. With every piece of crumpled paper, our ideas grow better, bigger and grander.” They’ve put it beautifully in the quote above from the Original Narrative website. From 21 to […]