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Groove on: 6 Cafes With Live Music in Dubai

Eating out in Dubai is an event unto itself, thanks to the rising standards of service at restaurants throughout the city. It’s no longer about the food, it’s about the ambience, the dress up, the service, the smiles and the entertainment. What can you get with great food/drinks? Here…

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Should You Watch It? | Triple 9 Review

Written by: Matt Cook Directed by: John Hillcoat Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie, Casey Affleck, Woody Harrelson & Kate Winslet Running time: 115 minutes Plot A group of misfits consisting of corrupt cops and criminals plan the murder of a police officer in order to carry out their bi…

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Hardwell: Perhaps, I Will Play Spaceman

This one is huge. B-Change spoke to DJ Hardwell exclusively and the Dutch prodigy did not hold back. The ‘Big Room House’ dynamo will showcase his solo mega-hit global tour and headline a three-hour Dubai exclusive set after a supporting act by “Kill the Buzz.” The concert taking place a…

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Win Kings of Egypt UAE Premiere Tickets

Gulf Film & B-Change are giving you the chance to win tickets to Kings of Egypt UAE premiere. The ruler of darkness Set (Gerard Butler) takes over the throne of the Egyptian empire. A mortal hero, Bek (Brenton Thwaites), allies with mighty Egyptian Horus (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) in a mission to s…

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Should You Watch It? | How to Be Single Review

Written by: Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein, Dana Fox, Liz Tuccillo (Book). Directed by: Christian Ditter. Starring: Dakota Johnson, Leslie Mann, Rebel Wilson. Running Time: 110 Minutes. Plot The collective stories of young individuals in New York City battling the dynamic nature of love and relationshi…

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9/10 Children Still Enjoy Going to the Library | #EAFOL16

The countdown to Emirates Lit Fest began today with an enlightening talk about why it has grown from a week to 12 whopping days long. Brimming with literary treats, #EAFOL16 from 1 March until 12 March, more than 150 writers, poets, illustrators and thinkers will bring tasteful and timely conversati…

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5 Sessions We Won’t Miss at Emirates Lit Fest 2016

Sponsored Content The 12-day-long literary extravaganza with bibliophiles galore and renowned authors and poets having intimate chats begins soon: Emirates Lit Fest 2016, March 1 to March 12. While we’ll be jumping from session to session making sure we don’t miss a beat, with 12 days an…

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Win Triple 9 UAE Premiere Tickets

B-Change in association with Italia Film Middle East invite you to win tickets to the Triple 9 UAE Premiere. Triple 9 is the story of a gang of criminals and corrupt cops plan the murder of a police officer in order to pull off their biggest heist yet across town. Triple 9 releases across all …

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Six Mantras To Be A Better Filmmaker | Rohit Gupta Interview

1. How do you break into the feature film industry, if you’re a film student? To begin with, I recommend maintaining a steady income or availing financial support to keep you going before you indulge in this direction, then stay committed to execution without external pressure. Once you’re at …

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How to Balance Your/Your Kid’s Excessive Screen Time

Are you a millennial or the parent of a millennial? If you’re the latter, you probably reminisce about the good old days of your own childhood. The summer memories of riding a bicycle with friends, or raiding a friend’s home for much-needed lemonade afterwards. In contrast, the lives of young …

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Hardwell in Dubai: How Long Is the Gig Going to Be?

EDM superstar Hardwell will touchdown in Meydan Dubai on February 19, 2016. The Dutch ‘Big Room House’ dynamo will showcase his solo mega-hit global tour and headline a three-hour Dubai exclusive set after a supporting act by “Kill the Buzz.” All we can tell you is that you better hustle to get your…

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Nissan Titan XD & IDS Concept Reign in the US

Just one year after the production version of the all-new Nissan Titan XD made its world debut at the North American International Auto Show, the Titan Warrior Concept was unveiled today on the very same stage. A design study created to demonstrate how the Cummins® 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel engine-equipp…

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Dima Al Sharif Launches Palestinian Cookbook

Renowned UAE-based chef and writer Dima Al Sharif has unveiled her much anticipated first cookbook. Titled Plated Heirlooms, the 500-page book explores Dima’s native Falasteen (Palestine) and its rich culinary history through generations of Palestinian cooking. Dima, who grew up as part of the Pales…

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Honestly Speaking with Luke Kenny

Born in Kolkata and brought up in Mumbai, Luke Kenny is an iconic and veteran Channel V VJ, musician, music producer and actor. He has starred in Bollywood movies like Rock On!! and 3D movie Rise of the Zombies. He will be seen in the next sequel of Rock On!! Luke worked as a DJ for a while before h…

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Cafe Scientifique: An Evening Of Intelligent Optimism

During their 20th event, the co-founders of Café Scientifique gathered the minds of scientists, engineers, businessmen and students in a comfortable setting designed with libraries and books to start collecting the gadgets they will be placing in their 2020 Time Capsule. In the time capsule, the tea…

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In Conversation with Waris Ahluwalia

Waris Ahluwalia is one of the most interesting people you will meet – beginning from the things he does. Whether it’s jewellery designing, fashion designing, or acting and producing, everything he does makes news. On meeting this unassuming gentleman you wouldn’t expect this, but a…

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Catch Up With Jason Kouchak | Emirates Lit Fest 2016

B-Change caught up with Jason Kouchak, composer of last year’s and 2016’s Emirates Lit Fest theme music, prior to the festival. Here’s a glimpse of our chat with the acclaimed musician about his musical process and literary inspirations: 1. What was the inspiration behind the Emira…

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Tiesto To Headline Zero Gravity’s DXBeach February 2016

Tiësto is the first artist to be confirmed for the much-anticipated 15-hour outdoor music festival, which will return to the Zero Gravity beach, garden and poolside on Friday, February 26, 2016. This represents a very rare opportunity for the UAE to see Tiësto outside of his long-term Las Vegas resi…

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Bring Back The Lost Art Of Letter Writing With CloudScribe

Sponsored Content Research has shown that writing a to-do list, notes or creative writing by hand helps keep the mind sharp with age. The cognitive activity involved with writing by hand locks the brain into learning more actively and improves creative expression. Science aside, isn’t there an old s…

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Swoon To This Romantic Frank Sinatra Playlist

The swoon-worthy gentleman, the roguish playboy in and out of love, a pack master of the renowned ‘Rat Pack’, Sinatra pulled at the heart strings of many a young poodle skirt-wearing girls from the 40s right down to the feminists of 00’s. With his tender and strapping voice, itR…

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DIFF 2015: Spotlight Review

Written by: Josh Singer, Tom McCarthy. Directed by: Tom McCarthy Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, John Slattery, Liev Schreiber, Stanley Tucci. Run Time: 128 Minutes. Check out our Spotlight Review! PLOT The true story of the ‘Spotlight’ team from the Boston Globe that uncover…