Christmas in Dubai
by Kuznetsov_Sergey
I traveled to the Arab Emirates on the eve of Christmas. So unusual was for me to watch a Christmas-tree and Santa Claus in Medinat Souk in Dubai! It was hot outside like in summer and it was very difficult to imagine that there was a lot of snow somewhere four thousand kilometers to the north in Moscow…
Nevertheless Christmas-tree toys and ornaments looked very impressive there and reminded me that in a few weeks we would celebrate this holiday with our Ded Moroz (Santa Claus) in snowy Russia.
Reena Mary Thomas_A Painter in Duabi
by sapnaanu
Reena Mary Thomas who has completed her Masters in Physics and based in the city of Chennai in India, discovered the dormant potential that dwelt within her to evolutionize her Painting talent. Further the ability to use her Visual; Auditory and Kinesthetic abilities revolutionized her style of painting. The Total dedication and commitment spent for serious paintings altered her painting from rough treatments to a more mature art form. Reena Mary Thomas has a distinct style in her representation of nature, with which she experiments with the shade of brown. Contrary to the misconception about artists, Reena is devoted to her calling. She adapted to a style of her own, with out any formal training.The Paintings-A Perspective
Painting of landscapes is her signature expression. In the process of conceptualizing and believing that all things are created twice i.e. there is mental or first creation, and physical or second creation, the artist herself states, ”my mind wonders through unseen places and it draws me closer to nature”. Reena draws her inspiration from scenic places, a certain events but more often than not, nature in particular. Quote “Yes, almost all elements of nature inspire me because nature is our ultimate source of information”. Her paintings display a sense of belonging to the autumn season and her love of nature. She uses monochrome, as the method to express her landscapes. "Monochrome" method of painting is “Painting done in a single hue. Achievements
Her works adorn some prized corporate and private collections in Chennai and abroad. You may visit her web site for a peek into some of her paintings. She would like to leave on a note of promise & belonging, with her web site, http://reenamary.20m.com/about.html
Deira City Centre Mall
by sue_stone about Deira City Centre
The Deira City Centre Mall is located close to the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club in Deira. It was the closest mall to our hotel, and we visited there on our last afternoon in Dubai.
Although a large complex, it has a more local feel to it, with more affordable shopping, and more shops with a local flavour. There were still plenty of the usual chain shops we are used to in the UK, along with Debenhams department store.
There is a cinema and also a children's entertainment centre called Magic Planet, along with a good range of restaurants, cafes and fast food outlets.
Taxi queues can be a big problem at shopping malls, and I had read that the queues were particularly bad at Deira City Centre....and that was our experience too. Although there was a constant flow of taxi's arriving, we still had to queue for over 1 hour!
Mall opening hours:
Sat to Tue: 10am - 10pm
Wed to Fri: 10am - 12am
Long Night at The Long's
by Rinjani about The Long's Bar
Great place to drink after work. As it’s name, The Long has a long bar with its lay back atmosphere. You will love this place. Long’s Bar also has dance floor and it’s quite full of people in Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Fancy a crowd? Come after nine in the evening. Ladies Night is usually on Wednesday Night. Casual (better put your shoes on :) )
How to find the food that you like??
by 37SingleMaleInDubai1 about Dining Options
Its a reservation service and can take care of your reservation and provide a lot of useful information about dining options. Hey smile its a toll free number and information and reservation are both free :-) Who was saying that the best things in life are those who are free!!! Tell them whats your favorite dish!! They can suggest a place near you.
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Dubai skyline
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