If you have a pet and you are unable to take care of him/her don't worry, the Dubai dog shelter has been created to look after your pets. A packed dog shelter in Dubai has appealed to residents to foster dogs for two months during July and August till its homings pick up again after vacation. Jackie Ratcliffe of K9 Friends told that the shelter has around 100 dogs looking … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2013
How to celebrate Eid in UAE
Every religion has some days reserved which are celebrated like festivals. Muslims too have many days to cherish about, but the two prominent days are ‘Eid-al-Fitr’ and ‘Eid-al-Adha. Eid is celebrated all around the world but Eid in UAE is the best one can experience. It is entertaining, cheerful, and a memorable day. Only 9% of the populations living in UAE are local … [Read more...]
Rotana Jet offers alternative to long Sheikh Zayed Road drive between Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The choice for commuters travelling between Dubai and Abu Dhabi consisted of taking a 150km drive, shell out Dh250 for a taxi or take a slow, inconvenient bus. However, you can now bypass the rush-hour race in a plane, thanks to Rotana Jet. Domestic airline Rotana Jet will offer three round-trip flights a week from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, aimed at tourists and business … [Read more...]
UAE firms in talks to bring Titanic II replica ship to Dubai
UAE firms are in talks with Australian businessman Clive Palmer for partnership deals in his Titanic II project which is set to start construction by the end of the year on a replica of the iconic ocean liner which sank during its maiden voyage across the Atlantic in 1912. A spokesperson for Blue Star Line, the company behind the project also confirmed talks were … [Read more...]
Forts in UAE – a glimpse of history through architecture
UAE has a strong and vibrant history, most of it can be viewed from the forts in UAE. Forts and watchtowers were primarily erected for defence purposes. Most were built in a strategic position to guard a territory or trading post. The major forts in UAE, which were relatively large stone constructions with rounded or square defence towers at each corner, also acted as seats … [Read more...]