Shehar e Karachi’s Bur Dubai and Al Quoz branches have been feeding more than 500 people ending their fast every day in Ramadan. The Pakistani restaurant has been doing this for 22 years at Bur Dubai and two years at its new Al Quoz branch. Every evening throughout Ramadan, visitors flock to Shehar e Karachi to end the fast with dates and water before partaking of food such … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2013
Jumeirah mosque in Dubai enforces dress code for worshippers
Worshippers at a popular mosque in Jumeirah have been told to follow a strict dress code when they come to pray. People attending prayers at the Al Farooq Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque and Centre must not wear clothes deemed to be inappropriate, such as shorts or shirts with large logos. Signs have been posted informing people of the dress code. It states shorts, short … [Read more...]
Falcons get a pedicure at Abu Dhabi hospital
The national bird of UAE is falcon.The bird is symbol of force and courage, recognizing the importance of falconry in Arab tradition and culture. The people of UAE love the bird so much that you can see the image of this bird everywhere in the city. Even the passport and driving licence have images of the bird. The increased love for their national bird encouraged them to … [Read more...]
Mr Eight & Mrs Eight: A shoe brand born in Dubai
That Dubai is a source of inspiration for many, we already know. But a shoe brand? That’s new. Yet that is exactly what American financier-turned-entrepreneur Iris Dinu thought up – while lounging by a pool under the Dubai sun, no less. Her Mr Eight & Mrs Eight line of sneakers, for men and women, made their debut last year and she wants to take it … [Read more...]
Abu Dhabi’s Manchester City expands its global internet presence
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan is the proud owner of Manchester City Football Club. He bought this club a year ago, the prime motive behind this was all about Abu Dhabi firmly planting its flag in the heart of the sporting and cultural world. Now this Abu Dhabi-owned Manchester City Football Club has launched ten new international websites in a variety of languages, … [Read more...]