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The Apprentice: Candidates get fired-up in Dubai

  |  May 23, 2013

“You’re fired!” That’s what Lord Alan Sugar has so far snapped at four contestants taking part in the latest series of the UK’s version of The Apprentice. Now in ninth season, over the course of 12 tasks, 16 ambitious entrepreneurs are being whittled down to just one. The victor stands to win a business partnership with multi-millionaire Sugar and get their hands on a Dh1,383,766 investment fund. In the latest episode, the twelve hopefuls that remain have been getting all fired-up in Dubai!   Scheduled to be broadcast on Tuesday 28th May at 9pm on BBC One, check out a [...]

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Work continues on Jeddah’s seafront masterpieces

  |  May 23, 2013

Work continues on Jeddah’s seafront masterpieces
Fady Jameel, president of ALJCI and overseeing the entire project, is seen here painting one of the sculptures

A restoration project to give new life to the forgotten masterpieces that line Jeddah’s sea front is well under way and nearing completion.

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Paradise in a tea cup?

  |  May 23, 2013

Paradise in a tea cup?

Although the picturesque promenades of Europe’s Cote d’Azur or the summit of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong may seem a million miles away, perhaps if you close your eyes and relax with a cup of exotic blended tea, you might be able to drift away?

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Ristorante Cavallino’s new menu has polish and heart

  |  May 21, 2013

Ristorante Cavallino’s new menu has polish and heart

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s received a culinary make over. We check out the brand new menu on offer.

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Exclusive: Interview with Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan

  |  May 20, 2013

Exclusive: Interview with Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan

This year, for the first time, the Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation is supporting the UAE National Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. Here we have an exclusive interview with Sheikha Salama about the forthcoming exhibition.

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Loving the lobster at the Westin Abu Dhabi hotel

  |  May 20, 2013

Loving the lobster at the Westin Abu Dhabi hotel
Claws lobster buffet at the Westin Abu Dhabi hotel

Those with a taste for crustacean should pay heed.

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Billboard Music Awards 2013: best and worst dressed

  |  May 20, 2013

Billboard Music Awards 2013: best and worst dressed
Jennifer Lopez arrives on the blue carpet in Zuhair Murad

The blue carpet on this year’s Billboard Music Awards was, as always, full of hits and misses. The albeit more casual event showcased not one but three Arabic designers including Zuhair Murad, Georges Chakra and Rami Al Ali. Have a look at our picks of the best and worst dressed and let us know your thoughts in the comment box below. BEST DRESSED:   WORST DRESSED:  

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Ski Dubai’s penguins inspire marriage proposal

  |  May 20, 2013

Ski Dubai’s penguins inspire marriage proposal
Hayden Edgtton proposes to Glaucia Alves at Ski Dubai

There are plenty of places that one could cite as perfect location to propose marriage to your beloved.

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Festival de Cannes: day 5 red carpet

  |  May 19, 2013

Festival de Cannes: day 5 red carpet
Solange Knowles stole the show in Stéphane Rolland Couture

The Cannes Film Festival started on May 15 with some of the biggest celebrities in attendance. Sofia Coppola, Emma Watson, Nicole Kidman and Marion Cottilard are just some of the few dazzling females to walk the red carpet. We take you through our most and least favourite looks so far. BEST DRESSED:   WORST DRESSED: What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comment box below.

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The Capital List is at the pulse of Abu Dhabi nightlife

  |  May 19, 2013

The Capital List is at the pulse of Abu Dhabi nightlife

The Capital TV is an online entertainment program keeping us up to date on the latest gigs and events to hit Abu Dhabi. We speak to General Manager Melanie Carpenter about the new show.

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