Archive | July, 2009

Sustainable Living This Week

Sustainable Living This Week

What Others Are Doing Energy Matters, offers a solar power package for some Australian visitors to their website.  The special package allows them to green up their home and save a bundle in the process.  What a great idea for green companies to drum up some business and save the planet at the same time!  [...]

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This Week’s Appetite

This Week’s Appetite

Alkauser  This well-known chain of Indian restaurants has made its way to Dubai.  You’ll dine on authentic Indian fare like the traditional biryani or parantha.  The kebabs are to die for, made with a recipe that dates all the way back to 1896.  The 52-spice combination makes this mouthwatering meal mucho memorable.   Alkauser  (4 [...]

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Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself  Doll up your digits at the One and Only Royal Mirage (04 399 9999).  You can get an authentic Bastien manicure, a unique approach which includes the usual buffing and attention to cuticles, but also a massage to help with blood circulation, flexibility, skin elasticity, and joint mobility. Volunteer Tel:971(4)3525988 Email: daralber@emirates.ae.net   [...]

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Intellect Event Guide this week

August 9-13, 2009: Gain the needed skills to manage tangible assets and more when you attend Best Practice Facilities Manager.  You’ll learn the fundamentals of facilities management and discover how to optimize your role as a facilities manager. August 9-13, 2009: Learn from others’ experiences and make sure you deliver on your nationalization goals when [...]

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Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

August 18, 2009: See pianist Mario Montore in concert with cellist Chris Howlett at Centrepoint Theatre.  Montore’s been playing piano since he was just four years old.  He’s won about 40 national and international prizes and is the pianist with the Quartetto Avos. Get your own art on at the Jam Jar, with adult life [...]

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Sustainable Living This Week

Sustainable Living This Week

What Others Are Doing    The United States had the fastest growth in wind energy for the entire world for the fourth consecutive year in 2008.  Although the U.S. might not be the leader for growth in energy this year, experts believe the pace will pick back up in 2010.  Check out at Green Energy [...]

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This Week’s Appetite

This Week’s Appetite

Ravi    Enjoy a taste of street drama while you dine outdoors along Satwa Road.  The kebabs, mutton palak, and chicken are all enchanting dishes that won’t put a dent in your wallet.    Ravi (04 331 5353)  Taxi:  Satwa Road, near Rydges Plaza.  Open Sun-Thurs, Sat. 5am-3am, Friday 1:30pm-3am.  Credit cards not accepted.  Less [...]

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Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself: Calm your body and clear your mind at Willow Stream Spa (04 3118800).  This Roman-themed spa, located at the Fairmont Dubai, offers treatments which draw from the powers of fire, earth, water, and air.  New body wrap treatments now available.  Body wraps and detox treatments from 350 Dhs.  Volunteer:  Help children’s charities worldwide [...]

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Intellect Event Guide this week

August 2-6, 2009: Fine-tune your writing style by attending Better Business Writing and Communication.  You’ll learn how to get creative with your writing projects and discover how to plan and manage your production process effectively. August 2-6, 2009:  Learn how to tell if your staff members have the skills they need to meet your business [...]

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Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

August 18, 2009:   Catch the music of Australian cellist Chris Howlett at Centrepoint Theatre.  He’s studied and performed all around the world.  The Dubai Concert Committee presents this amazing night of music.   June 11- August 14, 2009:   Get the pulse of the international art scene with an exhibition featuring five artists at Art [...]

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