Archive | January, 2010

This Week’s Appetite

This Week’s Appetite

Maria Bonita’s Taco Shop If you’re in the mood for Mexican food, try this little restaurant, the original spot in Dubai for authentic Mexican cuisine.  From shrimp burritos to mouthwatering fajitas, you won’t be disappointed when you eat here. Maria Bonita’s Taco Shop (971 4 395 4454).  Taxi: Near Spinney’s, Umm Suqeim.  Open noon-11:30pm daily.  [...]

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Sustainable Living This Week

Sustainable Living This Week

What Others Are Doing   Two companies are working on ways to reduce charging times for electric vehicles.  Imagine what a 15-minute charging time would do for the electric car industry!  Read more about it in “Green Energy News.”        What You Can Do    Rethink how often you use transportation.  After all, [...]

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Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

February 8, 2010: Take in a night at the concert hall and hear Rachael Calladine and the Fairplay Project.  The internationally accomplished jazz vocalist has performed in venues all around the world, and she brings a night of contemporary classical music to the Fridge for one night. February 7 – March 10, 2010: Enjoy the [...]

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Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself   Treat yourself to a traditional Balinese massage at Dreamworks, located in the New Gold Souk.  The owner opened the spa specifically to bring this style of massage to Dubai.  Log on to Time Out Dubai for more reviews.       Volunteer  Help children’s charities worldwide by volunteering with the Children’s Hope Foundation.  [...]

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Intellect Event Guide This Week

February 7-11, 2010:  Learn the best way to manage all your IT projects when you attend Managing Your IT Projects Successfully.  You’ll master the basics of project management and gain a complete understanding of important concepts and techniques.   February 7-11, 2010:  Learn everything you need to know about a customer relationship management after attending [...]

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This Week’s Appetite

This Week’s Appetite

Al Bandar   If you’re in the mood for seafood but don’t feel like getting all dressed up, try this charming restaurant, which sits perched on the edge of a creek.  There’s a wide selection of seafood offerings cooked in a variety of international styles here.   Al Bandar (971 4 3939001)  Taxi: the Heritage [...]

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Sustainable Living This Week

Sustainable Living This Week

What Others Are Doing   The city of Ontario in Canada recently awarded a multi-billion dollar contract to Samsung to build wind and solar farms.  Not only will Canada gain 600 megawatts of green energy, but the country is also expected to get about 50,000 new jobs along the way.  Check it out at “Reuters.”    [...]

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Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

February 1, 2010:  Stimulate your mind with an intellectual discussion on the poetry and fiction of Khalil Gibran.  Discussion will start with his well-known book “The Prophet” and move on from there.  This unique event starts at 7:45 at the Third Line Gallery.     February 1, 2010:  See the spirit of Japan come alive through [...]

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Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself   February 1, 2010: Bathe your skin in luxury with a new product that’s launching February 1st.  Rodial’s Glamoxy Snake Serum promises to plump your skin and add radiance while moisturizing and fading your find lines.  It also smoothes out those little imperfections and corrects your skin tone.  Be one of the first [...]

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Intellect Event Guide This Week

January 31 – February 4, 2010: Learn the communication skills you need to become a better administrator when you attend Efficient Administration Skills.  You’ll learn how to take a proactive role in all your responsibilities and become a better assistant overall.   February 7-11, 2010: Create better teams at your firm after you attend High [...]

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