Archive | August, 2010

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 than 50 [...]

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Sustainable Living This Week

Sustainable Living This Week

What Others Are Doing What if all that space over top of the world’s parking lots could be used to create energy?  Find out how one company has an idea to make it happen. What You Can Do Test your knowledge about energy saving and learn some money saving tips at “The Green Guide.”   [...]

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Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

August 23 – October 3, 2010:   The work of Syrian artist Altayeb Amer is featured in exhibition at Aspen Kempinski in the Mall of the Emirates.  The exhibition lasts all during September, so you have plenty of time to check it out.         August 15 – September 9, 2010:    Ghaf Art [...]

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Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself    Pamper yourself by checking into Nirvana Salon and Spa (04 283 3734). You’ll find a variety of treatments using exclusive brands like Guinot and Thalgo.  Go to Time Out Dubai for more details.             Volunteer    Help repair the damage done by the world by volunteering with [...]

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Intellect Event Guide This Week

Intellect Event Guide This Week

September 18-21, 2010:  Learn everything you need to know about real estate valuation when you attend “Real Estate Finance and Investment.”  You’ll pick up all the current techniques in real estate valuation and figure out how to choose between direct and indirect property investment options.   September 19-22, 2010: Get help creating a record management strategy [...]

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This Week’s Appetite

This Week’s Appetite

  La Baie    Are you dining in Dubai, or in Europe? Head chef Carl Stockenstrom prepares and supervises a remarkable menu, which includes, among other delights, mouthwatering caviar and a grilled hammour entrée, the chef’s personal favorite.  While definitely on the pricey side, a meal at this restaurant is well worth what you’ll dish out. [...]

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Sustainable Living This Week

Sustainable Living This Week

What Others Are Doing    New technologies could hold the key to actually storing green energy. Imagine creating completely clean energy from the sun or wind, and then actually being able to store it instead of letting it go to waste.  Find out how it could become a reality in “Green Energy News.”     [...]

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Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

August 22 – September 18, 2010:   Learn all about Ramadan and take in some amazing photography at “Life in Ramadan.”  This exhibition at the Al Maraya Art Centre features more than 20 photographers and explores life during Ramadan.     August 17 – September 13, 2010:   The Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre [...]

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Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself    For some of the most sophisticated gym equipment around, see what the Big Apple has to offer.  The gym is located in the lower levels of the Emirates Towers.  In addition to great machines, you’ll also find a number of aerobics classes that are sure to get your heart pumping.  Guys will [...]

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Intellect Event Guide This Week

Intellect Event Guide This Week

August 22-26, 2010: This week is Project Management Week at the Park Rotan Hotel in Abu Dhabi. You’ll learn about all aspects of project management, from the very basics, to project monitoring and control. September 14-16, 2010: Learn how to speak better over the telephone by attending “Telesales: Techniques to Boost Your Phone Sales.” You’ll [...]

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