Dubai Lifestyle News
Celebrities continue to flock to Dubai
You never know who you might see on a trip to Dubai – just ask British boxer and reality TV star David Haye.Having held the WBA heavyweight title, Haye is a fully-fledged celebrity in his own right, but even he appeared to be a little starstruck when he completed a skydive alongside motor racing legend Michael Schumacher.Haye told the Daily Mail that he looked up to the German Formula One driver when he was younger and he said that meeting the seven-time world champion “made the whole trip worthwhile”.”We both turned up at Skydive Dubai completely unannounced and I couldn't believe my luck when I saw Michael Schumacher getting ready to jump,” Haye was quoted as saying.”It's not every day you randomly bump into one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all-time. And Michael Schumacher is pretty much the Muhammad Ali of his sport.”Haye – otherwise known as the “Hayemaker” – has been training in Dubai as part of his preparations for a return to the ring this summer.He added that at the age of 32, he is ready to get the gloves back on and he did not want to wait until he was in his forties to make a comeback.The fact that two major celebrities happened to bump into each other in Dubai reiterates the emirate's status as a playground for the rich and famous.Some of the biggest names on the planet love to take a holiday in the Gulf and the likes of Pamela Anderson, Carmen Electra and Jude Law have all been seen heading into swanky nightclubs in the city in recent weeks.Some celebrities even purchase properties in Dubai, such is their love for its many glamorous delights.Reports have suggested that teen megastar Justin Bieber could be the latest famous face to get a foot on to the UAE property ladder.A source close to the singer – who will perform two shows in Dubai next month – told the Sun the Canadian had originally intended to stay in a hotel, but he now wants to buy a place of his own. Continue reading
UK schools to take part in Dubai exhibition
Around 10,000 people move to Dubai from the UK every year, as the UAE provides excellent job opportunities for skilled and experienced expats.The Middle Eastern city's favourable tax system means that Britons can earn far more if they relocate and it goes without saying that there are far worse places to live than Dubai.With long, sandy beaches, gorgeous weather, wonderful amenities and a multitude of luxury apartments and villas on offer, it is very clear why UK citizens are moving to the Gulf in their droves.Of course, circumstances change and a lot of Britons move back to their homeland after a couple of years in the UAE.This can be quite tricky for people who have young families, as changing schools is difficult when you are just moving between different towns in the UK, so it is even more problematic for youngsters who have spent a number of years in a completely different part of the world.However, schools in the UK have forged closer ties with the UAE and this has eased the situation somewhat.To reiterate this point, a crop of the finest educational institutions in Britain will head out to the Middle East to take part in an important exhibition later this month.The 2013 Independent Schools Show will be held at Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina on April 27th and 28th and the organisers of the event believe it will be very useful for anyone who lives in the UK or UAE.”Being based abroad makes the highly pressured task of searching for the right school so much more stressful. Parents and prospective pupils will have the chance to compare and contrast the different ways schools work, what they offer and whether they feel right,” commented founder and director of the show David Wellesley Wesley.Property is also an important consideration for anyone planning to move to Dubai and now could be the perfect time to get your foot on to the real estate ladder, as prices are only going to go up and up in the coming years. Continue reading
Second date added for Justin Bieber concert in Dubai
Justin Bieber is set to perform twice in Dubai next month due to overwhelming demand from fans of the teenage pop megastar.A second concert at the Dubai Sevens Stadium has been announced for Sunday May 5th, with Bieber already due to appear at the venue for his first ever performance in the Middle East on Saturday May 4th. Tickets for the first date sold out rapidly when they went on sale in September 2012.Promoter Done Events confirmed that the huge level of interest from fans in Dubai had made the second show a necessity.”We are very excited that Justin Bieber has agreed to extend his Dubai stay by another day to help fulfil the dreams of more regional fans,” said Thomas Ovesen, chief operating officer of Done Events.”Adding a second show to his first ever Middle East visit gives Justin Bieber and our team another great opportunity to accommodate the huge demand from Middle East fans,” he added.Tickets for the concert are now on sale, priced at AED 350 (£62). The 19-year-old Canadian singer is currently on the European leg of his Believe world tour, which is also due to reach venues in South Africa, China and North America.Confirmation of Bieber's second Dubai appearance in May was welcomed by Laila Suhail, chief executive of the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment, who suggested the city's status as a major international concert venue is growing.”2013 has begun with a series of high-profile acts performing in Dubai. Adding a second Justin Bieber concert is further demonstration of our reputation as a leading events destination,” she said.Other music stars who have played live at venues in Dubai so far this year include legendary Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, reformed British band the Stone Roses and Band Aid founder Bob Geldof. Continue reading