Dubai Lifestyle News
$550,000 Lamborghini for Dubai Police
Dubai: In a city of boundless bling, Dubai Police also are in hot pursuit after adding a nearly $550,000 Lamborghini to its fleet. The sports car, painted in green-and-white colours of the Dubai force, will not likely be roaring after law breakers. Instead, it will be mostly dispatched to tourist areas to show – in the words of Major General Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina, Dubai Police’s Deputy Commander General – “how classy Dubai is.” The two-door, two-seater sports car, which can reach speeds of up to 217mph, has been painted in the green-and-white colours of the Dubai Police force. It can go from 0 to 62mph in 2.9 seconds. The Aventador was described by Lamborghini on its website as “a one-of-a-kind piece of art”. Local media reports on Thursday say the Italian-made Lamborghini Aventador is the crown jewel of a wider upgrade in Dubai Police wheels. The force also is adding some American muscle car Camaros. Continue reading
Bruno Mars and Paloma Faith to perform in Dubai
Dubai is set to host yet another live music extravaganza today (April 12th) when Bruno Mars and Paloma Faith take to the stage at the Media City Amphitheatre.The emirate continues to attract the biggest names in the industry and it seems that barely a week goes by without a renowned performer putting on a show in the Gulf.Mars is a singer-songwriter from the US and he has developed a very distinctive sound. It is hard to pigeonhole the 27-year-old in one particular genre, as his songs have reggae, blues, funk and Motown influences.He has amassed a sizeable fanbase in recent years and his legions of followers in the UAE will be delighted that he is set to appear live.The talented performer will be joined on the bill by eccentric British songstress Paloma Faith, Gulf News reports.Faith – who is also 27 – is renowned for songs such as Stone Cold Sober and New York, in which she demonstrates her incredible vocal range. The singer is also known for her whacky dresses and cute British charm.She has received praise from a number of top-class international performers in recent years, including Annie Lennox.Having two acclaimed acts on the same concert lineup is obviously a major boost for Dubai's credentials as a musical hotspot.Most performers are primarily attracted to the city because of the huge sums of money that are available and of course the stunning array of five-star hotels, gorgeous beaches and myriad designer boutiques also help to sweeten the deal.Justin Bieber is expected to appear in the emirate on May 4th and it is hard to think of too many bigger acts in the world at the moment.The likes of Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, The Stone Roses and Noel Gallagher have all taken to the stage in the UAE in the recent past, which further demonstrates the country's ability to lure the creme de la creme of the music business. Continue reading
I am looking forward to my next Dubai trip, says Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton is one of many celebrities who has a love for the UAE and she is looking forward to her next trip to Dubai.Speaking to tabloid!, the actress, model and businesswoman said she is hopeful of getting out to the Gulf very soon.Hilton is something of a jack-of-all-trades and she is keeping an eye on a number of projects at the moment.However, the 32-year-old socialite is still hoping to launch a few more ventures in the near future, some of which could be in the Gulf.”I definitely want to expand my businesses, even more in the Middle East,” she was quoted by the news provider as saying.”Right now, I have store openings planned for Venezuela, Columbia and the Caribbean but you never know what the future holds; it would be great to do more in the Middle East.”Hilton clearly has a deep-seated affection for this part of the world and she added that she loves exploring the UAE, especially the many traditional souks.She also stated that she likes to stay at the Atlantis Hotel and, of course, she loves the city's shopping centres.”I would love to come back to Dubai soon,” Hilton continued.With spectacular weather, beaches, hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, hotels and anything else you can think of, it is no surprise that Dubai has quickly become the place to be seen if you are rich and famous.The emirate appears to be a firm favourite with the cast of popular British TV show The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) and the city featured in a recent episode.According to the National, a special TOWIE party is set to be held on Nasimi Beach at Atlantis, The Palm this week (April 12th).Stars of the reality show, including Joey Essex and DJ/model Lauren Pope will be in attendance and it is highly likely that their exploits will be shown on the hit programme at some point. Continue reading
