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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
Fashion Forward event to take place in Dubai
The highly-anticipated Fashion Forward event is set to take place in Dubai later this month and organisers are hopeful that the show will enhance the city's status as hub for designer clothing.Held at the Madinat Jumeirah between April 26th and 29th, this is the first time the fashion extravaganza has been held in the UAE and it is set to become a bi-annual occasion.Chief executive officer and creative director of Fashion Forward Bong Guerrero said that 35 buyers have confirmed their attendance so far, tabloid! reports.”It's about time that this region gets a fashion platform such as this. This is an event which aims to provide a definitive movement to foster growth for designers in the Middle East,” he was quoted as saying.Some major international names are expected to head to the Gulf for the event, including New York-based Fashion Institute Of Technology, which has produced renowned brands such as Calvin Klein.A selection of the UAE's best designers like Essa, Ayesha Depala, Furne One and Michael Cinco will also be on hand to showcase their latest collections.Up to 18 different shows will go ahead throughout the four-day event and Mr Guerrero is hoping that some lesser-known designers will earn some recognition.”There's a lot of promising designers out there. This is our first season and it will be a true reflection of our Middle Eastern landscape,” he added.Although Dubai fashion events perhaps do not have the same appeal as major shows in New York, Paris and Milan, there is no doubt that the city is steadily emerging as a hotspot for designer apparel.The emirate has the biggest malls on the planet and it boasts a range of upmarket boutiques that are highly popular among the many celebrities who visit Dubai each year.A number of top brands have set up stores in the area and recent reports suggested that Abercrombie & Fitch will be the latest firm to target the Middle Eastern market. Continue reading
