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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
Mayor of London heads to Dubai
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has reiterated just how important it is for the UK to maintain its strong business links with the UAE.Mr Johnson landed in the Gulf on Sunday (April 14th) and he will complete a five-day tour of the Middle East, in which he is scheduled to visit Abu Dhabi and Dubai.He will attend a number of high-profile meetings with political, state and business leaders during his stay and he will also discuss a number of issues with Arabian royalty.The Gulf is already the UK's seventh largest export market and Mr Johnson is keen to cement the countries' positive relationship. It goes without saying that the UAE has emerged as a crucial corporate hub and the nation's gross domestic product is expected to rise over the next few years – strengthening its position even further.During the Dubai leg of the trade mission, Mr Johnson will attempt to forge links between Dubai Internet City – which is the largest technology park in the Middle East – and London's Tech City.Dubai Internet City has grown rapidly in recent years and has managed to attract some of the biggest companies in the world, including Facebook, Microsoft, Google, Cisco and LinkedIn.With this in mind, it is no wonder that the London mayor has recognised the importance of the facility.”With strong historic ties in place, we already have fruitful trading partnerships between the Gulf and this city notably in finance, infrastructure, tourism, education and culture,” Mr Johnson remarked.”The Gulf's economy continues to grow fast and we cannot be complacent in what is now a fiercely competitive global economy.”Mr Johnson's visit to the Middle East will be interrupted by the funeral of Baroness Thatcher and he is expected to return to the Gulf on Thursday. The second part of his trip will see him head to Qatar.The fact that the mayor of one of the most influential cities on earth is so keen to maintain a partnership with Dubai is testament to just how far the emirate has come. It is easy to forget that it was just a sleepy little fishing town only a few decades ago. Continue reading
