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Justin Bieber’s Dubai show ‘a sell-out’
Tickets for a highly anticipated Justin Bieber concert in Dubai have sold out, event organisers have confirmed.The Canadian superstar is one of the hottest properties in the global music business and he has legions of fans all over the world, including the Middle East.Bosses of Done Events announced that all 25,000 tickets have been snapped up, with “Fan Pit” access (closest to the stage) selling out in record time.The 19-year-old pop sensation will appear at The Sevens Stadium on May 4th in what is expected to be one of the gigs of the year in the UAE.Chief operating officer at Done Events Thomas Ovesen said he fully expected the tickets to sell very quickly.”The fans have spoken – this is the biggest concert yet to be staged in Dubai and one that has now completely sold out – 25,000 lucky fans holding the treasured concert tickets will get to watch the first ever regional concert with superstar Justin Bieber,” he remarked.Although there will be thousands of disappointed “Beliebers” who did not manage to get a ticket for the event, Mr Ovesen advised fans to keep an eye out for a number of competition giveaways.”We urge fans still looking for tickets for the show to stay tuned to radio and local media,” he added.Bieber first burst on to the international music scene at the tender age of 15 and he has gone on to become a megastar.He first started out by filming videos of himself putting a unique twist on songs by Usher, Stevie Wonder and Ne-Yo and then uploading them to YouTube. He managed to rack up more than ten million views just through word of mouth. It was clear then that the youngster had a special gift.The fact that one of the most sought after performers in the world is putting on a show in Dubai highlights the emirate's ability to attract the very biggest names. Continue reading
Property investors feel good about Dubai
The demand for property investments in Dubai continues to grow by the day, with real estate traders flooding into the emirate from far and wide.According to leaders at Al Masah Capital, the city's residential and hospitality sectors enjoyed strong levels of growth last year, the Khaleej Times reports.A report published by the organisation showed that real estate prices are on the up and hotel occupancy rates have also climbed in the last 12 months or so.Business Monitor International (BMI) stated that the UAE's property sector is supported by a number of government-backed investments, particularly in transport infrastructure.The fact that Dubai is politically stable and welcoming of foreigners means the emirate is a global investment hub.A BMI report noted: “The UAE benefits from its strategic importance in the Gulf Co-operation Council and of the strategic importance of the region to the world. Regional unrest has benefited the emirates as they are seen as much safer than their neighbours.”Anybody who visits Dubai will notice that the cranes are moving once again above the city, as building projects that were shelved during the economic downturn have been resurrected.New villas, apartments and hotels are selling extremely well at the moment and this has forced prices even higher.Leaders at Cluttons said that property values have risen by as much as 20 per cent in one quarter in certain parts of Dubai, Zawya reports.Head of the company Steve Morgan suggested that this kind of performance would be considered to be a “boom” in other parts of the world.Landlords are benefiting from the upturn, as the firm revealed that rental rates for high-end villas increased by 9.7 per cent between the third quarter of 2012 and the first quarter of 2013.This trend is expected to last for a while, so now is the best time for people to add new assets to their Middle Eastern portfolios. People who do invest in 2013 could make sizeable profits when they come to sell in a few years' time.Click here for your free property investment guide Continue reading
Carmen Electra makes appearance at Dubai night spot
Glamour girl Carmen Electra is the latest high-profile celebrity to spend a night at one of Dubai's many exclusive nightclubs.The former Baywatch actress was the guest of honour at the swanky Cavalli Club last night (April 7th), as she launched the establishment's Just Sundays with DJ Katerina promotion.Electra, aged 41, was treated to a stunning four-course meal at the restaurant and bar, according to Al Arabiya, before she partied the night away in the upmarket club.Cavalli Club owners took to social media to welcome her to the venue.”The stunning @carmenelectra is in the house!!! Welcome to Cavalli Club,” they tweeted.”Carmen Electra joining us tonight for the very special Just Sundays, with DJ Katerina on the decks, expect an unforgettable night,” they later said.The club – which can be found in the Fairmont Hotel and describes itself as the “ultimate destination for style and entertainment in the UAE” – will now have a celebrity hosting every Sunday, so if you are planning a trip to the city in the near future, it could be worth keeping an eye out for some famous faces.Cavalli Club has seating for 150 guests and is one of the finest Italian restaurants in the emirate.Dubai has more than its fair share of glitzy bars and nightclubs, and it is easy to see why the city has a reputation for being a playground for the rich and famous.Electra is not the only ex-Baywatch star to make a guest appearance at a Dubai club in the last month or so.Indeed, tabloid! recently reported that Pamela Anderson had shown up at the VIP Room at the new JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, which is owned by her friend Jean Roch.It was the first time she had been to the emirate for five years and she told the news provider that she was glad to be back in the Gulf.Actor Jude Law has also been seen enjoying Dubai's nightlife in the past few weeks. Continue reading
