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Life in Ramadan 27.08.10 to 1.09.10
The Story of Islamic Art in 99 Objects Curated with Zayed University, this brilliant exhibition is historical, educational and captivating. Farhad Farjam’s extensive private collection is a joy to behold. A must-see during this special time of year. Daily until September 15, 10am-8pm, Saturdays 12pm-8pm, closed Fridays, Farjam Collection@DIFC, Gate Village 4, Dubai, 04 323 0303
Plans to expand Dubai’s water taxi service to neighbouring emirates
The minimum fare for a water taxi is Dh50 for a ride across Creek Park. The fare can touch Dh570 for journeys from Dubai Festival City to the Jebel Ali Hotel and Spa. Those costs compare with boat cruises run by private operators who charge upwards of Dh200 per person for a two-hour ride and private charters that can cost as much as Dh3,000 per hour.
New Hard Rock Cafe to open in October
When the Hard Rock Cafe closed in Dubai last year, many considered it the end of an era. But the music-themed restaurant is to be reborn, with a 118-foot guitar towering over the front door. The 26,400 square foot restaurant is to open in October at the Festival Centre in Dubai Festival City.
Dubai developer wanted in Germany over alleged hotel fraud
Authorities in Germany are seeking the arrest of a German national on suspicion of a multimillion-euro fraud in connection with a Dubai hotel project that was never built.
Double the ‘kids go free’ on holidays to Dubai
Two children under 16 with every family travelling to Dubai on Emirates Airline in the summer can claim free flights, free meals, hotel stays and entrances to attractions, the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) said yesterday.
