Media in Dubai

Dubai is the hub of media and entertainment. They have approximately 8 radio channels in which the first talk radio station in the Middle East, Dubai Eye 103.8. Dubai-based FM radio stations such as Dubai FM (93.9), Dubai92 (92.0), Al Khaleejia (100.9) and Hit FM (96.7) provide programming in English, Arabic and South Asian languages. All these channels are purely meant for entertainment but simultaneously religious broadcasting is also being done on it. Radio is said to be one of the most powerful tool that a nation can have and dubai has it.

There are many channels operated in Dubai out of which this radio channel ‘4 fm’ had grasped all the attention and then later in 1997 became the national channel of the state. On cable and satellite too there are many channels operated in which APTN, Bloomberg L.P. and Middle East Broadcasting Center (MBC) as well as network news channels operate in Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City.  These channels are like the heart beat of the nation. They are something people cannot resist watching.

Many local operated channels are also there like Dubai One (formerly Channel 33), and Dubai TV (EDTV) provide programming in English and Arabic respectively. These channels mostly broadcast good quality work which is on the local listings too. Media being discussed how can news be let behind. The news papers of Dubai like Al Khaleej, Al Bayan and Al Ittihad are the city's largest circulating Arabic language newspapers, while Gulf News and Khaleej Times are the largest circulating English newspapers in town.

The internet being a powerful tool is mostly been used more destructively than constructively and the company “Etisalat” filters all the unwanted contents like dating, nude or sexual web cam chat and all the prohibited sites that deems the state’s imaged are censored and also the proxy sites which allows to crack these kinds of restrictions. Dubai has grown more constructively than destructively which is indeed a good beginning because like Dubai there’s definitely more coming up.

Burj al Arab The gem of Dubai

Life is more like a fantasy world. The greatest writer and poet ever lived William Shakespeare once said that “life is a stage and we are the actors”. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that that Dubai is on a high that today people are cheering up and moving in a point blank speed of a bullet. The best example of it can be Burj-ul-Arab which is the best hotel with all kinds of luxuries provided in the world. Dubai being the charm of the world, Burj-ul-Arab has grasped the tendency to become the heart of the city. Its all I can see situation when a tourist visits Dubai. Not seeing this place and just going back from Dubai could definitely be a sad thing for one.

It is designed on a 321 blowing architecture with a soothing feel of the Jumeriah Beech right next to it. A hotel being designed in such a way that one would never want to miss or experience the pizzazz of the luxurious Swedes and buffet. Having a personal Jacuzzi, enjoying the weather, and above to see one the world’s beauty is a miracle in itself. Adding flavor to it a Rolls-Royse is available there to receive their guest on call if required and not only that a shopper would also come along with you to show you the best to shop for yourself.

The Assawan spa and health club is one more delight to the show which gives a real relaxing massage and a lavishing gym in which one could just keep on working out for his entire life. Know this is what u call shocking! 202 duplexes made on a range of 170 to 780 square meters, 6 award wining restaurants and world class banquet and halls. This is what one could call out the heaven’s door. But this is just not it. A helicopter to have an overview of the hotel and not only that but also infinity and kids pool to enjoy the guts out. Anything more said or asked by one can know be a crime because there is nothing that one couldn’t find. Dubai’s heart has been a show stopper for years and it will continue being too.

Culture of Dubai

The State proudly known as Dubai today is one the seven states of United Arab Emirates. It is governed under the holy principle of Islam and is an Islamic state. This state more than 50 years ago was not less than a place totally with sand all over and people living in tents, traveling on camels and surviving with major issues of water.

Today it revolves around the  Arab and also the Bedouin culture. This state has made a tremendous progress in terms of culture. Being an Islamic state it doesn’t only follows the Islamic values but simultaneously also accommodates the foreign culture quite well. In the recent times in the year 2005 by a research it was found that that 84% of its population was mostly foreign including maximum growth of Indians. Dubai was known being formulated as a cosmopolitan state with all kinds of homogenous facilities being provided to all kind of people.

All kinds of migrants that come over from across borders to work are mostly accommodated in lower class of jobs which by browsing is a 50-50 truth false statement. Where as many people do make money and do well for themselves and prefer Dubai over their own state.

Major gazette holidays given in Dubai are Ramzan, Eid-ul-Fitr, Dubai summer and Dubai shopping festival. There is a huge amount of people who come from all over the world to view these holidays and spend their precious times with their families. Dubai know is one most highly revenue generating state in terms of  tourism.

Dubai brings in a flavor of all kinds of religions and traditions not only by people being there but also by having all kinds of restaurants for ex: Indian, Chinese, Lebanese, Pakistani, and hundreds of other kinds of restaurants that one could not even think about. Having said all of that its just not it!!! It also has numbers and numbers of pubs and casinos where people play, dance, sing and enjoy every mood of life.

Know Dubai is a giant state in terms of economy and culture. It has all means of communication and all means o transportation too add up up with the icing over the cake with strong rules and principles to follow and maintain law and order of the state. Way to go Dubai!!!!

Education in Dubai

People in Dubai are known enhancing the standards of Education so that to it which links is the nation’s progress and the youth’s future.

There is a real awareness about education in Dubai which is constantly updating the policy and there is continuous investment in education infrastructure which helps in the country's development. Ministry of Education has prepared a policy which shows the strategy for further educational development in Dubai.

In 1970’s the education system was build and knows moving forward in terms of education. It has its own Primary, Secondary and University systems as to which the youth follows.

 Dubai has a lot of moving work in the kindergarten section as for the preps they learn to play and listen and learn rhymes which helps develop the basics of a child. In the kindergarten schools they mostly learn art music and mathematics. Most of the English speaking kindergarten are situated in Jumeirah and Umm Suquiem areas. Age level is from 4 to 5 years old for kindergarten.

In the primary education system is too much of an effort to wait and waiting list is something you can’t get over with. Provided the Education system being good and course outline are well organized by the faculty before handed over to the students

The Schools mostly follow the British pattern and have normally the same uniform as they do.. In most of the schools timings are from 8 am to 2 pm with usually two or three breaks. Average Fees is approximately DHS. 3000 in schools. Primary section is usually of six years and age level is from 6 to 12 years.

Dubai has an enormous number of students who appear in courses like IGCSE, CBSE, O-levels and A-Level programs. The students are normally more enthusiastic to pick up subjects according to their interest and availability as or those who do it by supportive means. An average fee in private schools is varying up to DHS 25000.

Secondary school period is generally of three years and age level from 12 to 18 years. Certificate or diploma awarded by Secondary School Leaving Certificate.

Sheikh Zaiyed Mosque Abu Dhabi

Twenty account drive from Abu Dhabi burghal centre and you access the contour of a admirable architecture with appearance like no added battleground in the UAE. As you access the exoteric around of the Sheikh Zayed Admirable Mosque your jaw drops at the abomination and calibration of this iconic masterpiece. Goose bumps boss and again a abrupt amore as its affluent breeding starts to unfold. A trip to this mosque is a must for everyone on a dubai tourism trip.

The architectonics of the Sheikh Zayed Abbey is a mix of Arabic, Mughal and Moorish architectonics and the admixture of all three styles works actual able-bodied to accompaniment one another. The adequate ablaze colours accord the apperception a activity of calmness and the intricately advised floral marble breadth gives breeding and an close accompaniment of adulation and happiness. Artists from about the apple accept accounting verses from the Holy Quran in three altered types of Arabic calligraphy. These arise throughout the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. There are over 1000 columns in the abbey and alfresco which are encrusted with semi adored stones and announce the approach tree. Along with the 80 additional domes, you can aloof about get an abstraction as to how huge this arresting abbey is. There are 4 huge minarets ascent to 115 metres in height.

The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is accessible to non-muslims accustomed except Friday. There is chargeless entry. Guided tours are accessible Sun – Thurs from 10am and they aftermost about 90 mins. If you are visiting with beneath again 10 bodies there is no charge to pre book, aloof access by 10, and accompany the accessible tour. Parties aloft 10 should get in blow with the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority or alarm 800 – 555 (within UAE) to accomplish an absolute tour. Please agenda to dress conservatively back visiting Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Women should abrasion lose clothing, either continued trousers or brim and awning their beard with a bandage (this can additionally be provided back accession at Mosque). Men should abstain cutting shorts. No shoes acceptable in the building, so blooper off shoes are easier. No affectionate behavior is acceptable i.e. captivation hands. Photography is acceptable but abstain demography pictures of the locals.

Dubai Wild Wadi Water Park

Summer is at its peak. One of the world’s most technologically advanced Water Park; Wild Wadi in Dubai is the perfect place for recreation, as well as a special event such as product launches, business functions and incentive schemes for workers.

A park that assures to offer pleasure, Wild Wadi is an amusing break for everyone. With 30 rides and attractions, tourists and locals can enjoy continuous waterborne movement. Thanks to advanced tricks, including 8 Master Blasters and 2 Flow Riders, and is filled with thrills for kids of all ages. Introducing the new Juha Dhow & Lagoon, a state of the art, interactive game of family structure, with 5 slides, 2 children racer slides, a dumping bucket and more!

Wild Wadi Water Park is located in an area of Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates next to Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The water park is operated by Jumeirah International, a hotel, located in Dubai.

Wild Wadi Water Park is an outdoor heated with cooling / wave pool several water slides and two artificial surfing machines. In addition, the park has the largest water slide outside North America. Another feature of the park is a waterfall of 18 m (59 ft), which goes out every ten minutes. The park has two gift shops, three restaurants and two snack stands. He has been featured in The Amazing Race 5 and The Amazing Race Asia 1, in which teams had to slide to 21 m (69 ft) storage.

Rides
Master Blaster slides are best described as "upwards rollercoaster of water." Riders can sit in single or double ring and move upward with water jets at high voltage. The Master Blaster rides include:

• Wadi White Water
• Jebel Lookout
• Wadi Leap
• Hos'N Hurler
• Fury Falaj
• Wadi Twister
• Wadi Basher
• Flood River Flyer

Ring Rides conventional blades down. Riders may choose to spend either a single or double ring.
The Ring Rides include:

• Tumble Falls
• Falcon Fury
• Rushing Rapids
• Thunder Rapids
• Tunnel of Doom

Tantrum Alley & Burj Surj are two new slides which have replaced the family rides. Both are the first of its kind in the region. Tantrum Alley is a slide with a combination of 3 tornadoes and  Burj Surj has 2 bowls.

Jumeirah Sceirah
Sceirah Jumeirah is the largest and fastest free fall water slide outside North America. The increase to 33 m (108 ft), with riders reaching speeds of 80 kph (50 mph).

Flow rides Rider, Wipeout and Riptide, surf simulators stemming from seven tons of water per second through a thin sheet of molded foam structures. These excursions produce a realistic wave effect that allows riders to board body, the Governing Board of the knee or surf.

Breakers Bay is the largest wave pool in the Middle East. Produces parallel and crossing 1,5 m (4,9 ft) waves in five different configurations.

Juha is a journey of the river 360 meters (1180 feet), allowing guests to relax and float slowly around the park.

Juha Dhow and Lagoon is a playground for kids. Wild Wadi has an approximate 100 water games and rides.

Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 Opens

Dubai and Emirate of the United Arab Emirates, is known all around the world and an amazing tourist and shopping destination. Famous for many years for its white sand beaches, clear blue waters and amazing facilities for tourists, Dubai has become one of the most sought after vacation spots in the world, Its year round sunny weather makes it even more appealing to tourists from cold regions especially Europe and Russia.

Over the years Dubai has been offering innovative, and entertaining events to keeps the flow of tourists coming to this tiny paradise nation. One such event that has garnered international publicity is the "Dubai Shopping Festival". Since February 15, 1996 the Dubai shopping festival has become an annual event and attracts millions of tourists and shoppers to the region because of the amazing shows, promotions and giveaways being offered for the Dubai Shopping Festival. 

2011 brings another set of festivities to Dubai with the opening of the Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 on January 20th. The festival lasts for a month offering many amazing opportunities to shoppers and tourists to find bargains as well as to traders to expand their businesses. The festival is an endless month of Lucky draws of cars and jewelery, heavy discounts on shopping of all kinds, special rates and packages on tours and excursions as well as the Dubai sky lit with fireworks every night. It is truly a festival to be enjoyed, a wholesome family event. 

The festival will continue for 32 days and is expected to attract millions of shoppers from around the globe. There will be over six thousand retail outlets and fifty shopping malls participating in the 2011 festival. The shopping is tax free and discounts are significant. To kick off the event there will an opening ceremony. The theme will be “One World One Family One Festival”.

Some Highlights of this years Shopping Festival Include:

• The Lexus Mega Raffle is being sponsored by the festival organizers. The winner gets AED 100,000 in cash and one Lexus LX570 each day for the 32 days of the DSF.
•  They will also take entries to win a Lexus LS600hl to be given away at the close of the DSF. The raffle tickets are Dh200.
• The Nissan Mega Raffle is giving away a free Nissan SUV for each of the 32 days of the festival. Entries are obtained by purchasing from ENOC and EPPCO and other participating vendors. Nissan is giving away various SUV models. Participants can win a Patrol, Murano, Pathfinder and more. To sweeten the pot a little more, all coupons will get the chance to win one of each model. That is seven different cars.
• The Jewelery and Gold group are offering shoppers that change to win gold or cash. Each day they are offering new and exciting opportunities to win. They are giving away millions of dollars in gold jewelery, bullion, nuggets, and cash.
• Disney fans will not be disappointed. The 2011 Dubai festival will feature an exclusive production that is making its world premiere.
• Many different artists will be taking the stage too. Musicians scheduled to appear include Amy Winehouse on February 11th, K.K. and Sunidhi Chauhan on January 28th, and Pharell Williams and the NERD on February 10th.
• Throughout the festival, visitors can see a variety of events at stages on Al Rigga, Al Seef, Jumeirah Beach Resident, and the Burj Khalifa Blvd. 
• The Dubai Dolphinarium has prepared new shows to entertain the children and families. 
• One of the highlights will be the Sound and Light show in the Wafi. 

The Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 is on its way to becomming the biggest hit in Dubai this year, it is one of the biggest and longest festivals in the world. It is certainly the biggest shopping festival in the entire world and most certainly with the best deals and bargains so get yourself to Dubai and become part of this season of festivities!!!