Wow factor: The Dubai Fountain

A competition was recently held to find an inspirational name for Dubai’s extraordinarily high-tech new fountain. This surprisingly impressive aquatic marvel - costing £170million - is located in the lake bordered by the Burj Dubai tower and the Dubai Mall.
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Dubai Fashion Fiesta (DFF), a highlight of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) this year, unveiled four days of the region’s best in fashion through a glittering red carpet ceremony graced by international celebrities and top models on Friday, June 19, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center.
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Support services group Serco has won a 10-year, £245m contract to provide air traffic control at Dubai’s airports. The emirate is attempting to transform itself into the world’s biggest airport hub.
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The TV celebrity’s camp confirmed that she had split from The Hills star Doug Reinhardt early this week, sparking rumours that she will cancel her visit to Dubai, website www.ahlanlive.com reported.
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It’s too hot in the United Arab Emirates in summer, I hear you shout. So what? Dubai, the place for all “created” seasons - they have a ski slope there! - has tons of activities in store for you, so why not experience something new.
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The total spending at shopping malls last summer exceeded Dh1 billion, according to the Dubai Shopping Malls Group, which represents more than 30 malls in the emirate.

Many of these malls have become destinations in themselves, with attractions ranging from indoor entertainment complexes, food courts, play areas, clustered retail areas, attached hotels, cinema complexes, coffee shops, indoor ski facilities to a large aquarium.
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Dubai’s first low-cost airline, flydubai, takes off on Monday from Terminal 2 and marks a step-up in the emirate’s aviation history.
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