http://flashydubai.com A Flashy City Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:19:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. Produced by the same company responsible for ... http://flashydubai.com/where-even-the-fountains-take-your-breath-away/ 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. More than 500 high ... http://flashydubai.com/dubai-fashion-fiesta-begins-with-glitz-and-glamour/ 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. Dubai Airport is already the world's 11th-busiest cargo airport and 20th-biggest in terms of passengers carried. Maktoum Airport, a new ... http://flashydubai.com/serco-wins-245m-dubai-airports-deal/ 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. "In response to the enquiry on whether Paris Hilton has split up with Doug Reinhardt, yes, this is true they ... http://flashydubai.com/heart-broken-hiltons-dubai-trip-in-doubt/ 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. And if you do decide to ... http://flashydubai.com/enjoy-a-surprising-dubai-this-summer/ 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 ... http://flashydubai.com/shopping-malls-in-dubai-have-become-prime-destinations-for-tourists-and-locals/ 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. The first flight to Beirut on Monday will be followed by others to Damascus, Alexandria and Amman. The airline will be flying Boeing 737s-800. It has placed orders for 50, valued ... http://flashydubai.com/flydubai-dubais-first-low-cost-airline-takes-off/ An exciting array of theme park adventures awaits families at The Dubai Mall. The largest-ever SEGA Republic in the Middle East region will open at the mall shortly. A high-adrenaline ride, adventure and gaming zone, SEGA Republic is developed in association with Japan-based SEGA Corporation, one of the global leaders ... http://flashydubai.com/middle-east%e2%80%99s-largest-sega-republic-to-open-at-the-dubai-mall/ Dubai has received interest from sovereign wealth funds 'beyond the region' for the second tranche of the $20 billion bond it expects to launch this year, the emirate's finance chief said on Friday. 'Immediately after the issuance of the first tranche, we did receive interest from entities beyond the borders of ... http://flashydubai.com/foreign-sovereign-wealth-funds-look-to-dubai-bond/ Bonyan International Investment Group (Holding) L.L.C., one of the leading real estate companies in Dubai, has announced that construction on its ‘Dubai Gate 2’ project is witnessing unhindered progress. Spearheading the construction activities within the luxury residential development is Transemirates Contracting (TEC), a major construction company in the Gulf region, who ... http://flashydubai.com/dubai-gate-2-construction-progressing-with-a-fast-pace/