Burj Al Arab, the hotel that introduced Dubai to the world

The hotel remains a modern symbol of Dubai’s ambition.

LifestyleSteven Leckie13 June 2021Burj al ArabBurj Al Arab, Dubai hotels, Burj, Jumeirah HotelsComment

Man claims Marijuana was actually bananas

It was not.

LifestyleSteven Leckie11 June 2021Dubai airport, drugs, bananas, marijuana laws in DubaiComment

Why JVC residents are raving about this new mall

The mall will be home to 80 stores and restaurants, a fitness hub, rooftop pool and community centre, by the end of 2021.

Property, Opinion, LifestyleSteven Leckie5 June 2021Circle MallJVC, Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeirah Village Dubai, dubai malls, community living, communities in Dubai, master planned communityComment

Dubai property booms as wealthy buyers escape lockdowns

Luxury villas are the hottest segment in the market, with European buyers, in particular, seeking homes on Dubai’s signature Palm Jumeirah man-made island, as well as golf course estates.

Property, Lifestyle, OpinionSteven Leckie30 May 2021Dubai market, real estate market Dubai, Dubai property, Property Watch, property prices, luxury Dubai, luxury property in Dubai, overseas property invest, investing in Dubai, UAE INvestmentsComment

Indian Premier League 2021 to resume in UAE in September

The Indian Premier League was postponed 29 matches into the 60-game tournament.

LifestyleSteven Leckie29 May 2021cricket, Dubai sports city, twenty20, Indian Premier League UAEComment

What you need to know about Atlantis, The Royal Resort

One of Dubai’s most anticipated hotel openings.

Property, LifestyleSteven Leckie25 May 2021The AtlantisRoyal Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah Dubai, The Palm Dubai, penthouse, luxury hotels, luxury property in Dubai, Dubai luxury propertyComment

2040 urban masterplan can deliver desired outcomes and more

Each of the city's masterplan changes of the past have delivered results. The 2040 grand plan should do more than its part.

Property, Opinion, Visas and Retirement, Lifestyle, EXPO 2020, BusinessSteven Leckie25 May 2021Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, UAE future think strategies, Dubai the future, welcome to the futureComment

UAE among top 20 countries for expats to live in 2021

Expats love the quality of life and ease of settling in.

Opinion, LifestyleSteven Leckie23 May 2021expats Dubai, expat culture, living in Dubai, living in Abu DhabiComment

Snow Cinema at Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates

Ski clothing and boots provided, hot chocolate optional

LifestyleSteven Leckie12 May 2021Ski Dubaicinema in Dubai, cinema, mall of the emirates, dubai m, dubai mallsComment

Dubai is "disappointed" to be on the UK's RED LIST

The United Arab Emirates targeted for status as an international travel hub

UAE Laws, Lifestyle, COVID-19 DubaiSteven Leckie10 May 2021Tourism, United Kingdom, UK business Dubai, UK investment in Dubai, COVID-19, Coronavirus DubaiComment

The world's highest infinity pool has opened in Dubai

Dubai has another Guinness World Record to add to the pile

Property, LifestyleSteven Leckie7 May 2021The Address JBRThe Address JBR, Guinness World Record, Dubai hotels, Jumeirah Beach, resort, Jumeirah Resort and SpaComment

UAE named 8th best place to be during the Coronavirus pandemic

The list is updated each month, and in April the UAE advanced to eighth place

COVID-19 Dubai, Opinion, LifestyleSteven Leckie2 May 2021covid resilience ranking, Bloomberg news, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Coronavirus DubaiComment

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