Diva Times

Alfie's at Dunhill

2012-03-17T08:11:00.000+04:00

Yup, yet another lounge/restaurant has opened it's doors at the Boulevard at Jumeirah Emirates Towers. The latest addition, Alfie's, is the contemporary British bar, lounge and restaurant by dunhill - the third Alfie's to open after Shanghai and Hong Kong. Check it out and let us know how you rate it.

For more information, visit Alfie's

Going Entrepreneur

2012-03-17T07:50:00.002+04:00

If you've had a business idea that you felt was worth a million dirhams but just haven't had the needed investment, then 'The Entrepreneur' show might just be the answer to your prayers. The show, presented by du, will depict entrepreneurs showcasing their talents through different challenges to a panel of judges and business experts spread over a season of 8 episodes.

Get shortlisted for auditions by filling in the online application form and submitting it to theentrepreneur@du.ae before the 31st of March 2012. Good luck!

For more information, visit The Entrepreneur

Bizarrely Orange

2012-03-06T01:17:00.002+04:00

Your one-stop online shopping destination with an edge. Orange Bazaar

It's always refreshing to shop online for brands that aren't your normal Joe's. The inception of Orange bazaar has provided men and women with the latest fashion and accessories by top designers and at an affordable price. Each click of the mouse will let you experience avant-garde styling and unparalleled customer service.

Orange Bazaar is definitely the premiere bi-lingual online retailer in the region. Its eclectic selection of goods encompasses everything from ultra-stylish fashion to dependable classics. Click away and see where your wardrobe will end up - oh and it's free shipping too!

For more information, visit Orange Bazaar.

Kick Start

2012-03-06T01:17:00.001+04:00

The world's largest funding platform for creative projects; a new way to fund and follow creativity. Kick Starter

If you're interested in the world of music, film art, technology, food, design publishing, or other creative fields, then you definitely want to know about Kick Starter.

"A new form of commerce and patronage. This is not about investment or lending. Project creators keep 100% ownership and control over their work. Instead, they offer products and experiences that are unique to each project.

All or nothing funding. On Kickstarter, a project must reach its funding goal before time runs out or no money changes hands. Why? It protects everyone involved. Creators aren’t expected to develop their project without necessary funds, and it allows anyone to test concepts without risk.

Each and every project is the independent creation of someone like you. Projects are big and small, serious and whimsical, traditional and experimental. They’re inspiring, entertaining and unbelievably diverse."

For more information, visit Kick Starter

Get Your Lit On

2012-03-06T01:17:00.000+04:00

Save the dates March 6 - 10, 2012 for The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Emirates Lit Fest.

It's that time of the year again for you to reignite your passion for quality prose and verse at the Middle East's largest celebration of the written and spoken world.

Here's your opportunity to meet authors from across the world, attend literary debates, listen to readings, participate in workshops, experience an exchange of ideas and form friendships.

Get engrossed in the lively atmosphere and the diverse, intellectually switched-on audience.

For more information, visit Emirates Lit Fest.

Scaling It

2012-03-06T01:15:00.000+04:00

If you haven't come across this yet, then be prepared to have your mind blown with this mapping out 'scale of the universe', from the largest known entities, to the smallest. Simply click 'Start' and then use the slider across the bottom or the wheel on your mouse to zoom in and out. You can even choose to switch off the background music (click on the musical note in the upper right corner).

And to think this was created by Cary Huang, a 14 year old ninth grader from Morage, California, with technical help from his twin brother Michael.

For more information, visit Scale of Universe.

Just Like A Prayer

2012-02-23T01:30:00.000+04:00

What do you mean you still haven't bought your ticket for the Madonna concert??? HELLOOOOOO.....it's MADONNA!!! Here's your chance to get your ticket NOW before tickets go on general sale to the public!!! The below is self-explanatory. You know you owe me one! ENJOY :-)

FLASH Exclusive Pre-Sale Live!

Buy from 10am (UAE time), Wednesday 22nd February

Pre-sale live between 10am on Wednesday 22nd, and 3pm on Thursday 23rd February for tickets to see Madonna.

To purchase, please read the step-by-step instructions below carefully:
1) Click on the ‘PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS’ link below.
2) Enter the password flashclub in the ‘Enter Password’ box. Password is case sensitive.
3) Select the ticket category and/or package and quantity you wish to purchase.
4) Proceed by clicking on the 'Look for Tickets' tab at the bottom of the page.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS PASSWORD: flashclub

The deadline to purchase pre-sale tickets is 3pm on Thursday, 23rd February.

This exclusive pre-sale is limited to four (4) tickets per transaction.

Tickets go on general sale to the public at Midday on Monday 27th February from www.thinkflash.ae

MAKE IT A WEEKEND, MAKE IT A MADONNA WEEKEND.
Plan your weekend at www.yasisland.ae

* Tickets subject to availability.

At The Theatres

2012-02-23T01:21:00.000+04:00

If you're in the mood for something creative and quirky, then "The Animals And Children Took To The Streets" is definitely something worth watching that you definitely haven't seen before! Don't miss this performance. Tickets available at DUCTAC. Check out this video for a taste of the play:

Gluten Free

2012-02-23T01:18:00.000+04:00

Did you know that there exists a Gluten free online store in Dubai? Order as many products as you want from breads to pastas, snacks, and more, and have them delivered to your door within 48 hours of ordering anywhere in the UAE! For more information, visit Glutenfree-supermarket.

Charity Bazaar

2012-02-23T01:17:00.002+04:00

You are invited to attend a Charity Bazaar that includes lots of beautiful handicrafts and special embroidery.

Martha Stewart In Dubai

2011-06-17T01:53:00.000+04:00

What? Martha Stewart is coming to Tavola at Mall of the Emirates?!! That's right! She may have been convicted of lying to investigators about a stock sale, but we are definitely telling the truth! Umm, actually, we'd actually have to see it to really believe it, and may even have to call Tavola to double check again just in case.

That said, if you're a MS fan, and would like to see her in person, this media guru will be launching and signing her new magazine on Saturday June the 18th at Tavola, Mall of the Emirates from 2pm to 3pm. We do recommend you get there a little bit earlier, because you know how manic these types of events can be!

Under The Shade

2011-06-17T01:49:00.000+04:00

Just like humans come in all shapes and sizes, so do objects that are individually handmade. It's always quite refreshing to find original items for the home that you particularly enjoy having as a piece of furniture.

JJ Collection is all about how color and texture are combined to create a unique piece of art: chandelier shades. Add a couple of shades here and there et voila! An immediate transformation of the look and feel to any room. Not convinced? Try it for yourself.

For more information, visit JJ Collection

Paperless Travel

2011-06-07T16:06:00.002+04:00

For those of us who put an effort into 'going green', knowing that Emirates Airlines now offers travelers the option of receiving a mobile boarding pass on our internet-enabled mobile phones, makes us feel even better about travelling.

If you're one of those passengers who use the Emirates convenient online check-in facility out of Dubai, you can now have a paperless travel experience while saving a tree...or two!

It's about time the world moves into the paperless direction
don't you think?

For more information, visit Emirates

Bumble Box

2011-06-07T16:06:00.001+04:00

Is it getting too hot for you to bear grocery shopping? How about if you knew you could have not just local, but also affordable fresh organic fruit and vegetables delivered to your doorstep? Would that encourage you to start 'going healthy'?

Actually, home deliveries will start in September, but that doesn't mean that you can't get your hands on the Bumble Boxes already! Visit the weekly Bumble Box Market at the Dubai Garden Centre every Saturday from 9:30 am - 1pm and get your hands on the selection of fruits and vegetables that vary each week.

Not sure what to do with your kids? Don't worry, there's a children's play area for them to go crazy in.

For more information, visit Bumble Box

Dubai Is Mine

2011-06-02T01:29:00.000+04:00

Its quite overwhelming to be in a bustling city like Dubai, yet not know all that it has to offer. Thanks to mydubaimycity.com, the first online interactive video guide for the city of Dubai, you can now experience and explore what Dubai is all about by getting a personal feel for it through the videos created of many outlets/locations around town.

For more information, visit My Dubai My City.

Organic Arganica

2011-06-02T01:28:00.000+04:00

You grow up learning about history, geography, mathematics, languages, economics, biology, chemistry etc, but do you ever learn about beauty products?

How in the world are you supposed to know what works for your face, body and/or hair? well, for the most part it's all about hearsay and trial and error, but one thing we know for sure is that the more organic and natural the products you use, the better they are for your skin.

That said, ARGANICA, a new skincare line has just been launched. The products use 100% organic Moroccan Moroccan Argan Oil - also known as ‘liquid gold’ by locals because of its highly nutrient-dense natural properties. ARGANICA contains 100% natural ingredients such as shea butter, jojoba, grape seed oil and of course, Moroccan Moroccan Argan Oil as the signature ingredient in all their products.

Check out this free report explaining what natural products can do for your skin entitled ‘Natural Beauty Secrets For Amazing Skin’ which is packed full of tips and recipes to help you achieve flawlessly beautiful skin - simply sign up at http://arganicaskincare.com/index.php/report and take advantage of free shipping and handling until June 30^th 2011.

For more information, visit ARGANICA.

A Trip In Time

2011-05-21T00:52:00.001+04:00

When was the last time you took a spontaneous trip? Ever wondered what it would be like to just pack up and leave to a City you've only heard about and never thought you'd visit?

Take advantage of Emirates Airline's 'six-day sale' and save 10% on Business Class and Economy Class fares to 39 destinations. Just close your eyes, move your finger up and down the screen and take a pick - tada, that's where you're going! Hurry as this offer is valid until the 24th of May for outbound travel on or before the 14th of June 2011.

Don't think twice; book....NOW!

For more information, visit Emirates

Type-Ring

2011-05-21T00:52:00.000+04:00

Hey, where did you get that? What, this? Ah, well, it was made back when......

It's always nice to have a story that comes with a ring, and what's even better is having a personalized engraving on that ring, as opposed to the name of a brand, or engraving with a typical font. With Typering, you can create any inscription you want with many cool fonts to choose from. Ring-a-ding-a-ding!

For more information, visit Type-Ring

A Legit Reason To Visit Amsterdam

2011-05-15T02:39:00.001+04:00

Need an excuse to travel? Not really, but when you see the innovative effort Schiphol Airport (in Amsterdam) has put into the world's first airport park, you're going to think again about your travel route just to make sure you either transit via Schiphol or even make Amsterdam your final destination!

The park has an indoor as well as outdoor terrace for when the weather is fine. The indoor area of the park is designed to replicate the feeling of an outdoor space, with butterflies projected on to the walls and floors, and with sounds such as bicycle bells, animals and playing children filling the air. It includes ivy chairs for travelers to relax in, as well as a Park Café. You can also charge electronic devices such as laptops, and there is the option to charge mobile phones by pedaling one of the energy generating bicycles. Furthermore, to boost its eco-credentials, the airport uses LED lighting wherever possible, with natural light also entering the park through fiber optic cables and tube lighting.

This airport park takes pre-flight waiting to a whole new level...and you thought the ebook library at Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport was cool?

For more information, visit Schiphol

Cyclehoops: Clever Bike Rack Concept

2011-05-15T02:38:00.004+04:00

Do you think it's better to park 10 bicycles instead of a single car? Well, the designers and architects that came up with Cyclehoop’s Car-Shaped Bike Racks definitely do!

If you're going to promote the use of bicycles over vehicles, then this is definitely the way to do it! Check out these brightly colored racks that come in silver, pink and green. The hoops stand turns any street pole into a bike rack, which in turn can save city councils time and money. They also bring awareness and recognition to the benefits of bike riding over driving.

Prefer to drive than bike in the heat of the summer? Fine, but only as long as you bike during the other seasons!

For more information, visit Cyclehoop

T-shirt launch party at s*uce

2011-05-15T02:38:00.001+04:00

Harper’s Bazaar and Browns Fashion team up with 6 of the hottest female designers in the world to create 6 of the cutest T shirts in the world, proceeds from which go to Women For Women Organization founded by Zainab Salbi and supported by Queen Rania of Jordan.

All the illustrations are by Hud Hud, and designers include Donatella Versace, Angela Missoni (modelled by Margherita), Veronica Etro, Frida Giannini for Gucci, and Rossella Jardini for Moschino.

When? Monday May 16th @ s*uce, The Dubai Mall.

Grab these S*ucy tees while you can!

For more information, visit S*uce

Video Of The Week - Our Love For Moleskine

2011-05-15T02:38:00.000+04:00

Looking Forward To...

2011-05-11T02:34:00.001+04:00

TEDxDubai

If you're a TED fan, then you'd be glad to hear that TEDxDubai has already announced the theme for 2011 - The Beauty of Small Things. Explore those little things in life that have a great impact on our society, and hear stories about the small steps that turn a simple idea into something out of this world.

TEDxDubai 2011 will take place in late October 2011; venue to be confirmed. Registration will be launched after the summer so watch this space!

For more information, visit http://tedxdubai.com

Prada and Miu Miu back in the UAE

If you thought that bidding goodbye to the Prada store when it left Dubai was the last you'd see of it, think again! The Prada Group is signing a joint venture agreement with UAE based Al Tayer Insignia LLC for the development of a retail network for Prada and Miu Miu brands across the Middle East countries, namely in Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Yipee!

Millions Of Milkshakes

If you're a Kardashian fan, then you definitely know that Kim Kardashian is headed to Dubai later on this year, but do you know that she's planning to come to Dubai as part of the Millions of Milkshakes retail launch at the Dubai Mall on October 13 - 15, 2011? Kim Kardashian will be joined by her mother Kris Jenner, who “will both be coming out to host this monumental event and create the first Kim Kardashian Milkshake in Dubai, the City of Gold” as reported by Millions of Milkshakes UAE.

Haven't heard of 'Millions of Milkshakes'? Well, its the world’s first milkshake bar with millions of combinations – basically, you design your own perfect milkshake with over 50 delicious toppings to choose from. Any of those toppings can be blended with your choice of ice cream, non-fat yogurt or non-dairy ice cream to make your own custom shake or sundae. Millions of Milkshakes has now become a celebrity hot spot with a long waiting list of actors, musicians, and athletes from all over the world requesting to make their own signature shakes.

For more information, visit http://www.millionsofmilkshakes.com

Bugaboo Meets Missoni

If you're an expectant mum that loves colors, then your'e going to love The Bugaboo + Missoni special collection that features two tailored designs. A bright block print adorns the Bugaboo Chameleon sun canopy and bassinet apron, while vibrant zigzags decorate the Bugaboo Bee sun canopy.

If that isn't enough, each collection is completed with a knitted Missoni blanket. The luxury knitted blanket features Missoni's signature craftsmanship and quality.

The Bugaboo + Missoni collaboration brings to life the best in function and fashion through design innovation.

You can get your hands on them in July 2011 at select Neiman Marcus locations.

For more information, visit http://www.bugaboo.com

Listen To Your Heart

2011-05-11T02:33:00.000+04:00

Remember the days in which you used to know the words to Roxette's songs off by heart? Well now's your time to show off your memory, as M PREMIERE is delighted to announce the concert of legendary Roxette live in Dubai as part of their Worldwide Tour 2011. For the first time in the UAE, Roxette will perform their all-time hits and celebrate the release of their new album The Charm School. The event will start with the performance of Palladium Electric Band who will warm up the audience before the performance of Roxette. DJs battle of the 80’s hits will conclude the evening.

Book yourself for a bit of a Joyride on March 20, 2011 at the Dubai World Trade Center - Sheikh Rashid Hall.

For more information, visit http://www.roxetteindubai.com

Gala For Life

2011-04-28T17:57:00.001+04:00

Join the PCRF on the 5th of May at The Address Hotel Dubai Marina, 8pm, for a fundraising dinner celebrating the lives of the children that have been treated through the tremendous efforts of the PCRF, where all proceeds go towards building a much needed Pediatric Cancer Ward in Al Hussein Hospital Beit Jala, Palestine.

The night will include entertainment by the incredibly talented pianist Malika Omar, an inspirational photography exhibition and an auction with all sorts of goodies, such as air tickets, paintings, jewelry and lots more. Give a child hope, give wisely!

For more information, visit PCRF