UAE

Commercially, socially the Most dynamic of the Gulf states, with Dubai a bidder for the World Expo 2020

Affordable Luxury: The Burj’s Classy ‘All You Can Eat’

Affordable Luxury: The Burj’s Classy ‘All You Can Eat’

SARAH WALTON: How to savour the sensory delights of Dubai's most famous hotel without paying $1,800 for a night. I have a cunning plan. …

Death of My Laptop: No Tears, Just Blessed Relief

Death of My Laptop: No Tears, Just Blessed Relief

ALEXANDER MCNABB: It's always a significant moment when you bid goodbye to a piece of technology that's been a part of your life. …

‘Bah Humbug’: Bye, Bye Christmas, Hello Suntan

‘Bah Humbug’: Bye, Bye Christmas, Hello Suntan

SARAH WALTON: The relentless tyrrany of Christmas makes me a quivering wreck. It's time to escape Santa's clutches and head for the surf. …

‘Speaker’s Corner in the Gulf?’: No Chance!

‘Speaker’s Corner in the Gulf?’: No Chance!

STEVE ROYSTON: The 'Red Lines' exist and any expatriate who's spent more than a couple of years living in the Gulf knows what they are. …

Telcos Looking for ‘Cash Cow’s Charter’ at Dubai Meet

Telcos Looking for ‘Cash Cow’s Charter’ at Dubai Meet

ALEXANDER MCNABB: Sit back, contribute nothing and tax the innovative. Yes, the ITU proposals are an attractive proposition. …

New Venue Highlights ‘Literary Potential of Dubai’

New Venue Highlights ‘Literary Potential of Dubai’

M. LYNX-QUALEY: The opening today of a new venue in Dubai which encourages artists and authors to meet is further evidence of the growing cultural scene in the city…

Dubai’s Unsustainable Businesses: When’s a farm not a farm?

Dubai’s Unsustainable Businesses: When’s a farm not a farm?

SARAH WALTON: It's gorgeous, the food is delicious and it's incredibly good value. So why do I have a problem with The Farm? …

Dubai: Boom Again But Have Lessons Been Learned?

Dubai: Boom Again But Have Lessons Been Learned?

ALEXANDER MCNABB: The signs of growth are clearly evident. Could we be returning to the heady days of 2006-7? …

Service With A Grunt: Par for Course in UAE

Service With A Grunt: Par for Course in UAE

SARAH WALTON: I've done the hard yards in the service industry so I feel entitled to comment on the appalling nature of service in restaurants here. …

‘Genetic Imperialism’: The UAE Takes A Stand

‘Genetic Imperialism’: The UAE Takes A Stand

ALEXANDER MCNABB: Genetically modified food is becoming a battleground between large U.S corporates and small states. The UAE is on the side of 'right'. …

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