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Must-Watch: Video Premiere: “This Thirst” by Reham
1We’ve followed Reham’s career for a while now and we are constantly reminded of how beautiful her lullabies are and how poignant and timely her lyrics are. When we originally listened to this track we knew it was written about Kuwait, but the video treatment for the song takes place in Dubai’s metro system and it’s quite lovely. It propels the song to a different level and brings it back to life for us. Watch for yourself!
Kuwaiti license plate on Beyonce’s video “Run The World (Girls)” confirmed!
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You’ve heard the rumor and its true, the vintage car in Beyonce’s new video “Run The World (Girls)” has an old Kuwaiti license plate on it. No word on how it got there or for what reason, but my friend recently told me that he found a Kuwaiti license plate in an antique store, but that was in Dubai. We wouldn’t be surprised if someone picked up randomly somewhere and attached it to the car so the video would have a more Arabic or “ethnic” feel to it. Afterall, this video’s motif is about revolution, and currently, the Arab world is rocking that trend real hard. At any rate, good thing Kuwait got some props because we have some cool pop-heads over here.
Erykah Badu wears Gulf-inspired attire!
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It looks like Erykah Badu did some local shopping recently when she visited Dubai for a concert and took it back home with her. She wore this to one of her Coachella appearances. What do you think?
Erykah Badu performs “Apple Tree” live in Dubai!
1Amy Winehouse releases new promotional pictures!
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Amy Winehouse is looking quite dapper and much healthier in these new promotional pictures. Let’s hope they are for a new album, the third one is taking way too long.
Amy Winehouse to play in Dubai!
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We’re pleased to report that Amy will be performing a concert at the Gulf Bike Week on Friday, February 11th 2011. The Expo is an international festival of bikes, off-road vehicles, clothing and lifestyle, which takes place in Dubai. We’ll post more info – including ticket details – very soon.
Bring Janet Jackson to Dubai!
Some good folks over here are starting a campaign to bring Miss Janet Jackson to Dubai. If this happens, it will be the first time Janet Jackson comes to Dubai. Considering that her new boyfriend is from Qatar and she hasn’t treaded here, it’s not a far stretch as it is listed in the drop-down menu of her site. It would be great if she did come here as this could be her last tour and, as you might know, we are huge Damita Jo fans since our childhoods and would love to see her and review her. We have seen her live before on the Velvet Rope Tour and it was just stellar.
Click here for more information and to support the campaign.
Burj Khalifa desktop wallpaper…
For the heck of it.
Some hot Dubai fashion for you!
Get your dosage of Dubai nightlife and sexy fashion statement over at LastNiteInDubai.com. Bookmark it!
Boogie down in Dubai!
Spent some good times in the DXB and got featured on LastNiteInDubai.com!
Film: Alice In Wonderland
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Normally, we don’t ever head out to see movies on 3D with big Hollywood blockbuster written all over them. It’s just not our thing. In fact, cinema in most places rarely carry anything we are interested in seeing, art house and foreign films just don’t get that kind of exposure. But, we were gently coerced into seeing this with a whole gaggle of queens. Yes, it was a weekday and we were on a vacay. The result is as expected. A hugely-produced mock-up of a classic. Not the book, but the Disney animated film. A bunch of top-notch stars, “amazing” special effects and a new angle on an old story couldn’t save this hodgepodge of overproduction and manufactured sap. To top all that off we have to sit through Anne Hathaway’s incredulously hideous acting.
UAE designer Naz Cannon reinvents the top
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A new fledgling designer from the United Arab Emirates who goes by the pseudonym Naz Cannon has unveiled his take of menswear tops. The garments are both sophisticated and modern without being too formal. The textures are of opulence and fabric abundance. Click here to check out his page.
Style, fashion and debauchery of Dubai exposed in new blog LastNiteInDubai.com
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Rarely do blogs deliver the a local perspective with an international twist. LastNiteInDubai.com is a blog that does that. It’s a pictorial representation of the nightlife and high fashions of Dubai with snippets of videos and text posts that would be of interest to both the curious travel reader to the cosmopolitan “superficialite.” This blog is truly one of a kind and it has surprised us with its minimalist template, fashion-forward photography, knack for snappy soundbites and style commentary. Bookmark it!
Click here to visit LastNiteInDubai.com.
Victoria Beckham to design luxury hotel in Dubai
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The rumors out are that some UAE official has allegedly asked Victoria Beckham (a.k.a. Posh Spice) to design a hotel on an island dedicated to fashion in the man-made archipelago The World. The fashion island is called Isla Moda. It is rumored that Karl Lagerfeld will be working with Posh on this project.
Ellen Degeneres calls Dubai
1This brings the lols. What’s up with Rami knowing American Idol and Oprah Winfrey but not Ellen? And the over-use of the world “actually.” All-in-all, he was a sport, though.
Burj Dubai has opened…
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Dubai celebrates the opening of the world’s tallest building, Burj Dubai. Click below for Dubai’s NYE fireworks.
Travel: Dubai, UAE
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As you might have noticed, we have been a little slow on posting. But, that is not to remain. We are currently in Dubai enjoying the lush warm breeze with our best friend and others. We will get back to regular posting hours shortly. We hope this hasn’t become a drag. Still, we are maintaining record numbers. Thank you for you support, sexies.
“Leave Lamees Alone” sensation takes over the UAE!
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Leave Lamees Alone is a response campaign to this incident, which is causing quite a stir in the UAE. The t-shirts, designed by Mohammed Sultan Al-Habtoor for house of glaMO, have been all the rage on the UAE main street. It’s a lighter and more humorous response to what some claim to be an interview that was not representative of Emaratis in general. The t-shirts are a kitschy take on cultural episode and the reply it has generated. Right now, in Dubai, if you don’t have one of these, you are basically a nobody. E-mail now to order these limited edition T-shirts 250 AED (Approx. 20 KD): mhab2r@yahoo.com
It’s 9-09-09, the Dubai Metro is here…
8The day is finally here. The Dubai Metro has launched and is now in full affect. It’s the world’s largest driver-less metro system. It’s fast and efficient and will reduce Dubai’s infamous traffic congestion.
