It’s 3 in the morning. I’m relaxing. The week has been tough, what with traipsing up and down to the Abu Dhabi Film Festival. Rewarding, but tough. I’m listening to music. And not classy music. In point of fact, I’ve decided tonight is when I take a break from my standard jazz, blues and indie [...]
Archive for October, 2011
Why I hate mixology – those molecular bas#ar%s can go to hell
Posted: 23/10/2011 in Community, Life & Style, Other inanities2
So you’ve heard of the Cirque del Soleil. How about the Cirque du Souq?
Posted: 05/10/2011 in Arts and Culture, Community, Life & StyleTags: Al Quoz, Cirque du Soleil, Cirque du Souk, The Fridge
[Picture from The Fridge website here] Yup. Cirque del Soleil. That magical, gravity defying show of wonderous proportions glitz and glamour. I’ve been fortunate to catch it in action on more than one occasion. The images embossed on the rear of my retinas have proved indelible. But now, say hello to Cirque du Souq. The marvelous folk at The [...]
Displeasing….Shindagah market closed down
Posted: 03/10/2011 in Community, Life & Style, Other inanitiesTags: Business and Economy, Carrefour, Dubai, Dubai Municipality, United Arab Emirates
It was the oldest market in Dubai. Near the Shindagah tunnel area. It’s now been closed down to make space for Carrefour’s expansion. Emirates Biz 24/7 carried the news – glad to see them inadvertently contribute to the cause of serious journalism. These traders expected Dubai Municipality to provide them alternative space in the city. [...]
