NZ chef at the top of the world
Universal College of Learning-trained Dwayne Cheer is literally the world's top chef. He is Executive Chef at the exclusive 'At.mosphere' restaurant in Dubai, the highest restaurant in the world, 422 metres above the earth on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa - the tallest building in the world. At At.mosphere, Dwayne's responsibilities include creating menus and leading a team of 24 chefs.
Dubai Marathon: At a Glance
The start and finish for the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2012 will be in Downtown Dubai adjacent to the Burj Khalifa. The starts for the Marathon, 10km Road Race and 3km Fun Run will be from the same start gantry location just up from the Burj Khalifa outside the Pavilion. The finish area for the Marathon, 10km Road Race and 3km Fun Run will be through the same finish gantry location on the opposite side of the road from the start gantry.
Azerbaijan takes on Burj with plan for world’s tallest tower
Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, named the world’s tallest tower following its launch in 2010, has seen a number of developers announce plans to eclipse its 828m height. The most recent contender, the 1,000m, $1.2 billion Kingdom Tower in Jeddah is due to start in the first quarter of 2012. However the new tower in Azerbaijan will, when constructed, be even taller.
Dubai developer Emaar propels DFM higher
Shares on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) rose yesterday, led by Emaar Properties, amid earnings optimism as investors speculated that the region's largest developer would deliver strong fourth-quarter results.
Hrithik all nerves but excited over Agneepath
The remake of 1990 cult classic Agneepath is long-awaited, but no-one is more nervous than its star, Hrithik Roshan. The actor shared his fears in a press conference at the Armani Hotel in Dubai on Thursday, and was joined by his co-stars Priyanka Chopra and Sanjay Dutt.
Dubai-Berlin fashion show dates set
The show will start at 8pm will be held at The Pavilion Downtown Dubai. It is being organised by the Goethe-Institut German Language Center Dubai, liaison office of the Goethe-Institut Gulf Region, and is part of the 2nd Berlin-Dubai Festival, which took place in October/November 2011.
Jiabao visits Burj Khalifa, Dragon Mart
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has toured Burj Khalifa and other tourist and business areas in Dubai. He climbed to the 124th floor in Khalifa Burj, where he viewed the landmarks of Dubai City, expressing his admiration about the progress of the UAE in general and Dubai in particular, thanks to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Curse of the skyscrapers
Investors should pay special attention to China, the Skyscraper Index warns, as the "biggest bubble builder" is currently erecting 53 percent of the 124 skyscrapers planned over the next six years. China currently has 75 completed buildings above 240 metres in height.
Skyscraper boom a sign of impending collapse?
Dubai's Burj Khalifa, completed in 2010, is now the world's tallest building. As it was being built, Dubai nearly went bust and the world slid into the Great Recession. "Thankfully for the world economy, there is not currently a skyscraper under construction that is planned to overtake the height of the Burj Khalifa," the report said.
Draw of Burj Khalifa sees organisers extend $1m Dubai Marathon entry deadline
"The Burj Khalifa is a global icon and I think many runners would love to say they have taken part in a race that takes place in the shadow of such an international symbol," said Ahmed Al Kamali, president of the UAE Athletic Federation, IAAF council member and general co-ordinator of the region's first IAAF Gold Label race.
