Burj Al Arab introduces exclusive 24-carat gold iPads

The hotel’s guests can also enjoy iMacs available inside all 202 suites

Burj Al Arab, the World’s Most Luxurious Hotel, introduced today bespoke 24-carat gold iPads for its in-house guests. The exclusive launch makes Burj Al Arab the first hotel in the world to offer the Interactive Customer Experience (ICE) software available on the 24-carat gold iPads.

The 24-carat gold iPads, designed specifically for Burj Al Arab and engraved with the hotel’s logo, will be offered to every guest upon check-in. The guests will be able to use the 24-carat gold iPad as a “virtual concierge” and – at the touch of the button – access both information and the extensive selection of hotel services, such as the Guest Services Directory, detailed descriptions of Burj Al Arab’s restaurant options and spa menu, as well as private dining, butler and housekeeping services, among many other options. Read more

Cannes Film Festival Kicks Off with an Array of Promising Film Titles

Prestigious Cannes Film Festival is officially on. Yesterday movie stars hit the red carpet in Cannes, France for the 66th time and joined the film screening marathon. The event will continue until May 26th and it will include a list of impressive productions, among which are The Great Gatsby, The Bling Ring, Nebraska, Behind The Candelabra and many others.

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World’s billionaires prefer Asia and many of them UAE

Cities with the Most Millionaires and Billionaires Revealed; Dubai in Top 20

Big cities in Asia now boast with more residing millionaires and billionaires and surprisingly outnumber New York, according to a new report published on Tuesday. The results also show that although Dubai isn’t the home of many millionaires, the city appears at 16th place in the top cities for billionaires ranking. Read more

Spotted in Dubai: Egyptian Diva at ATM’s Party

The annual Arabian Travel Market party gathered over 1100 professionals from the travel and tourism industry this year. It was held at the new Rixos hotel, situated at the end of the Palm Jumeirah, ten minutes drive away further from Atlantis, The Palm.

Efforts were not spared to entertain tourism and travel professionals, who on the contrary to the popular belief, do not party a whole year round. Among the guests were many CEOs, entrepreneurs, real estate agents and pretty women.

Incidentally we spotted Yousra, an Egyptian actress and singer, who s considered as a glamorous icon for the Middle East. She was surrounded by a group of friends and a number of fans seeking a photo opportunity. For what is worth, we need to mention, that Yousra looks remarkably good. Her looks did not change a bit since the last time we saw her back in 2007, during a Rotary charity gala dinner in Dubai.

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Rumoured Justin Bieber’s stunts in Dubai can’t go unnoticed

The teen singer Justin Bieber who recently causes strong debates, enthusiasm and mania among his critics and fans managed to occupy tabloid covers once again. The teenage pop star is said to have booked an entire golf course and a water park for the time he will be in Dubai for the two dates of his world tour.

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World’s Most Beautiful Woman for 2013 Announced

Perfect blond hair, warm smile and sparkling blue eyes – apparently these have contributed to the one of the most prestigious recognitions in the world. On Wednesday, People magazine announced Gwyneth Paltrow the World’s Most Beautiful Woman for 2013.

Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow will be on Friday’s issue, knocking her friend Beyoncé out of the top spot. At the age of 40, the concept of beauty has changed for the actress who admits she looks great mainly because feels comfortable, confident and happy by simply being herself. Of course, her regular fitness program and healthy eating help her maintain a great shape and youthful look. People’s managing editor Larry Hackett said Paltrow’s selection was a result of her gorgeous appearance, her inspiring role as a mother and wife and her successful career. Being grounded and family-oriented is so rare in Hollywood circles, but Paltrow has remained herself despite the fame. So, what is her secret to beauty?

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Bollywood Superstar Akshay Kumar Excels Across all Genres

With all the film genres that Akshay Kumar has touched upon and successfully conquered, the rags to riches superstar makes India proud to call him her own. From comedy and action to real life drama sprinkled with a dash of romance, Akshay demonstrates that no challenge is too great and that he can in fact do it all.

His latest blockbuster film Special Chabbis (26) sees the talented actor delving into the realm of real-life drama that he has not much been associated with in the past.

With several highly accredited performances to his name, “the quintessential action hero” proves his versatile nature as his recent hits Special Chabbis, Khiladi 786, OMG: Oh My God, Rowdy Rathore, Housefull 2 soar at the box office. In Special Chabbis, although not his usual dare-devilish stunt based film, Akshay has been praised for his compelling and realistic portrayal of conman ‘Mon Singh’ in the acclaimed Neeraj Pandey directed gritty heist film. Read more

A Billionaire disagrees, magazine strikes back

Who is more powerful – Forbes or Prince Alwaleed bin Talal?

Billionaires business owners and a number of ultra-successful entrepreneurs would be flattered to be included in Forbes magazine’s World’s Billionaires list. The thousand and four hundred something lucky ones are most probably happy to see their names on this year’s list by now, but Prince Alwaleed bin Talal dares to disagree with the ranking, and moreover, he is deeply unhappy. The Saudi Arabian royal was ranked by the business magazine as the 26th wealthiest person on the globe. However, that did not seem to appeal to the prince since shortly after the list was published online, he issued an official press release addressing the ranking and his disagreements with it. Read more

Strong UAE Presence on Forbes’ Billionaires List

Forbes announced its list of the world’s wealthiest people in 2013. The ranking consists of billionaires from every part of the world, including the United Arab Emirates. This year, the country enjoys a stronger presence on the Forbes Billionaires List compared to 2012. Read more

Forbes’ Billionaires List for 2013 Revealed

The American business magazine Forbes published its annual World’s Billionaires List for the 27th time in 2013. The ranking is based on net worths, as well as the assets value of the candidates, including cash money, real estate, art, private and public companies and etc. In addition, the magazine works in cooperation with experts in the field to provide the most accurate and detailed ranking possible. What is interesting about this year’s ten richest people is that not many of them have made their wealth through some tech corporation. It seems that investment and trading billionaires have taken the lead in 2013. Also, there are some entries from sectors like fashion and beauty. Read more

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