Luxury Lifestyle

Dubai  is always in the news for having some of the most extreme things in the world: man-made islands, high-high-rise buildings and lots and lots of wealth. But, you might wonder what a person does for fun in this big, desert, Muslim city.  Of course, there are plenty of standard attractions like the souks (markets),  the world’s tallest tower  and the old part of the city – but if you want to see the city’s wild side, take a peek at our list of five completely different and  fun things to do in Dubai ,  the largest city in the United Arab Emirates . 1. Chill Out Ice Bar Can you imagine how inviting this would be to anyone who has been outside in the dead heat of Dubai where temperatures have climbed to over 130 degrees? Such a high concept, it’s not surprising that this club is buzzing with tourists and locals alike.  Chill Out is Dubai’s only ice bar and is located in the Times Square Mall.  It’s the combination of sub-zero weather, inte...

Dubai-based luxury hotelier Jumeirah Group has opened Zero Gravity, a luxury beach club, bar and restaurant located next to the drop zone of Skydive Dubai in Al Sufouh. Zero Gravity features a beach, day beds, a two tier restaurant and several terraces. The day-to-night venue will host DJs including Scott Evans, David Craig and Charl Chaka in the evenings. A range of access options are available, including beach passes valid for one day, one-week or a fortnight.A single one-day weekday pass at Zero Gravity costs AED 150, with AED 50 redeemable against F&B, and a single one-day weekend pass costs AED 250, with AED 100 redeemable against F&B. Zero Gravity will host the opening reception of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) on May 4.

Living the luxury lifestyle signifies wealth and affluence. It has everything to do with money – you get to enjoy the best of everything the world has to offer. On your travels, for business or pleasure, you can choose between flying first class and flying in a private jet. You don’t settle for less – staying at the finest five star hotels is the norm.   Of course, the rich and affluent work hard for their wealth. Working long hours leaves little time for personal life. This is where concierge services come in – they get you whatever you want, whenever you like it.  Whether it is front row seats to the Rock Concert of the year or you want to take off on an impromptu vacation, whether you forgot to pick up a present for your loved one or you want to dive to a shipwreck, the concierge service is at your service at anytime.   The millionaires and billionaires of the world own the best luxury cars. From a Lamborghini to a Ferrari to a Maserati, their cars are the be...

Dubai, Part 2   Day 3 No guided tour but I woke up early so I can eat breakfast at the earliest time and be off to explore the city. I set out to the downtown area. Though the malls opened at 10 am, I wanted to visit the attractions early. I  wasn't  in much of a hurry so I strolled the streets until it was time to head to Dubai Mall. It was quite impressive. I got lost a couple of times inside the mall. You can’t really fault me as this is the largest mall in the world! I figured since it was right by the Burj Khalifah, I just had to visit the world’s tallest building, too. The views from the view deck were amazing but I wish the deck was at the topmost floor. That would have been perfect! By evening, my tour group reunited for a beautiful Dhow Cruise dinner along Dubai Creek. The river was really beautiful. The shows were also fantastic. At the end of the cruise, I was full – from the food and music.   Day 4 We went  to Abu   Dhabi For ...

Dubai, Part 1   The Middle  East Has  always held fascination with me ever since I was a child, listening wide eyed to the stories featured in  One Thousand and One Nights . I don’t even know for certain  if Dubai  was ever mentioned but it was the very first place in  the Middle  East that I had set out to visit. As a woman traveling alone, I know it would be hard to go anywhere in the rest of the UAE  but Dubai is  friendly to most travelers. Grabbing the first chance I got, I planned my vacation  to Dubai   I figured that it would take me at least 2 weeks to really enjoy the city but since I also wanted to visit other places,  I'd  cut the trip by half. The best deals I found in a website selling vacation packages that included tours and hotel stays for 5 nights and 6 days.   Day 1 The long-haul flight was tiresome but I quickly forgot about it the moment I had a glimpse of the beauty  of Du...