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It is impossible to know whether this post at Al-Emirati.com on the victims of the recent Air India disaster is intended to be some appalling attempt at humour or satire, but by every single measure it is absolutely beyond the pale:
Not really. Not only do I not care if the victims "rest in peace" but it seems to me that they are, rather, resting in pieces!
I am of course talking about flight IX 812 from Dubai to Balglapour (or some other hell hole, they're all the same) that recently crashed (click here)
I know I know. Mean, blah blah. The way I see it is as follows. The UAE is (about) 50% Indians, Something that I, and 90% of all other Emaratis see as a bad thing.
This plane, carrying Indians who live and work here, means that 160 indians that clog up the roads, cause accidents, fail code inspections at Indian restaurants, speak like this guy, and are a general drag on the security of the UAE, wont be coming back. That is a very GOOD thing!
I can only pray that this happens every week!
Sadly, we'll probably have 160 new VISAs for 160 new Indians issued in 3 hours... And the authority in charge of this will flaunt that, as if it's a good thing.
Planning on booking an Emirates flight? You might want to know about their recent baggage allowance changes then as certain fare types have had their checked baggage allowance reduced by 5kg.
The allowances have been reduced on two of Emirates’ four economy ticket types: Special and Saver tickets.
Special tickets reduced from a 20kg allowance to 15kg, and anyone traveling on Saver tickets can now take 25kg of checked luggage, rather than 30kg.
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Flex and Flex Plus ticket baggage allowances will remain the same, at 30kg and 35kg respectively. Hand luggage will also remain the same, at 7kg.
First Class and Business Class baggage allowances will remain the same at 40kg for Business, and 50kg for First.
The new weight allowances apply to all fights, except routes to and from the Americas, and flights originating from Africa. Special tickets for flights from the UAE to India will also have a 25kg allowance, rather than 15kg.
So, what is the difference in the ticket types?
Well, all four (Special, Saver, Flex and Flex Plus) are economy, so you get the exact same seat style and leg room on the plane, the major difference is the flexibility of the ticket. Typically Special and Saver are the lowest price tickets, but also mean they cannot be refunded, or changing the flight details is more expensive.
It’s worth noting that the new rates only came into effect on tickets booked after February 4, so if you booked your Special or Saver tickets for flights after those dates but before February 4, you’ll still be able to take advantage of the higher luggage allowance.
You can read all about the changes here.
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The What’s On Nightlife Awards in association with Titan Drinks are back at Barasti Beach on Wednesday April 17 where we’ll be revealing the top movers and shakers from across the nightlife industry.
Having spent the last year rating and reviewing the city’s best beach clubs, brunches and nights out, the categories recognise all the top people and places that make Dubai’s nightlife scene one of the best in the world.
But, while all the best bits of our brilliant beach party remain, there’s plenty of new things for you to look forward too as well. And here they are…
This year, we’ll be awarding the city’s top movers and shakers across 19 categories, bringing in two brand new categories to our nightlife awards.
For the first time ever, we’ll be awarding the city’s Best Evening Brunch and Best Ladies’ Day on April 17, alongside our 17 returning categories.
Best of all, you’re able to crown the winners. Both categories are open to public vote, alongside Best Ladies’ Night and Best Party Brunch, all of which you can vote for right here. You’ll need to be quick though, as voting closes on Sunday March 31.
Check out the full list of nominees here.
New to 2019 will be our ‘Highly Commended’ awards, which have been introduced to publicly recognized more or the industry on the night of the event. As well as the winners, we’ll also be crowning a second place, ‘Highly Commended’ in each category.
We’ve teaming up with Inside Lifestyle to give one lucky winner at the awards a one-year supply of hotel stays, VIP tables, beach club cabanas, shows, brunches, dinners worth a staggering Dhs50,000.
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Want to get involved?
We’ll be offering two all inclusive packages on the night, which are open to the public and can be purchased on the door. From 7.30pm to 11pm, guests can enjoy a three and a half hour BBQ and free flowing drinks priced at Dhs150 for girls and Dhs250 for guys.
Feel like partying like a VIP? Table packages in our VIP area are priced at Dhs5,000 for ten guests. Table bookings can be made here.
Titan Drinks will be back at the awards this year where you’ll be able to taste the latest flavours of the premium energy drink, mix up your own Titan cocktails and get your hands on a goodie bag.
Revival Shots provide rapid superior re-hydration and is packed with vitamins, minerals and electrolytes, meaning no more headaches, drowsiness or nausea after a big night. On the night, Revival Shots will be occupying two different spots at Barasti where they will be offering guests free tastes to ensure you wake up headache free, and and giving guests samples to take away too.
So be sure to clear your schedule on Wednesday April 17, and check out everything you need to know about the What’s On Nightlife Awards right here.
Barasti Beach, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort, 7.30pm to 3am, Wednesday April 17 2018. Facebook.com/WhatsOnNightlifeAwards
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I'm forever blowing bubbles
Property bubbles in the sand
They grow so fast, obviously can't last
But why do I care, I still own the land
People keep on buying
I take all their cash
Oh, I'm forever blowing bubbles
And bubbles always crash
"Nowadays, ten months after the financial crisis came crashing in on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), nearly destroying its shiniest component, Dubai, hundreds of cranes and dredgers have yet to resume work. The Queen Elizabeth II, once the world’s smartest liner, due to become yet another posh Dubai hotel, is a sleeping quayside hulk. Nothing is happening on three of the most recently man-made islands shaped like palm trees off Dubai’s coast that were the latest flashy projects of Nakheel, the emirate’s shaky real-estate developer."
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