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All hotels in Dubai told to cancel New Year celebrations

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, ordered all hotels in Dubai to cancel their new year celebrations. The order is issued as an act of solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Eexecutives of hotels and event companies in Dubai, including Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah, The Cellar, Atlantis Hotel, Palm Jumeirah and the Harbour Hotel and Residenceare, are holding meetings today to discuss the implementation of Shaikh Mohammad’s order to cancel New Year celebrations.

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Posted by Dubai Dude - December 31, 2008 at 3:10 pm

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Only One Job Cut Victim Turned Up For Free Meal

As noted earlier, Arabian Park Hotel in Dubai offered free meal to redundancy victims in Dubai. The offer started from December 15.

However, according to Arabian Business, only one person turned up on the first day to avail the free meal offer.

“We’ve not had as high an interest rate as I would have hoped and expected,” said Mark Lee, general manager of the three star hotel.

Hmmm. I am sure the hotel would had a house-full at every meal, if it was in Pakistan.

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Posted by Dubai Dude - December 15, 2008 at 10:33 pm

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Lost Your Job? Arabian Park Hotel in Dubai Offers Free Food

free food in recessionArabian Park Hotel in Dubai is offering free food to UAE residents who have recently lost their jobs. This free services for the victims of the credit crunch is available from Dcember 15, 2008 to January 15, 2009,

General Manager Mark Lee said: “To remind people of our value for money we’re launching this special offer. Anyone who has lost their job simply needs to bring along their redundancy notice and their food is completely free.”

The complimentary dinners will be offered in the hotel’s Brasserie restaurant.

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Posted by Dubai Dude - December 12, 2008 at 5:18 am

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Westin Dubai Hotel giving weekly prizes on Facebook

The Westin Dubai Hotel has just launched a weekly competition to promote the upcoming Dubai Marathon on Facebook! You can become a fan of the page and participate to win prizes.

Check this on Facebook

From Dubai Expat Diaries

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Posted by Dubai Dude - December 3, 2008 at 10:50 pm

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