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Coming Soon to a Store Near You: Camel Milk Chocolate
So you're willing to eat mushroom-flavored chocolate — but what about chocolate made from camel milk? Soon, chocolate addicts with adventurous palates will have the opportunity to try the world's first camel milk chocolate. Dubai confectioner Al Nassma, which claims to be the first chocolate made of the unconventional milk, announced yesterday that it plans to expand into other Arab markets, Japan, Europe, and the United States.
In the News: Celebs Losing Big Bucks on Their Dubai Digs
As you know, the effects of the credit crunch are being experienced worldwide. Even some of the world's wealthiest celebs are being hit hard. Celebrities like the Beckhams, Michael Jackson, and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are losing $110,000 a week as the value of their luxury Dubai villas crashes.
Dubai: Pumping Sewage, Jailing Lovebirds, and Growing
Dubai is everywhere. Well, not everywhere, it's specifically on the southern coast of the Persian Gulf and one of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates and the most populous city of the UAE. On the plane to the RNC I read Ben Mezrich's new book, Rigged: The True Story of an Ivy League Kid Who Changed the World of Oil From Wall Street to Dubai.
Dubai: Land of $1.5 Billion Hotel, More Modern Muslims
A $1.5 billion Atlantis hotel will open tomorrow on Dubai's palm tree-shaped island. The lavish digs include: dolphins flown 30 hours from the South Pacific, a $25,000 a night suite, an open-air tank with 65,000 fish, stingrays, and other sea creatures, and 16 restaurants.
Compared to the rest of the Arab world, where Islamic faith is gaining significance in the lives of youth, residents of Dubai can choose to worship more modern wonders like nightclubs and casual girlfriends.
When in Dubai . . . Don't Have Sex on the Beach
A British woman working in Dubai faces six years in jail, after Dubai officials caught her allegedly having sex on beach. Dubai may be the Las Vegas of the Middle East, but it's no sin city. The thirty-year-old businesswoman has been charged with sex outside marriage, indecent behavior in public, being drunk in public, and assaulting a police officer.
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Fab Cover: Chanel Iman for Harpers Dubai
Chanel Iman has this morning revealed her own cover for the Harper's Bazaar Dubai edition. It features Chanel wearing a neutral coloured turban and a silk dress looking gorgeous! The simple colour palette of the cover highlights her natural features and creates a classic feel.
Angelina and Brad Design High-End Jewelry With Asprey
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have tackled a lot together — namely, a growing family. A high-end jewelry line is the latest. Dubbed The Protector, it's inspired by snakes because Angelina considers the reptile a protector of her family.
Dubai Welcomes Paris With Open Arms
Paris Hilton made front page news when she landed in Dubai yesterday, immediately heading to a press conference for her BFF show there. Doug is usually her travel companion, but this time she rolled solo as speculation continued about whether or not they are still broken up. Paris addressed the rumors of her flirtation with Cristiano Ronaldo, saying they are just "getting to know each other," but for now she's more focused on finding another best friend than a new boyfriend.
This Just In: Brad Pitt's Eco Designs For Dubai
It seems as if the Jolie-Pitt family must thrive on activity. Between settling into a French mansion, preparing for the birth of his twins, and various public appearances, charity work, and acting roles, Brad Pitt is, according to People, designing a green hotel in Dubai.
Green building and Brad Pitt are certainly no strangers.
Paris Explores the Best of What Dubai Has to Offer
Paris Hilton piled on the bling yesterday to film the new version of her BFF finding show in Dubai. She's been making the most of her time overseas, familiarizing herself with the area by riding camels and even skiing indoors. There were stories that Paris had gotten in trouble with local authorities for traipsing around in a bikini, but she assured her many Twitter followers that all is fine legally as she continues to work on her upcoming series.
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