Local buyers replacing the lost interest of investors from Europe or America is mostly due to increased property financing by banks. Lenders are returning back to the market as more and more users are applying for loans to buy rather than rent. Speculation has decreased as property prices slumped by nearly 60%. The result is proactive sellers looking to trade property with buyers who are searching for exclusive apartments and villas.

With a strong foothold in the MENA region, the residential real estate market in Dubai has shown a positive start in 2012. Since the global recession, it has been a buyers market. But with finance easily accessible, potential buyers are investing in the market which may see an increase in prices. If you are interested in a property in Dubai, investment in the present situation is crucial. Dubai, the city of dreams will never disappoint.

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Let’s celebrate the nation’s campaign and movement towards living a healthier lifestyle under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Hasher Bin Thani Al Maktoum. With such a fitness exposure in the heart of Dubai, UAE, you get a chance to celebrate a weekend filled with fitness classes, MMA fitness challenges, games, MMA apparel, inflatable sumo suit wrestling, autograph sessions with MMA Pros and much more.

The day ends with awaited breath for the top fight in the night, when you’ll enjoy much thrilling experience  of a battle of the gyms.  A much awaited tournament organized to promote UAE based gyms and local talents as well as crown the toughest MMA gym in the Emirates.

The city is all set to support, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) that has received tremendous popularity around the world as well as special attention in the UAE and the MENA region. With the development of Abu Dhabi Fighting Championship (ADFC), MMA has been on the priority list amongst the city’s gyms and fighters.

After focus on its increasing popularity, many new gyms plus established gyms have introduced the MMA training programs. Because of ongoing development, many sponsors are happy to put money in MMA. Many hope that it will emerge as a great entertainer in the Gulf region.
Be active to join such a special event in the city.  Right away avail flights to Dubai and book hotels in Dubai to make your life healthier.

When: 24^th – 25^th of February 2012
Where: Jumeirah Beach Residence

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Lifestyle of Dubai has attracted huge number of people from around the world and today it thrives with the fastest growing population of expatriates!

Life in Dubai has many benefits that lure people from other countries to relocate to Dubai.

During last few years, Dubai has gained great success in transforming itself into a sparkling metropolis. The foremost infrastructure, world-class constructions, classic homes, duty-free shops and most importantly, the financial benefits for businesses, strict laws and so the lowest rate of crime have made this city the hub of expats and their life worthwhile.

But, the life in Dubai also has a not-so-good side.

As the city continues to flourish, the rates of residential areas and the property prices continue to increase. People now prefer to reside in the areas where property prices are comparatively low. This has eventually increased the number of commuters on the road causing gridlocks.

Temperature during summer also now goes higher than 40 degrees Celsius.

But, despite these negative factors, people still relocate to Dubai in search of better life.  Not only fantastic climate and sun-kissed, white sand beaches  invite people from all corners of the world to live in Dubai, the 100% tax-free salary still continues to pull people to make Dubai their home-city!

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With a privilege to work for such a noble cause, it’s great to join hand-in-hand in support of Dubai Cares, which is organised for millions of children who face much trouble in pursuit of education as well for those who have never attended school.

The event is prearranged in the United Arab Emirates, known as Dubai Cares, is the world’s cause for fighting the cycle of poverty worldwide. To encourage this, the UAE Community will participate in 3-km – ‘Walk for Education 2012.’

Dubai Cares, an event for human cause, is planned on a large scale where you get an opportunity to meet many people and interact with new friends. The walk will start at 9:00am on 17th of February 2012, and there will be fun activities at the Jumeirah Beach Park.

For those living in the United Arab Emirates, they can register on-site at the Jumeirah Beach Park for a phenomenal cause – ‘Walk for Education 2012’ on the day of the event between 8:00am to 9:00am. The organisation can participate by mailing at oninfo@dubaicares.ae along with detailed information including the organisation’s name and a number of participants. Participation fee is AED 30 per person and free for children below five years.

To encourage people out there for such an educational cause, right away book flights to Dubai and avail hotels in Dubai as well denote your presence in the city.

Products which come under ready-to-eat category are chocolate mousse, tiramisu, garlic paste, freshly-made mayonnaise and a few other desserts and pastries that could possible pass on a salmonella infection through the use of unpasteurized eggs.

Senior food studies and surveys officer Bobby Krishna said that the department has launched an awareness campaign to warn and educate people on the risks of consuming such freshly prepared products made from raw eggs.  Consumers should contact an hygiene officer or the person-in-charge of the eatery in case of doubt.  It is in best interest that eateries use pasteurized eggs and label their products properly.

Recent studies conducted by the Dubai Health Authority found that products made from insufficiently cooked eggs were the cause of consumer infections. Generally, eggs don’t get contaminated very easily, but bacteria manage to thrive when they are mixed with milk and sugar and exposed to warm temperatures. Salmonella infection is the top cause of cases reported in the UAE, symptomized by fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhoea.

So, the next time you visit Dubai, make sure to check the labels of food products containing eggs.

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Living in fantasies, it’s time to face reality. With the advent of Big Boys Toys Dubai 2012, you interface with those very big, mammoth and gigantic machines, which are possibly seen in the night dreams, TV shows and huge exhibitions. It’s an outstanding show, which is being organised on such a large scale where you come across unique gadgets, high-octane products and renowned artefacts.

It’s great news for those, who are interested in watching rare products with exciting features along with their interactive demos. Because of its mass organisation in Dubai, it is definite to fetch much admiration all over the world. In 2012, Big Boys Toys, the premier lifestyle exhibition, is prearranged on huge scale at a single point.

Highlights of Big Boys Toys

• The show displays high-end brands and lifestyle products of the world’s most renowned manufacturers and suppliers.
• Each product falls within one of ten product categories: Adventure, Aviation, Digital, Drive, Fashion, Off Road, Ride, Marine, Lifestyle and Wellness.
• Opening day (9^th of February 2012) will be restricted to VVIPs, but those by invitation only.
• Hulme CanAm Spyder and Nissan GT-R VVIP 2012 models, ultra exclusive and limited edition vehicles will be debuted in Big Boys Toys Dubai 2012.

Pack your bags for full-fledged entertainment and fun. Right away book flights to Dubai and hotel in Dubai.

When: 9^th of February 2012 (VIP only)
10^th – 11^th of February 2012 (General Public)
Where: ATLANTIS the Palm, Dubai, UAE

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Winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia, right, and Roger Federer of Switzerland hold their trophies following the final match of the Emirates Dubai ATP Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Nousha Salimi)

Finally, Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in a sweat drenching 5 hours 53 minutes match to carve his name on the Australian Open Cup. Now, Djokovic takes aim at his next title at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships which will take place in Dubai, UAE from 27.02.2012 to 03.03.2012 on a hard court. Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Tomas Berdych, Mardy Fish, Janko Tipsarevic and Juan Martin Del Potro are preparing on improving their game to stop Djokovic from winning successive Dubai Duty Free Championship titles.

Joining them is the new World No. 1 and Australian Open women singles winner Victoria Azarenka who will look forward to enjoying her new status as well playing to secure her ranking for keeps.

As the best moments are waiting to be created and the memory lane to be relived, tourists can have their chance as spectators at the Championships to see their favourite players perform their best. Grandstand Tickets are available at the Dubai Tennis Stadium Box office, Garhoud from January 16th, 2012 until 3rd March, 2012 from 9am to 9pm daily. One can also buy tickets online on www.timeouttickets.com.

So, what is the wait for? Aren’t your eyes craving for the amazing rallies, the desperation in the drop shots and all the hype and excitement that exceeds it? The extraordinary victory celebration unveils only with timely booking of hotels in Dubai and flights to Dubai. In addition, rent a car in Dubai to swiftly ride you to the Aviation Club Tennis Centre.

The Omega Dubai Desert Classic, a superb event in the city organized at a gala level with an assemblage of various golf admirers across the world. It is planned every year to mark Dubai as the world’s famous city where everything is glimpsed with a wide prospective.

Since 1989, the 38th event, which commenced as the prestigious European tour including Asia for the first time, is wonderfully prearranged by the organisation Golf in Dubai at the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course.

The Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course is the first glass course in the Middle East, which denotes its presence as the world’s top 100 gulf courses. Most of the golfers like to play in the course, but they say “the final hole is a bit difficult to pay because of a double green cot and notable presence of a lake.”

The Omega Dubai Desert Classic hosts one of the world’s renowned golfers like Tiger Woods, who visited the event for almost six times whereas he was a proud winner twice. Ernie Els is active participant for successive 12 different years as well won the competition thrice. The youngest winner Rory Mcllroy was just 19 years old when he won in 2009. In 2011, Alvaro Quiros was the competition winner. John Daly is the esteemed attraction of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic 2012.

The famous sponsors include The National Bank of Dubai, CNN, Emirate Airlines and BMW. The total prize money is USD $2.5 million.

Get ready to be an energetic spectator just avail flights to Dubai and book hotels in Dubai for your wonderful journey.

When: Monday 6th – Sunday 12th February 2012
Where: Emirates Golf Club, Dubai

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Dubai International Boxing Championship 2012 , a fierce event organised on a large scale, will have the world’s known boxers entertain the audience with their dreadful fighting skills. The event is one of its own kinds serving a power-packed entertainment as well  support the charity organised by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) in aid of the Dubai Autism Centre.

As revealed by the Dubai Sports Council, the international boxing championship will include several boxing rounds including a match between Bob Sapp, the renowned American boxer and a Swedish boxer, Tufan. The event will be fully entertaining wherein several boxes of different backdrops like Italy, Sweden, France, Iran, Turkmenistan, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Syria and Philippine will be active participants.

Mikaela, a Swedish boxer and winner of the World Professional Boxing Federation title in the welterweight class will be the centre of attraction. However, America’s kickboxer Bob ‘the Beast’ Sapp and UAE’s Champion, Eisa Al-Dah, known as the Arabian warriors will be the trump card for all spectators.

With its increasing popularity, Dubai International Boxing Championship has become the world’s famous and anticipated event for all boxing admirers. Get your bag packed and prearrange everything. Right away book flights to Dubai and book hotels in Dubai to mark your presence.

Venue: The Aviation Club, Dubai
Date: 2^nd of February 2012
Day: Thursday
Timings: 6:30pm

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With its ongoing development, Dubai is paving a new way of success and progress. The city is a glazing ground for those interested in water sports. From traditional to modern wooden sports destination, it is one of the foremost epicentres of several water activities like sailing, wooden powerboat, Class One and Xcat powerboat, traditional rowing, surf ski, kayak and jet ski.

The DIMC Marina situated in the heart of Mina Seyhai offers enviable scenery amongst the luxurious Jumeirah coastline and overlooking Palm Island. The Marina is a famous dock in the city providing international standard berthing facilities for 300 boats from 25 – 60 ft. Because of increasing popularity, the Marina is growing as a prominent spot among tourists. Get a preview of listed events in the year 2012 at the Dubai International Marina Club.

• Dubai Traditional Rowing Race – January, 27^th 2012
• UIM Middle East & World XCat Powerboat Championship – February, 2^nd 2012 – 3^rd February 2012
• Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race 43ft – February, 18^th 2012
• Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race 22ft –February, 25^th 2012
• Maktoum Cup Traditional Rowing Race – March, 24^th 2012
• Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race 22ft – March, 31^st 2012
• UAE Wooden Powerboat Championship – April, 14^th 2012
• Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race 22ft – April, 20^th 2012
• Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race 60ft – April 28^th 2012
• Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race 22ft – May 5^th, 2012
• Al Gaffal Long Distance Race 60ft Traditional Dhows – May, 26^th 2012

With an array of fleets like catamarans, lasers, surf skis and kayaks, the Water Sports Centre offers an unmatched facility to the members and their families. It has a swimming pool and landscaped gardens surrounding the beach with coconut and date palms for shade. Other services include barasti covered seating areas and a distinctive barasti bar area next to the swimming pool.

For an enjoyable water sports, you can hire fleet with kayaks, optimists, toppers, catamarans, and lasers as well two Beneteau 7.5’s charters. Avail flights to Dubai and book hotels in Dubai to become a part of many events.