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Review of Lemongrass in Al Kasbah, Sharjah (4 of 5 stars)

Here is the first of USA2UAE.com’s video restaurant reviews. Lemongrass is a new Thai restaurant recently opened in the now rebranded Al Kasbah along the corniche in Sharjah, UAE. It was well-deserving of 4 out of 5 stars and now takes over the slot as best Thai food in Sharjah from Bangkok Town. However, both restaurants are better (and have better prices) than any of Dubai’s Thai offerings. Both restaurants are well worth the trip to Sharjah.

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Say Goodbye to Satwa

When the bulldozers arrived, it sent shockwaves through Satwa, one of the cheapest residential areas at the heart of Dubai. Speaking to the people living there inspires confusion: what do the green municipality numbers mean that have been spray-painted everywhere? When do they have to move out? Here Time Out attempts to show all sides of the story, from the voices of the tenants to those of the developers, as well as highlighting the parts of Satwa you should be soaking up while you can – and how to find out whether your home is set to be flattened.

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Emirates to fly to Los Angeles

Emirates, the Arab world’s biggest airline, said it will start flying to Los Angeles from September.

“Los Angeles represents Emirates’ commitment to the American market. We have evaluated the US for expansion opportunities and have carefully examined our existing services in Houston and New York- both of which have been very successful…MORE

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First two metro trains arrive in Dubai

First two trains for Dubai Metro have arrived in Dubai from Japan, Gulf News has learnt

The trains have been off-loaded from the ship at Dubai’s Port Rashid and have been moved to storage areas.

“We have achieved a crucial milestone for Dubai Metro Project with the arrival of first two trains on schedule,” said Adnan Ahmed Al Hammadi, Director of Rail Project Construction Department at the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)

He told Gulf News that the trains will be used for the trail run which is set to start in late April this year on the test track between the Jebel Ali Industrial Station and the Ibn-e-Battuta Station on Shaikh Zayed Road.

“More consignments of trains will start arriving in June after we complete at least two months of trail run to check trains,” he said.

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Burj Dubai Nears Competion: An Image Gallery

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Aldar unveils $5b Al Dana plan

Aldar Properties has revealed a detailed plan for its $5 billion commercial development, Al Dana, at the heart of the 10.5-kilometre Raha Beach development.

Work on the development is underway, with several buildings under construction.

They include four integrated buildings comprising the World Trade Centre, and the Gateway, building which was designed by celebrated architect Rafael Vinoly who designed New York’s new World Trade Centre.

“The total investment in Al Raha Beach is about $48 billion, and of that, $5 billion is the cost of Dana, which is the commercial heart of the development,” Ronald Barrot, the company’s chief executive officer, told Gulf News.

With this, total projects under construction exceed $90 billion, taking into consideration the $40 billion Yas Island development comprising 6,000 acres, and the iconic Old Market in the Abu Dhabi city centre…

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A Trip to Burj Dubai and Festival City

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Nakheel to build four theme parks on Palm Jebel Ali

Orlando: Nakheel on Thursday announced an agreement with Busch Entertainment Corporation (BEC), the family entertainment division of US based Anheuser-Busch Co to develop four theme parks under the name Worlds of Discovery.

The theme parks will include SeaWorld, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove.

BEC president and chief operating officer Jim Atchison announced the deal with Nakheel’s CEO, Chris O’Donnell, and The Palm Jebel Ali’s Managing Director, Marwan Al Qamzi, at SeaWorld Orlando yesterday.

Agreement

Nakheel and BEC reach-ed an agreement earlier this month for the construction of four theme parks on the second of Nakheel’s three palm-shaped man-made island developments. Orlando-based BEC operates 10 Worlds of Discovery parks across the US. The Worlds of Discovery will be built on a section of The Palm Jebel Ali known as ‘the Crown’.

“Dubai has fast become one of the world’s leading tourist destinations and a key part of the strategy has been attracting world-class entertainment brands to the emirate. We have already agreed partnerships with major brands such as Trump, Cirque du Soleil, and Atlantis, and the partnership with BEC is a further example of Dubai’s growth as a city of global prominence,” said O’Donnell.

The first phase of Worlds of Discovery is expected to open in 2012. Besides the four theme parks, the project will also include a variety of other family tourist attractions such as resort hotels, spas, shops and restaurants, O’Donnell said… http://gulfnews.com/business/Real_Estate_Property/10193605.html

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Wadi Wurrayah Images

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Nakheel launches The Universe

Nakheel last night announced it would be developing The Universe, using the experience and expertise gained from developing its iconic World project.

It also announced it would be re-developing the Port Rashid area of Dubai, as part of its Blue Communities project and the cost of the development will be Dh500 million over five years, Nakheel’s executive chairman, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, said at a VIP event held at a specially constructed dome at Nakheel’s sales centre near Palm Jumeriah.

The Blue Communities initiative has been launched to raise awareness of issues specific to coastal development, Bin Sulayem said. The project will engage thought leaders, NGOs and other stakeholders to take an active role in developing the Blue Communities initiative. He also said that Nakheel “aspired to be more than an ordinary developer,” adding: “We want to use our knowledge and understanding of projects to create sustainable coastlines”.

Speaking on a video presentation, Chris O’Donnell, Nakheel’s CEO, said that Blue Communities would introduce an index to measure the sustainability of coastline developments, something that is not currently available anywhere in the world… SOURCE

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