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Screening of BOY by Taika Waititi

Screening of Boy by Taika Waititi

Catch a screening of independent movie BOY by Taika Waititi on Tuesday 15th January 2013 at Dubai Knowledge Village Conference Centre. The film’s plot is described below:

“Set on the East coast of New Zealand in the year 1984, Boy, an 11 year old kid and devout Michael Jackson fan gets a chance to know his father who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years ago.”

Also get the chance to chat with actor Cliff Curtis, the film’s producer in a Q&A. Curtis has appeared in series like Body of Proof, and Missing, and in films like Columbiana and The Last Airbender.

The film will be screened by The Scene Club in association with Dubai International Film Festival.

The screening of BOY will take place on Tuesday January 15, 2013 at Dubai Knowledge Village Conference Centre. Ticket collection: 7 PM, Film screening: 8 PM

To book your complimentary ticket go to www.thesceneclub.com/eticket

15-01-13 | Posted in Blog | Tagged dubai, entertainment, film, movie, uae | Leave a comment

Balalee6: A 5bz Jbn Production

We get absolutely giddy with excitement whenever we hear of a regional or local Khaleeji Youtube channel. There’s something about blunt and humorous discussions about the goings-on in the Gulf that keeps us clicking back for more videos.

With that said, we’re happy to introduce you to an Emirati video series called “Balalee6″ by 5bz Jbn Productions. The show, starring Abdulla Al Awadhi, and produced by a team of young Emiratis, is a comedic take on society and culture, aiming to tackle community issues in a creative and humorous way.

In just 6 months, Balalee6 has managed to gain 285,000+ views and 1800+ subscribers.

Check out their latest video:

15-01-13 | Posted in Blog | Tagged comedy, uae, video | Leave a comment

The UP Coffee Table by Christopher Duffy

2_The-UP-Coffee-Table_r Duffy London design studio is known for their creative and exceptional furniture design. Ever since they began in 2002, Duffy London has created environmental friendly products that look stunning as well.

Chris Duffy, the founder of Duffy London, is the mastermind behind the idea. He has been recognized as a leader in design in the UK and has not disappointed with his latest creation, the UP Coffee Table.

This limited edition piece of exquisite furniture features golden balloons holding the glass table to give it a very inventive and artistic look.

Check out the images and tell us what you think!

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14-01-13 | Posted in Blog | 1 Comment

Bazaar’s 2013 Kuwait Dining Guide

Our friends at Bazaar Magazine recently published their annual Dining Guide for restaurants in Kuwait, and we thought it would be great to share it with our readers especially now that for the first time, it’s also available online!

Bazaar’s Dining Guide is filled with restaurant and cafe reviews, interviews, menus from places that deliver, and much more.

Click on the image above to take you to the digital version, or go to www.issuu.com/bazaarmagazine/docs/bazaardg2013

13-01-13 | Posted in Blog | Tagged cafes, food, kuwait, restaurants | Leave a comment

Macalister Mansion in Penang, Malaysia: 100 years turned into one magical estate!

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The city of Penang, Malaysia will surely be proud of what the Ministry of Design has created. Taking a 100-year-old building and turning it into a luxurious hotel is not a walk-in-the-park. Named after Governor Colonel Normal Macalister in the 1800s, the now luxurious hotel can now be the destination for tourists in the beautiful country of Malaysia.

With an old English mansion look, the Macalister Mansion still preserves the historical feel. Adding present and fresh amenities, each room has its own sense. Different colors and designs, café, dining and living room, even a den where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Penang, this mansion should definitely be on your list when travelling to Malaysia.

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