Hot spot...
If you want to go somewhere to treat yourself and your friends without having to travel far from the Shaikh Zayed area, it may be a good idea to try the new Japanese restaurant, ZUMA. Located at Dubai International Financial Centre's (DIFC) Gate Village is the new place that was established by a German chef.
You have to keep in mind, first, that this is no ordinary chain. You can come here with friends for a long, rather sophisticated dinner, should you be in the mood.
The restaurant has Japanese cuisine with an informal dining style called Izakaya. Sushi lovers can visit the Sushi Counter where the chef prepares Califormia Sushi Rolls. The other open kitchen, the Robata Grill, offers other seafood and meat dishes.
The food does not arrive in a ‘starter-main course' order, however. Those behind the idea made sure that dishes are added to the table continuously as you are having your meal.
The restaurant is two floors and is elegantly decorated. A three-dimensional wall faces the lounge area. The designer is reported to have combined the elements of Earth, Fire, Water and Air to produce the final design for the place.
The restaurant opened in Dubai following its branches set up in London, Hong Kong and Istanbul. So, the next time you feel like spoiling yourself and having a new, exotic experience, you could head in the DIFC direction.
Theatre...
High School Musical returns
After its sellout summer season in July this year, Disney's High School Musical will be back in Dubai from November 12 to 15 at the Centrepoint Theatre in the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre.
Directed by John Payton and produced by Lucy Blakeman and Payton, the performance was among the most publicised and talked about theatrical event in 2008 receiving rave reviews and standing ovations.
An instant hit with audiences, High School Musical is recognised as the most successful family brand in the last decade.
The story of Gabriella and Troy and their friends at East High School is faithfully brought to life on stage in a colourful explosion of energy and fun.
This exciting production includes all of the favourite characters and songs from the movie, plus two new songs written especially for the stage. Watch the twists and turns of the loveable schoolmates Troy, super popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella, super smart transfer student and a genius in science class. They surf the tricky tides of peer pressure and canteen cliques to follow their dreams and score the leads in the big school show, and a place in each other's hearts. All this combines to make High School Musical a must-see for fans of the movie and theatre-goers alike.
The show stars a cast of over 70 of Dubai's hottest performers and the energetic and compelling performances alongside pulsating choreography, stunning sets, costumes and lighting ensure that High School Musical is the real deal.
Must-have...
A sight to behold
Add a zesty style to your mobile computing with the stunning good looks of the crocodile Sony VAIO VGN-CR420E/T laptop, which offers unique eye-catching features and an amazingly thin and light profile. It features a glossy finish with silver luminous trim and pulsing LED ground effects that emanate from beneath. It's also an entertainment powerhouse as you can watch a DVD or listen to music with the push of a single button (without having to boot up the system).
It's powered by the 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, which offers a super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed and extra-large 3 MB L2 cache. This processor boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. It provides a multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance.
It also includes Intel's 4965 AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. A built-in 1.3 megapixel digital web camera lets you quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats. Other features include a 14.1-inch XBRITE-ECO screen, extra-large 250 GB hard drive, 3 GB of installed RAM, dual-layer DVDRW drive (which also burns CDs), Bluetooth connectivity, ExpressCard 34 slot, Intel GMA X3100 graphics (with up to 358 MB of total available video memory), and both Memory Stick and SD memory cart slots.
