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Santana at Dubai Festival City
Taking it all in her stride Elissa Murtaza, MD, Mirage Promotions found time to talk to Phil Blizzard about the Santana concert, putting to one side all the demands of building a venue from scratch.
Culinary delights of Australia
Is is it kangaroo, crocodile, emu? Phil Blizzard was given the tasty task of identifying Australian cuisine at the JW Marriott Hotel Dubai, alongside Executive Chef & Author, Ingo Mass.
Executive Test Drive - Golf GTi
Golf is very much the focus across the Gulf at this time of year so we drive off from the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht in the sporty VW Golf GTI for a 'Grand Tour' of the Emirates, taking in some special sites.
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority tee's off
Teeing off with the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, followed by a concert with Elton John, along with a major exhibition of Islamic Art the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority is a driving force behind a diverse range of events.
A Taste of Australia
Australian flavours will be wafting through the JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai during their lastest culinary offering. Phil Blizzard attended 'Taste of Australia" and spoke with Executive Chef Ingo Mass.
UAE Lakeside Log Cabin for Justin Timberlake!
Justin Timberland The hotest property in entertainment has just bought property, well not an actual house, just yet - but some land in the UAE, according to the man himself, after an impressive sell out show at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.
Santana to rock Dubai Festival City
A new outdoor venue, alongside Dubai Creek, will be used for the debut Middle East show by iconic rock guitarist Carlos Santana. Phil Blizzard provides the details and plays some of the hits.
Executive Test Drive - Murano 2008
Rob Jones takes the Nissan Murano 2008 model across some salt pans close to Dubai to assess the vehicle's handling off road, as well as on the busy highways in this audio version of an AME Info motoring video.
Ramandan Nights at the Courtyard
The tranquil lakeside setting of the Courtyard by Marriott at the Green Community, Dubai we were experience Iftar 'JW Style'. Chef Edhi tells us what Ramadan means to him and Olwin De Souza, Director of Food & Beverage, guides us round the Ramadan offerings.
Out of Dubai - Turkish gulet in RAK
A traditional Turkish sailing schooner plying the waves off the coastline of the Northern Emirates is how we begin our new series 'Out of Dubai'. Escaping the incessant summer heat with sails flapping in the breeze, diving in the warm "Gulf" waters and enjoying a fusion of Arabian and Caribbean cuisine - just some of the delights on board the Arabian Diver.
A Blizzard in the Ice Lounge
The first ice lounge in the Middle East recently opened in Dubai so Phil Blizzard, dressed as 'Scott of the Antartic' went to explore Chillout at the Times Square Center and discovered a sub-zero environment where everything is made of ice ... including the drinking glasses.
Hy-Art in Dubai
Expertise from the art and hospitality industries have come together to create an intriguing collaboration. The first in a series of Hy-Art exhibitions is called "Four of a Kind' and features works from the Darehbaghi family. Allison Collins form the Majlis Gallery is our guide and talks to Phil Blizzard.
Global Music - Benin, West Africa
An eclectic mix of artiste has teamed up with Benin's Angelique Kidjo. You can hear collaborations with Peter Gabriel, Carlos Santana, Ziggy Marley, Joss Stone and Alicia Keys to name just a few artistes bringing their influences into the African mix.
May Fest at Dubai's J W Marriott
The Bavarian Festival combines regional cuisine, hop beverages and music in a jolly event as featured now with duo Sylvie and Sonja, along with Chef Uwe who explains about the culinary delights from this region of Germany.
Majestic Gulf Craft
Sipping a drink on board a super yacht, as the sun drops below the horizon, is what some dreams are made of. Phil Blizzard got a taste of luxury with Harald Schlegel, International Sales & Marketing manager, Gulf Craft on board one of their 110ft super yachts.
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