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At.mosphere at Burj Khalifa opens
At a height of 442m, on level 122 of Burj Khalifa At.mosphere is the world's highest restaurant, with-in a building. In a mixed style format of grill, lounge and private dining At.mosphere is expected to appeal to both fine dining connoisseurs to lounge lovers. At the opening Phil Blizzard joined Marc Dardenne, CEO, Emaar Hospitality Group at a well dressed table and spoke about the restaurant, what it means to Dubai and the group's last quarter performance.
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ENOC opens first green petrol station in Middle East
The first green petrol station in the Middle East has opened at Emirates Hills, Dubai with a multitude of innovations to reduce carbon emissions, save energy and re-cycle waste products. Phil Blizzard talks to Zaid Al Qudaidi, CEO, Retail Business Stream, ENOC on the key aspects of this green service station.
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The development of new business for the Ferrari brand
At the time of the opening of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi theme park we look at the business development of this famous brand. Michele Pignati, Head of New Business, Ferrari spoke to Phil Blizzard about the development of the Ferrari experience and why Abu Dhabi was selected to host the world's first Ferrari World, rather than a city in their home country of Italy.
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Yas Marina Abu Dhabi greets superyachts for F1
The glamour associated with F1 racing attracts racing fans, celebrities, royalty and a flotilla of superyachts as the 'racing circus' travels the globe. Phil Blizzard, onboard a luxury yacht with Cedric Le Rest, Manager, Yas Marina & Yacht Club previews the racing weekend from a rather unusual view of the race track.
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Yas Marina Circuit ready for busy season
The star event on the calendar for the Yas Marina Circuit is no doubt the 2010 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but there is plenty more racing action. Phil Blizzard joined Peter Rae, Communications Director, Yas Marina Circuit down on the tracks to look at their range of activities over the coming months.
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi ready for public opening
The roar of the powerful F1 engines strike you as your enter the world's first Ferrari World, there's the adrenaline rush of the white knuckle rides and a step back into the world of Ferrari success on the F1. As the doors to the biggest indoor theme park are about to open to the public, on Thursday 4th November, Phil Blizzard spoke with Claus Frimand, GM, Ferrari World about the visitor experience.
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Front seat view from the world's fastest roller coaster, the Ferrari Rossa
Hold tight for this stomach churning ride on the Ferrari Rossa which will take you from 0kph to 240kph in under five seconds. Phil Blizzard at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi reports on the world's fastest roller coaster which allows riders to sample the acceleration and G forces which F1 drivers experience on the race track.
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Inside Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
The much anticipated look inside the world's first Ferrari based theme with a tour of some of the key attractions. Phil Blizzard reports on the passion of Ferrari and F1 racing as portrayed by Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, which is also the world's largest indoor theme park.
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iPad clone 'APad' seen at Gitex
Seen at Gitex, Dubai one of the first iPad clones to reach the Emirates. Using the Android OS the APad, which has a 7 inch touch screen, might be smaller than Apple's iPad but it does pack several more features than the larger tablet. Phil Blizzard previews the device which should be available in Q4 this year.
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Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher on F1 racing ahead of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Defending F1 World Champion Jenson Button, in Abu Dhabi earlier this year, talks to Phil Blizzard about winning awards and the 2010 season. F1 star Nico Rosberg talks about the Yas Marina Circuit and his new team member Michael Schumacher explains how he started in F1 racing as we look ahead to the final race of the season, the 2010 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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F1 Abu Dhabi set to race into action at Yas Marina Circuit
The star event on the UAE sporting calendar is the 2010 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which is the concluding event of the F1 season. At the race track Phil Blizzard talked to Peter Rae, Communications Director, Yas Marina Circuit about the racing weekend and the action on and off the track.
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Who's Next & Premiere Classe in Dubai
The Middle East Fashion Days in Dubai sees the collaboration between two of Europe's top fashion retail shows in a series of events. Boris Provost, Communication & International Development Manager, Who's Next takes Phil Blizzard on a 'walk through' of the show at Madinat Jumeirah.
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi set to race into action
The fastest roller coaster ride in the world will be the landmark feature of Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi when it opens on October 27th. From the same location as our first Ferrari World interview Phil Blizzard talks to Claus Frimand, GM, Ferrari World about the development of the theme park, the visitor experience and variety of attractions, as well as the admission structure.
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Ferrari World exclusive preview of the world's fastest roller coaster
The Formula Rossa at the soon to be opened Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi, will be the largest and fastest roller coaster experience in the world, with speeds of up to 240kph. In this world exclusive preview, Phil Blizzard gets ready for the ultimate white knuckle ride, encouraged along by Claus Frimand, GM, Ferrari World.
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Toshiba matches masterpieces with laptop technology
The Toshiba Masterpiece Exhibition in Dubai combines interpretations of famous works by Salvador Dali, Van Gogh, Andy Warhol and others with the latest laptop technology from Toshiba. Phil Blizzard tours the gallery viewing this Dubai produced masterpiece before it goes on an international tour.
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