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FIFA World Cup challenge at Barasti, Mina Seyahi
Our look at the commercial propositions and opportunities linked to the FIFA World Cup continues with a gigantic football shaped arena. Derryn French, Director Marketing Communications, Mina Seyahi Complex, Dubai, talks to Phil Blizzard about their substantial investment to provide fans with this exciting venue.
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Meydan set to score with FIFA World Cup
We look at the commercial propositions and opportunities linked to the FIFA World Cup and what is being staged for fans in the region. At the Meydan, home to the Dubai World Cup horse race, a series of television style shows will be hosted by Showtime's Rob McCaffrey and Derek Whyte, along with special guests, as Phil Blizzard reports.
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World sports stars walk Abu Dhabi red carpet
Hosted in Abu Dhabi for the first time the Laureus World Sports Awards attracted many legends to the Emirates Palace for an event sponsored by the Abu Dhabi investment company Aabar. Phil Blizzard reports from the red carpet at the 'Oscars of the Sporting World'.
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Abu Dhabi hosts Laureus World Sports Awards
A glittering collection of sporting greats will be descending on Abu Dhabi when the capital hosts for the first time the Laureus World Sports Awards on March 10th. Phil Blizzard talks to H.E. Mohammed Ibrahim al Mahmood, Gen Sec, Abu Dhabi Sports Council about the awards and how the emirate is using sport for global awareness of the city.
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Abu Dhabi Emocean's yacht production sold out for 2010
The Abu Dhabi Yacht Show held at the stunning Yas Marina was a showcase for UAE yacht manufacturers in this buoyant industry sector. Phil Blizzard spoke with Hamad Bachi, CEO, Emocean Marine, Abu Dhabi about the state of the market, their products and production levels for 2010 being sold out already and the packaging of luxury cars with luxury yachts.
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Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi, to be a roller coaster attraction
Abu Dhabi's Ferrari World will be the largest indoor theme park in the world when it opens in Abu Dhabi during the second half of 2010. In front of the giant Ferrari roller coaster Phil Blizzard talks to Claus Frimand, GM, Ferrari World, about the progress of the debut Ferrari World and the experience visitors can expect.
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Gary Player tees off on Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Gary Player talks to Phil Blizzard about the shock of seeing flattened sands dunes at one point in the development of the Saadiyat Beach Golf Course to his delight in the finished course. This is first golf course on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi and is a Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) project designed by the legendary golfer who also talks about the tourism aspect of the sport.
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TDIC first golf course opens on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
The Saadiyat Beach Golf Club has opened, teeing off a raft of developments by Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC). COO Ahmed Hussein talks to Phil Blizzard about the golf course, the other projects underway on the island and in his capacity as Deputy Director General, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority looks at the tourism figures expected
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Abu Dhabi Golf Championship - tourism benefits and off course activities
The Abu Dhabi Golf Championship attracts not only players from across the world, but also spectators. Phil Blizzard, in the concluding part of this golfing special report, talks to Peter German, Tournament Director, on what this event means to tourism in Abu Dhabi and what spectators can expect. He also speaks to the Malaysian Prime Minister on his round at the National Course.
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Abu Dhabi Golf Championship - out on the course
In part two Phil Blizzard and Peter German, Tournament Director, Abu Dhabi Golf Championship talk about the new regulations which come into play this season and the impact on the game, and go out onto the National Course to look at the refinements made for this years tournament.
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Abu Dhabi Golf Championship ready for 5th edition
The Abu Dhabi Golf Championship tees off with the 5th edition at the National Course, Abu Dhabi Golf Club as the leading season opener on the European Tour. Phil Blizzard with Peter German, Tournament Director, previews the event and looks at previous winners and key contenders for the winner's Falcon Trophy.
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Burj Dubai and a view from 'At The Top'
A super fast elevator ride to the highest observation platform in the world - 450m above ground level - is experienced by Phil Blizzard. Jump on board for this exhilarating ride to the 124th floor of Burj Dubai, along with some spectacular views of Dubai.
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Spectacular show expected for Burj Dubai inauguration
Pierre Marcout, CEO & Artistic Director, Prisme International is expected to stun Dubai and the world with another unique creation for the Burj Dubai opening ceremony and talks to Phil Blizzard on what it means to have this honour and the challenges faced.
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Yas Island, Abu Dubai races into action
From the largest F1 theme park in the world to a marina berthing some of the world's biggest superyachts, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has many unique features. This includes Yas Marina Hotel, the only hotel in the world that has a race track running through it, offering guests a private, trackside experience of Sunday's inaugural Formula 1 race. Phil Blizzard reports on the development and the build up to the UAE's first F1 Grand Prix.
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Course preparation enters final lap for Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix
From the pit lane of the Yas Marina Circuit Phil Blizzard talks to Ronan Morgan, Clerk of the Course, and the person responsible for the smooth running of the trackside action at the F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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