ETIHAD Airways named 2nd Safest Airline

Abu Dhabi's ETIHAD Airline added another achievement to it's growing list of recognition as it was named 2nd Safest Airline by World Aviation Reviews.

Air New Zealand tops the honor list in number one, while Qatar Airways took the No. 3 spot. Singapore Airline is at No. 4 while TAP Air Portugal complete the Top 5.

Congratulations to the ETIHAD Airways! Tired of travelling light? Pack a little more and save when you book your extra bags online.

Enjoy a discount with ETIHAD when you buy extra baggage while booking your ticket, or save 30% if you book up to six hours before you fly.

How much does extra baggage cost?

The amount you pay for extra baggage depends on where you are flying to and from. For some destinations, extra baggage is charged per kilogram, and for other destinations it is charged per bag.

You’ll save if you book your extra bags in advance, up to six hours before you fly. Buy at etihad.com/manage, or when you book your fligh

Watch Rihanna in Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2016

International superstars The Chemical Brothers (Friday) & Rihanna (Sunday) have been announced to headline The 2016 FORMULA 1 EITHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX After-Race Concerts, with two more international artists to be announced shortly and the only way to see them is with your #AbuDhabiGP ticket.

Purchase your #AbuDhabiGP ticket at any Virgin Megastore across the UAE oronline and get a GOLDEN CIRCLE upgrade to the Yasalam After-Race Concerts! Hurry as this exclusive promotion is valid only from 3rd May to 7th May 2016.

Adding more value to your #AbuDhabiGP weekend all F1 ticket holders will have FREE full weekend access to Yas Island Parks: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi & Yas Waterworld.

Click HERE to choose from an array of tickets on offer and select the experience you want to have this at years #AbuDhabiGP or Visit Etihad Airways Shops or Virgin Megastore.

Buy your tickets before the 31st May and get up to 30% discount!
The Time Is Now!

F1 2015 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Race Start from funstar_entertainmnet_studio_swe on Vimeo.

Apple Stores in Mall of the Emirates Dubai and Yas Mall

Catch The two Apple Stores in UAE — one at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai and the other at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi which will open on October 29.

First looks at the #UAE Apple Store soon to open, located at Mall of the Emirates. Dubai’s Apple store is said to be bigger than London’s and New York’s?

The grand opening launch happens at 4 PM Thursday 29th of October at Mall of the Emirates, Dubai and at 7 PM in Yas Mall Abu Dhabi.

Photo credit: Khaled Halwani

Dubai getting the world’s largest apple store http://t.co/DFOYnTSS9d I will see it in 2020 when I go back to Dubai for EXPO2020

— decryption (@decryption) October 15, 2015

2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Ticket and Price- Where to Buy

Where to Buy ticket for 2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ? Among the performers this year includes  Enrique Iglesias, Florence + The Machine, Blur and more!

For the seventh year Abu Dhabi will host Formula 1®’s only twilight race. Taking place on the 27, 28, 29 November, the 2015 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX is the Middle East’s biggest international sporting event.

Bigger than ever before Yas Marina Circuit will host GP2 and GP3 as the support races, the final race of the 2015 season and everything to play for with a double points race.

Yas Marina Circuit is an awe-inspiring experience for drivers and spectators alike, with a waterfront setting to rival the likes of Monaco and Singapore. The circuit is straddled by the Yas Viceroy Hotel and also features a 60-metre solar powered Shams Tower and a pit lane, which sees the cars exit via a tunnel passing under the track. Off-track, the entertainment throughout this event shows Abu Dhabi at its most glamorous. Among other things, live concerts featuring performances by major international artists, in the past have included Price, Jay Z, Muse, Beyoncé, Aerosmith, Linkin Park, and Paul McCartney to name a few, as well VIP parties for F1®’s top stars make this the uncontested social and sporting occasion of the year.

Abu Dhabi is a city on the move. Not content with enjoying one of the world's richest oil reserves, the region has recently thrown itself into a massive programme of development. And one of the jewels in Abu Dhabi's crown is the new 5.55-kilometre Yas Marina Circuit, which on November 1, 2009, hosted the country's inaugural Grand Prix. It was also the first F1 twighlight race, with powerful lighting ensuring a seamless transition from day to night.

Located on the spectacular Yas Island, the track is set to revolutionise the design of future Formula One circuits. Boasting top speeds of 320 km/h and average speeds of 195 km/h, it features nine right turns and 11 left turns and is one of the few venues on the calendar to run in an anti-clockwise direction.

Some of the best views in motorsport are seen from the Circuit’s most iconic landmark – the Abu Dhabi Hill. Located opposite North Grandstand and adjacent to Main, spectators can observe all of the action from turn 2 all the way through to turn 6. Abu Dhabi Hill also offers distant views of the circuit’s longest straight where overtaking opportunities are likely as the drivers go head to head for a place on the podium.

New for 2015, Abu Dhabi Hill Pass ticket holders can enjoy entry to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, which features the world’s fastest rollercoaster and Yas Waterworld, the capital’s largest themed waterpark. One Yas pass is given for each day.

Ticket Information:
1 Day Pass - Access to Friday Only
2 Day Pass - Access to Saturday & Sunday Only
3 Day Pass - Access to 3 Days + Complimentary access to Pitlane Walk

Parking Information:

Parking spaces will be available varying on tickets purchased below:
2 to 3 Tickets purchased - 1 Parking Space Available
4 to 6 Tickets purchased - 2 Parking Spaces Available
7 to 9 Tickets purchased - 3 Parking Spaces Available
10+ Tickets purchased - 4 Parking Spaces Available

Abu Dhabi Hill & YAS Pass ticket holders can avail 1 parking space for AED 150.
To purchase, Call 800 YAS (927) or +971 2 659 9800

Parking permits will be included in the Formula 1 package to be received.

For more info on ticket and pricing, please click HERE!

Red Bull Air Race 2015 in Abu Dhabi Live Update

The largest of the seven emirates plays host to the season opener...

Returning as the season opening round in 2015, Abu Dhabi takes its Red Bull Air Race hosting to new heights with the destination having much more to see and do than ever before.

With the aerial action again taking place over the Arabian Gulf's sparkling blue waters, the race village finds a new home at a purpose built destination arena on the Corniche breakwater. With unrivalled views of the race and the UAE capital's impressive skyline, the arena will be an entertainment focal point for all the family.

There are also many more options to discover Abu Dhabi away from the race, from the multi-experiential Yas Island, home to the iconic Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Arabia's award-winning mega waterpark, Yas Waterworld, to authentic desert experiences, majestic pearl journeys, championship golf courses and unrivalled shopping. Accommodation options abound with a wealth of world-class hotels and resorts operating across the city, each offering diverse cuisine experiences and with many providing a chic and relaxed setting to watch the world's top pilots battle it out in the skies above. And for those wanting to get up close to the action, Abu Dhabi's Corniche boasts eight kilometres of pristine beachfront, giving fans a front row seat in breathtaking surroundings. So spread your wings and take off on the ultimate Red Bull Air Race experience with Abu Dhabi.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE

Abu Dhabi Reem Island Waitrose murder suspect caught on CCTV

Watch CCTV footage of the suspect, dubbed the “Reem Island Ghost” .

According to the report from thenational.ae, The fatal stabbing of the 47-year-old kindergarten teacher, I B R, took place in the ladies toilets close to the Waitrose supermarket in Boutik Mall.

Just an hour after the killing, the suspected killer, wearing an abaya, black gloves and a niqab, is then said to have planted a home-made bomb made of small gas cylinders, a lighter, glue and nails outside the home of doctor, M H, 46, at a building on the Corniche.

The video of the incident was released by Abu Dhabi police on their YouTube Channel.

2014 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix- Where to buy Tciket

Where to buy tickets for 2014 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix.

For the sixth year Abu Dhabi will host Formula 1®’s only twilight race. Taking place on the 21, 22, 23 November, the 2014 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX is the Middle East’s biggest international sporting event.

Bigger than ever before Yas Marina Circuit will host GP2 and GP3 as the support races, the final race of the 2014 season and everything to play for with a double points race, "meaning double the action!"

Yas Marina Circuit is an awe-inspiring experience for drivers and spectators alike, with a waterfront setting to rival the likes of Monaco and Singapore. The circuit is straddled by the Yas Viceroy Hotel and also features a 60-metre solar powered Shams Tower and a pit lane, which sees the cars exit via a tunnel passing under the track. Off-track, the entertainment throughout this event shows Abu Dhabi at its most glamorous. Among other things, live concerts featuring performances by major international artists, in the past have included Price, Jay Z, Muse, Beyoncé, Aerosmith, Linkin Park, and Paul McCartney to name a few, as well VIP parties for F1®’s top stars make this the uncontested social and sporting occasion of the year.

You can check the ticket price at Virgin Megastore!

Affidavit of Support and Guarantee needed for Filipino in Dubai (UAE)

How to get Affidavit of Support and Guarantee for Filipinos visiting Dubai sponsored by their relatives.

For Filipino's wanting to visit Dubai in a visit visa they needed to secure an Affidavit of Support and Guarantee from their relatives in UAE. 

According to the national.ae, The affidavit of support and guarantee is notarised by the Philippine embassy or consulate in the UAE, and shows proof that a relative in the country is financing the trip.

For Abu Dhabi:

Note: Processing of documents are done only on Sundays through Thursdays at 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

•Notarials / Authentication Services
•Procedure for Equivalency and Endorsement to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
•NBI Form
•Re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship under R.A. No. 9225

For more information “Click Here”

For Dubai(Philippine Consulate Dubai):

PROCEDURES / FEES

General Procedures
1.Fill out appropriate Application Form.
2.Prepare two (2) sets of documents including attachments and passport copy.
3.Proceed to Notary Window for processing.
4.Pay appropriate fee at the Cashier (Room 3).
5.On release date, proceed to Releasing Area and present your receipt.

Processing Schedules

•Affidavits, Certification, NBI, Seen and Noted, (3 working days)
•Affidavit of Support and Guarantee, (10 working days)
•Attestation (for foreign national or company as guarantor for visit visa, (5 working days)
•Special Power of Attorney/Attestation of docs, (5 working days)

Fees: AED 100.00 per document. (Additional AED 40 per document. Expedite service subject to approval).

For more information “Click Here”.

One Direction concert in Abu Dhabi Formula 1

According to 7 Days report, the rumour mill is in overdrive as speculation continues over who will be announced to fill the final remaining slot at this year's Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix after-race concert series.

Various artists, including Pink and Lady Gaga, and bands including One Direction, U2 and the Rolling Stones have all been linked with the Friday, November 1 slot.

Ferrari World Light Racers

Ready to witness the greatest event of the year? Catch Ferrari World Light Racers from August 9-18, 2013.

Light Racers is a 10-day celebration for the whole family! Enjoy three champion acts packed with brilliant light performances. Last year's America's Got Talent finalist, Lightwire Theater, will bring you unforgettable visual puppetry. Arabs Got Talent winners, Khawater Al Dalam, will give you an LED performance unlike any other, and to top it all off, Urban Grunge will show you the best of parkour and hip-hop dancing. There will also be a kids area with glow in the dark face painting, glow stick wrist bands and much more! Lights have never looked so bright! 

Book your ticket now!

2013 Abu Dhabi International Sports Exhibition Schedule and Photos

After Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012 , Don't miss the Crazy Dunckers at the Abu Dhabi International Sports exhibition from 9th until 12th of April. Don't miss the show!

For his first show in the Middle eat Christophe Hamel will be performing 3 shows per day at the ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL SPORT EXHIBITION from April 9th to April 10th.

Bungee jumping from 65 meter at the ADISE013 

 The Crazy Dunckers a stunning Daily show from 9th till 12th of April - Adnec - Abu Dhabi.

For more information, visit the official Faceook page, please click here!

Guns N’ Roses Live Concert in Abu Dhabi 2013

Watch Guns N’ Roses Live Concert in Abu Dhabi 2013!

FLASH is bringing back front man Axl Rose, DJ Ashba, Dizzy Reed, Tommy Stinson, Richard Fortus, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, Chris Pitman and Frank Ferrer to the du Arena, Yas Island, on Thursday 28 March.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April last year, Guns N’ Roses remain as one of the world’s most popular bands continuing to sell out concerts worldwide. 

Event & Venue Terms & Condistions:

- No Professional Cameras, Audio or Video recorders allowed within the venue.

- The show will contain strobe lighting effects.

- The show will contain strobe lighting effects.

-The Organiser may eject from the Venue any ticket holder who fails or refuses to produce original identification on request.

- Alcoholic beverages can only be purchased or consumed in the Venue by ticket holders aged 21 and over.

Organiser personnel are entitled to verify the age of any person in the Venue.

You can get your ticket HERE!

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi- World Beats

Catch Ferrari World- World Beats from March 22 to April 6.

World Beats, the moving celebration at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, brings together some of the world’s most exciting rhythms and performances to the world’s largest indoor theme park. Between March 22nd and April 6th, visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi with the entire family for unforgettable festivities. With professional dancers, musicians, and performers from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, your family is sure to discover the passion and rhythm behind the beats. Be inspired by the variety of world-class acts.

And for even more family fun, the park will be open on Monday, March 25th and April 1st.

You won't want to miss a beat!

Skip the ticketing queues and march to the front with your e-ticket. Book now!

Click here to view the full program.

Getting to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Travelling to and from Ferrari World Abu Dhabi couldn’t be easier. Located on Yas Island, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Abu Dhabi city centre and 50 minutes from Dubai Marina.

International travellers can choose from three international airports located within the United Arab Emirates. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is just a 10-minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport, 90-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, and 120 minute drive from Sharjah International Airport.

2013 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX Schedule and Results

Catch 2013 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX Schedule and Results.

"Yas Marina Circuit is the only motorsports venue in the world where all of the grandstands are covered and part of its pit lane exit runs underneath the track for premium motorsport events. Visitors can engage in a complete driving experience, with tuition and driving packages available at Yas Central, home to the Yas Racing School. Yas also boasts an National Hot Rod Association approved Drag Racing Centre and Yas Kartzone. For those looking to wind down after a hard day of racing, or to watch friends and family enjoying the track, Johnny Rockets is open at Yas Central for burgers, salads and boasts a mean milkshake!"

Race Date: 03 Nov 2013
First Grand Prix: 2009
Number of Laps: 55
Circuit Length: 5.554 km
Race Distance: 305.355 km
Lap Record: 1:40.279 - S Vettel (2009)

Meanwhile, Visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and get the chance to win passes to the Yas Marina Circuit VIP Ferrari Owners Lounge during the Ferrari Racing Days. Team up with 2 friends for the Tyre Change challenge at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi on the 8th or 9th of March and be the fastest team to change those tyres.

For more information, click HERE!

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi announced on their Facebook page that "Guests of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi from March 1 – 9 are all winners with complimentary access to the Yas Marina Circuit grandstands on Saturday March 9 from 3pm to 11:45pm to witness the epic culmination of the 2013 Ferrari Racing Days."

Ferrari World 50% Off Offer

Catch Ferrari World 50% Off Offer!

Ferrari Fast February offer is here! The first 50 guests to arrive to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi enjoy 50% savings on entry ticket prices between February 6th to February 21st. You'd better hurry, the rides are going fast!

Video- Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi Now Open

You came, you saw, now share your experience at Yas Waterworld with everyone! Check out our tripadvisor page and make your mark

There are about 30 experiences to choose from on Slither Slides, which means our test pilots went on it again...and again...and again.

Enjoy unlimited all day access to over 40 rides, slides and attractions at the UAE’s ultimate waterpark. Have more questions? Please call us at +971 (0)2 414 2000.

For tour operator questions, details about birthday party packages, school outings, special events and exclusive park bookings please contact our Sales Team at sales@yaswaterworld.com. We will acknowledge the message within 24 hours, weekends excluded.

Tickets include admission to the waterpark and unlimited use of over 40 rides, slides and attractions. Premium Admission is the same but includes a 'Fast Pass' for our rides and slides allowing guests to enjoy more of the park as they get to the front of the queues faster.

General admission tickets are available from AED225, children 3 years and under go free!

For more info visit their Facebook page.

Abu Dhabi Formula 1 won by Kimi Räikkönen- Video

Abu Dhabi Formula 1 won by Kimi Räikkönen- Video shared from YouTube by by Formula 1 fans.

Kimi actually did know what to do. He fended off the charging Alonso and crossed the finish less than a second ahead of the Ferrari. This is Kimi’s first win after his return to the sport after a two year absence.

Final Results

1st : K. Räikkönen (Lotus-Renault)
2nd : F.Alonso (Scuderia Ferrari)
3rd : S. Vettel (RBR-Renault) -

Here are the videos of awarding ceremony and race which are embed only from YouTube.

Eminem Live in Abu Dhabi- Video shared by Fans

Watch Eminem Live in Abu Dhabi- Video shared by Fans on YouTube. Rapper, Eminem closed three nights of gigs on November 4 at the Grand Prix in the UAE. Eminem performs on the final night of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts on November 4 was the biggest selling artist of a decade.

Read our earlier report here about Eminem's concert in Abu Dhabi- Formula 1, click here! 

The Grammy-winning American rapper Eminem perform at the final Yasalam After-Race concert at the du Arena at Yas Island on Sunday, November 4,

Eminem, real name Marshall Mathers III, catapulted to fame in 1999 with his debut album The Slim Shady LP. With hits like Lose Yourself, The Real Slim Shady and Not Afraid.

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Eminem singing Airplanes then Stan in Abu Dhabi at the du Arena at the 2012 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix! (featuring Skylar Grey!)

Usha Uthup Live in Abu Dhabi

Watch Usha Uthup Live in Abu Dhabi for the first time ever! Usha Uthup Live in Abu Dhabi concert on June 15, 2012 at the City Golf Club. Gates Open at 6:30 PM. Concert Timing is at 8:00 pm onwards.

Usha was born in Mumbai, in a Tamil Brahmin family that hailed from Tamil Nadu, in Madras (now Chennai) in 1947.

image credit:recordsindia.com

When she was in school she was thrown out of music class because she didn't fit in with a voice like hers. But her music teacher recognized that she had some music in her and would give her clappers or triangles to play. Even though she was not formally trained in music, she grew up in an atmosphere of music. Her parents used to listen to a wide range from Western classical to Hindustani and Carnatic including Kishori Amonkar andBade Ghulam Ali Khan on radio and she used to join them.[4] She used to enjoy listening to Radio Ceylon. wikipedia

Madonna Live in Yas Island-du Arena, Abu Dhabi

Watch Madonna Live in Yas Island-du Arena, Abu Dhabi.

Madonna, the world’s top-selling female recording artist, makes her appearance on Yas Island shores on Sunday, 3rd June and Monday, 4th June, as part of Yas Island Show Weekends. There will also be a special guest perfomance by Benny Benassi!

Performing exclusively at Yas Arena, Abu Dhabi, as part of her World Tour!

From die-hard Madonna fans to music lovers, concert-goers of all generations can expect a pop extravaganza as one of the best live shows in the world - renowned for exceptional production, choreography, performance and artistic flair - comes to the capital.

Following a record sell-out of her Abu Dhabi show on June 3rd and after a series of one-day sellouts in many of the major markets of Madonna’s tour a second and final concert - June 4th at the Yas Arena, Yas Island has been confirmed.

TICKET PRICES:

General admission (standing) - AED 250
Limited quantity

General admission (standing)- AED 495

Grandstand (reserved seating)- AED 695

Golden Circle (standing)- AED 1,095

VIP Hospitality Package – AED 2,295

- Golden Circle Ticket

- Exclusive Tour Gift

- Official Tour Program

- Dedicated VIP bar including 2 free drinks

- Commemorative Tour Laminate

- Private Entrance to the Concert Site

- VIP Parking Pass per transaction (limited)

For More info: visit yasisland.ae