Tag Archives: UAE

2007 London-Dubai Vacation : Surprise! Welcome to the Burj Al Arab!

I’ve officially landed in the middle east in the enchanting city of Dubai, UAE. This is amazing! It’s late here so I donr’t have much time to write (almost 1am Dubai time / 2pm Tuesday Phoenix time). Jet lag has me a bit tired, but really I’m also really excited at the same time. My friend Nick surprised me and our other friend Luke by pulling up to the entrance of the Burj Al Arab for a 2 night stay! This is apparently the only 7 star hotel in the world). Damn Nick, you definitely went all out for your 30th birthday. This feels like a dream, like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I thought it was some kind of joke at first, but it turns out we’re staying here for the first two nights.

2007 London-Dubai Vacation : Dubai to get 20% share in Nasdaq

Here’s more interesting news and a couple videos I found regarding Dubai investments in the US and UK. I’m so excited for my upcoming trip. Less than 5 days now!

Dubai to get 20% share in Nasdaq

Dubai’s New Buy: Nasdaq

2007 London-Dubai Vacation : Wave of petrodollars from the emirates sets western stock markets alight

Interesting. I just saw this article hit the wire today. Looks like a great time to be visiting the UAE. Some big financial deals are closing. Regardless, if feels like the global economy is peaking in so many ways. How long can this joy ride continue?

US concern after Nasdaq becomes target of Middle Eastern big money

The jostling for dominance among the world’s leading stock market operators has seen many alliances and feuds, but it has rarely had a day as dramatic as last week, when some of the Middle East’s most powerful sovereign funds took the sector by storm.