By Grace on Jul 23, 2007 in personal thoughts | 10 Comments
My aunt who came to Dubai last June 27 to look for a nanny job immediately found one with a lovely Australian family. She was happy there but when it was time to apply for the right visa, things got sticky and we found out that her employers can’t sponsor her because of some silly immigration rules.
Both parties [...]
By Grace on Jul 23, 2007 in Family | 8 Comments
The situation:
You and your hubby come from different countries, speaking in different languages. Somewhere in the middle, you adapt his culture and talk his talk.
Relatives in your side come and make the house merry - in a language the hubby can’t understand.
How will you keep the balance and maintain peace and order at home? Make [...]
By Grace on Jul 23, 2007 in Dubai pride | 9 Comments
Burj Dubai is aiming to be 300 meters taller than Taipei 101, the world’s tallest building today. Thanks to the frantically fast construction speed, yesterday it officially overtook Taiwan’s skyscraper reaching 512.1 meters (1,680 feet).
It is now totalling 141 completed floors and still has a long way to go. However, the Council on Tall Buildings [...]