Sun, sea and Arabian Delights November 1, 2009 THERE are many parts of the world about which I am pessimistic but Dubai, despite its recent economic woes, is not one of them. Nobody else in the Middle East has pulled off what Dubai has achieved: a peaceful, capitalist, multi-ethnic state based on commerce, property, finance, entertainment and tourism. While it has been engulfed [...]
An oasis in between all the skyscrapers November 1, 2009 Like the Atlantis, Dubai’s One & Only Royal Mirage, one of the emirate’s more established luxury resorts, is owned by Sol Kerzner, writes Allister Heath. But its setting and layout provides a very different, more European experience. This is a place for those seeking tranquility and classy relaxation, albeit within a short cab ride of [...]
TRAVEL NOTES November 1, 2009 De Niro opens Locanda Verde in NYCRobert De Niro has opened a new Italian in Tribeca, located within his hotel, The Greenwich. The idea is a “family style” taverna, with a starry twist, thanks to head chef Andrew Carmelli, protégé of celebrity cook Daniel Boulud. Carmellini is known for his pasta, which includes dishes such [...]
A supersonic joyride in a bullet-holed combat plane November 1, 2009 SOARING at almost 10,000 feet above East Anglia in a jet aircraft, the view of the coast and out to sea never fails to amaze and delight. Far below, villages and towns are just tiny specks, while cities form darker smudges on the ancient rural landscape. Rolling the jet onto its back and pulling back [...]
Vettel bows out in style to fire warning to Brit rivals November 1, 2009 SEBASTIAN VETTEL fired an early warning to his British title rivals in 2010 after producing a faultless drive to win the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – the sport’s first-ever day-night race. The German driver swept through the magnificent £800m Yas Marina circuit for a fourth victory of the season ahead of Red Bull team-mate [...]
I don’t need to win trophies, declares under-fire Benitez November 1, 2009 UNDER-FIRE Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has attempted to diffuse the mounting pressure on him, insisting he does not have to win a trophy this season to save his job. The Reds suffered their fifth Premier League defeat of the season at Fulham on Saturday and now face a must-win game against Lyon on Wednesday in [...]
Kennedy gets nod after Blaze is put out November 1, 2009 LONDON IRISH lock Nick Kennedy was yesterday added to Martin Johnson’s injury-ravaged England squad for the autumn Test series against Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. Kennedy was given the nod after uncapped Richard Blaze limped out of Leicester’s victory over Northampton Saints on Saturday with a foot injury. Johnson is set to name his matchday [...]
New Hull chief set for crisis talks with Brown November 1, 2009 HULL CITY boss Phil Brown will hold crisis talks with chairman-in-waiting Adam Pearson today in a desperate bid to save his job. Pearson is rejoining the club after leaving Derby County last week and will be unveiled at the KCStadium later today. And Brown, appointed as manager by Pearson during his previous stint with the [...]
Given to the rescue for shaky City November 1, 2009 MARK HUGHES admitted his superstar Manchester City line-up were second best as keeper Shay Given saved them from the brink of defeat at St Andrews. Given kept out a second half penalty from Blues striker James McFadden to earn City the point they needed to take them into the Premier League top four. But Hughes [...]
Hanks raps Wasps after Leeds sham November 1, 2009 WASPS director of rugby Tony Hanks blasted his below-par side after they crashed to a shock defeat against bottom-of-the-table Leeds at Adams Park. Andy Key’s Tykes stunned their hosts with a first league win of the season, while also denying the London side the chance to move up to second in the Premiership table. In [...]
