Fil-Expo 2009 - Dubai

The main reason why my mom, aunt and I are going to Dubai is to buy stocks to our new bazaar. I’ll have to wait for the official memo before I can announce the what, where and when in this blog.

Another reason is to check out the SECOND FIL-EXPO 2009 in Dubai. I initially saw this on TFC and followed it up with our good friend Kuya Jerry Gratil because we were thinking of joining but due to lack of both time and funds we just decided check it out and maybe join next year.



Titik Pilipino dot com article about the 2nd Fil-Expo and OFW Zone dot come

There’s definitely more reason to join the merry festivities at The 2nd FILEXPO in Dubai: Tiangge, Bazaar, Atbp. In the line with The Filipino Channel’s 15th anniversary, we are bringing you a BIGGER, BETTER and MORE FUN-FILLED EXPERIENCE on July 2 to 4, 2009 at the Hall 3, Dubai International Exhibition Center.

The 1st Filipino Expo in Dubai and Qatar held in 2008 gathered a tumultuous number close to 60,000 attendees making it the most successful and most attended all-Filipino organized event in the Middle East to date. Shoppers and exhibitors alike had a superb experience in the event that is beyond doubt for the Filipino, by the Filipino.

This year, set your sights to the largest convergence of Philippine companies in Dubai. Expect the leading groups in the industry of real estate, banking, cargo and remittance, transportation and automobile products to offer their best deals for the Global Pinoy. Don’t get left behind with the most up-to-date offers on electronics and telecommunications. Plan your next trip with travel and leisure packages within your reach. You want ‘tiangge’? Then ‘tiangge’ it is! Get ready for more stylish apparels, accessories and cosmetics to satiate the fashion frenzy.

Other various seminars and services will be offered to the Filipinos in the UAE. Representatives of the Philippine Government will be present through the three-day affair. Employment and business opportunities are also available in the exhibition hall. Medical and educational institutions will likewise be present in the event. In addition, a DZMM Helpdesk will be at the venue as part of ABS-CBN’s public service.

And after hours of shopping, treat yourself to the soothing sounds of ASAP Sessionistas. A variety of Kapamilya artists will serenade the audience with their distinct mellow tunes paired with their authentic musical talent that is proudly Filipino. Savor the soothing vocals of crooner Richard Poon in Ballad Thursday. Meet your Pinoy Dream Academy idols Bugoy Drilon and Laarni Lozada in Pop Radio Friday. Chill with the Bossa Nova siren Sitti on Bossa Saturday. Radio DJ of WRR 101.9 China Heart will be the on-the-ground jock to provide extra entertainment to the expo-goers.

Entry to the venue is absolutely FREE. Tickets for the nightly shows are at AED 20 only. Plus, a free shuttle service will be offered to the venue. All these and more will be made possible especially for you at The 2nd FILEXPO IN DUBAI: TIANGGE, BAZAAR, ATBP.

Shopping for 72 hours and partying all night with the Filipino artists is my kind of a fun filled weekend =) See you there!

Penguins in Kuwait

A very good friend and one of the responsible for the care of the penguins; thus a reliable source has told us last week that African Penguins has arrived in Kuwait and will be ready for public by July 1 at Kuwait Scientific Center or now known as Kuwait Aquarium (?)

The 8 penguins are from Living Coasts of Torquay and are the first penguins to take up residence in the Middle East according to the Herald Express article

Mark your weekend folks and take your kids to see the penguins in their new homes.

Jazeera Airways New Price List

Found this at Mark’s Blog .

This is what I was talking about in my previous post.

Everyone loves a good deal that’s why, like Cebu Pacific Airlines of the Philippines who also offered CHEAP prices; I’ve also opted for mail flyers for Jazeera Airlines.

It’s so easy to fly out and escape from Kuwait now. If only the visa processing for other countries aren’t such a pain. Like the Dubai visa.

Thankfully we got great friends from TFC Kuwait and Dubai who is assisting us in acquiring one. We couldn’t do it without them and right now I’m sending huge positive thoughts to “The Secret” so that the next time I’ll open my email, the visa will be there ready to print.

Another visa choice is getting it from the Hotel but only if we are willing to shell out 5000 AED as an insurance fee plus 460 AED as visa fee. The former will be refunded to our credit card only after 2 weeks. We will be staying in the highly recommended Novotel for great place at a cheap price, a must for our business trip itinerary.

Zero Fare On Jazeera!

It's not really literally FREE as they advertised as upon booking I found that I have to pay for the following:

• Tax and Fuel Charges - of course!
• Baggage and Rebooking - the Light fare promo does not allow check in baggage and rebooking so if you want both you have to upgrade to Easy fare which is additional 19 KWD.
• Check in Baggage - if you opt out on the upgrade you have the choice to pay 3 KWD online for check in baggage inbound and outbound.
• Sits - nothing really is free as we have to pay 1 KWD for your seat.
• Travel Insurance - it's your choice and it's for 10 KWD.
• Credit Card - they charge 6 KWD if you use credit card to book.

A total of more or less 33 KWD per person round trip. It's still a good deal compared to other airlines so we grabbed it and next weekend we'll be in Dubai doing what we do best, shopping! LOL.

I Wonder Why

The sun and even the moon looks super extra large here in Kuwait
Photo taken at Souk Sharq along Gulf Road last Thursday at 6.30 p.m GMT+3.

Photo taken through Blackberry by moi =)
I love it! Good night Kuwait.