Preview: Samsung Galaxy S4

Fact: I’m a major Apple fan. My iPhone is glued to me almost 24/7, and while I don’t hate BlackBerry yet it remains my secondary/work phone, there is no way I’d be able to give up my iPhone. Or could I?

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A few weeks ago I headed over to the sneak preview of the Samsung Galaxy S4 in Dubai, which is being touted as the best Android phone on the market (and declared so by Mashable). The techie and gadget addict in me was curious and who doesn’t like getting the early scoop?  Here are the highlights of the event courtesy my Twitter account (follow me @dollz87) and my unfiltered Tweet-thoughts: Continue reading

Cyber Monday – App Review: Roundmenu

Roundmenu01 e1349028394912 Cyber Monday   App Review: RoundmenuThe term Cyber Monday was coined to mark the Monday after Black Friday that companies used to encourage people to shop online.  Our Cyber Monday column here will highlight spectacular online finds, blogs we love or just our general love for all things digital.

If you have a recommendation for Cyber Monday, let us know!

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Cyber Monday – Issue 9 – Roundmenu

It’s no secret that I’m a big foodie and exploring Dubai’s newest haunts is one of my favorite pastimes.  However, when you start eating out a lot, both your waistline and wallet feel the effect. This is where Roundmenu comes to the rescue!

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Cyber Monday – Evian Live Young Snap & Dine

Cyber Monday – Issue 6 - Evian Live Young Snap & Dine

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So how many times have you used an iPhone app only to be rewarded with a 3-course dinner at a signature restaurant of a 3 Michelin starred chef? Well that is precisely what I got to do this weekend thanks to the Evian Live You Snap & Dine app.

The app is quite simple – all you need to do is snap a picture of the Evian logo (the geek in me loves how it automatically locks onto a logo) and you’ll be instantly find out if you’ve won a dinner at an exclusive restuarant – in this case a dinner at STAY.

STAY stands for “Simple Table Alléno Yannick” and is contemporary French dinner-only restaurant tucked away at the One&Only on the Palm Jumeirah. I was expecting a busy, over-formal interior but was pleasantly surprised by the spacious and tastefully decorated interiors.

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