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EvEnts

annual market day

after a successful event at star International school (near the police academy), Dubai Baby & Children's market is heading back to mirdif for its annual market day, and although it's scheduled for 27th may 2011, you'll need to register asap if you want to lease a stand. It takes place at uptown primary school in mirdif.

It's a regular market event where parents and parents-to-be buy and sell pre-loved baby and children's items. there's also a huge range of boutique and specialist products. It's a fun-packed event with lots of games and entertainment for the little ones; as well as a charity stall, for anyone interested in donating for a good cause.

exhibitors will be charged aeD150 to book a stall for turning pre-loved baby and children items into cash. Booking and managing the stall coundn't be simpler, and there's hands-on guidance. Call kim Jaffreson 050 889 2781.

food

made in india

tiffinbites is a new and popular London-based Indian restaurant - and the branch in mirdif City Centre is set to introduce innovative, brand new menus. you'll be able to savour the unique fusion food concept through an exciting range of dishes and desserts.

gm yogesh visht told hypersun that the new entries on the menu will include butter chicken, mixed 'plotta' chicken wings, and new beverages which will include highly original alcohol-free cocktails.

Inspired by the tiffin-wallah delivery boys of mumbai who would bring meals to hungry office workers in metallic tiffin dishes, tiffinbites is said to continue this heritage of offering simple, zesty, fresh food. there are wonderful starters, smokey kebab and classic finger-licking curries and challis. the cooking methods, food origins and ingredients are all from India.

coMMunity issuE

electrifying

we report with delight that Dubai electricity and water authority (Dewa) is on the verge of testing and commissioning a power substation with capacity of 400/132 kv in mirdif, among other areas. this substation will be equipped with four 505 mega volt ampere transformers.

according to reports from Dewa, the substations will be in operation by the beginning of april, despatching the horror of our power woes here in mirdif to history. substations of this kind are amongst the most advanced and sophisticated in existence and deliver maximum power output in the most energy-efficient ways. the uae is also the only country in the mIddle east and gCC to use substations of this high calibre.

But, just for your information: Dewa is splashing a whopping aeD998 million for this project. please remember to clear your bills in time...!

welcome to the first issue of hypersun mirdif, your brand new community magazine. Community really is the key word here, because every item relates to events that are happening right here in your local neighbourhood. whether it’s information about where to do your late-night shopping, details about events, interviews with residents, or profiles of the best schools, we’ll be covering the things that matter to you and your family. we also want to hear any cool ideas you might have for features and reviews. plus, you might want to advertise here – it’s a great way to meet customers and your messages arrive directly on people's doorsteps. so feel free to start talking to us: simply contact me or the sales team on the e-mails below. good reading !

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24-hour pharmacy?

hypersun has become aware that there aren't any 24-hour pharmacies here in mirdif - at least not in any of the central shopping centres. this is a social issue, because the closest 24-hour pharmacy is as far away as al mullah plaza - which of course is a substantial journey.

the real problem here is that any journey time can be difficult, because - of course- you may need urgent treatment or medicine, and a long trip may well be unconfortable or impossible.so what do you do if your child wakes up with tummy ache or you get an excruciating toothache late at night? or if you simply run out of an important medication that you need for a chronic condition? well, the pharmacy that we found open the latest was Life pharmacy, located on street # 83 in mirdif, which stays open until 1:00am.

or you could waste your time driving around the neighbourhood in hopes of finding a pharmacy that is open 24 hours. you will just be wasting your precious time - instead of receiving vital treatment. we'd like to open a community blog on this one - contact us with your views and feelings on [email protected]

mIrdif is a growing community so let's ensure 24-hour care. ing

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Fleas on Friday

how many readers have visited the brilliant new Flea market (officially called ‘Friday market’) in the main piazza at uptown mirdif? organised by union properties, the idea is to create a european-style street market atmosphere, with a big selection of stalls and kiosks and a huge variety of goods on display. Items include ladies’ fashion and accessories, antiques, toys and children’s fashion, home décor, baked goods plants and fabrics. the market runs from 3pm to 10pm. to find out more – or if you want to lease a stall. Call 055 553 2065 or 050 425 0543.

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Fancy a rent-free year?

Following the launch of a Free rent Competition, Better homes the region's largest property consultancy, and Dubai properties group (Dpg), a member of Dubai holding, have witnessed an overwhelming response to their competition that offers one lucky uae resident the chance

to win a rent-free apartment at shorooq mirdif for a full year.

the Competition, which asked uae residents what they would do if they didn't have to pay rent, generated almost 1,000 responses from a variety of marketing channels; both Better homes and Dpg are delighted with the momentum the Competition has gained over the last three weeks.

"we knew the competition would be popular as the prize eliminates a major cost from people's month to month living expenses; however, we didn't expect such a plentiful variety of creative responses," said James gauduchon, head of marketing for Better homes.

readers will probably already be familiar with the shorooq development. It's a mix of studios, one and two bedroom apartments, and basically a community' within a community.

while not one of the highest-rental areas in Dubai, shorooq is a great place to live, and free rent here (or anywhere else for that matter!) is indeed a huge benefit.

Lakshmi kewaLramani, If you have a community news item contact Lakshmi at [email protected]

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In its bid to tap into international markets, Lakeland, the London-based home of creative kitchenware, tested the middle eastern market with a new store at mirdif City Centre.

In the second quarter of last year, the company partnered with uae's Jawad and opened up a 5,000 sq. feet store at mirdif City Centre, the first of it kind in the uae - and the company's first outside the united kingdom.

now, word reaching our desk is that the company is set to to open more stores in the uae, owing to the soaring demand and strong response generated by the mirdif store.

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wide array of stocked semi-moist and dry dog and cat food - with brands ranging from Iams, eukanuba, royal Canine, pedigree, whiskas; to a wide range of pet snacks.

plus, there will be lots of give aways, offers and promotions.

sounds interesting? Call 04 236 3440 for details.

Brain awareness week

Join in for a family fun day, and experience having your brain trained, for free. Challenge a member of your family to a brain duel; find out how brain training can increase someone's IQ. take part in Brain Fact / Brain Fiction Quiz; and understand how learning can be made faster and easier.

Contact the Brain & Learning: 04 4534170; 050 2070192

tuesday 15thterrible twos too much?

are your little ones too old for Bumps and Babes? are you short of ideas on how to handle your difficult tot? plus, would you like to meet new friends, have a coffee with other mums around

sunday 13threach out!

15 - 20 volunteers are needed to spend a morning with the children from senses school for special needs and Dubai Centre for special needs at Cinestar, mirdif City Centre. this will be a fun filled morning where volunteers are required to watch over the kids while they watch a movie and make sure everyone has a good time.

For further details, visit www.volunteerindubai.comtime: 9:30am-12:30pm

monday 14thcalling all pet owners

For all pet fanatics. we all know that mirdif is one of the safest and most conducive areas to raise and keep pets.

well, drop in behind uptown mirdif on street 47, tuesday 14th march 2011, for the grand opening of the petzone's new store; and get technical advice and support from pet professionals; from buying a hamster to pampering your beloved pooch!

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join the fun with mums & tots at mirdif City Centre. this group meets every tuesday between 10:00 am and 12 noon, at the kids planet (play area within play nation) at the first floor of the mall.

If you're new, you'll be introduced to everyone, to make sure that you feel at home straight away- and can sit and enjoy a well-deserved coffee!

wednesday 16 thiFLy Ladies wednesday

to all mirdif ladies: If you believe you can fly, but held back for social constraints, then nothing should stop you.

It's a special day for all mirdif ladies, every wednesday from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. there's always a full female crew at your service; with lady instructors and

controllers who will operate one wind tunnel especially for ladies.

oh; and remember nobody can and will see you, as all tunnels are always closed. shari'ah compliant. For details: 04 2316292

thursday 17thJungle bungle

Bring your kids at arabian Centre's newly opened Jungle Bungle, for a play date with some of the cutest and friendliest creatures in the animal kingdom. have your children photographed with an Iguana, speak to a macaw and find out why hedgehog is so pricey!

plus, there will be lots of other kids activities including face painting, henna drawing, children's plays, drama, kids workshops and they will also have some quality time at the soon-to-open sand pit area. For more info: 04 2845555

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ShOUT OUT LOUd MIrdIf!every week, we’ll be asking four mirdif people - perhaps you see them around the community - for their views on the neighbourhood, their lifestyles , or key current issues. see what you think of their replies.


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duLce Barrientos29, Filipina, sales associate, mothercare

how long have you been working in dubai?I joined my current job almost one year ago in april 2010. when I first came to the middle east 5 years ago, I worked for a cake and patisserie shop in Doha for 2 years. then I moved back to the philippines to take care of my dad, who hasn’t been well. and now I’m back in Dubai. It’s good to be back in this part of the world, and I’m optimistic about a future here.

did you plan to be working here?ya sure, I like it here. this is very much the kind of work I had in mind – I don’t feel that I’ve been taken off-course at all.

what do you like about your job?I like the fact that I get to meet new people every day. It’s interesting and you learn a lot. I would like to start my own small business someday, where I would get to design beautiful shoes, bags and accessories. Drawing and sketching are 2 things that I absolutely love doing in my spare

time. I have a feeling that, given the chance, I could really make a success of my own business.there’s nothing really that I dislike about my job. although it would be great if I would get placed at one of the branches in sharjah, close to my house. I live with my cousin in sharjah.

do you like working in this neighbourhood?yes, mirdif is a nice neighbourhood to work in. I like the originality and tranquility that uptown offers. I feel that the people here in Dubai are flashier compared to the simple and grounded people of sharjah.

do you feel part of this community?not as yet, because it’s been only a year here. But I am quite friendly to the staff working at the other shops out here. no place/community in the world would occupy the same place in my heart as the philippines does. Ideally I would like to go back home. Don’t get me wrong I like Dubai too, but the philippines will always be my first love. Back home me and my friends used to organise garage sales. I sold stuff that I must have barely worn or used, at bargain prices. I have even given away a lot of my things to people affected by the typhoon in philippines. It’s important to give back.

does your job support family members either here or at home? I am the youngest amongst my 3 siblings and I support my entire family, who are back home in the philippines.

rosaLind wamariu26, kenyan, sales associate, restonic

how long have you been working in dubai?a little over four years. I’ve just joined my company recently. It’s been only two months. Before my current job as a sales executive, I worked at the rotana on sheikh zayed road as a hostess. I worked there for four years and then decided that I needed a change.

did you plan to be working here?yes I like it very much. Back home in kenya I did 2 diploma courses - one in marketing and the other in hospitality. sales is very similar to marketing. I get to meet and communicate with new people all the time. It’s fun!

what do you like about your job?I love the fact that I have fixed work timings. this really helps you plan and build your lifestyle. and I live just 5 minutes away, so that’s an added bonus. there isn’t a single thing that I dislike about this job. I really feel that I could work hard and progress here. It's a case of time will tell.

do you like working in this neighbourhood?mirdif has been my home for quite some time now. I live with my sister and her family. I want to move out but she won’t let me (laughs). mirdif is quite mellow compared to buzzing sheikh zayed road. It would be fun to explore and see a different style of neighbourhood, but I enjoy being here nonetheless.

do you feel part of this community?I have stayed in Dubai for almost 5 years now, and have lived in mirdif during the most of my stay. I do have friends here but my closest friends are back home in kenya. I will go back eventually. I’m saving up to start my own hardware business in kenya. my dad has a good deal of information about hardware and I think it would be a good venture to invest in. I fully realise this may be some time away in the future, but it's something to work towards. It takes a long time to feel part of a community, but I am feeling more at home here now.

does your job support family members either here or at home? no, touch wood, all my family members are well blessed with good jobs either back home or here in Dubai. my brother too lives in Dubai with his family. I came to Dubai to help my sister take care of her new born. I never came with the intention of staying back and working here. things have worked out differently from how I expected, but in a good way. I’m a person who just can’t sit idle, so I started working.


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shieLa marie dauz34, Filipina, sales executive

how long have you been working in dubai?I’ve worked in this company for 8 years now.

did you plan to be working here?yes I did. when I was young, I lived a fast-paced life in the city. after 2 years of college, I had had enough of it and I just wanted to take a break. so I pleaded with my mom to allow me to come back home. we had a small farm in pozorrubio. I stayed in pozzorrubio and took care of our small snack shop & salon. I never went back to the city to complete my commerce degree. after 6 months I moved to Dubai. what I’m doing now suits me very well.

what do you like about your job?I like the fact that my management is quite understanding. It’s a good place to work.there isn’t anything that I dislike about my job. although I do wish that business would pick up once again, like it was a few years back. I don’t like how recession has taken its toll, but it's the same

for everyone. hopefully things will improve soon.

do you like working in this neighbourhood?yes, it is a very calm and decent neighbourhood. It would be good to try other areas, but really, this is good.

do you feel part of this community?I like mirdif but I miss my home. I haven’t visited the philippines in a long long time. It breaks me up to even think about it. But hopefully this year, I pray that I can manage a trip to my country. I try every year but expenses take a toll on my savings. I miss my mom a lot. she jokes that once I go back I won’t recognize the streets or even be able to find my way around the neighbourhood.

does your job support family members either here or at home? yes, it does. I have 2 sisters and a brother. one sister is well settled in the uk with her husband and 3 children. my brother goes to college back home in philippines. my mum grows vegetables on our farm but solely to feed the family and not for purpose of selling them commercially. the job that I do here can really help us a lot. I have to say that I really believe in karma -'what goes around comes around', and at the moment I'm working hard to make sure that I fulfil my obligations -and I believe that things can turn out well if I do. I'm particularly concerned about my sister back home, but at least I'm able to give her something that can make some differemce.

diLip s,40, nepalese, security guard

how long have you been working in dubai?It’s been only 2 months since I moved to Dubai and started working as a security guard. I have been to the middle east before. I worked in Qatar for 4 years, in a similar position as a security guard. I then moved back to nepal and worked as a technician in a lighting company there.

did you plan to be working here?yes. In nepal, we have agents who do everything for us. From finding us a job to actually putting us on the flight. however, they do it all for a very large fee! I paid a good sum of money back home to my agents. It was a little more than 1 lakh rupees (aeD 8000). It is very important to be careful with these agents. on the one hand, we’re aware that everything they say is a lie but they are your only source to getting a job abroad. there is no way to verify anything that they say because they are the ones who communicate with the company. It is only after we reach Dubai that we actually

get to speak to the company representatives. so it is basically the hope that makes us leap forth.

what do you like about your job?I’ve just started working so I’m still getting a feel for the place and the work.there’s nothing that I dislike about my job. although, I would like to see the sights in Dubai as I haven’t really had the chance to go out and see the city, yet.

do you like working in this neighbourhood?this is a nice peaceful neighbourhood, In my profession, that’s an important aspect. I like it here, it’s a good place to work.

do you feel part of this community?I feel like it is growing on me a little every day. I miss my family though, of course. But if I’m going to work away from home, this is a very good place to be based. I want to know it better here, for sure.

does your job support family members either here or at home? yes, that’s the reason I came. I have to support my wife and our 2 boys. I want to educate my children. they go to convent schools in nepal. Back in nepal, my wife takes care of our farm; we grow a wide variety of crops like wheat, maize, jowar,etc. Coming here gives me the opportunity to build our income and therefore build our family. this has always been my real priority and I'm making a start.

ThE dUbAISChOOL rEPOrTare you the sChooL heaDteaCher?If so, we’d like to hear from you today. the community wants to know how your students are doing in school, sports and activities. e-mail now: [email protected]

spoRts dAy

worth waiting foruptown held its annual sports Day for grades 1 - 12 on tuesday 15 February.

events for grades 1 - 2 were held at the uptown primary

campus while grades 3-12 spent the day at Jumeirah Baccalaureate school. all grades rotated through various stations over the course of the day, culminating in house races at the end of the day's events. a thoroughly enjoyable occasion, in fact.results:house trophy winners:1. Dhabi - 28912. wasl - 28723. nasr-27414. hatta - 2712

bAskEtbALL touRnAMEnt

Life in the basketball leagueon tuesday 1st march Dubai International academy’s year 6 basketball team played raffles International school in the Dubai schools basketball league. they were convincing winners, 12 points to 2. this is an important win against stiff competition and indeed bodes well for the future fixtures.

on monday 7th march the year 5 and year 6 basketball squads played gems royal Dubai school, the year 5 team won 12 – 4. unfortunately, the year 6’s lost 12- 8.

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top achieverthis time it's not Idaho's akiane kramarik, it's not amazing grace's maya sadler; neither is it whip my hair's willow smith.

It's al mizhar american academy for girls' Clarice meneses, a grade 7 student who has qualified for acceptance at the Centre for talented youth (Cty) at Johns hopkins university in Baltimore. grade

7 Clarice gained unusually high scores during the Iowa test of Basic skills (ItBs), a test which is normally taken by 11th and 12th graders.

since 1979, the Center for talented youth (Cty), has focused on the needs of students with exceptionally high academic abilities and very bright students from all over the world. these students need special attention: greater academic challenges, interaction with intellectual peers, and teaching strategies designed especially for the gifted. Cty offers gifted students and their families and schools as well, a wide range of programmes and services to nurture intellectual abilities.

footbALL

the beautiful game Dubai International academy’s football team from years 5 and 6 recently competed in the Dubai Football 7s tournament. this prestigious tournament brings together school football teams from Dubai and abu Dhabi. In fact, this event is widely regarded as one of the most important of its kind in the middle east, and attracts

an extremely fierce level of competition. after some tough matches, DIa's teams won the overall competition. yesss! this is an extremely impressive performance and the school's cabinet will indeed display the trophy with immense pride.

the year 5 boys played the wellington International school tournament on 10th of march, and the year 6 boys will play in the same tournament on the 17th at the same venue. the year 5s are likely to be favourites for this competition after being runners up in the sony Football league to Dubai British school who will be absent from this tournament. overall, excellent results.

intERnAtionAL

world Book daythe purpose of celebrating world Book Day is to encourage reading and a love of books in children across the globe. all the Children at raffles International school, south Campus joined in the celebrations of the world Book Day in different ways.

the middle and high school participated on this special day by dressing as their favourite literary character and reading to the kg grades. as soon as the school assembly was over the middle and high school girls, led by their english teachers, were taken to the kg grades and there they were allotted different groups for story reading sessions. the children of kg were at first very astonished to see snowhite and witches entering their classes , but soon loved the idea of these characters reading to them.

outstanding performers by grade

Boys girls

grade 1 sam koenraads hinata yamamoto

grade 2 nasser al nasser ashley szczawinski

grade 3 rayed sameer penelope Bevan

grade 4 ayaan memon havana thompson

grade 5 ren martin aliyah khan


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e ver since the Italian renaissaance 500 years ago,

town squares have been seen as fundamental to building a sense of community. napolean called st.

I first met antonio Carluccio in 1985, when he was manager

of terence Conran’s acclaimed London eatery, the neal street restaurant. subsequently the great

mark’s square, venice “the dining room of europe”, and other key squares around the world have all acquired an important status in helping their communities

man pioneered a radically new style of café, combining top class delicatessen with an eat-in high quality pasta bistro. he called this concept ‘Carluccio’s Café’ and after

knit together. here in uptown mirdif, the emphasis is the same: to create a public space that can be used for shopping, funfairs, festivals and markets. all of which is particularly appropriate, because the architectural theme of uptown is to create the ambience of a european shopping centre - and the large piazza adds to the feeling of walking around a long-established Continental town.

the piazza has already become the most important venue in the neighbourhood, and it’s used for a wide variety of events. For example, the first time I ever came to mirdif, the piazza was hosting a Christmas fair; then I returned to find one of the excellent series of Friday markets underway. given their opening time until 10pm, the markets provide a whole family day out.

supervising the opening of a chain of stores, he left the company, only to return recently as a consultant. the company’s franchise network includes six countries in the middle east, and there are three Carluccio’s Cafes in Dubai – including this one in mirdif City Centre. service was regrettably quite slow – with the waitress revealing that this was her first day and she really didn’t know what to do. Clearly - because she took my plate the second I was finished, leaving my friend feeling embarrassed that she was still eating (why do so many waiting staff in Dubai break this basic rule of etiquette?). worse, my pasta – which took ages to arrive – was served semi-cold, and while Italians love their pasta to be ‘al dente’ (slightly chewy), this was simply insufficiently cooked.

all this is a shame. the

But sadly, there are some issues here. Firstly, too many of the stores surrounding the piazza have closed down. they’ve become unsightly and no-one has attempted to tidy up the interiors, which show signs of speedy retail departures. then, the piazza itself is dirty in places, with discarded refuge blowing around. a shame – because this piazza could be the jewel in the community’s crown.

restaurant looks great, it’s beautifully clean and I love the location. my starter, Foccacia al Formaggio was excellent, and there's an invigorating choice of waters and fresh juices. But with this particular brand, you expect the main course and the service to be nothing short of brilliant - and the bill should seem incidental. yet sadly, this is a case of ‘must do better’.

the Piazzahypersun checks out the piazza, uptown mirdif, which has become the most popular public venue in the mirdif community

Behind the Brandhypersun visits carluccio's cafe in mirdif citycentre - the local representative of a prestigious brand. But does it shape up?

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Pick-up & drop-back facility included Timing: Pick up: 3:00 - 3:30pm - Drop off: 9:00 - 9:30pm

Proud to be SAFARI LEADERS

E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.opdubai.com

24 Hrs. Reservation

ISO 9001:2008 Certified

Dune Bashing Sand Boarding & Camel Riding BBQ Dinner - Arabic Tea & Coffee Soft Drinks & Refreshments Photograph in Local DressHenna Painting & TattoosEnchanting Belly Dancing ShowSheesha (Hubbly-Bubbly) & lots more entertainment throughout the evening

Per PersonDhs. 200/-

Dhs. 300/- Per PersonTiming: 8:00am to 2:30pmTransfers from all the hotels & residences in Dubai & Sharjah

Programme Includes: Red Dunes Safari & Sand Boarding - Sight Seeing to various scenic locations Visit to Carpet Market & Heritage Village - Hatta Mountain Safari - Chance to Dip or Dive in fresh water pools - Lunch at 5 Star Hatta Fort Hotel

Programme Includes:

Programme Includes: Continental dinner, Soft drinks, Tea and Coffee, Soft Music in cozy ambiance, Fully airconditioned lower deck, Open air upper deck,Pick-up and drop-back facility included (Deira & Bur Dubai Only)

Dhs. 150/- Per Person

SPECIALIZED IN ORGANIZING SOCIAL & CORPORATE GET TOGETHERS, BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES.

E n j o y t h e t h r i l l a n d f u n o f

DESERT SAFARIDESERT SAFARI

Cruising Time: From 8:30pm to 10:30pm

DHOW CRUISE DINNER

HATTA MOUNTAIN SAFARI

Freshly baked manakeesh, pizzas, pasteries, cakes and a variety of brown bread and healthy selections for weight watchers!

Delievered straight to your door step!

Collect yourFREE CAKE*

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*please present this advert to redeem your free cake(call 24 hours in advance to confirm

your free pick up)

**please present this advert to get a 10% discount on any purchase of 50dhs and above only

We prepare orders upon request for different occassions (birthdays, business meetings, and fun gatherings)

Tel: 04 2845090Lebanese Dream Bakery

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