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photo:courtesy of news.sky Tom Cruise was seen hanging from the top of the world's tallest building in Dubai on Friday during the filming of his spy thriller “Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol.” The American film star dangled from Burj Khalifa several times also last week and descended to the 124th observation floor in a surprise greeting of tourists. Cruise moved back and forth across the tower windows while a helicopter hovered above for several minutes. Meanwhile, ambulances and vehicles carrying filming equipments could be seen in a restricted area on the ground. Filming in Dubai is scheduled to continue until the end of November and the action in the thriller is expected to top previous Cruise movies such as "Top Gun", "Minority Report", "'The Last Samurai" and "War of the Worlds." photomylens on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free

Eid Al Adha celebration to all especially to everyone here in U.A.E and to all our Muslim brothers all over the world. With a million and one things happening across the Emirates this Eid, you won’t be able to find an excuse to stay in. Take advantage of the markdowns at the malls or plan a staycation at a nearby luxury hotel. Just get out, get active and enjoy your time off with friends and family. As Eid Al Adha 2010 countdown starts, malls in Dubai and Sharjah are bracing up for the long celebration offering the best shopping deals and bedecked with colourful decorations that beckon shoppers, particularly families to come in and join the holiday bandwagon. Mercato Mercato in Jumeirah will celebrate Eid Al Adha with popular “Yola” performances. Starting from today (15 November), the mall is beautifully decorated with a typically Arabic colour scheme, capturing the spirit of Eid celebration. Rana Jaser, PR and Corporation Communications Manager, told Khaleej Times that like in the pas

Happy Eid Al Adha to our Muslim brothers! Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to follow Allah's (God's) command to sacrifice his son Ishmael. Muslims around the world observe this event. What do people do? At Eid al-Adha, many Muslims make a special effort to pray and listen to a sermon at a mosque. They also wear new clothes, visit family members and friends and may symbolically sacrifice an animal in an act known as qurbani. This represents the animal that Ibrahim sacrificed in the place of his son. In some traditionally Muslim countries, families or groups of families may purchase an animal known as udhiya, usually a goat or sheep, to sacrifice, but this is not common or legal in many parts of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States or many other countries. In these countries, groups of people may purchase a whole carcass from a butcher or slaughterhouse and divide it amongst thems

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The crew of the latest "Mission: Impossible" will have at least one tall task: filming shots involving the world's highest building.The filmmakers are being tightlipped about plot details and where exactly they plan to shoot in Dubai. But star Tom Cruise and producer Bryan Burk did let slip Thursday that the fourth installment of the big screen series will feature scenes with the Mideast city-state's more than half-mile-high (828-meter-high) Burj Khalifa. "I'll be spending many days, many hours on the side of this building," Cruise told The Associated Press at the base of the silvery spire. "I can't give you details, but I will be up there," he said. Unlike previous sequels in the spy franchise, the fourth installment will go without a number. Cruise blew its cover Thursday: "Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol." Cruise is in the emirate with his family to shoot scenes for the movie after wrapping up

Ahmad Abdullah Al Shaikh, Director of Dubai Government Media Office, meets with the star of Mission Impossible 4, Tom Cruise, and the film director Brad Bird in Prague. Dubai: As part of final preparations for the shooting of Mission Impossible 4 in Dubai, Ahmad Abdullah Al Shaikh, Director of Dubai Government Media Office (DGMO), on Monday met the star of the film, Tom Cruise and the film’s director, Brad Bird. Jamal Al Sharif, Director of Dubai Studio City, and Paramount officials were also present. During the meeting that took place in Prague, they discussed preparations taken to facilitate the filming crew’s work in various locations that will be used for shooting the fourth Mission Impossible series. Al Shaikh affirmed the UAE’s keenness in supporting all forms of creativity in all sectors, including the film industry. He added that the Dubai Government departments have taken all the necessary preparations to ensure a smooth workflow for the crew. “Dubai supports all forms of ar

I'm excited about this. 'Been present here since 2006 and looking forward for next week expo. What is GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK? One of the world's most dynamic and influential ICT exhibitions, the platform for international professionals to do business across the Middle East, African, Indian and South Asian markets. Is the event open to everyone? Consumer Electronics (in Sheikh Saeed halls) will feature three public open days to preview the hottest technology and gadgets before they're released in the stores. The rest of the show is trade only, and proof of trade status is required for entry. No children under the age of 18 are permitted entry. Student group are admitted on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 October only, must be arranged in advance and accompanied by a faculty member. How do I book a stand at GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK? Stand packages and pricing information is detailed here.  CLICK HERE  to send your space enquiry direct to the team. If you would rather talk to one

Facts, Figures, and Statistics. World Records: At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds the following records: • Tallest building in the world • Tallest free-standing structure in the world • Highest number of stories in the world Read More here .... Replica of Burj Khalifa dressed in Red The background at the whole stretch of the walkalator Observation Deck at 124th Floor Since the Observation Deck is on the 124th Floor, this must be the remaining 36 storey of the building. A view of "The World" The World is an artificial archipelago of various small islands constructed in the rough shape of a map of the landmasses of the Earth, located 4 km (2.5 mi) off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1] The World islands are composed mainly of sand dredged from Dubai's shallow coastal waters, and are one of several artificial island developments in Dubai.[1] The World's developer is Nakheel Properties, and the project was originally

This coming Friday we will try to reach the "Top of the World" at least by reaching the top of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Well it's more accessible than climbing Mount Everest...lol Ticket to top of the world. Better to take this opportunity while based in Dubai. This is actually taken by Carlos a.k.a Ed Carlina, who arranged our schedule on the said event. Facts, Figures, and Statistics. World Records At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa holds the following records: • Tallest building in the world • Tallest free-standing structure in the world • Highest number of stories in the world • Highest occupied floor in the world • Highest outdoor observation deck in the world • Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world • Tallest service elevator in the world Tallest of the Supertall Not only is Burj Khalifa the world’s tallest building, it has also broken two other impressive records: tallest structure, prev

This one amazing! A tennis court sitting on top of the highest hotel in the world. The photos are taken when Andre Agassi and the world's No. 1, Roger Federer, are having a friendly fight on the tennis court of Burj Al Arab(Dubai) in preparation for the Dubai Duty Free Men’s open.