Burj Dubai (or Dubai Tower), the world’s tallest building at height of 818 meters and 160 floors, is to open on Monday. It is the height of the current highest skyscraper, Taipei 101 in Taiwan, with the Eiffel Tower perched on top.
An article at Business Week describes very vividly about the height of Burj Dubai,
The tower is so enormous that the air temperature at the top is up to 8 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit) lower than at the base. If anyone ever hit upon the idea of opening a door at the top and a door at the bottom, as well as the airlocks in between, a storm would rush through the air-conditioned building that would destroy most everything in its wake, except perhaps the heavy marble tiles in the luxury apartments. The phenomenon is called the “chimney effect.“
ZoukOut 2009 is probably the most anticipated outdoor dance music festival of the year is back on the pristine palm tree-lined Siloso Beach, for the ninth year, bringing forth a spectacular voyage of rapturous music, dancing, art and lots of festivities. [click to continue…]
In today’s gloomy climate, the need for uplifting live music is greater than ever. Fortunately, this spring sees the launch of House Discopark: a revolutionary concert series that brings many of the world’s most exciting electronic live acts to Singapore for the very first time.
Tuned-in to Europe and America’s latest musical trends, House Discopark will showcase the future of music by importing the best emerging artists from around the world. By placing cutting-edge bands AND DJs on the same bill, House Discopark combines the spectacle of a live performance with the energy of a packed club, completely redefining the live music experience.
Launching in April, House Discopark talentspots and imports the best emerging talent of our times. For their first show, they’re flying in disco impresario Kelley Polar (Environ, US), a violin-wielding prodigy talent who has produced critically acclaimed albums such as “I Need You to Hold on…” (2008) and who is taking US and UK by storm with his upbeat electronic pop disco. [click to continue…]
Launched on Wednesday, 1 October 2008, the Riding Centre is a community project by the Singapore Turf Club and its parent body, the Tote Board. The Centre’s primary aim is to promote riding to the general public, in particular school children from 8 to 18 years of age, at affordable prices. [click to continue…]
It could be anything from acrobatics, rap to musicians, singers and dancers. What we’re looking for in these auditions are some very unusual people, people who are ready to do things that are somewhat different from what you normally see in Singapore.
So you would not see at the Supperclub something you would see at another theatre, restaurant or bar. You would expect to see something extraordinary, and in some ways, be shocked and astounded by what you seeing.
Singapore’s premier illusionists J C Sum and ‘Magic Babe’ Ning are set to reinvent the local entertainment scene with a brand new permanent illusion show.
They have reached a first-of-its-kind landmark agreement to produce and star in their own show at mega club, The Arena; located in Clarke Quay, the top entertainment district in the heart of Singapore. [click to continue…]
Ok, I’ve never heard of this Worldwide Festival (WWF) before. So, what is it? But, this year, it’s coming to Singapore. Gilles Peterson is a DJ, so we know what WWF is about now.
For this occasion, GILLES PETERSON will be joined by a stellar line-up including: THE KRUDER & DORFMEISTER Live Experience (Asian Exclusive & 3 hour AV concert), DIPLO, CUT CHEMIST, KARIZMA, M.A.N.D.Y, AME, TRICKSKI, SIMBAD, TOSHIO MATSUURA, STEREOTYP Vs AL HACA, GARFLD and some of the finest regional & local acts, DUBWISE, KATSUE, INQUISITIVE, RAYSOO, ARABYRD, WICKED AURA BATUCADA, ALDRIN, ANGELA FLAME, XHIN, JEREMY BOON, STASSH, GUERILLA, HAS, PUSHIN’ON, COSA NOSTRA, NOMSTA and more……… Check out the WWF SG video when Gilles reveals the fantastic line-up and venues for this 3 day party extravanganza!
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Burj Dubai (or Dubai Tower), the world’s tallest building at height of 818 meters and 160 floors, is to open on Monday. It is the height of the current highest skyscraper, Taipei 101 in Taiwan, with the Eiffel Tower perched on top.
In today’s gloomy climate, the need for uplifting live music is greater than ever. Fortunately, this spring sees the launch of House Discopark: a revolutionary concert series that brings many of the world’s most exciting electronic live acts to Singapore for the very first time.
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