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Video: XDubai Night BASE Jump from Burj Khalifa

Check out this cool video of XDubai athletes partnering with Playstation for an amazing BASE jump stunt from the top of Burj Khalifa. Aside from the height, this stunt was also done at night which makes it even more extreme! Also Read: Video: 2 Guys Base Jump from Burj Khalifa The two XDubai men who performed … Read more

Emirates Introduces Premium Economy Seats

Emirates introduces Premium Economy cabin where passengers can enjoy an enhanced flight experience. The new seats are equipped with features designed for space and comfort.

Also Read: The Emirates ICE Inflight Entertainment Experience

Aside from the new cabin, this leading airline company has also introduced enhancements and a new look across all its cabin of their newest A380 aircraft.

Check out this video below showcasing the features and what to expect in premium economy:

Emirates is taking its signature A380 experience to the next level with the unveil of a brand new Premium Economy cabin product, together with enhancements and a refreshed look across all cabins onboard its newest A380 aircraft.

Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “The Emirates A380 is already one of the most sought-after travel experiences in the skies, and now we’ve made it even better. While others cut back, Emirates is working hard to restore the products and services that we’ve had to suspend or adjust due to pandemic precautions, and introduce new offerings and enhancements. True to our fly better promise, Emirates continues to invest to offer our customers the best possible experience.”

The airline received its newest A380 aircraft from Airbus’ Hamburg facility last week, and its remaining order of 5 A380s will also be delivered with premium economy cabins over 2021 and 2022. Emirates’ premium economy seats will also be installed on some of its Boeing 777X aircraft which are only due to join the fleet in 2023. Emirates is considering plans to retrofit its existing A380 fleet.

Commenting on Emirates’ premium economy cabins, Sir Tim said: “Our Premium Economy product was carefully developed in keeping with Emirates’ brand positioning as a full-service airline of the highest quality. Our First, Business and Economy experiences reset industry standards when they were introduced, and we are confident that our Premium Economy will also make its mark as a distinct premium offering. Until we have a viable number of seats in our inventory to bring to market, we plan to offer the Emirates Premium Economy experience as a complimentary upgrade to valued customers. We’ll also deploy our newest A380 aircraft on various routes so that our customers can experience our latest offering in all classes.”

Emirates will announce details of where its A380 aircraft with Premium Economy will be deployed in the coming weeks.

Premium Economy: comfort and space

Emirates today unveiled details of its highly-anticipated premium economy cabin, which offers 56 seats in a 2-4-2 cabin layout.

With a generous pitch of up to 40-inches, Emirates’ premium economy seat is 19.5 inches wide, and reclines 8 inches into a comfortable cradle position with ample room to stretch out. Covered in cream-coloured anti-stain leather with stitching details and a wood panel finishing similar to Business Class, each seat is designed to provide optimal comfort and support with 6-way adjustable headrests, calf rests and footrests.

Each seat has a 13.3” screen, one of the largest in its class, to enjoy the unmatched array of music, movies, TV, news and other content on Emirates’ award-winning ice.

Customers will also find thoughtful touches including easily accessible in-seat charging points, a wide dining table and side cocktail table.

Emirates Premium Economy is located at the front of the main deck, with 3 lavatories dedicated to customers.

First Class: even more privacy and luxury

On this latest Emirates A380, the airline’s 14 First Class private suites have been enhanced from the original suites, being slightly wider with taller doors, for even more privacy and comfort.

Cabin detail and finishes have also been refreshed with new motifs and colours, from the sweeping stairs that lead from the main deck to the upper deck, to refreshed design trims and modern fittings in the Shower Spa.

Business Class: new luxury finishes

Emirates has retained its popular A380 Business Class seats which offer direct aisle access for every passenger, reclines to a fully-flat position, and offers personal mini bars, ample personal storage and a high degree of privacy.

All 76 seats have been refreshed to feature champagne-coloured leather covers and wood finishing, inspired by executive jets, similar to the Business Class on Emirates’ Boeing 777 Gamechanger aircraft.

The same classic colour scheme has also been applied to the Onboard Lounge at the back of the upper deck, for the exclusive use of First and Business Class passengers.

Economy: gamechanger seats

Emirates has replaced all 338 Economy seats onboard its newest A380 with ergonomically designed seats that come with full leather headrests and flexible side panels which can be adjusted vertically for optimum support.

This latest seat model is a step up from the version currently installed on Emirates’ Boeing 777 Gamechanger aircraft. It is lighter, without compromising on comfort or function. Each seat features a classy wood grain finish on tray tables, as well as a 13.3” personal screen to enjoy Emirates’ award-winning ice.

Refreshed cabin interiors

Throughout the Emirates A380 interior, customers will see new finishes and design touches featuring the Ghaf (prosopis cineraria) tree motif, as well as the clean and airy champagne colour scheme with wood panelling and bronze accents from Emirates’ latest Boeing 777 Gamechanger interiors.

An indigenous evergreen plant, the Ghaf is considered the national tree of the United Arab Emirates, and has deep cultural and ecological significance.

All cabin classes are equipped with the latest generation of Emirates’ award-winning ice inflight entertainment system offering improved and superior image quality. Each in-seat screen will feature ultra-wide viewing angles, a capacitive touch screen, LED backlight and full HD display.

Images: @Emirates

Video: Do Muslims in UAE Celebrate Christmas?

Do Muslims celebrate Christmas? This is the main question answered by Emirati vlogger, Khalid Al Ameri. To answer it bluntly, NO, Muslims do NOT celebrate Christmas. But this enlightening and heartwarming video showcases unity in diversity and the tolerance towards non-Muslims in the UAE.

The observance of Christmas in the UAE goes beyond private festivities and gatherings. Instead, various people of different cultures and religions are given the freedom to practice their beliefs and to share it among fellow citizens. This is shown in the short video posted on Facebook by the Abu Dhabi-based artist.

Khalid Al Ameri Shares How Muslims Celebrate Christmas in the UAE

The UAE is home to more than 200 nationalities co-existing together as peacefully as possible. If anything, this number is a strong testament of unity in diversity. And as there are still lots of negative impressions about Muslims and Muslim countries in general, informative media such as Ameri’s video help enlighten minds and bring understanding as to how the many expats in the UAE celebrate Christmas in the Arab country.

At the beginning of the video, Khalid clearly points out that Muslims DO NOT celebrate Christmas, but he also gives us an insight of what it’s like to be in Abu Dhabi (capital city) in December, and for the majority of the emirates of the UAE.

As shown in his video, there are Christmas trees and bright decors that light up malls, hotels, and other public spaces. Furthermore, many offices hold Christmas-themed parties too for non-Muslim employees. If you’ve had the chance to live in the UAE, it wouldn’t come as a surprise to be greeted by even the locals a “happy Christmas”, the same way Christians would greet Muslims “Ramadan Kareem” during the Ramadan period. This unique kind of experience is not something people who don’t know any better can easily comprehend unless they experience it for themselves.

Obviously, media has a lot to do with cultural perceptions especially with the kind of news that is being spread in households overseas. However, with posts like this, as shared on social media, a different kind of message can be shared – one that shows how living in the Middle East is not a bad thing at all.

Of course, there are laws and customs that need to be taken into consideration when living in the Middle East such as restrictions in social conduct (i.e., overly expressing public displays of affection such as kissing in public places), but overall, the people are happy enough to enjoy and express the freedom and openness which the country allows them to have.

Here is the video which shares the message of peace, respect, and acceptance which various nationalities living in the UAE share and enjoy:

Ken Block Video: Dubai as an Ultimate Driver’s Playground

This video is sure to leave you breathless as you see Dubai roads being empty which is a rare sight especially if you are a resident in this Middle East emirate. Created by Ford Performance, XDubai and Hoonigan, they are proud to have made this Ken Block’s Gymkhana EIGHT: Ultimate Exotic Playground; Dubai video.

Dubai has been recognized as having the best driving roads in the world, and from the eyes of an expat living here, you are definitely guaranteed a wide and functional driving experience.

Ken Block Utimate Exotic Playground Video

This is a feast to the eyes as you see various areas and districts in Dubai being highlighted. From the desert dunes to towering skyscrapers, from falcons to camels, even a pet cheetah is there which makes you leaves you in awe how they came up with this astonishing 9-minute clip.

You can check out the full video below:

Kudos to the film, stuntmen, drivers, cast and crew who made this short flick possible as this is just an amazing video to watch from start to end.

Video: 2 Guys Base Jump from Burj Khalifa

Two French men from Skydive Dubai to jump from the top of the tallest building in the world, Professional jumpers, Fred Fugen and Vince Reffet, shows you how to base jump from the Burk Khalifa in style.

Much training and experience has been done in order to prepare for the said jump and you can see from that these guys are passionate at what they do.

2 French Men Jump from the Tallest Building in the World

The team from SkyDive Dubai has always been producing great videos online and this is definitely a must-watch film. Check out the full video clip below:

Video: What it’s Like to Travel First Class via Emirates Airlines

Ever wondered what it means to fly first class? Take a look at this video of one lucky YouTube vlogger, Casey Neistat, who gets a premium cabin seat in no less than one of Middle East’s finest airlines, Emirates.

In his YouTube video, Casey walks us through the perks and amenities that come with a $21,635.30 flight. He compares this event to some of the most important experiences of his life such as the birth of his children, and such. In this 9-minute video, Casey gamely documents every aspect of his 14-hour flight from Dubai to New York which includes getting drinks from a motorized mini bar and a glorious in-flight shower that comes with the package. Yes, people. That is the ultimate dream: showering in an airplane thousands of feet off the ground. Nothing trumps that.

emirates first class experience — Image Credit: YouTube | CaseyNeistat

What It’s Like to Fly on a 21,000 USD Plane Ticket with Emirates

Many people feel iffy about travelling, especially on an airplane, yes – even to this very day! Why? Because there are just so many things that could possibly go wrong even if you haven’t boarded on your plane yet and up until your transit to where you’re headed for. Call it paranoia, but for some, getting on an airplane is just one of the worst experiences they could ever have.

casey neistat shower emirates airlines — Image Credit: YouTube | CaseyNeistat

However, Casey, as well-travelled as he is, still couldn’t hide his excitement when his flight was upgraded to first class as it was definitely a rare opportunity that anyone (in their whole lifetime), would ever expect to happen to them.

emirates first class cabin crew — Image Credit: YouTube | CaseyNeistat

Just as his viewers are keeping high expectations, Casey also catches himself to be just as surprised with everything fine and dandy that came along with his first-class plane flight – privacy, hot shower, and no meal time. The experience was more of like going to a fancy hotel room, than getting on an actual flight.

The legroom isn’t just what makes it oh-so different from business class. You get to enjoy your own huge flat screen TV inside your private cabin and the food is just beyond what you could possibly expect.

emirates first class cabin experience — Image Credit: YouTube | CaseyNeistat

Unlike regular flights, first-class travellers don’t follow a set meal time. You can order caviar off the menu anytime you feel like it. Also, drinks are neatly stacked on a mini bar within an arm’s reach from your seat. Attendants are round-the-clock available to help you with anything – like making your bed at night. Casey shares by the end of his video that when you take out all the painful parts of travelling, you get a novel experience from it and begin to have a whole new relationship with travelling.

Watch Casey’s first-class travel experience with Emirates on this YouTube video below:

If given the chance to fly first class, would you? Do you think all the amenities included make for a painless experience of travelling on a plane? Let us know your thoughts through the comment section below.

Video: XDubai Flying through Towers in Dubai Marina

Ever wondered what it’s like to zoom through the concrete jungle of Dubai? If you’re a fan of superhero movies, the scenes in this video from XDubai, will fill you in with all those feels you’ve had in the movie house when your favourite heroes jump off tall buildings and travel at superfast speeds… but this is a bit different because there are no special effects rendered, only heart-racing stunts performed by the guys who were featured to fly through the towers in Dubai Marina on their wing suits.

In the video, watch these four thrill-seeking stuntmen (Micah Couch, Noah Bahnson, Julian Boulle, and Greg Shelton) take flight and zoom through these manmade mountains at an insane speed and thousands of feet off the ground.

XDubai Wing Suit Adventure in Dubai Marina’s Vertical Maze Buildings

If you’ve ever been to Dubai, the sight of towering buildings such as the Marina Towers should be enough for most people to gasp and stare in awe. Now, imagine that, with a couple of guys flying through those tall towers, which XDubai has even labelled as the “Vertical Maze” for their high-altitude structural designs and mountain-like heights as well as their proximity to each other which kind of gives off a bird’s eye view of a maze or a labyrinth of some sort.

The challenge posed by flying in this type of environment is to find your way out of the “vertical maze” without crashing into any of the concrete buildings or into any of your fellow flyers, while managing to pull off some synchronized stunts with only a few seconds to spare considering the speed of your flight or crash.

Here is a YouTube video of four stuntmen on an extreme wing suit adventure in Dubai Marina:

Crazy, right? But just look at how amazing the experience must’ve been as it was caught on video and you know how much fun it was when you hear these experienced stuntmen giggle and scream out for joy after the activity has ended.

With the various opportunities presented by creative (and extreme) events groups such as XDubai, flying is no longer a dream that you can imagine or visit in your sleep. But given the opportunity as with the guys on the video, would you consider taking the challenge and fly through the vertical maze? Why and at what cost? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

Dubai Marina Towers — Image Credit: YouTube | XDubai

xdubai wingsuits dubai marina — Image Credit: YouTube | XDubai

Video: Flyboarding Adventure with XDubai

If you’re looking to try out something new or even something extreme for that matter, one place is catching on to be the leading place to be: Dubai. This video from XDubai, we witness professional fly boarders defy gravity and surf through waters at the same time in the Flyboard World Cup at the Skydive Dubai Palm Drop Zone.

Also Read: Parasailing Adventure in Dubai

This amazing video featuring sportsmen getting blasted off the water while maintaining balance on a board to perform crazy-cool stunts is definitely something else. Catch these pro flyboarders get wild and wet as they wow us with their unbelievable antics that will have you question the kind of “fun” that you’ve come to know and understand as a human being.

Catch the Flyboarding Adventure Experience in Dubai on this YouTube video posted by XDubai:

XDubai and Flyboarders Having Fun in Dubai Waters

Before we rave and let loose our extreme alter-egos, let us first look at what “flyboarding” is all about. To the uninitiated (which is probably every one of us), flyboarding is a type of (an extreme) water sport activity wherein a user straps both feet onto a flyboard (similar to a wakeboard) in order to be propelled by water jets under the device to perform (acrobatic) stunts or simply just to have fun. As the activity has rapidly gained popularity since its invention in 2012, many touristic locations including Dubai have adopted the water sport activity as one of the recreational attractions in the city.

flyboard sport dubai — Image Credit: YouTube | XDubai

If you’re into water sports and are up for a new challenge, flyboarding is definitely one of those things that you need to try at least once in your life. And where else can you better enjoy this unique and exhilarating experience than in a progressive and beautiful place such as Dubai. It is most definitely safe as the activity has fully been set with safety regulations and equipment to make sure that adventure-seekers get the most out of this one-of-a-kind experience.

How has your summer been this year? Have you been raring to do something new, fun, and worth-noting in your bucket-list? Would you consider going on a flyboarding adventure in Dubai? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

flyboard deira creek — Image Credit: YouTube | XDubai

Video: Spirit of Dubai (HD)

Here’s a video by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) team that showcases the beauty of the emirate. In line with goal of having 20 million visitors by 2020, this is one of the video ads that VisitDubai has created.

I felt it before I heard it
The heartbeat of a place I knew I belonged
Where history is lived as much as it’s made
A place where the mind awakens as the body unwinds
I am the flutter in your chest
The chill down your spine
I am the spirit of possible
The Spirit of Dubai
– text transcribed from the video

Spirit of Dubai Video Ad by Visit Dubai

The video clip welcomes every visitor to see what Dubai has to offer. From the desert dunes to its iconic skylines. This is a place that many expats call home and when you come to Dubai, you will notice its people are proud to be part of a fast and progressive environment.

Check out the full video clip below:

The team from the Dubai Tourism are really bent and aggressive in promoting the city to the globe. So far, based on articles I’ve read online, it’s well on its target to achieving the said tourists. Exciting times this 2020 will be and it’s only a few years left until this momentous event will be held.

Video: Jet Pilots Fly beside an Emirates A380 Aircraft

The sky’s the limit… or so they say, but not for these two outstanding jet pilots, who, yet again, return for another challenge organized by Jetman Dubai. This time, it is to fly alongside the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Emirates A380 Plane.

The brilliant aerial performance as shown in this video features experienced Jetman pilots Yves Rossy and Vince Reffet, where the two are seen hovering above and alongside one of the world’s largest passenger aircrafts, as they course over Palm Jumeirah for a piece of an up-close view of the Dubai skyline.

emirates plane and jetpacks — Image credit: YouTube | XDubai

Here is a YouTube video clip of two jet pilots flying alongside an Emirates A380 Aircraft:

Jet Pilots Fly alongside an Emirates A380 Aircraft

And while this feat is not quite exactly the same as flying through tall buildings on a jet pack, one could only but wonder how challenging it must have been to fly beside a moving aircraft with engines blasting at maximum power, some thousands of feet above the ground.

Whatever is at stake on this death-defying stunt, surely: it is not for the faint of heart. The plane pilots together with Rossy and Reffet, must fly their engines with exact precision and distance from each other so as not to cause a collision in mid-air (because that is clearly not what everybody signed up for). Needless to say, in order to pull off this outrageous stunt, maximum planning and coordination must be perfectly executed.

dubai jetmen plane — Image credit: YouTube | XDubai

And after they successfully do, it’s very reassuring to know that these aircraft pilots are always on top of their game to give us, their passengers, a world-class flight experience, even as they do it to pull off yet another insane stunt such as this. Other than the flight experience, there’re also plenty of things to look forward to from the new services offered by the Emirates A380 Hub which include a wide array of shops, dining outlets, as well as world-class lounges. Indeed, it is this type of first-class facilities that put an airline service such as the growing fleet of Emirates A380s rightfully on top of the world.

See for yourself and tell us how you felt as you were watching the aerial stunt unfold right before your eyes by writing a comment on the section below.