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Iftar With a French Flair at Café Rouge

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Café Rouge is pleased to showcase its Iftar set menu this Ramadan; a customized three-course offering with a unique French touch. The UK’s favourite French bistro recently opened its doors in Souk Madinat, offering guests a culinary journey that is both exceptional and memorable. During the holy month, the venue will be open for takeaway … Read more

“Jetmen” Yves Rossy and Vince Reffet Take Over Dubai Skies

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In December 2014, Jetman Yves Rossy flew in formation with an airplane over Dubai with nothing but a jetpack attached to his body. He has hit the skies again, this time around with his protege Jetman Vince Reffet. The amazing 12-minute video titled “Young Feathers,” which is part of the XDubai series, sees the jetmen soar through Dubai skies on jetpacks capable of propelling the pilot to a maximum of 300 km/h, pumping out 22 kg of thrust for flights of 6-13 minutes. The blend of Dubai’s stunning desert, the beautiful ocean, and the big city with surreal architectures and skylines makes the stunningly shot video even more interesting. For more about Jetman Dubai, proceed to their website.

Floyd Mayweather Defeats Manny Pacquiao

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In what is known to be the richest fight ever, also dubbed “the fight of the century,” Floyd Mayweather Jr. has come out victorious as he defeats Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision. The showdown saw both boxers land an array of punches, however, Mayweather’s technical prowess and defensive tactics gave him great advantages over Pacquiao. The scores by the three judges read 118-110, 116-112, … Read more

“Inside Mayweather vs. Pacquiao

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We are just one day away from the much-anticipated showdown, and Showtime has released the third episode of its four-part documentary series Inside Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. In this episode, we get to hear from two of the fighters’ toughest opponents, “Sugar” Shane Mosley and Juan Manuel Marquez, as well as a final look at their pre-fight training sessions. The boxing match will happen tomorrow. Watch episode one here, and episode two here.

“Inside Mayweather vs. Pacquiao

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With the fight of the century being just less than a week away, SHOWTIME has released the second episode of their intimate four-part documentary series chronicling the life of perennial pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather as he navigates his collision course with Manny Pacquiao. This episode takes a look at Mayweather’s professional debut, his unrelenting training regiment, how he uses cryotherapy to help heal faster in-between workouts, as well as letting us into his trusted inner circle. If you missed episode one, you can watch it here.

Mayweather/Pacquiao: At Last (Documentary)

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HBO has premiered the first installment of the Mayweather/Pacquiao: At Last documentary. The documentary which will come in two parts, sees HBO profile Manny Pacquiao, as his May 2 showdown with Floyd Mayweather approaches. This episode covers the period when Pacman’s rise in boxing was first recognized in 2003, to the challenges he faced. The HBO produced documentary also features cameo appearances from Mark Wahlberg and Robert Duvall, who are both in support of Manny Pacquiao as he gears up to battle Floyd Mayweather in the ring.

“Inside Mayweather vs. Pacquiao” – Episode 1 (Documentary)

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SHOWTIME has just released the first part of an intimate four-part documentary series chronicling the life of pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather as he prepares for his showdown against pound-for-pound contender Manny Pacquiao. The first episode introduces Mayweather, looking at his life before the fame and fortune he possesses today. This episode covers Mayweather’s relations with rival promoter Bob Arum and his controversial loss at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, all mixed with several training footage. As per the fight’s contractual conditions, SHOWTIME will continue to highlight Floyd Mayweather’s life until the May 2nd showdown, whereas HBO will profile Manny Pacquiao with its own pre-fight programming.

Noma’s René Redzepi Interviews Legendary Japanese Sushi Chef Jiro Ono

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Chef-patron of Copenhagen-based restaurant Noma, René Redzepi, took a moment to meet with legendary Japanese sushi chef Jiro Ono of the Jiro Dreams of Sushi documentary; while overseeing the Noma Mandarin Oriental pop-up in Tokyo. Jiro who has become more prominent since the release of the documentary, has had the pleasure of serving President Barack Obama in his tiny Tokyo restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro, which boasts full capacity every night in addition to the long waiting list for diners every month.

The short video titled “Jiro Ono and René Redzepi Have a Cup of Tea” show the charming encounter with the 90 year old sushi chef, which took place inside the famed restaurant in Tokyo’s Ginza neighborhood. The conversation includes plenty of wise words from Jiro Ono on chasing your dreams and adopting a hard work ethic from Jiro-san. Hit the play button above to watch the 12 minute long interview.

“A Taste Of Dubai” by MediaStudio

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Dubai is the most populous city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the second largest emirate by territorial size after the capital, Abu Dhabi. Dubai is not your regular city, it is an unbelievably fast growing and modern one, with surreal architectures and a skyline that has seemingly sprouted to new heights overnight. The city is home to some of the world’s most iconic buildings and attractions, i.e Burj Khalifa (The tallest man made structure in the world), Burj Al Arab (The world’s first and only 7 star hotel), The Dubai Mall (The world’s largest shopping mall based on total area), etc.

With this new hyperspeed timelapse in metallic colors, directed by Ingo Enzi and Lucas Enzi of MediaStudio, viewers get to experience a quick ride around the city of Dubai. Experiencing everything from shopping, the beach, to nightlife. Hit the play button above and enjoy the video.

The Official Mayweather vs. Pacquiao HBO Commercial

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The hype surrounding the historic boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is already building up, as we’re already less than a month away. To start things off, HBO has released its official TV commercial to promote the much anticipated showdown. The video clip which was reportedly filmed at a studio in Los Angeles on March 11, shows both fighters slowly approaching each other, against the backdrop of the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, where the showdown will take place.