Subhadraaharanam enacted in Dubai

KATHAKALI's thick make-up has already been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's thickest make-up.
THE four-day Utsavam 09, an Indian classical treat for Dubai art lovers organised by Thiranottam cultural group, was curtained down with a final perfomance of Kathakali. The multi-event, held at Wellington School in Dubai, was witnessed by hundreds of classical art enthusiasts from all walks of life in Dubai including foreigners and locals.

EID MUBARAK

EID al ADHA sermon at Eid prayer area in Mussallah sharjah.

Catching The Spirit

Three Sharjah fishermen are readying to cast their nets in the hope of a bountiful Piscean catch. They-as the rest of the nation - are also readying to take part in the National Day celebrations on Dec.2 as can be seen by the huge national flags that drape the government buildings in the pictue.

Bronze Beauties Beckon

A monumental collection of 21 bronze sculptures symbolising our belonging to the 21st century seen displayed at Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, observed by visitors. These sculptures are the creation of artist Rachid Khimoune.

Water Bucket Walk

To mark the 20th Anniversary of the United Nation"s Universal Children"s Day, several Children participated in this event at Jumerah in Dubai.

MF ' S ' MARVEL ' OGUE

The consulate General of India, Dubai in association with Sharjah Chamber of commerce & Industry (SCCI), the Indian Business Professional Council, Sharjah. and the Indian Association Sharjah hosted the first "India-Sharjah Bussinus and Cultural Forum" on Wednesday(18.11.2009) the event began with the inaguration of India's formost artist, MF Husain's painting exhibition, titled "100 years of Indian Cinema" at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Dubai Air Show 2009

Fighter planes display a large variation of breathtaking formations. leaving colourful impressions in the Dubai sky.

Book Fair

Sharjah International Book Fair opened at Sharjah Expo Centrer.

Good keeper

Iran keeper attempts a save against Oman at Asian zone qualifier of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Dubai 2009 at Jumeriah beach.

Sublime Symmetry

The ornat decor featured on the roof of the atrium of the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi makes for a stunning view from down below.

Foggy Weather

Morning walk at Mamzar Beach in Sharjah.

Graceful Movements

Artistes perform at the venue of FESTIVAL OF THINKERS in Abu Dhabi.

Baby Sitter

While mother"s away, elder sister plays mom to her little sibling.

Pink Walkathon

Men, women and children of all ages and fitness levels wearing Safe and Sound T-shirts and caps and carrying pink ribbons, pink pom- poms and beating pink drums, joined senior Dubai Burjuman officials and breast cancer survivors in the 3.6km walk.

Live Art For Lively Beach

When the environment is facing a crisis, how can artists just wait and watch. Here, they pitch in with their brush strokes conveying the passion they have for the environment in vivid shades of biue - clean air, clean sky and clean water. We cannot have all these three clean if the beach is not.

Onam 2009

A floral decoration competition was the first event of the day of UMA Onam 2009 function held at Al Nasr Leisureland Dubai.

Dubai-Based United Malayale Association (UMA) celebrated Kerala s harvest fetival Onam 2009 with a variety of competitions, cultural procession, floral decoration,entertainment programmes and a vegetarian feast at Dubai Al Nasr Leisureland.

Halfway to green shopping

A good beginning takes you halfway to your destination. So this women has made a decent start - for herself and for Sharjah. Cycling to the market not only provides her much-needed exercise, it is emission-free. But what about the plastic bags she carries on her eco-friendly mode of transport? Food for thought for both shopkeepers and users.

A mass Ifthar gathering in Sharjah

Wrestling bare-handed

A traditional form of wrestling widely known as 'Kushti' and 'Pehalwani', showcased in an open space in the car park near Dubai's fish market. The popular sport of Asian expats is conducted every Friday evening in Dubai for over eight years.

Indian expats' unity in diversity

Indian independence day celebrations in Dubai, participated by 1000s of expats from different Indian States on Aug 15, 2009.