Tempo magazine September 2011

SEPTEMBER 2011

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FASHIONOVA 2011

The country is shaking off the Ramadan and summer hiatus and coming back to life. Tempo is in full swing with exciting projects and events.
First and foremost is the “I LOVE UAE” competition which is in conjunction with the New York Film Academy Abu Dhabi. We were quiet in summer
and then suddenly received an avalanche of calls from everyone who’s just come back from vacation. So in response we have extended the
competition’s deadline to September 20, so be sure to send in your videos. Hint: poetry and skits can be great for this format. Super hint: Arabic
and other languages are great.
By the way, we have set up a “UAE greetings page” in www.tempoplanet.com (in ‹forum - tab is on top left), so be sure to write your greetings to
the UAE on the occasion of its 40th anniversary this year.
As you know Tempo is a great community supporter, and is especially committed to spreading information about any initiative that serves
the public good. There are various grass roots projects that aim to support the disadvantaged within the UAE and overseas, especially now in
places like Somalia which great need. Tell us about your fund raisers and we’ll share it with our readers. On the other side of the coin, if you’re
contributing money for any cause be sure to do ask the right questions and ensure that the money is really going to those in need. If in doubt
channel your contributions through the large charities such as Red Crescent or Medicin Sans Frontieres, but try not to rule out the community
organised efforts either, as these go right to the heart of the need, without having to support overheads.
Keep giving, keep caring.

Sana Bagersh
Managing Editor
bagersh@tempoplanet.com

letters to the editor 04 18 people calendar MANAGING EDITOR
uspace 05 20 art escape at DIFC
Sana Bagersh

what’s hot
06 22 round table
FEATURES EDITOR
Alma Kadragic
the bottom bottom line
07 24 social meets
EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
tech talk | game hedz
08 25 doc in the house | live well Sharon Carvalho

tempo top 10 songs
09 26 journey of attestation MAGAZINE DESIGN

10
Mark De Castro
tempo planetarian
28 just handcrafted
WEB DESIGN
city bites | dishes for dummies 11 29 articulate Ricklen Abellera

my style blueprint 12 30 media MARKETING COORDINATOR

14 32
Manjul Abhishek
cover story just a thought Laskar Laipubam
youth talk 16 33 horoscope DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR
time capsule 17 Melaku Muluneh

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS
ADDRESS DISCLAIMER Angeli Castillo Shahid Saeed
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3349 or check out the list of Tempo distribution points on our website. the publisher cannot accept any responsibility for errors, mistakes and Neena Rai Blakniss
inaccuracies. The publisher reserves the rights of this product and no Preethi Janice D’Sa Manar Al Hinai
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Dear Ed, Thank you so much for granting my request to pose in your magazine. I picked up a copy of the August issue of Tempo
and saw my picture in it and I liked it a lot! Thank you Tempo!
- Ismael Gabriele Saballa
(Ed- see Ismael in this issue of People Calendar!)

Dear Ed, About the ‘I Love UAE competition”: When is the last day to submit videos for the NYFA video competition. When
is it the last day to view videos?- Jeldeen Tresa
Ed- The deadline has been extended to 20 September because of overwhelming response! And you can view
the videos on www.tempoplanet.com.

Dear Ed, I love your magazine, it’s awesome! - Mariam Abbasi
Ed-Thanks Mariam
Dear Ed, I’ve noticed one of your entries ripped content off other sources, is that going to be taken into consideration during
the judging process? Alan D
Ed- yes, the judges of the competition are keeping a close eye on copying and plagiarism. We need original
content…it can be simple, but catchy and with a message.

Dear Ed, I take issue with your negative comments in August issue’s Tempo about Rebecca Black…in Rohith’s column and
in ‘The Bottom Bottom Line”. Even if Rebecca might not have talent, she still managed to become famous. Right?
- Donna Amar
Ed- you have a point Donna- let’s hope this is a stepping stone for RB to sustainable celebrity.

The “I Love UAE” competition is a
creative and fun way to show
UAE’s true beauty.
Thank you for the feature -
the video is now up on
www.shamimscene.com
and it’s called Let’s TALK blogs! August issue was the first time DANA JOULANI
I read the magazine and I
found the articles interesting

SHAMIM SCENE ALVIN BRYAN Great job on the new issue! I’ve
Thanks for publishing only seen snippets at the
my post about moment. I’ll grab a copy soon.
Dani Shay! More power

LYNN AGATHA
BEAROSE KARMEL VELARDE

QUESTION RESULTS OF LAST MONTH’S VOTE:
Q: What are you doing this summer?
WHAT FORM OF SOCIAL MEDIA
DO YOU USE THE MOST?
a) Facebook
b) Twitter
d) My Space
e) Others
69% 23% 8%
OF YOU WERE WORKING OF YOU WERE AWAY OF YOU WERE TAKING
c) Google + ALL SUMMER ON HOLIDAY SOME TIME OFF AND
Go to tempoplanet to vote CHILLING AT HOME

KNOW YOU’RE GETTING OLD
Sent by Arwa Darwish (‘this one is circulating via BBM”)
“I LOVE UAE” COMPETITION
Billy Stewart
goes to the American Community School, Abu Dhabi

Windows XP was I heard at my school that there was a video making competition and I already love filming and
editing videos. I try to take every opportunity to make a short film when there is a contest,
released TEN years and I make videos for my YouTube channel whenever I have an idea. Then when I heard that

ago, in 2001! the first prize was a course at a film school and a camera, it motivated me even more.
The basic idea came from my friend Adam (who is the actor in the video). His idea was that
The “new” Millennium is more than a decade old! we would use snapshots of different locations in the UAE, and we could manipulate them…
like in the Iron Man movies: We could jump into the
Pierce Brosnan last acted as snapshots and then be in the snapshot and walk around
James Bond nine years ago! in them. This idea was a little more complicated so we
decided to have flags he could move around instead of
snapshots of different places. So right before summer
It’s been 10 years since 9/11! began, I filmed it with Adam behind my house. Over
the summer, I edited the video, and now it’s done!
The Matrix came out 12
years ago and Keanu Shabari Shankar
goes to the Abu Dhabi Indian School
Reeves is 46 today! Watch the videos
I decided to participate in this competition is because
Mother Theresa and Lady Diana have been dead for 14 years! of my love for UAE! I was born in the UAE and I have
spent 16 years here. So, I share a strong attachment to this place. Besides that, I love singing,
Macaulay Culkin is 30 today! ( “Home writing and composing songs and I felt I should be expressing my love for this country
Alone” came out over 20 years ago.) through a medium that I am really passionate about.

Terminator 2 is 20 years old! (Edward Furlong who This music video came about because of the support and encouragement from my band
mates, friends, teachers and, most importantly, my parents. The main idea behind this video
portrayed kid John Connor is 33 now) was to capture the beauty of our country. I tried to express my love for this country and I’m
really thankful to Tempo for providing such a wonderful opportunity to show my love for this
Sean Connery is 80 years old and retired! amazing country.

The youngest Spice Girl is 35, the oldest Tempo Video Feature: Cruzin’ In The Heat
Backstreet Boy 39, Gwen Stefani is 41, and
Madonna 52! Formed in 2002, rappers Desert Heat is made up of
two Emirati Brothers, ‘Illmiyah’ (eel- mee-yah) and
The first Harry Potter book ‘Arableak’, who share the goal of being the first truly
came out 14 years ago! Arabian voice of Middle Eastern youth. Desert Heat
primarily rap in English, but the majority of their
songs contain some Arabic, adding nothing but
The first season of F.R.I.E.N.D.S aired 17 years ago! originality to their music.
Kids whom you remember The highlight of Desert Heat’s music is that they
in their diapers are posting never use any negative vocabulary or profanity
their pictures on Facebook! in their lyrics. They believe that to make good rap
music, you don’t need to curse, which is quite a
challenge for the group, but it is also what keeps them going. From early on, Desert Heat
Jurassic ‘Kids’ born in 1993 can legally drive focused on writing lyrics, expressing what life is like for an Arab in the Middle East, and this
Park is and vote this year! video is no different – Cruzin’ is a story of a summer day in the Emirates, where the brother
are out and about in Dubai and eventually ending up at a barbeque with friends etc. The hit
older than Bryan Adams’ cult song “Summer of 69” was
released 26 years ago!
features upcoming R&B artist Tiny’o (Hassan Shams), and may just be this summer’s anthem.
Justin Facebook has been around for To view this video, go to www.tempoplanet.com
Bieber! seven years! Check out Shamim’s behind the scenes of the Cruzin’ video
and interview with the boys on www.shamimscene.com
TO CHECK OUT
THE VIDEO...

TO KNOW MORE
ABOUT WHAT’S
HAPPENING...

CYCLE THE SEVEN
EMIRATES CHALLENGE
THINKING OUTSIDE THE “MALL”
AND RAISE MONEY FOR
By Alia Youssef A WORTHY CAUSE
Eid is just over and school is starting! Most of us would either say “No, I don’t want
to go to school” or “Yay, can’t wait to see my friends, but I’m dreading the school Join charity Gulf for Good for a second adventure that involves cycling
work“. But we can at least enjoy the first few weeks of school when we can hang through all seven Emirates of the UAE (and a little corner of Oman). The route
out with our friends and we don’t have a lot of work to do. starts in Al Ain and will take you on open roads, mountain trails, coastal
roads and desert tracks. Staying in a mixture of small local motel and desert
Speaking of places to hang out with our friends, don’t you wish there was a place camp, this challenge will give you an authentic taste of the emirates, before
to meet up with friends that didn’t have the word ‘MALL’ in it? Well, guess what, the triumphant return to Dubai on the UAE 40 National Day!
there is! Yes, that’s right, a place for both guys and girls to hang out and it doesn’t Fitness First, who is sponsoring the event, will
include the word ‘MALL’ in it! offer free training sessions but no previous
experience is needed to enroll. The maximum
It’s Al Forsan International Sports Resort; a new sports and recreation club that number of participants is 25 with a registration
has many fun and enjoyable activities which are great to do with friends. My fee of Dh 2,200. There is no better way to mix
favorite was the Go Karting that they offer. I went there with my friends and we charity with work out and this fundraiser will
had a BLAST. They gave us suits, helmets, and we even had an instructor that give all proceeds to The Al Manar Charity School
gave us instructions on how to drive, safety precautions and so on. We drove for in Ajman which is in dire need of capital.
15 minutes, which was plenty, and the track and atmosphere was FABULOUS. You For more information
feel so free, with the wind blowing, and driving around the peaceful track. It cost
Dh 120, but it was totally worth it!
SHERATON’S FIRST INDOOR “SECOND HAND BAZAAR”
Another activity I tried there was the archery. It’s difficult, I won’t lie to you, but FOR PAKISTAN AND ROMANIA
it was an incredible experience. You get to practice aiming, and you have an
instructor with you the whole time, guiding you on how to use the equipment. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort will host its first indoor Second Hand
After you finish practicing, you can even have a competition with your friends! Bazaar on Saturday the 17th of September in the Arzanah Ballroom. The
bazaar is part of the “Road to Awareness 2011” fundraising initiative of
One thing I would recommend while coming to Al Forsan is to rent a locker to Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Europe / Africa / Middle East which aims to raise
keep your items secure, especially if you’re going Go Karting. Also, wear light US$250,000 for UNICEF’s education programmes in Pakistan and Romania
clothes, because all the activities are outside. One more thing, children under where millions of children are missing out on their right to go to school.
18 do require an adult or guardian to sign a waiver before you can take part in
the sports activities at Al Forsan. So make sure you go with an aunt, or an older On Saturday, 17th of September, the hotel will host a flea market in its
cousin, or even an older friend! And don’t worry about the food, Al Forsan has a ballroom, selling unused hotel items as well as enabling private households to
variety of restaurants. sell unwanted items. These can range from electronics to clothes, accessories,
small furniture, kid’s toys or general items, as long as they are second hand
And finally, bring a camera and a group of friends and don’t forget to have fun. and in good quality. Visitors will have the opportunity to stroll around the
After spending time with your friends outside of a ‘mall’ school will probably be indoor bazaar and make bargains. For more information contact the
a great experience. Sheraton or email martina.venus@sheraton.com.

WINNERS OF THE SOUGHA CORNER QUIZ
In the July issue of Tempo, Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development launched a
competition that was aimed at reviving Emirati heritage through entrepreneurial • Restaurants across the country are geared up for (post-
skills development of local artisans. The competition was three questions about Ramadan) re-launches: we can expect more interior revamps,
Sougha products and the prize was Dh 1,000 worth of Sougha products from the new menus and possibly more new restaurants as well.
Sougha Kiosk at the Central Market, Abu Dhabi. Sougha products are hand made (Hopefully more quality seafood, and more Emirati cuisine?).
by Emirati artisans and the patterns are inspired from Emirati heritage. These • Traffic cameras recorded 1,043 speeding violations in Dubai
were the questions asked in the competition and answers to each of them: the past year, according to news reports. “[…] which
police attributed to a rise in the number of the devices on
1. What does Sougha mean? the emirate›s roads.” This could mean that the cameras are
In the Emirati dialect, Sougha is the present that a traveler brings back home doing the opposite of deterrence (?) or that the number of
after his/her trip. speeders hasn’t changed but that cameras are catching more
of them…?
2. What is Shaira? • S&P, whaat? Who contributed to the subprime mess and credit
Shiara means tree in local dialect. It is also the name of the Bedouin patterns on crunch by over-rating in the first place? What we need is a
the Bedouin weave. rating agency to rate the rating agencies.
3. How does Sougha fly? • So 50 Cent pulled out of Dubai’s Shoppiesta Festival last month.
Sougha products are now available for sale on board Etihad Airways flights and My suspicion is 50 got tired of everyone mispronouncing his
that is how Sougha flies! name….it’s “Mr Fitty cents” to you.
• Beyonce’s four concerts in NYC this past month all sold out in
The winners of the competition were: 22 seconds. Seconds!
Ms. Faria Suman • Liam Gallagher might think about showing more leg for his
Ms. Razia Yasmeen upcoming concert in Abu Dhabi.
Ms. Cynthia Reginald • The Economist’s Big Mac Index is an unofficial (but quite
The winners were presented with their Sougha products on August 18 at the accurate) measurement of purchasing power parity across
kiosk in the Central Market, Abu Dhabi. currencies. Concierge proposes ‘the Jones the Grocer Index:’
this sees how many seats are filled at 8pm on Thursday night
at JTG to determine the number of expats in town.
• Congratulations to Imagenation. With ‘The Help” you bet on
the right horse. “The Help” is winning critical acclaim and
already receiving serious Oscar buzz.
• Back from summer and noticing our spiffy new garbage skips?
That’s courtesy Averda, the new company contracted by the
Centre of Waste Management to take care of waste in Abu
Dhabi. Next step: ‘pretty and green’.
• On topic of aesthetics, Anna from Karama wrote in to say
the new Lifeline gyms deliver value but she wants them to:
“beautify the gym space…anything to make exercising more
fun.”
• Tempo recently received an invite from a PR company
to join them for dinner at Yemen Saeed restaurant near
the Immigration building in Abu Dhabi. Indeed a sign of
recessionary times (especially coming from a PR agency), but
kudos, Yemen Saeed is worth a visit for authentic, “Arabian
soul food”.
• Praveen in Al Ain tells us to remind all you dog owners out
there: scoop the poop!
• I was chatting with friends and someone said something of
note: “When you hear the news about all the donations going
to Somalia, don’t assume that your little bit won’t make a
difference. It does. So give.”
• A reminder to all: be sure to enter the “I Love UAE” competition.
Now’s the time to show your love…and show off your talent.

And that, folks, is the bottom, bottom line.
Write to me: concierge@tempoplanet.com
The Concierge

TECH TALK Shahid Saeed | Talker for the Non-Techies GAME HEDZ Blakniss | Original game head from Atari to XBox!

PLAY MAX N600 HD WIRELESS DUAL-BAND N+ ROUTER GEARS OF WAR 3 PREP TIME!
The Belkin Play Max N 600 (F7D4301uk) brings maximum speed and performance I promised you a look at IOS games, but it happens that this month is Gears of War
for media-intensive applications. It features high-speed Gigabit ports up to 300 3 time, with launch day on September 20. So, you get the best of both worlds, as
Mbps wireless speed for media-intensive applications to let you stream HD much of your Gears 3 prep happens in IOS! Brilliant!
videos, play online games and download large media files from anywhere in
your home. The Play Max also includes a suite of advanced integrated Belkin Apps Here’s a list of must-do’s to get ready for The Arrival:
that help you print wirelessly, auto-backup photos and important documents,
as well as provides consistent signal strength and WPS/WPA2 encryption. It is • Pre-order the game!
easy to setup and keeps your network running smoothly. • Oh, you might want to buy an XBox cause its exclusive - it’s worth it, trust me
• Play thru Gears 1 & 2 again
EOS CANON 600D • Get the Gears comics via the Comixology iPad/iPhone/web browser app
Ever since Canon introduced its original “Digital Rebel’ back in August 2003 • Download/buy the Karen Traviss Gears novels (Four in all so far, the last two are
– famously the first ‘affordable’ digital SLR – the company has continually available on iBooks)
developed and redefined its entry-level line. The latest kid on the block is the • Get the all new Gears board game (yes, a game with a real board)
EOS 600D with 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor similar to the EOS 550D but with a tilt • Buy the Ice-T/Bodycount, made-for-Gears-of-War rap single (US iTunes)
and swivel 1040K dot LCD monitor similar to the one in the more expensive 60D. • “Like” Gears of War on Facebook and get a code for Ice-T’s Griffin character
It’s got a DIGIC 4 processor with ISO 100-6400, Full HD movie recording with • Check gamehedz.blogspot.com for screenshots of the books and comics, as well
manual control and selectable frame rate. It offers a new Scene Intelligent Auto as reviews (and titles), and for other details like where you might be able to buy
exposure mode, basic+ and creative filters along with the ability to remotely the game and get other Gears swag
control flashguns using its internal flash (a feature previously available only
with high-end models). Do these things, and you shall be greatly rewarded. Fail, and you will be cursed
with unending and woeful boredom!
SONY VAIO E SERIES NOTEBOOKS
Sony has launched its new E Series notebooks in the Middle East. This new IOS GAMES
series is built with second generation Intel Core i5 Processors and AMD Dual- This will be quick:
core Processors specifically designed to improve the video quality, enhance BACKSTAB is a newish game on the iPad, a swashbuckling, promising pirate
game play and extend battery life. A hexagon pattern is embossed into the shell adventure. One word: disappointing. Repetitive, badly portrayed characters, dodgy
with screen size from 14” to 15.5”, Nvidia GeForce 410M GPU & AMD Radeon AI. Nuff said. We give it a 5/10.
HD 6310 or Intel HD 3000 graphic controllers. The notebooks come with several
applications and utilities pre-installed; which are designed to launch through Two games to look out for on IOS are EPOCH and SHADOWGUN. Both are third-
one touch buttons. The notebooks are widely available in Jumbo stores and person shooters and look great, so far. In Epoch you play a robot blasting its way
leading electronic shops across the UAE with a starting price of Dh 2,495. through an apocalyptic world of...other robots. In Shadowgun you play a grizzled
bounty hunter blasting his way through an apocalyptic world to find a much
NEWS & GOSSIP sought after scientist. Ah, apocalyptic worlds where would gaming be without
GOOGLE PLUS (+) you? Probably stuck at checkers. No release date on either, but slated to come out
Google’s new social network, Google Plus, is about to launch. The launch date before the year’s end.
has not yet been made official, but the search engine giant claims it provides
answers for social media users’ security concerns. To begin with, Google+ does Check gamehedz.blogspot.com for gameplay video and other details.
pretty much what all other social networks do, that is, facilitate connections Braap!
and sharing. Google says its Google+ is growing very fast and has achieved 10
million of users in just 16 days. Will Google+ kick out Facebook & Twitter? We’ll
just have to see…

CREATE WEBSITES FROM YOUR iPHONE FOR FREE
The ease of creating websites has evolved from knowing to code web languages,
to simply using blog platforms such as Blogger and Tumblr. Now we have Zapd-
an iPhone based app that lets us create a website in 60 seconds from an iPhone.
It not only lets you seamlessly customize beautiful, mobile-friendly websites Shadowgun
from your iPhone, it goes one step further. With
Zapd, all you need to do is upload photos, select
a theme, and then customize content on specific
elements of your website. Once published, your
website is given a unique URL that you can share
online. While it may not be useful for pro designers
or bloggers it is a versatile tool for people who
want to create simple sites on the fly.
Follow me on @shahidaasi Epoch Gears of War 3

have a huge impact collectively. Even at home, people should be more active
by encouraging their parents and family members to take measures to conserve
energy. For example, the problem in the UAE is the huge amount of electricity
that is being used. Families can take steps to reduce the electricity load and use
more fuel efficient materials. IRENA plans to launch educational and awareness
building initiatives in the UAE in the coming year.
IRENA: The global voice of renewable energy
Urging Community Engagement and Involvement To learn more about IRENA and how you can become involved visit:
www.irena.org
By Gauri Singh

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) was o cially created
in Bonn on 26 January 2009, and mandated by its member nations of 148
states and the European Union, to promote the adoption of sustainable
forms of renewable energy in the world. The global headquarters of IRENA
is in Abu Dhabi, which also hosted the organization’s very rst assembly in
April. Tempo sat with Gauri Singh, Director Knowledge management and
Innovation Technologies at IRENA to nd out more about the organization
and to learn how the community and young people can become involved.

TEMPO: How would you summarize the reason for the existence of
IRENA?
GAURI: The objective for IRENA is to become the leading international centre
of excellence for renewable energy and to become a platform for exchange and
development of renewable energy knowledge. Our aim is to create knowledge
centres that are equipped with research, and technical and economic information,
as well as renewable resource potential data, that countries can use when
they discuss their measures and create their policies. We aim to be the turn-to
organization for member countries to access all the relevant information they
need to make their decisions.
TEMPO: Is IRENA achieving this objective? Gauri Singh at IRENA’s April conference
GAURI: IRENA as an organization is very young. It held its first assembly in April
this year so it’s really only five months old. What’s impressive is that 148 countries
and the European Union have signed the IRENA statue, and 83 countries have IRENA’S Statute
ratified the treaty. Renewable energy is being seen as the key solution for • Collect renewable energy related information and knowledge, and analyse
dealing with the looming problem of climate change. and disseminate current renewable energy practices, including policies
TEMPO: How can the public get involved? and incentives, available technologies, and examples of best operational
GAURI: The problem is that everyone feels that climate change is a huge problem practice.
and that there is not much that they can do on a personal level. But young people • Foster international exchanges about renewable energy policy and its
especially have the energy and creativity to make a real difference. They can form framework conditions.
advocacy groups which can help to influence policy makers to take steps to • Provide relevant policy advice and assistance.
increase the share of renewable energy in their countries. • Improve renewable energy knowledge that facilitates technology transfer
and promotes the development of local capacity and competence.
Young people can be empowered by working with larger organizations, and • Promote capacity building services such as training and education.
unleash their imagination and creativity towards conservation and promoting • Provide information and advice on the financing mechanisms available for
renewable energy. They shouldn’t feel that they are doing anything in isolation, renewable energy projects.
but that they are part of a larger global network committed to tackling this • Stimulate and encourage research (including on socio-economic issues), by
challenge and mitigating climate change. The youth network is powerful and fostering research networks to undertake joint research, development and
this has been demonstrated through many recent events. Young people use deployment of technologies.
social media like Facebook and Twitter and this means that they can be more • Provide information about the development and deployment of national
proactive in their demand to save the future for next generations. and international technical standards in relation to renewable energy,
TEMPO: How can our readers make a diﬀerence? based on a sound understanding through an active presence in the relevant
GAURI: I think there are many examples where they can make a difference, fora, and
from small groups of 10 to 20 people to larger communities. What they each do • Disseminate knowledge and information and increase public awareness on
to engage on the environment and climate change can appear small, but can the benefits and potential offered by renewable energy.

By Sharon Carvalho

When you step into Sennara at the One to One hotel,
you immediately get the sense that this is seafood
restaurant. Fish nets, baskets, an aquarium and soothing
beach-evoking music puts you in the mood for seafood
in leisurely dining ambience. The entrance into the
restaurant might confuse you a little bit (you have to take
the lift up), but once you’re in the restaurant it is spacious
and homey.
Sticking with the Lebanese theme, Sennara offers desserts such as Halawet Al
Jeben and Mafukeh with Achta along with your more conventional desserts.
These might sound like a mouthful but informed waiters make choosing
desserts a piece of cake. Basically made of white cheese and stuffed with nuts
and sugar syrup, these desserts could easily be too much to handle but the bite
size portions make them the perfect ending to a satisfying meal. Small, bite size
sugary delights just enough to satisfy your sweet tooth craving.

The menu offers a choice of seafood dishes with an ethnic Lebanese twist. With
waiters at your side to explain the intricacies of the menu, you could perhaps
begin a meal with delicious hot and cold mezze platter or their signature dish
“Batata Harra”; crispy fried cubes of potato tossed in finely chopped coriander
and chilies, or alternately their “Shrimp Shakshooke” which is succulent prawns
cooked in a spicy tomato and capsicum base. A note to the wise: here when
they say spicy, they don’t mean wimpy-spicy, but the take-it-like-a-man-and-
grin kind! Or of course, you can ask the waiter to tone it down a little if you want
By Angeli Castillo
(a strong recommendation from this reviewer).

Sennara offers you a variety and control: choose the fish you want, cooked the INGREDIENTS
way you want, and in the sauce you want. The varieties of fish include salmon, 8 cups chopped seedless watermelon
sea bass, and lobster to the usual gang of human- friendly sea creatures. You 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
may decide to grill, fry, steam or even barbeque your fish! You could do what I Mint leaves
did, and have sea bass grilled with a creamy garlic-lemon butter sauce, and try Ice
some batter fried lady fish to make them crispy or, if you prefer a light dish;
you could get your choice of fish steamed to such perfection that it melts in DIRECTIONS
your mouth.
Puree the watermelon, lime juice and sugar in a blender until
smooth. Add more sugar, if needed.
Transfer puree to a pitcher and chill until ready to serve.
Stir and pour into glasses over ice.
Garnish with mint.

RATING SCALE:

LEVEL 1: SUPER EASY
LEVEL 2: RELATIVELY EASY
LEVEL 3: MEDIUM SKILLS REQUIRED
LEVEL 4: COOKING SKILLS A MUST
LEVEL 5: ARE YOU SURE YOU WANNA DO THIS?

Cervil Anne Vileta Reyes is a 28 year old Filipina who has been working as a medical
technologist at the Gulf Diagnostic Center for almost two years.

FASHION STATEMENT:
For Cervil it is all about comfort: “I don’t follow any
particular style nor see myself as a fashionista. I like
wearing t-shirts that are plain or have a simple print
and pairing them with my favourite jeans”.

I love shopping at
Bershka, Stradivarius
and Aeropostale
because I believe they
fit my simplistic style.
“I guess the effect of growing up
with two brothers is that I’m not into
accessorizing or make up. The most I
would do is put on lip gloss when I go
to work. On the occasions where I need
to dress up and wear something formal,
I usually pair a black dress with sandals
and a pair of pearl earrings.”

“I do quite like fashion and read fashion
magazines a lot, but I just don’t know
if what I read is for me. I see myself as
loving my comfort and being way too
simple for what fashion magazines have
to offer. For me, it’s all about knowing
who you are and being yourself all the
time.”

PHOTOS AND MODELS
WITH A “5 FEET” TWIST
By Sharon Carvalho

When Vibhu Raj, a free lance
photographer based in Abu Dhabi
realized that there was a market
in providing media and design
solutions along with unique events,
he got together with six of his friends,
each who had a different skill set, to
form 5 Feet Productions. He gave
Tempo a behind the scenes look into
“Fashionova” a 5 Feet Productions
project that featured photography,
modeling and design, and one that
he expects will be held annually and
developed into its own brand.

Neha Gaggar

Q: Tell us about Fashionova 2011

A: Fashionova is a fashion event with a difference. The idea was that models of
any size and age could participate by getting their portfolio clicked by about 30
photographers and then walk the ramp in designer wear. We realized that people
love posing for the camera but may be shy because of their size or because they
don’t know what to do in front of the camera. That was how Phase 1 of the event
began. Men and women of any age or size participated, learned how to pose
and modeled, and were given a fabulous portfolio at the end. The photography
student were trained by renowned photographer, Binu Bhaskar, on how to
take portfolio pictures. This led to Phase 2 which included training the models
to walk the ramp, and teaching the photographers how to create commercial
photography. Commercial photography covered products, architecture, wildlife,
still life, landscapes etcetera. The photographers got invited to the design studios
with their pictures and were taught how to take better pictures. This included
touch up work, how to figure out better camera settings, lighting for a better
shot, etc. For the models, it was about wearing designer clothes and getting The 5 Feet and Fashionova Team

trained to walk the ramp by Ajay Ashok. Phase 1 shoots happened on 22 and 23
July at Lighthouse Studio, Dubai and on 29 and 30 July 2011 at the Millennium
Hotel, Abu Dhabi and, because of immense demand, another shoot took place on
19 August at Lighthouse Studio, Dubai.

Q: Binu, tell us about yourself and your experience with Fashionova
2011.

A: I am photographer but I also consider myself to be an artist. I have a degree
in photography from Melbourne and I participated in a number of commercial
shoots over there. But over the past six or so years I have been focusing on my
art. It was through my art shows that I met Vibhu and the 5 Feet team. I had
done quite a few shows in Dubai and I started workshops which wer more about
connecting photography with art. Through these workshops I talked to the 5
Behind the scenes
Feet team and they asked me to train the photographers for Fashionova. I was
delighted to do it because I like the energy of the 5 Feet team. They are keen
to bring something new to the market and I hope it works out for them. I was
only here for the first phase and I won’t be here for the fashion show but I have
enjoyed my time with the models and photographers.

PHOTOGRAPHERS
Firoze Edassery- every element of the workshop was superb. Binu Bhaskar
backed with the 5 Feet Production team made it informative and entertaining.
Binu has the ability to communicate complicated lighting, composing and
Angel Drake framing concepts with incredible ease. We had a good shoot at Light House with
models who were trained equally well. It was worth every Dirham! I learned a
lot about studio lighting and portfolio shoots and I had a great time having met
Sophia Mehrass great people.
Nelson Davis- I am an amateur and I’m happy I got the privilege to learn from
the best in the industry. The way the workshops were organized and how the
knowledge was communicated was great. The workshops have helped me take
my photographic interests to a new level.

MODELS
Vimal Vijayan- Fashionova was a great experience. It gave me the opportunity
to work with highly professional people and share their experiences. It was fun
and exciting. I think it’s good for aspiring models who want to learn about the
fashion industry and for photographers who want to learn different concepts and
techniques.
Ajay, what was your role in Fashionova. Reshma Khan- When I heard about Fashionova I jumped at the opportunity
because I have always wanted to get my portfolio taken by professional
I am a fashion choreographer and model trainer. I’m here to style the shoots and photographers. I am extremely glad I did. They taught me how to pose and
train the models on how to walk the ramp with grace and confidence. I loved the corrected my expressions and now I have photographs that make me do a double
idea that men and women of any age and size could participate in this event. take to make sure they are mine!
It helped reach out to those that may never be models but can learn how to be
one through these workshops. It helps by increasing self confidence and helping Sheetal More- Fashionova was not only about learning but about having fun.
them develop a positive attitude about themselves. It is also an experience they I got the opportunity to interact with professionals from the industry and I am
will never forget. thankful to 5 Feet for organizing this event.

SOCIAL MEDIA: WHERE IT STARTED THE GLASS SLIPPER …AND
THE LEGACY OF TEENAGE CAVEMEN WAITING FOR PRINCE CHARMING
By Ahmad Samir By Shamma Al Suwaidi

Social media sites are everywhere, just as the words “Facebook” and “Twitter” The concept of the “glass slipper” is a familiar one to all of
have become synonymous with the hordes of their fervid users. I am by no
means an exception; I’m as guilty of over-using social media sites as the next us. We all grew up on Walt Disney, and it has left its mark
guy! And in all likelihood, everyone reading this is a user of social media in some on most of us. Every story in the children books we used to
form, so we can logically conclude that social media is here to stay. read, or the movies we used to watch delivered a certain
Why are they so popular among us teenagers? What makes us gravitate to them message that implanted itself in our subconscious mind.
in large numbers? The explanation is very simple. We are social beings; and I want to talk about Cinderella because it was the story I
hard-wired to stay connected. loved the most. It made us believe that one day our own
Eons ago we gathered together, by default. We lived and hunted in groups; special prince will find us and carry us away to ‘lala land’
always together; always connected. It was in our every interest to be together as where everything is hunky dory.
our survival depended on it. Boog the caveman, for example, thought nothing
of staying connected with his mates Ta and Gog. They were always a stone’s What the story failed to tell is was that along with love comes pain. And it’s not
throw away (literally). In terms of social circles, we lived in tiny communities. just the stories that mislead us; it’s also our upbringing along with our innocent
What’s very significant is that, in those cavemen who were lucky enough not inability to know the difference between fiction and reality. We believe that love
to be mauled to death by saber tooth tigers only ever lived a few years past is forever and that it has no boundaries.
adolescence; they had very short life spans. For the most part, all cavemen were
teenagers! (How cool is that?) Now comes the follow up question… is it our fault? Can we be blamed for
pursuing love and looking for forever? For having this deep desire to have that
Fast forward a few thousand years, and you’ll find that while our modus operandi glass slipper fit? My answer is no. We didn’t know then what we know now.
hasn’t changed: our need to stay connected remains intact. And it’s exactly that We didn’t know that ‘Prince Charming’ would leave us with a broken heart. We
visceral need to stay connected to our fellow man that has made these networks didn’t know what our religion begged us to know. And now we pay the price for
so popular. The internet has given us the means to, once again, fulfill that need. a mistake that wasn’t ours to begin with.
(Even if it’s just to post pictures of our cats)
So the message I’d like to send to women all over the world is a direct and clear:
The teenager of today has, virtually at least, achieved the highly coveted status those who still have that child in them who believes in the idea of love like I do:
of being a global citizen; one whose circle of communication isn’t bound by it’s not about having the right foot to fit the right shoe, and it’s not about living
territory. The Borg (the alien race from Star Trek) comes to mind. Plainly put, in a real pessimistic world either; it’s about that inner child that must not die.
they are a race of cybernetic organisms that are all connected together through That inner child needs to have hope and needs to wish and dream of brighter
a central network called the “Unicomplex”. The similarity is uncanny. Come to tomorrows.
think of it, the idea of the Borg was probably a metaphor for us as a race and the
way we’re taking in technology. A dear friend of mine once told me to believe. And that’s exactly what I’m going
to tell you. But don’t just believe in love, believe in Allah.
With all the technology we’re using, we are still staying true to the primal
human and our teenage cavemen ancestors. And Believe that Allah has the ability to turn your fantasy into reality so hold on
of course there’s also the fact that it’s free, a good to that faith with both hands and never give up. In a world of lies and deceit
way to kill boredom and, well, totally awesome! and negativity, we all need faith and to know that it can take us to the highest
Now, please excuse me; I need to tweet… mountains and deepest oceans. And maybe even to the land where ‘Prince
#WhySocialMediaIsPopular Charming’ awaits us just around the corner.

Drop me a line at: Open to feedback, smaks90@live.com
AhmedSamirSalama@yahoo.com Follow me on Twitter

Name: TOUFIC ISSA
A FREEZE FRAME OF MY LIFE: SEPTEMBER 2011 Age: 21
Profession: STUDENT
Nationality: LEBANESE
Motto: LET YOUR COLOURS SHINE

My most valued possession would be my new amazing
professional camera
You can usually find me hanging out at Mugg and Bean, Ohio cafe and Special Cafe

I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT THE GOOD COMPANY I HAVE
Lady Gaga inspires me the most because of her artistic and amazing
performances
A typical day in my life would be wake up, brush my teeth, check
my emails, have a small breakfast, clean my room, do some chores
around the house, take a small nap, cook for mum and dad and then
see my peeps
I would like to own a Volkswagen Beetle
Five things I cannot live without are Friends, Gummy Bears, Parents,
Strawberries, Music
My earliest memory is when I was four years old.
I remember watching my favorite horror movies
which are Freddy Kruger and Bram Stock Dracula
If I wanted to look absolutely
great I would wear a nice
buttoned up shirt with a
cardigan. Pair that with jeans or
nice slacks with a nice belt and
mocasins along with a nice watch
that matched the outfit
I would love to be stuck in an elevator with Lady Gaga
and least like to be stuck in an elevator with George Clooney
I would play Hip Hop and RnB music to get a party started!
Avril Lagine –Smile is my last song syndrome
If I could be trapped in a TV show for a month it would be Glee
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My idea of the perfect weekend is chilling at the beach, going to a nice
restaurant and watching a good movie with friends and loved ones
I have been to Greece, Switzerland and Canada and I would love to go
to Bali, Hawaii, New York and Greece again.
If I could be anywhere in the world right now it would be Canada
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AN ARTISTIC OASIS AMID AN URBAN JUNGLE
Tempo took a stroll recently in DIFC Gate Village and was thoroughly invigorated
by the art gallery scene that is integrated throughout the business park. We
loved the urban planning and use of space, and the way the art provides a visual
and spiritual reprieve in the high-octane financial environment. The art galleries
at DIFC not only nourish the business community around it, but are open to the
public, offering a vibrant calendar of art and culture events throughout the year.
Indeed, the galleries host numerous events, including exhibition openings,
launches and corporate receptions.

Tempo went snap happy as we strolled through
the galleries, and here we present some of the art
that caught our whimsy. Some are showcased as
part of exhibits indoors while a few are located in
the landscaped outdoors.
The art galleries at DIFC include ARTSPACE, Ayyam Gallery, Cuadro Fine Art
Gallery, Opera Gallery, The Empty Quarter, The Farjam Collection and XVA Gallery.
DIFC tells us that they are expecting to open up more galleries very soon. For
more details of the exhibitions go to DIFC’s website www.DIFC.ae.

Tempo magazine September 2011

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