Suggest name for fountain, win Dh100,000

Khaleej Times article

Suggest name for fountain, win Dh100,000
By a staff reporter

10 June 2008

DUBAI — UAE residents can suggest names for an upcoming fountain and the one whose suggestion is finally chosen can walk away with Dh100,000.

Emaar Properties yesterday announced the cash prize to the winner of a competition to name the world-class water, light and music spectacle in the Burj Dubai Lake.

The permanent water fountain to be operational by early 2009 is one of the finest water features in the world and is larger than The Fountains at Bellagio in Las Vegas.

The competition will be open to all UAE residents and will be held from July 1 to September 15. Each individual can suggest one name that must be submitted online at www.emaar.com. The portal will have a dedicated web-page for submissions, which will be operational by July 1. The winner will be selected by a panel of judges.

Mohamed Ali Alabbar, chairman, Emaar Properties, said, "Emaar has launched this competition to name the fountain, one of our prestigious community projects, as part of the company's commitment to involve members of the public and strengthen the spirit of community living."

The Junior Rock Challenge - Participate now!

Schools and children who are interested in participating in the Rock Challenge can contact Aysel Duman - 050 873 3900 email: aceduman@yahoo.com.

The Junior Rock Challenge will take place on May 16 at the DUTAC Theatre in the Mall of the Emirates and tickets cost Dhs.80.

Source: 7Days.ae

[Contests] Red Bull Flug Tag - Flying Contest at the Dubai Creek Park

On 23rd November 2007. Lots of time. But Red Bull shows that they plan ahead by starting an early campaign. From their website:

"Flugtag, which means “flying day” in German, challenges creative genius and team spirit with friends, coworkers or neighbors in a attempt to design and construct their own human-powered flying machine and on the day attempt to fly it. "

Emirates Today Weekly Photo Contest -Dhs.3,000/- worth of prizes

I know a friend who has splurged more than Dhs.6,000/- on a Nikon Digital SLR and accessories. He has already upgraded his camera once and still intends to get more powerful Nikon versions. He calls his obsession - NAS - Nikon Acquisition Syndrome, a term coined by Nikon enthusiasts.

Well, this weekly Emirates Today competition could be a way to get a return on his investment.

A tip: One doesnt have to spend a fortune..for as little as Dhs.250/- to Dhs.500/- one can get 6 megapixels and above digital cameras of the Touchmate, Yashica variety and they serve the purpose beautifully too! My friend has found the daylight picture quality of my Dhs.250/- Touchmate 6MP digital camera to be the same as his Dhs.6,000 Nikon. So go ahead, if you have the interest and inclination for photography...you dont have to let it hurt your pockets!

Emirates Today, 5 April 2007