Snap caption: Abu Dhabi's Dalma Mall is giving away giant bars of gold

Overheard in the newsroom: Super special Wednesday edition

"I am so cold I can't feel my legs."

"I was hoping if I don't scratch it, it will go away."

"I'm so mad I'm going on holiday now!"

"I thought 'was my shisha bad'?"

"There's cabbage everywhere."

Cake Boss Buddy Valastro in Abu Dhabi: Buddy makes excellent cakes but he did not bake this one

This is the Abu Dhabi Summer Season cake, and it is the handiwork of Emirates Palace Executive Pastry Chef Alexander Haebe. You will find it in the lobby of Emirates Palace.

Life in the Fab Lane: Kimora Lee Simmons comes to Dubai, gets a shiny abaya

Overheard in the newsroom: Call to the doctor in hushed tones edition

"I just want to make sure it's what I think it is and not some other type of rash."

Snap caption: Abu Dhabi's House of Tea to rethink wall art

Overheard in the office: A faint whining can be heard edition

"Oh, I hope that carries on all day."

"I always wish I had a gun when I go there."

"They run it like it's a grocery store."

Snap caption: One man band in Dubai mall sports impressive camel toe

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Snap caption: These Transformers and these Dubai construction workers are________________

Overheard in the newsroom: The "it's very hot outside, very cold inside edition"

"There's no winning - just stand outside and fry to death or stay in here."

It's very hot right now in the UAE: Try some Snow Aerobics at Ski Dubai

I still can't quite believe this is happening at Ski Dubai, but then again, they've got some live penguins over there and it's a ski hill built in the desert, so I'm not sure why I'm having trouble wrapping my head around some chilly workouts.

I've heard this before: when you exercise in the cold, you burn more calories. So hey, at least they are making the most of the place. Register here.