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☆ How a teenager’s holiday romance became prison time in Dubai
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Holiday romances are the stuff of rom-coms and chick-lit — but not for 18-year-old Marcus Fakana, who is facing a one-year prison sentence for his summer fling. But when the 17-year-old girl returned to the United Kingdom, her mother discovered the relationship and reported Fakana to Dubai police. I wasn’t allowed to call anyone, including my parents,” Fakana told CNN in a written statement shared by his legal advisory team, Detained in Dubai. Marcus Fakana, 18, was handed a one-year prison sentence in Dubai on December 11, 2024. Towey, who lived in Dubai for one year, says her partner became physically abusive after they moved in together.

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☆ How the ultra wealthy travel in Dubai
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Dubai went from a sleepy gulf port to a glittering jewel in a single generation. Known as the city of gold, more than 17 million visitors flock to Dubai per year to sample the luxury the emirate has to offer. But for those looking for a truly opulent experience, the gulf nation has some truly dazzling gems. From the five-star hotel used by Beyoncé to a luxurious night under the stars, CNBC's First Class shows you how to eat, stay and shop like the super rich in Dubai. Watch the video above for more.

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☆ These are some of Dubai’s most expensive luxury hotel rooms
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: The suites rooms are all connected via a mobile app, allowing guests to control their room's thermostat, lighting, and television remotely. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: The triple-height library provides a secluded space to work, read or relax. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: The entertainment room is kitted out with a 98-inch LED screen for a home cinema experience. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: Every room has stunning views — including the marble-clad bathrooms. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: Guests can enjoy designer amenities made by French fashion house Hermès, as well as bespoke gold toothbrushes, combs and brushes.

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☆ China has a 'fake gold' problem — locals are getting scammed into buying artificial jewelry
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | In Ying-Shan-Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Gold bracelets at a gold jewelry store in the Zhejiang Province of China. Thousands of people in China have been duped into forking out money on "fake gold" — inferior or artificial gold — after trying to purchase so-called "999 gold" online, according to the government. The purest form of gold is commonly referred to as 999 gold, because it has gold content of 99.9%. "Fake gold is becoming a major problem in China as more Chinese are looking to put their savings into gold," said China Market Research Group's Managing Director Shaun Rein. Fake gold gets darker or reveals a greenish color when placed under flame, while pure gold turns brighter on exposure to heat.

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☆ Dubai’s bar scene is being redefined by artisanal champagnes
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

While the city has over 13,000 restaurants, its bar scene has largely been confined to Michelin fine dining, nightclubs, and boozy brunches. Look through the gallery and see the region's other top restaurants, as selected by 50 Best list group. The 50 Best has unveiled its 2024 list of the best restaurants in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Al Muntaha, which was recognized by Star Wine List as having the best sparkling wine list in the UAE earlier this year, has 166 labels on its champagne list, including around 60 recently added grower champagnes, says Lacroix. Tina HillierAnd the culture around drinking is largely focused on dining or special occasions, with little in between, says Krister Bengtsson, founder of Star Wine List.

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☆ Bitcoin will soon be 'halved'—what that means for its price
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Halving happens automatically when 210,000 "blocks" are created as part of the bitcoin mining process. The last halving event was in 2020, and the next one is expected sometime in April. Bitcoin's price has surged 36% since spot bitcoin ETFs were approved on Jan. 10. The built-in mechanism mimics the scarcity of gold and ensures that bitcoin mining becomes more expensive over time. "When supply goes down, price goes up, assuming demand remains the same or greater," says Boneparth, who holds investments in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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☆ The world's most expensive license plate just sold for $15 million in Dubai
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-11 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A license plate believed the world's most expensive just sold for $15 million. Emirates Auction, which auctioned off the license plate in Dubai on Saturday, said that it was a new record. The most expensive license plate sold prior to the weekend's auction was the single digit "1," according to the Guinness World Records. In Hong Kong, a license plate with just the letter "R" sold for 25.5 million Hong Kong dollars, or around $3.2 million, in February. Dubai-based businessman, Balvinder Singh Sahni, told Bloomberg that he had bought the license plate "D 5" for 33 million dirhams in 2016.

☆ Woman, 89, dies after pit bull attack at Denver-area home
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

GOLDEN, Colo. — An 89-year-old woman has died after she and her 12-year-old grandson were attacked by two pit bulls last week at a home west of Denver, police and family members said. Golden police said the two were attacked Wednesday afternoon, and both dogs have since been euthanized. In an update on Monday, police said family members had confirmed on Sunday that the 89-year-old woman had succumbed to injuries sustained in the attack. The woman's family also said the boy, who was seriously injured, had been released from the hospital and is recovering. Officers called to the scene of the attack found blood leading into the home and immediately went to the backyard, where the dogs were mauling the woman.

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