Usher CNY

January 25 marks the start of Chinese New Year 2009. There was no glitter and glamour celebration in Dubai to ursher the year of Ox.

In Chinatown, Nakheel's Dragon Mart is hosting a special month of festivities including live dance performances, traditional craft activities and stalls throughout the mall.

A week before the CNY, Michelle and Raymond were busy shopping for decorations like Chinese lanterns, auspicious Chinese characters and symbols and prosperity knot.

Over here, New Year is the time for reunion and thanksgiving. We celebrated this special time of the year with a small party at home.

As the tradition the household is encouraged to stay up all night gambling into New Year’s Day. Some believe the longer you stay up, the longer your life will be. Yeah...we played "wang besar, wang besar" till mid night.

To dear ones on this joyous occasion, let the Ox sends this heartfelt wishes to you and your family. May you have lots of happiness, good health and good fortune!

Come & Celebrate

It's time to gear up and celebrate! Last Friday, 16th Jan was a very special day. All of us gathered at Lan Kwai Fong Restaurant for an evening to celebrate Edwin, Michelle & Raymond's Birthday. After dinner, we had some exciting musics at Palm Beach to spice up the celebration.


30 should be a big milestone in life.....


Birthday Queen and Kings for a day.


Blow out every candles on the cake or you don't get your wish!
Excellent! We succeed with one breath.
Sure "ONG" good fortune and our wishes come true soon.



Pecking Duck is one of the chef recommendations at Lan Kwai-Fong.
Lan Kwai Fong, a restaurans that specializes in Cantonese/Chinese cuisine in Dubai

The food was yummy indeed

Getting together with a small group of close friends...

Cheers! We play hard, work hard and drink hard!!
Many happy returns!

Fun & exciting night out...
Lively music to which you can certainly shake a leg.

New Year 2009 Wishes

Specially to our family, friends & colleagues....

As the New Year dawns
May it opens up for you new horizons
May it fills your hearts with new hopes and loves
Promises a brighter tomorrow
Reach out to the greatest height

Wishing you happiness and prosperity in New Year 2009!!!

With Love,

Raymond & Michelle

Christmas Spirit in Dubai

Christmas is the most exciting time of year for many people. The feelings are really hard to even put into words. The whole atmosphere of the world seems to change to joys and celebrations.

Festive decor certainly puts people in the spirit, it creates an atmosphere and an ambiance that is festive again. Being out and about in the big city on Christmas is an experience worth treasuring.

Warm and wonderful wishes from Raymond & Michelle , MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

A Break at Khor Fakkan, Sharjah

2nd Dec is a public holiday as well as UAE National Day. We planned to take a break from daily hectic schedule and to spend a day outdoor. The Three Musketeers - Edwin, Raymond and Michelle packed up picnic gear and road map, ready to enjoy, rest and re-energise.

Heard about Khor Fakkan? It is a popular tourism spot in Sharjah, UAE.

Khor Fakkan is surrounded with huge mountains

Edwin's eagle eyes spotted a Malaysia Product, Proton Wira!!

Outpouring of pride - UAE marks its 37th National Day

Residence and motorists showed their pride by hanging or decking out

their vehicles in the colours of the UAE flag

Stopby at Rotana Hotel for a good buffet lunch


Rejuvenate in the balmy ocean breezes and water

The beach is located along the famous Ocenic Hote

Al Bidyah Mosque - the oldest mosque in UAE

The engineering feature is the major accomplishment

The four domes can be seen from exterior.

Interesting stalls along the road where the local display their handicraft

and plantation products for sale

Everyone said it is a perfect and a fascinating day trip

A day trip to Khor Fakkan is the best way to see and experience what you want.

The Three Musketeers - there is so much to see, do, discover and experience together!

Family Camp at Flamingo Beach Resort, Umm-Al-Quwain

Just 60km drive from Dubai, we arrived at Flamingo Beach Resort, Umm- Al Quwain about 1 hour. This resort is amazing and surrouded by plush garden, blue water and migarting flamingos

This family camp was organised by New Covenant Church to provide the great outdoor environment for the church family members to meet together to enjoy, fellowship and have funs.

The activities started from early morning till late evening. It was a fantastic camp with activities for all ages.

Dubai Got Talent Show. The aspiring participants of Talent Search Model.

Cool, cum & smart couple!

Three Legged Couple Race - pairs are formed and have their legs bound together.
Hooray! we successfully run together without falling over, beat the other contestants

and won the second place.

Children Group played Tug-of War

Ready...Set...Go!

It's not easy to carry an apple with spoon and walk in a straight line!

Why Raymond is licking the chair??? hehe

He was trying to push the Smarties into the spoon using nose!

Boat sightseeing.....to find flamingos

A glimpse of stunning sunset shining on the sky

Flamingos come and go. Flocks of flamingos on the seaside

Children are given presents and taught to value the true meaning of Christmas

Spirit of generousity and goodwill....

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