July 30, 2010
According to recent reports, the amount of money spent in Egypt on advertising has increased by at least 35% in the last six months....more than advertising in Dubai!
Approximately, Egypt spends $708 million on advertising!
When you think about it though, it costs a few thousand to advertise in a little square in the newspaper and a few mill on the bridges, so we can imagine that it racks up pretty heavy.
Nonetheless, that is not an insignificant amount!
We can't help but ask, does our society value spending more money on advertising than developmental projects? Maybe we should take the billboards and light post ads down a notch and spend a few of those million on more useful and beneficial things!
July 29, 2010
Seems to be the word that's on everybody's tongue the past day! We were confused at first till we found out what it was...
Of course most of you have probably heard of "Texts from last night" well it looks like it's a similar service but more region friendly?!?
We don't know what to think about it, we sure love that people have gotten the hang of the online world (after us of course) but we can imagine all the trouble that is going to come of this!
Either way check out some of the crazy texts that have been sent in so far :
"I am not sure whats going on, im in the car and shes grabbing my leg in a suggestive manner while calling me Mr , the guy in front keeps winking at me and calling her a farasa, doesnt that mean female horse?"
check it out on www.cairozoom.com
July 29, 2010
The famous fashion house Louis Vuitton opened it's first boutique in Beirut last week...and apparently they have their eyes set on Egypt next!
The opening was filed with celebs and designers from all over, including famous the man that made us all melt at the sight of a red-sole, Christian Louboutin.
LV seems to be eyeing Cairo as it's next destination for a boutique...
According to the DailyNewsEgypt who asked the general manager of the brand's ME and India operations (well actually, our featured blogger Heba El Kayal!), he responded that "the Egyptian market has been on our mind for some time and we are in the process of looking for a suitable location. We are planning on perhaps opening within the coming two or three years".
Where do you think it'll open? CityStars?
We are actually surprised that it took this long for LV to open up in Beirut, seeing as how Lebanon is such a fashionista hotspot.
Bring it on LV...and bring your friends! :)
July 29, 2010
As some of you may or may not know, Cafe Del Mar will be opening soon in Marsa 3alam.
In order to prepare for the launch of the Ibiza hotspot Cafe Del Mar - Oriental Coast this Friday will be throwing it's inauguration party at Diplomacien Sidi Abdel Rahman...
The all day beach event is of course reservation only, so if you haven't been invited you'll have to miss out!
Of course some of the hottest Dj's will be spinning the day away:
Lisa Shaw
http://www.myspace.com/lisashawmusic
Joan Ribas
http://thedjlist.com/djs/JOAN_RIBAS/
Julio Cuba
http://www.juliocuba.com/
Ruben Hernandez & Senorlobo
July 28, 2010
Start off this weekend with Samba's party at Tamarai NC151!
The party will be hosted by Electrum Records with Soulshaker, one of the hottest names within the world of dance music, as well as featuring performances by the amazing Peyton and our very own DJ Samba and DJ Fahmy, of course :)
The party will begin at 11 pm on Thursday the 29th, until 4 am. Don't forget to make reservations and remember, no one under 21! (IDS will be checked!)
July 28, 2010
With all the investments going on in Dubai, we're not surprised that eventually there would be a "catch me if you can" story!
Apparently, some genius forged 50 million British pounds worth of checks in attempt to buy an 11-acre island in the shape of Britain in the man-made islands called "the World" (all the islands shape a map of the world...just in case you didn't catch that part).
He will be convicted but we're not sure the details just yet.
Seriously, how do people think they can get away with this stuff?!
July 28, 2010
If your staying in Cairo for the weekend, here's something you can do this Thursday...
Stileto is hosting for one night only the Club Legends in one place..Come witness the battle of the Legends, UK Dj's Robert Pereno and Danny Rampling will be playing along side of Egypt's Dj's Carlos and Dj Hanz...
Get your tickets at: Tazkarty Event Page
July 27, 2010
Looky looky what we found!
Check out Fahmy & Samba's interview for Beirut Night Life, while they were out dj'ing at the Beirut Music Festival last week!