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KNOCKHOFF!!!
Monday, March 9th, 2009
Want a chance to “Knock out The Hoff?” This Tuesday, March 10th, I’ll be appearing, live, at The Beverly Center in Los Angeles, and on the web at extratv.com, @ 1PM pst to take on all comers in my new video game for Wii, Ready 2 Rumble Revolution. If you can “knock me out,” you’ll win a copy of the game + a chance to be on the TV show EXTRA! See you there, DH
Ski Dubai
Friday, March 6th, 2009
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Dubai is a fun place; it’s a little bit like the Las Vegas of the Middle East because there’s always something fun to do!
The Mall of the Emirates is huge as you can see and filled with some of the best shopping in the world, but the best part of the mall is Ski Dubai; an indoor ski slope!!!! We had such a great time here and the skiing was really good!
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Check it out if you’re ever in Dubai. It’s awesome!
DH
The Ladies of Saudi Arabia…
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
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We met these ladies from Saudi Arabia in Dubai (they’d come for the shopping) and it was very strange to me to see them so covered up! While I was in the Middle East though I learned that the reason they are so covered is because Allah told Muslim women in the Koran to be modest and that’s how they interpret it in Saudi Arabia. I love to learn about other cultures because I think it helps promote peace and understanding.
Talk to you all soon, In shahallah
DH
Studio Time in Dubai
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
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While we were in Dubai we went to Dubai Studio City and MBC (Middle East Broadcast Corporation) and again, had a great time. Everybody there was so incredibly nice and the people at both the studios just blew me away with the amount of space and knowledge they had.
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Who knew Dr. Who was filmed in Dubai?
A Night Out in Abuu Dhabi
Friday, February 27th, 2009First we went to the Emirates Palace Hotel for a party that Sotheby’s was throwing to showcase an auction of Middle Eastern art. There was some amazing art by local artists and a carpet made out of pearls (The Pearl Carpet of Baroda) that cost a mere 3.7 million bucks.
The Emirates hotel is huge (just the building is over half a mile long!) and wow is it impressive. It’s also quite beautiful, as you can see.
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Next we went off to local party to watch the Oscars and had a blast. All in all it was a great night.
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Still more to come!
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
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This is the view from the glass elevator in the Jumeirah Beach hotel where we were staying. On the way up to the 24th floor, we got a great view of the Burj Al Arab (Burj means “tower” in Arabic!) and the entire Jumeirah beach resort. The Burj Al Arab is the world’s only seven star hotel; even movie stars can’t afford to stay there! It was designed to look a sail and is built on a manmade island.
Fortunately, my hotel was much more fun, with really friendly staff, and the Wild Wadi Water Park .
I’m sorry if I look tired, but I had been on a plane all night! Thankfully I managed to get some rest and relaxation in on the beach before a packed a few days in the UAE.
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Love and respect,
DH
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
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Today we went to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi and this place is amazing. It was built to honor Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan (the founder of the UAE) by his sons when he died. It houses the world’s largest carpet and the world’s largest chandeliers! Most mosques in Abu Dhabi are closed to non-Muslims, but this one has been opened to everyone to promote religious tolerance, which is a great thing.
I was so humbled to visit this mosque because, firstly, it was a beautiful building and an awesome sight. Secondly, it was a wonderful opportunity to see a mosque. I had never done that before and I learned so much from the experience. Despite the crowds, it was a very holy place and it is so much better to learn about other cultures than simply to exist in a world of blind prejudice and ignorance.
Thirdly, it was amazing how so many people knew me. It was so cool. I was blown away by all the nationalities, and I love Abu Dhabi for being such a multinational country. It was also so cool for me to spread love and bring joy to all the people I met today. I am so lucky to be able to do that and truly blessed. I hope we all learn that it is love that brings us all together and can really make the world a better place.
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Heathrow Airport
Monday, February 23rd, 2009As I was leaving London and on my way to Dubai, I got a chance to talk to Richard Branson and ride in a buggy (the new KITT!) through the airport. This trip has had some good times so far; I know more are sure to come.
A Day of Radio and Television Shows
Thursday, February 19th, 2009Today has been a busy day so far. I went to film a show called Loose Women, which is like the UK’s answer to The View. I had a great time there and really enjoyed meeting everyone there.
We also went to Radio 1 to visit Scott Mills. We wanted to get together to help get the word out about the amazing show we did together, which is going to air on Living TV (only in the UK for now) on April 6, 2009. It’s called The Hoff: When Scott Came to Stay and we think it’s an amazing show. So all you UK fans should watch!
Here’s just a small video to show you what the paparazzi are like in England. Enjoy!
Love and respect,
DH