Destination Arabia (The Hip Guide To The Spirit Of Arabia) - Various Artists

Advantages: a varied mix of different styles, times, countries
Disadvantages: none

...This is a really good introduction into arabic music. CD1 has classical singers such as the egyptian Farid El Atrache (when I hear this song I always think of Samia Gamal dancing) and lebanese Sabah (who is still going on today and only last year released a couple of pop songs with Rola a young pop singer). My favourite is CD2 which contains very famous pop singers such as Nancy Ashram (I defy anybody to sit still through Ahasmak Ah!) , Elissa (lebanon) and Amr Diab. Amr Diab is probably the most famous singer,he is from egypt and across the arab world he has outsold Michael Jackson and Madonna to name but a few....very good to dance to. CD 3 is laid back arabic lounge...just kick back and enjoy the shisha! This is a good taster CD as I feel it has something for everybody and is very danceable.... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap no frill airline covering the Middle East, N Africa and Sub-Continent
Disadvantages: Taxes often more expensive than the flight

...Air Arabia is one of the first 'no frills' airlines to be launched in the Middle East and currently flies to over 30 destinations in the region, including some in N Africa and the sub-Continent. Their current hub is Sharjah, one of the 7 Emirates making up the United Arab Emirates. Known more for it's neightbour of Dubai, Sharjah is one of the smaller Emirates but easily accessible to all of the UAE. The launch of this airline has revolutionised cheap air travel in the region and for people coming from elsewhere, it means that it's now possible to cheaply visist a number of countries without having to pay top notch fares on airlines like Emirates, Gulf Air and Etihad. It's simple to book online and print off your reference number. Some of the destinations are flown to a couple of times a week, but other more popular routes... Read review

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Advantages: Loads of Phil Collins songs
Disadvantages: Loads of Phil Collins songs messed up

...An album of remixed Phil Collins tracks performed by r&b and hip hop artists. Risky, seeing as the man himself as churned out classic after classic and as you can imagine it wasnt well received by, well anyone. I did however purchase because i like Phil Collins and i like hip hop & r&b so i took a chance. I should have spent my money on buying that indoor ten pin bowling set instead. Saying that there is a couple of decent tunes on here but as a whole, not the greatest ive spent my money on Tracks Another Day In Paradise - Ray J & Brandy. The single to come off this album was received quite well, not a bad video and the brother sister duet that everyone wanted to hear. An up to date version but not better than the original. You may find me saying that more often than not Sussudio - Ol Dirty Bastard. Shocking. No resemblence... Read review

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