Unlimited Golfing Goes to Dubai

When we think of Dubai and much of the modern Middle East we think of excess. It is the land of man-made islands, indoor ski resorts and other seeming disposable aspects of our modern culture. However there could be a change coming, as Dubai-based We Ace Golf has partnered with American-based Golf Balls Unlimited.

Established more than 10 years ago, Golf Balls Unlimited offers used, and more importantly recycled top quality golf balls at a discount.  Perhaps those in the Middle East are seeing that disposable isn’t the only way to go. Press release after the jump

Flywheel Me to Dubai

Hitting the bike often means working up a good sweat but even the hardest of the hardcore likely wouldn’t want to put in the miles in the desert outside Dubai, while riding in the city could mean dealing with some serious traffic. So the solution for those who want to get into the spin in the ultra-modern Middle Eastern city is to head to the gym.

Flywheel Sports Dubai has announced the opening of its indoor stadium cycling studio. The first was established in New York City in February 2010 by a team of entrepreneurs including fitness icon Ruth Zukerman; and has been designed to provide an intense and empowering cardio experience led by top-notch instructors in which each ride is a unique, full-body workout. Continue reading Flywheel Me to Dubai

Reel Ice Brings Year Round Skating to Delhi

The bustling city of Delhi in India is now experiencing an Ice Age – but it isn’t affecting the weather outside, nor is it the Pixar movie. Instead this is a new year round ice skating center in the Moments Mall. This might not sound that big a deal, as even cities such as Houston have had year round skating in shopping malls for decades.

And this certainly isn’t as big of news as bringing a ski slope to Dubai. But there is an interesting twist on this one. The ice is actually flown in to Delhi in panels. And it technically isn’t real ice. Ice Age is using “Reel Ice,” which offers all the ice properties such as gliding and sliding of real ice but is far less expensive. It is as ecological and non-toxic, while still being recyclable and for novices better as well. It is far more impact-absorbing than actual real ice, which can help reduce injuries.

Reel Ice is used in the United States in Disneyland and even in the NHL training centers in Florida. But now it is on the subcontinent too.

Ice Age Skating Café Official Website

The Perfect Swing Through Motion-Sensing

If you’re looking to get the perfect swing you can spend more time on the driving range, video tape yourself to watch your form and get a golf pro to help you. Or you can fly over to Las Vegas or Dubai and hit the Butch Harmon School of Golf, where this golf expert is using technology from the Titleist Performance Institute.

The heart of this technology is TPI 3D, technology that has been long used in the video game industry and for movie animation. Now its being strapped onto golfers, where it can be used to study the biomechanics of a golf swing, and instead of just having the couch eyeball you, or going to a video tape, every intricate detail of a golf swing can be quickly examined and studied.

So while it might not turn you into a Tiger Woods (which given his “problems” is probably a good thing), but this technology might help you out on the course.

Via The National

The Butch Harmon School of Golf, Las Vegas
The Butch Harmon School of Golf, Dubai

Titleist Performance Institute: TPI 3D