Secret Dubai On Display

A new lifestyle television show intends to give viewers a glimpse of Dubai’s hidden secrets.
Presenter Punam Verma and producer Reim Al Houni said the new Dubai One show Out and About, due to start its weekly run on September 7, is a cross between a ‘Lonely Planet Guide’ to Dubai and a weekend guide to the city.
And they promise to highlight undiscovered activities and events each week.
"We will present a balanced show focusing on lifestyle activities, sports events and venues, art and restaurants," said Verma.
The programme has already filmed in locations such as Bastikiya, Jumeirah, and Deira.
"You are sure to find something new every week, with each new episode, no matter how long you have been in Dubai," said Verma.
"The way we work is that we hear about different spots, then we investigate and research them before filming with our team," added Al Houni. "In two weeks of filming we have uncovered more than what long-time residents of the city know about it."
The team behind the show is a multinational one, perfectly reflecting Dubai’s multicultural diversity.
"Our team of seven brings in with them every aspect of Dubai and is reflected in the show," said Verma.
The Out and About team said that they depended on each other’s experiences and public feedback during investigations, to hunt for different locations and activities to highlight on the show.
With more than 1.3 million residents and in excess of 7,500 restaurants, Dubai is home to people from over 200 countries and cultures. And this fact makes Verma confident that the show will not run out of activities to cover.
"We will have about five or six new features in every episode of the hour-long show," said Verma.
British-born Verma got her start in radio in her native Birmingham. She is also a singer/songwriter with an album under her belt and has also sung at major concerts.Source