Now more Champ fans in the Philippines can get their favorite Champ with a spicy punch
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (www.outoftownblog.com) – Ever since Jollibee’s Spicy Champ delighted taste buds and spicy food lovers around the Metro and Luzon, everyone around the country has been wanting to try it for themselves.
Luckily, Jollibee is officially launching the Spicy Champ in more stores nationwide, allowing everyone to taste the exciting new spicy burger and see what others have been raving about!
Jollibee Spicy Champ and Spicy Champ Jr.
No matter if you are in Luzon, Visayas, or Mindanao, you can now order and enjoy the Jollibee Spicy Champ—the classic big burger with a 1/3-pound patty that’s made with 100% pure beef, with a new kick of sriracha mayo dressing and jalapeno slices. For those who might want a junior-sized burger, it’s also available in a Spicy Champ Jr. variant.
“We’re excited to have everyone around the country taste the new spicy punch of the Jollibee Spicy Champ. They’ll definitely love how it’s a great take on one of the most iconic burgers in the Philippines,” said Mari Aldecoa, Jollibee Marketing – Assistant Vice President for Bestsellers and Ready-to-Cook Category.
Get the Spicy Champ at your nearest Jollibee participating store for only PHP 175.00 solo and the Spicy Champ Jr. from any Jollibee store for only PHP 79.00 solo. Have them safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, or #87000. Also available in Drive-Thru and Take Out! See list of participating stores offering Spicy Champ here.
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Team Out of Town Blog Hub (www.outoftownblog.com) – realme, the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand for three consecutive quarters in 2021 and the world’s fastest-growing tech brand, recently announced it will be one of the first manufacturers to launch a smartphone powered by the latest Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 mobile platform at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit Digital 2021.
GT 2 Pro powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
The processor is set to debut within the brand’s flagship GT line-up with the arrival of the realme GT 2 Pro, the first Pro product within the series, and the most premium flagship offering of realme.
During the event, realme VP Chase Xu said in his video speech that Qualcomm Technologies has always been one of the brand’s most important collaborators. Xu added that with the development of the realme GT 2 Pro starting a few months ago, realme is committed to delivering a real high-end flagship product that will exceed the expectations of young users around the world.
realme has worked closely with Qualcomm Technologies since its inception to bring dozens of high-quality, powerful smartphones to consumers around the world from the 4G era to the 5G era. In 2021, realme was also one of the first smartphone manufacturers to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and 870G 5G mobile platforms. Previously, the realme GT Master Edition Explorer 5G with the Snapdragon 870 and the realme GT with the Snapdragon 888 have been widely recognized by markets around the world.
With its incredible performance and topnotch 5G capabilities, the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform has expanded new possibilities for the development of realme’s newest flagship, the realme GT 2 Pro, especially in terms of gaming, AI capability, and 5G. The new chipset will further push the user experience to a new level and become the powerful engine for realme’s first premium flagship.
As the brand aims to deliver the best tech and lifestyle experience to young users around the world, realme will continue to collaborate and work with Qualcomm Technologies to further innovate its products and introduce new premium flagship experiences to suit its audience’s modern lifestyles.
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Digital transactions are here to stay and fintechs like PayMaya are making it easier to go cashless. The country’s leading digital financial services platform is the only fintech in the Philippines that runs a consumer e-wallet app, an enterprise payment processing business, and a remittance agent network with Smart Padala.
PayMaya Too Good To Be No. 2
While its consumer app may not be the no. 1 e-wallet right now, its superior features make it #TooGoodToBeNo.2. If you haven’t tried out using the PayMaya app yet, you’re definitely missing out on some of its surprisingly better features that could make your everyday transactions a whole lot easier.
From its free cash in channels to 99.9% uptime, you’ll be surprised at how these nifty features can bring ease, convenience, and even savings whenever you go cashless.
Most number of FREE cash in channels
To start, PayMaya offersFREE cash in at 90,000, out of its over 110,000 cash in touchpoints nationwide. Going cashless is supposed to make your essential transactions more convenient and this is exactly why PayMaya is aiming to remove this barrier. Compared to other e-wallet apps, you don’t have to worry about having to pay up to P200 in cash in fees just to put funds in your e-wallet account.
Cashing in for free is easy too! However you want to cash in to your PayMaya account, there will always be a FREE way to do it – whether it’s at the sari-sari store with Smart Padala in your street, at your go-to convenience stores like MiniStop, or Supermarket like Robinsons Supermarket, or through online transfers from your bank account via Instapay or via a linked BPI, RCBC, or Unionbank account.
Apart from cashing in for free, sending money to other PayMaya account users is also free – and when you transfer funds from PayMaya to a bank account via Instapay, you can earn a cashback of P15 to cover your fee until the end of the year! To get a full list of PayMaya’s free cash in channels, simply tap the ‘cash in’ button on your app’s homepage, and check out the icons with the ‘no fees’ sticker.
PayMaya offers easy access to everything you need to pay – utility bills, condo association dues, credit card payments, government dues, and more – all with a few taps on your PayMaya app. It also gives you access to hundreds of digital goods – from prepaid load, gaming pins, digital subscription packages, and even digital vouchers for yourself or as gifts to your loved ones. Whatever you need to pay or purchase, you can easily find it within a few taps on your PayMaya app.
Safer online shopping
With PayMaya, you also get to ensure that you’re only purchasing from legit sellers – whether you’re shopping at the in-app Maya Mall where you can access over 360 of your favorite brands or dealing with a PayMaya verified casual seller!
With Maya Mall, you get to access a wide selection of brands in-app – from your favorite fastfood chain to your go-to grocery sites, and shop worry-free because these merchant partners are guaranteed legit!
PayMaya has also made sure that buying from casual sellers who are also PayMaya users is easy and safe – with the introduction of PayMaya Verified Sellers. Now, you can easily check if the seller you’re paying is legit – all you have to do is check for the Verified Seller badge on the app’s confirmation screen right before you pay. You can also see the list of PayMaya Verified Sellers on the Maya Mall.
Real-time transaction history and notifications
With all these everyday transactions done in your app, PayMaya understands how important it is to be able to keep track of your transactions in real-time. Need to check if your payment pushed through so you can confirm with the seller? Unlike other apps, you don’t have to wait 24 hours for it! PayMaya allows you totrack your transactions in real-time right on the app.
Not only does this feature give an additional layer of security – allowing you to ensure that your transactions have pushed through as they should, it also gives you peace of mind – knowing that you’re able to easily monitor your transactions as it happens.
Most reliable with 99.9% uptime
Various finance and e-wallets apps offer trendy features but what good would all these do if your app is on downtime? Lucky for you, you don’t have to worry about that because PayMaya won’t let you down – 99.9% of the time.
With PayMaya’s 99.9% uptime rate, you can ensure that your transactions will go through whenever you need them. No more waiting for hours for your e-wallet’s system maintenance to be over, no more wondering whether or not your much-needed transaction went through. If you’re looking for a trustworthy and reliable e-wallet, PayMaya’s here for you.
No PayMaya app yet? Registering a PayMaya account is easy. All you need is your phone and mobile number to sign up. Once you’re ready to upgrade your account to unlock more features like sending money to other users and withdrawing your funds from an ATM, all you need is a primary ID such as your license, passport, or other official government cards, and a quick video selfie.
Sign up today and get 100% cashback on your load or gaming pin purchase when you cash in a min. P100. You can even get up to P200 if you upgrade your account.
These nifty features are bound to make your cashless experience a whole lot better. But don’t just take our word for it. Register to PayMaya now and experience its surprisingly better features for yourself. For more details, visit www.paymaya.com.
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, received its first Airbus A330neo (New Engine Option) yesterday November 28, 2021, which paves the way for it to become the greenest airline in Asia.
A330 900 Cebu Pacific MSN2001 Takeoff
The airline’s newest aircraft features 459 lightweight Recaro seats, ergonomically designed for comfort over long distances. This also allows more travelers to be carried in a single flight, resulting in the lowest carbon footprint per passenger, making CEB the greenest airline in Asia.
“Cebu Pacific’s first A330neo brings us closer to our target of having an all-Neo fleet by 2027 and shows our commitment to making air travel accessible while ensuring environmental and social sustainability,” said Alex Reyes, Chief Strategy Officer at Cebu Pacific.
Cebu Pacific A330-900
“We believe that growth and sustainability are not mutually exclusive and should, in fact, be inclusive if we want to work towards the greater good. This is why we will always choose the greener options – increased aircraft efficiency, reduced noise, and carbon emissions, to ensure that more low fares will be available for everyJuan,” Reyes added.
With the A330neo’s latest technologies, this eco-plane uses 25% less fuel than previous generation aircraft – able to consume as little as 1.4 liters per seat per 100 kilometers, thus, burning less fuel and emitting less carbon.
Inside Cebu Pacific A330 Neo Aircraft
“We thank and applaud Cebu Pacific for selecting our latest-technology A330neo as part of its fleet modernization drive to fly the greenest aircraft for a sustainable future. The A330neo is the first aircraft in the world already certified to comply with ICAO’s CO2 emissions standards beyond 2028. The airline will benefit from the aircraft’s step-change in performance and economics while maintaining passenger comfort and lowest operating costs,” said Anand Stanley, President Airbus Asia-Pacific.
The outstanding efficiency of the A330neo also ensures compliance with the current and future sustainability requirements in terms of noise and emissions, providing passengers with the utmost comfort in one of the quietest planes developed. Thanks to the construction materials and engines chosen for this aircraft, the exterior noise footprint is reduced to nearly 60%, and the noise level in the aircraft is 3db quieter than competitors.
First A330neo delivery to Cebu Pacific
Powered by Rolls-Royce’s latest-generation Trent 7000 engines, the A330neo also features a new composite wing with increased span for enhanced, fuel-beating aerodynamics.
As one of the world’s youngest fleets, CEB’s newest aircraft is set to enter service next month to fly to various destinations across CEB’s international and domestic network.
CEB operates the widest domestic network in the Philippines, covering 33 destinations, on top of its 12 international destinations. Its 73-strong fleet includes two (2) dedicated ATR freighters.
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Villa Balbiano, the awe-inspiring Italian jewel featured in the most high-fashion film of the year, House of Gucci, is available to book on. Airbnb!
Living Room Area
Transporting visitors to the height of ‘90s Italian opulence, Villa Balbiano is the site of Gucci family patriarch Aldo Gucci’s home in the film, which hits theaters on Wednesday, November 24.
Master Suite BathroomMaster Suite Bedroom House of Gucci
As one of the largest private residences on Lake Como, Villa Balbiano (see on Airbnb) features six lavish suites and extravagant, lush gardens, distinguished by the British Society of Garden Designers.
Lake Exterior Villa BalbianoInterior ChandelierLake Como View Suite Bathroom Villa Balbiano
The host is offering an exceptional, one-night stay, available on Airbnb on March 30, 2022, for one guest and a plus one to spend a night in the master suite, with access to Villa Balbiano’s lavish amenities, including the first four floors of the home, the outdoor swimming pool, private pier, and boathouse. The listing costs 1000 euros for the night. Bookings for this one-night stay open on Monday, December 6, at 12 p.m. EST.
*This one, one-night stay is not a contest.
Exterior View from Lake Como Villa BalbianoExterior Fountain Villa Balbiano
More about the film
MGM’s House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the family behind the Italian fashion empire. When Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga), an outsider from humble beginnings, marries the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately…murder. Based on the book “The House of Gucci” by Sara Gay Forden, the film is directed by Ridley Scott and stars Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Jack Huston, Salma Hayek, and Al Pacino.
Aeriel Exterior House of Gucci
About Airbnb
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home and has since grown to 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer one-of-a-kind stays and unique experiences that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way.
Users can enjoy fun content from the celebrity father-and-daughter duo, free shipping with no minimum spend, P1 Deals, and 10% off daily at Shopee’s most anticipated year-end sale
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, closes the year with its annual 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, the most joyful year-end celebration in the region. 12.12 is set to bring a smile to users as they shop from the widest variety of products to reward themselves and their loved ones during the happiest time of the year. Through the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, shoppers can also spread the holiday cheer to their favorite local businesses, with 2 times more items sold by local businesses this year.
12.12 Big Christmas Sale
Users can look forward to a delightful celebration throughout the festive season. In the past year, Shopee has brought fun to users with exciting giveaways and exclusive content, recording over 13 billion engagements and views across its social media channels. This 12.12, users can expect even more entertainment and engagement with a brand-new commercial featuring international superstar Jackie Chan and performances by popular K-Pop group Tomorrow X Together. To get into the Pinoy family spirit of the holidays, Shopee also welcomes first-ever celebrity father-and-daughter brand ambassadors, Dingdong and Zia Dantes.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Every 12.12, Shopee comes together with our users to celebrate the milestones and achievements over the past year. This year, we would like to show our appreciation to all our users for letting us be part of their daily lives. Many more users are now using digital services, and local businesses are increasingly embracing the shift online. We are glad to have been able to adapt to their evolving needs this past year and we will continue to help more people benefit from the digital economy as we head into a new year. We look forward to celebrating the year-end with all our users as we bring smiles to one another this holiday season.”
Celebrating the happiest time of the year with the best deals
As shoppers hunt for the best gifts, Shopee is thrilled to bring users the most exciting deals this 12.12. These include:
The best promotions: Shoppers can enjoy the best deals for all their gifting needs with deals such as free shipping with no minimum spend, ?1 Deals, and 10% off daily.
Big discounts: They can also get discounts up to 90% off on the biggest Shopee Mall brands:
Celebrating the holidays with entertainment for the whole family
Users can also expect non-stop entertainment from today until the big finale on December 12. Highlights include:
Fun-filled 12.12 TV Special: Filipinos can tune in to GMA 7 and Shopee Live this December 12, 10:30pm, to catch Tomorrow X Together, Korea’s hottest rising boy group, grace the stage with a very special performance. Celebrities such as Michael V, Ysabel Ortega, Kate Valdez, Rayver Cruz, Julie Ann Jose, and Andrea Torres will also join host Willie Revillame for a fun and star-studded evening.
Entertaining content from Shopee’s newest brand ambassadors: Fans can catch Dingdong and Zia’s festive new TV commercial, which features the beloved Pinoy Christmas tradition bunutan ng pera, on local TV networks and on Shopee’s official Facebook and YouTube accounts. Users can also check out Shopee’s YouTube and Tiktok accounts for heartwarming videos featuring Dingdong and Zia, wherein they recreate social media challenges, go shopping on Shopee, and more.
Exciting games and contests: Users can win voucher giveaways by joining Dingdong- and Zia-themed games and contests on Shopee’s official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. From December 1-12, users can win a total of P12,000,000 in prizes from their favorite local celebrities, including Dingdong and Zia, by playing Shopee Celebrity Pamasko on the app. Users simply have to tap on the angpao to win a prize from the celebrity of the day.
Celebrating local businesses and culture
Local businesses represent a significant part of local culture and as the need for digitalization increases, Shopee is committed to supporting these sellers and helping them thrive:
Shopee Celebrates Local: Shopee launches ‘Shopee Celebrates Local,’ a special contest to share and promote beloved local sellers. Users can read their stories on the #TatakPinoy page and on Shopee’s social media channels, and vote for their favorites until December 5. Winning sellers stand to win prizes they can use for their businesses, while users stand to win Shopee vouchers. Through the Tatak Pinoy page, users can also enjoy exclusive deals when supporting these sellers.
Celebrating wider communities
Through 12.12, Shopee will continue to uplift local communities through its platform. In the spirit of Christmas, Shopee launches the Frontliner Holiday Package to show gratitude for local heroes. Starting December 10, frontliners can avail of this package, which includes vouchers they can use for their holiday celebrations.
Get free shipping with no minimum spend, 30% bills cashback, and 10% off vouchers on your payday haul
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Has a celebrity or friend ever influenced you to buy certain items online? The budol is real, as one might say! As shoppers, we’re constantly on the lookout for the best product recommendations so we can maximize our money’s worth.
Shopee’s Nov 30 Payday Sale
Now that the end of the month is just around the corner, is your shopping cart ready for the upcoming payday sale? If you’re looking for some inspiration on what to add to cart at Shopee’s Nov 30 Payday Sale, take notes from other shoppers.
According to Shopee’s data on consumer behavior and trends during payday sales, Pinoys consistently spend on essentials and other items for work and play. They tend to use their sweldo to prioritize essentials and splurge on little luxuries from categories such as home essentials, women’s fashion & accessories, health & beauty, gadgets, and mobile accessories. They love shopping for KF94 masks, window curtains, crop tops, headsets, and hair accessories—the most popular items in Pinoys’ online shopping carts every payday.
Below, check out Shopee’s top recommendations for each of these items:
11.30 Payday Mask
To keep your family safe and healthy for the holidays, stock up on several Health Guard KF94 Masks. Its 3D foldable design makes it easier to breathe and minimizes contact with the lips, while its four-layered structure blocks harmful microparticles.
11.30 Payday Curtain
Sleeping in this weekend? Enjoy a lazy, relaxing day off in bed by hanging up some light-blocking curtains. Siedodo Window Curtains are made of premium cotton and come in a variety of rich, gorgeous colors to give your bedroom an inviting ambiance.
11.30 Payday Top
Whether you’re going out or just snapping some selfies at home, look cute and chic with a trendy puffed sleeve top. The Buymore_ph Crop Top features an elegant backless silhouette and ruffled garterized sleeves, perfect for pairing with high-waisted denim jeans.
11.30 Payday Earbuds
If you still hold meetings with your colleagues via video calls, it’s important to invest in a pair of quality earphones. SoundPEATS Wireless Earbuds will block off any distractions with its noise-cancellation feature, fit perfectly with its ergonomic design, and last for up to seven hours.
11.30 Payday Hair Accessories
Having trouble focusing while working from home? We’ve got one easy hack that might help: tie your hair! With your hair out of the way, you can concentrate better on your tasks. This silky Scrunchie and Headband Set can help prevent tangles and frizz.
Give in to the holiday budol and check out these items and more at Shopee’s Nov 30 Payday Sale: https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale.
Looking for even more ways to maximize your sweldo this payday? Start using ShopeePay, Shopee’s all-in-one e-wallet, to avail of exclusive deals! At Shopee’s Nov 30 Payday Sale, enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend and 10% off discounts on your Shopee finds. You can also get 20% cashback on your COD orders when you use ShopeePay on Delivery.
Use ShopeePay beyond your shopping needs! In this payday sale, you can buy load at up to 50% off from all networks or get 30% cashback on your monthly bills. Even better, you can also claim discount vouchers to get P100 off from participating billers such as Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, Globe, Smart, and more.
If you need to stock up on groceries or have a much-needed food trip, get big savings when you avail ShopeePay P1 Deals via ‘Deals Near Me’ on the Shopee app. Redeem your discounts by paying with ShopeePay at partner merchants such as Puregold, Potato Corner, Bonchon, National Bookstore, FamilyMart, and more. New brands such as Papa John’s, Goldilocks, Chooks-to-Go, Zagu, Wendy’s, and Candy Corner have also joined the growing network of merchants accepting ShopeePay QR payments.
And if you’re looking for the ultimate get-away experience this holiday season, how about a staycation? Now, you can also book hotels with ShopeePay! Get 30% cashback on all your hotel bookings, including Grand Sierra Pines Hotel in Baguio, White House Beach Resort in Boracay, Mithi Resort and Spa in Bohol, Waterfront Cebu, White Breeze Palawan, and more. To add to that, you can score up to 50% off on selected hotels.
Enjoy these exclusive deals and more when you activate and cash in your ShopeePay. Now, you can also enjoy free and instant cash-ins and bank transfers with ShopeePay via InstaPay. Get up to P25 cashback on your InstaPay fee when you cash in. Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay with ShopeePay this payday for a rewarding cashless experience!
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
Use your Shopee App and get a 12% discount on ALL Serenitea drinks starting November 26
TEA’s the month for an exciting celebration as all Serenitea drinks will be 12% OFF from November 6 to December 12 only. Serenitea will also have a Buy 1 Get 1 Promo on December 12 only, featuring their bestsellers – the Okinawa and Traditional Milk Tea.
Serenitea Promo with Shopee
This year, Shopee collaborates with Serenitea for exclusive promos for Shopee users only during the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. You also get to enjoy Shopee co-branded cups when you purchase at Serenitea.
Serenitea for exclusive promos for Shopee users
So, if you’re craving for some refreshing milk tea, just make sure to check your Shopee app and don’t miss out on the latest deals. To know the complete details, click here.
How to Avail the 12% Discount
How to avail Shopee Discount at Serenitea
Visit the nearest Serenitea store on November 26 to December 12
Show your Shopee Profile in the app to the participating store team member
Enjoy the following Serenitea promo with Shopee app on the following dates”
– November 26 – December 12 (12% OFF on ALL Serenitea drinks)
– December 12 (Buy 1 Get 1 on Okinawa Milk Tea and Traditional Milk Tea drinks)
Serenitea, one of the pioneer local milk tea shop chains in the Philippines is the first to introduce the brewing of tea using an espresso machine. And not just that. Serenitea is one of the first milk tea brands to launch the DIY (do-it-yourself) Home Kits, and the brand is also available on Shopee and Lazada – to reach more customers.
They quickly grew to sixty-five (65) branches in ten years and looking forward to expand to other provincial areas in the country.
You can also now pay via ShopeePay in select Serenitea outlets for a hassle-free and cashless transaction.
Serenitea Linya Linya Tote BagSerenitea Linya Linya Tote Bag
And guess what, Serenitea also collaborated with Linya Linya showcasing their Wi-TEA (witty) one-liners from designs such as “I’ll stop the world and milk tea with you” and “Every Tea’s Gonna Be Alright”. You can buy them on Shopee for only PHP 399 but another option of getting a free Linya Linya Tote Bag is by either doing the following:
Purchase any of Serenitea’s bundled promo discounts below worth PHP 449.
BUNDLE A. Medium Okinawa Milk Tea + Hashbrown
BUNDLE B. Medium Hokkaido Milk Tea + Hashbrown
BUNDLE C. Medium Wintermelon Milk Tea + Hashbrown
BUNDLE D. Traditional Milk Tea + Hashbrown
So it’s a mix of fun and bringing out the stylish tote bag in you while drinking your favorite Serenitea milk tea drinks.
Mark your calendars and make sure to get your daily dose of Serenitea milk tea with a great discount from November 26 to December 12 only.
Serenitea Promos
Follow Shopee and Serenitea on their social media pages, and don’t miss the latest deals and updates.
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – When you don’t know how much it will cost to hire professional movers and packers, you won’t plan your moving budget accordingly. As a result, you don’t know if the savings you’ve accumulated will be enough to cover the costs of moving. You cannot concentrate on the many moving tasks ahead of you because you have too many unanswered questions. How much money would it cost to hire the best movers in Dubai? Are there any cheap movers in Dubai? Depending on where you’re moving, you’ll either need a local or an intercity mover. Keep reading, and understand how the moving price is calculated to save money on your house shifting in Dubai.
Cost of Hiring Movers and Packers in Dubai image via Pexels
The Cost of Hiring Movers and Packers
When moving locally, movers and packers charge per hour. Hence, moving companies must provide a price estimate based on an hourly rate and time needed to complete the move. You can expect to pay 220 AED per hour for each of your movers for a move. However, the actual hourly rate will depend on where you live, when you move, and which moving company in Dubai you hire.
2 men, 1 truck. An hourly rate of 330 AED to 440 AED for 2 men and a truck is typical. As stated previously, the actual date of your move will greatly affect the rates of professional local movers.
Studio apartment. The job must take 2 movers about 4-5 hours, so expect to pay around 1760-2200 AED without extra services for a studio apartment move.
1-bedroom. Moving out of a 1-bedroom apartment should cost between 1760 AED and 2200 AED for two professional movers working for 4-5 hours.
2-bedroom. Moving a 2-bedroom household will cost more money. Assume 3 movers work 5-6 hours to pack and load your belongings. Then expect to pay between 3300 AED and 3960 AED for the job, excluding extra services.
3-bedroom. Moving out of a 3-bedroom residence should cost around 6170 – 7930 AED for 4 professional movers working for 7-8 hours.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the actual cost of furniture movers may be higher than the average stated above. Moreover, to ensure that the estimate you receive is as close to the final house movers’ cost as possible, you should inquire about additional fees that local movers may impose, such as the travel fee. This fee is frequently tacked on as an extra hour of work wherein most local movers need a deposit to hold your moving date when scheduling your move.
Possible Extra Charges
When determining the typical cost of hiring movers, the following additional and often unexpected fees and charges come into play:
Bulky Items. Let the moving company know about huge and heavy items; if the movers arrive unprepared for these, they may not be able to transfer such items.
Long carry fee due to inability to park near building entrance or long walk from the apartment to moving truck.
Cancellation. A cancellation fee can be charged when you want to change your moving date, and the house mover cannot cater to you. This cost is usually equivalent to or less than the date-reservation deposit.
Storage fee. Charged usually if you request a delivery delay. In such cases, movers must store your goods for a set period.
Express Delivery Fee. This is usually charged when moving from one state to another or requesting an exact delivery date for a cross-country move.
Environmental Fee. Usually charged when you ask for unpacking. The moving company must dispose of used moving boxes and extra packing materials.
Moving Costs Can Be Reduced By Implementing These Three Cost-Saving Strategies
Moving is costly, but can you decrease the final moving price? Of course, you can and should. Use these three most prominent strategies to save money:
Reduce your belongings
Move only practical items and items you feel sentimental about. Less stuff means less money because intercity moving costs are based on shipment weight. Donate unwanted items to friends or charities; you can also sell them online or at a moving sale or even recycle them. Remember: less stuff means more money saved.
Pack your own stuff
A full-service moving company in Dubai will charge you extra for packing services ranging, and the packing materials aren’t usually included in those costs. So, one great way to save money on moving is to pack as much as you can yourself. Your possessions should be safely wrapped and boxed before moving day. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, leave any unique items to professional packers.
Bargain with your movers
One unusual way to save money is to bargain. Remember that moving company prices aren’t fixed and that you have nothing to lose by trying to negotiate. Ask your movers about any current special offers, or discounts. You can tell them that a competitor has provided you with a better deal; this may help convince them to reevaluate their estimate.
More Simple Tips To Save Money When Hiring a Moving Company
Even if you are just moving to a new city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), especially in Dubai and Sharjah, it is important to save every single cent you can. But there are many ways to save money if you hire a moving company that charges an hourly rate. Here are some of those:
Be Ready to Move Before the Movers Come
While this may seem obvious, many customers are not fully packed and organized when movers arrive on moving day. Hence, if you decide to pack yourself, be sure to finish it before your movers arrive. This is the best way to save money on movers who charge per hour.
Boxes Sorted by Size
An easy and quick way to save money with hourly movers is stacking like-sized boxes. Stack smalls on smalls, mediums on mediums, and so on. Stacking boxes by size helps them stay stacked on the dolly and makes loading the truck easier and faster.
Dismantle and Reassemble Your Bed
These small tasks can quickly add up to your moving company’s hourly rate, especially when moving into a home with four or more bedrooms. It’s an excellent way to save both time and money when you’re on a tight schedule.
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Cebu’s and Manila’s all-time favorite Rico’s Lechon is making its way to the heart of Luzon as the brand introduces new dining concepts available in their newest store in Blue Bay Walk, Pasay, and soon in Circuit Makati. An institution for Cebuanos as well as visitors from Manila and all over the world, Pua brings the flavors of Cebu closer to the Metro.
Set 1 – Boodle Feasta (2-4pax)
Rico’s is bringing the Cebu’s version of Dampa— Sugba, Tuwa, and Kilaw (STK) giving customers more options of delicious, original Cebuano food. Restaurateur and Rico’s Lechon owner George Pua takes pride in offering the best dining experience to their customers through the brand’s “Da Best Gyud” culture and continuing to provide the juiciest and crispiest lechon.
Feast by the bay
Rico’s Lechon brand has been a mainstay in Cebu for 20 years, and will now see its biggest branch at Blue Bay Walk, Macapagal, Pasay, as it opens on November 23. In an effort to share the Cebu culture with the rest of the country, this branch will offer new concepts that will surely satisfy their patron’s cravings.
Rico’s STK can accommodate a total of 160 people, with dining, al fresco, and VIP areas. Also soon to come is the Merkado (Palengke in Cebuano), the branch’s “paluto” area complete with an aquarium design. Highlighting its best seller is the store’s very own Lechon roasting area to ensure that only “Da Best” and freshest lechon will be served to its customers.
Indulge in new ways to savor Cebu flavors
Along with the opening of the Macapagal branch, Rico’s Lechon is bringing its Manila patrons a taste and experience of Cebu. Dubbed as Cebu’s best lechon and even made more popular for its scrumptious Cebuano culinary offerings, customers may enjoy two of Rico’s Lechon’s newest offerings— Boodle Feasta and Palayok Hotpot.
Available starting on November 23, Boodle Feasta features a fusion of rice, vegetables, choices of sauces, Rico’s iconic Lechon, and its perfect pair— seafoods! Immerse in a one-of-a-kind dining experience as Rico’s food selection offers you the convenience of ordering with a wide variety of food choices.
The feast is served in four sets, perfect for sharing with your family and friends. Set 1 costs P750 (serves 2 – 4 pax), Set 2 costs P2500 (serves 5 – 8 pax), and Set 3 costs P3500 (serves 9 – 12 pax). The joy of sharing does not end there. For the price of P650, experience the taste of Cebu’s “Da Best” lechon, specially curated for you! Feast on the Lechon Boodle Feasta, the brand’s flagship meal, as a perfect way to create priceless bonding moments with the family.
Set 2 – Boodle Feasta (5-8pax)
Palayok Hotpot will surely have your mouth water with 8 varieties to choose from. Seafood and meat lovers alike are sure to enjoy as they binge on Seafood and Vegetable, Chicken Tinowa, Fish Tinowa (Tanigue) or Seasonal Seafood available, Lechon Pork Bone Soup, and Beef Bulalo hotpots, ready to give warmth to the cold “Ber” nights.
Each variety is available in medium and large sizes, good for 4 – 8 pax. Within the price range of P580 to P1100, patrons can dig into a Filipino style “shabu-shabu”, a first in the country, customized to their liking.
Can’t decide what to eat? Nothing tops the brand’s best-sellers, Rico’s Lechon Baboy and Lechon Baka available in a la carte. More than providing the best service, Rico’s Lechon is set to introduce a culture of transforming each occasion for its customers into a memorable one.
Make any celebration the grandest one with Sugba, Tuwa and, Kilaw (STK)
What better way to bring the Cebu culture to Manila than to introduce its signature food selection to all seafood lovers in Luzon that will give them a taste and experience of what the origin city has to offer?
A perfect pair to the famous Cebu lechon, Sugba, Tuwa, and Kilaw or STK, Rico’s Lechon lovers will love this new addition to the delectable menu offering of the brand. The nicest part of Rico’s STK is that you can shop all within the restaurant’s Merkado Shop, Cook, and Feast. Discover the wonders and flavors of pure seafood goodness with Rico’s STK.
Rico’s Boodle Feasta and Palayok Hotpot Menu
More lechon and seafood goodness to come
Rico’s Lechon Circuit Makati is set to make your tummies full starting on December 4. This new branch is meant to complement the brand’s current roster of restaurants in the Philippines to give more people the Cebu experience.
Pre-order for pick-up and delivery by contacting Rico’s Lechon Fulfillment Center at 0917-814-7648 / 7799-0810 or Blue Bay Walk branch at 0917-847-7541. Visit Rico’s Lechon’s newest branch at Cluster E, Blue Bay Walk, EDSA Ext. cor. Macapagal Boulevard Metro Park, Bay Area CBD, 1300 Pasay City, Philippines.
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Embellished with a flair in international hospitality management, discover how the constant motion from ocean to the ocean has enabled Jessa Jastrzemski, amid the ups and downs of the industry, to develop her professional experience under the guidance of world-renowned culinary masters and the environment of Michelin-star restaurants.
Jessa Jastrzemski with Anne Sophie Pic on a recent trip she made to London.
Jessa Gargollo Jastrzemski has always had a passion for hospitality. Her love for good food has guided her throughout her career, which gave her the same reason she pursued an international hospitality management degree in Enderun Colleges, specializing in culinary arts.
“One of the best things about hospitality for me are the countless opportunities to work and travel around the world. I grew up moving from country to country, [that’s why traveling] became quite comforting and a huge source of motivation for me,” she said. “Back in 2007, when Enderun first opened its doors in Ortigas, I thought Enderun had a great network that could help me get my career started abroad. I have to agree that it’s one of the best platforms in the country that will prepare you to work within competitive companies around the world.”
Jessa Jastrzemski’s training session with Kiss The Hippo, who will be their partners at The Ledbury.
Jastrzemski started her career strong when she had her internship at The Fat Duck, ??Heston Blumenthal’s three Michelin-star restaurants in Maidenhead, England, famous for serving innovative modern British cuisine. She has learned valuable experiences on the nature of working under pressure and the standard of quality required at three Michelin-star restaurants.
After her compelling stint in the United Kingdom, Jastrzemski flew to Spain and was immersed in the culture and trend of Basque cuisine at Josean Martinez Alija Guggenheim Restaurant in Bilbao. She also attended training sessions in untitled meat and poultry, Mediterranean cuisine, and finger food under chefs Phillip Gollino, Timothy Briggs, and E. Lacaille at the Le Centre de Formation d’ Alain Ducasse in Argenteuil, France, which is presently known as Ducasse Paris. “I’ve been very fortunate to work with some incredible professionals in the industry who have been quite inspirational throughout my career. Sometimes, magic happens in the most unexpected places. And I feel like there have been parts of my career that have made me feel that way. Being at the right place at the right time with the right people.” she said.
In 2012, Jastrzemski had the opportunity to meet Giorgio Nava during The Flemish Primitives 2011 in Belgium while she was a senior student in graduate school. She gladly joined the “Meat Masterclass” presentation Nava conducted during the conference and expressed her interest in working with him upon graduation. She said, “He invited me to work with him the following year, and I spent five months in Cape Town, South Africa, until my working/holiday visa expired.”
Before the year ended, Jastrzemski moved to Paris, France, and joined Restaurant Rech—an opportunity came about through Enderun’s partnership with Alain Ducasse. She recalled that the most memorable experience she had was when she assisted Chef Adrien Trolloud in representing a dish by Alain Ducasse at the Peixe em Lisboa — Lisbon Fish & Flavors 2013, in Lisbon, Portugal. Eventually, she traveled back to London and explored a different path where she worked as a Sales Executive for FOUR, a multi-award-winning lifestyle magazine.
In 2015, she decided to move to Australia and explore the possibilities on the other side of the world. She became part of InterContinental Hotel Melbourne The Rialto, Pure South Dining, The Press Club, and Brae in Birregurra, Victoria.
Before the pandemic, Jastrzemski was due to start a new role after moving back to Melbourne’s central business district. She accepted a new role as an assistant restaurant manager for the country’s most anticipated restaurant opening, Society, which was due to open in June 2020. “By the time March came around, they announced that the city was going into lockdown, and so I made the decision to [spend the summer in Greece]. Little did I know, I would be out of the country until today. I made the decision to move back to London towards the end of 2020, after what felt like a year-long sabbatical,” she explained.
“I suppose I faced challenges similar to many people all over the world. Facing the reality that I could not re-enter a country I’ve considered home for the past five years, and a government that only gave sponsored visa workers the access to 25% of their retirement fund as a gesture of ‘goodwill.'”
As explained further by Jastrzemski, the real challenge was that Australia, like so many unique countries all over the world, was built by immigrants. She shared, “Speaking to friends and colleagues back in Melbourne, I’m told that they are facing immense skilled shortages which have impacted the food and lifestyle culture that everyone knows immensely.”
Currently, Jastrzemski is assisting the sommelier team at La Dame de Pic at The Four Seasons Hotel, a two-Michelin star restaurant located in London. She’s also at the moment organizing the coffee & tea program for The Ledbury, also a two Michelin star restaurant, which is set to open at the beginning of 2022, where she’ll be coming on board as the Assistant Restaurant Manager.
Jastrzemski believes that at the end of the day, the attitude you come with to work every day will determine how you feel, how your team perceives you, and eventually what the guest appreciates.
“Milestones for me are the memorable moments you create for others. They can remember the moments for the rest of their lives because of how you manage to make them feel. Human connection is so powerful, especially in such a divided world.”
