Now Dubai gets its very own graduation song

Whether you've grown up in Dubai, been living here for a couple years or just arrived to make a home for yourself, you'll find some useful words of advice in Dubai 92's rendition of the song Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen), called Class of 2008.

What was originally an essay in the Chicago Tribune in 1997, soon became a United Kingdom number one single in 1999 by Australian film director Baz Luhrmann.

When Tom Bushell of Dubai 92 played the original on the radio, he realised that creating a version that applied to Dubai wouldn't be difficult, and asked listeners if they had any words of advice that they would include.

After some useful feedback, Tom and fellow DJ Dan Marsh wrote the lyrics, and Class of 2008 was born.

"The song captures the attention of listeners, is fun and positive," said Marsh, with Bushell adding: "The song literally describes people's past few years in Dubai. The good and the bad.

"If you're having the time of your life, or if you're questioning how you're still alive, remember one line that should increase your appreciation: Not everyone gets to live in Dubai, respect it, enjoy it and understand that we are the lucky ones."

The track has sparked a lot of interest among listeners, so much so that it is now available for download from Dubai 92's website. If you live in Dubai and still haven't heard Class of 2008, you are definitely missing out.