The Dubai Land Department (DLD) announces the launch of the Dubai Property Show (DPS) – Shanghai today. DPS, organised by the Real Estate Investment Management and Promotion Centre, will be attended by a number of select leading real estate, brokerage, and finance companies from Dubai. During DPS, which will be held at Everbright Exhibition & […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia opened its second VOX Cinemas OUTDOOR location at Aloft City Centre Deira. This new OUTDOOR concept, the first licensed venue for VOX Cinemas, features stunning views of the Dubai Creek and city skyline. Following the success […]

Majid Al Futtaim – the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia – is inviting visitors to five of its shopping malls in Dubai – Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Deira, Mirdif and Me’aisem in Dubai and City Centre Sharjah in the Northern Emirates – […]

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties, is offering a choice of exceptional stay offers across its portfolio of 13 hotels in Dubai this summer. Until September 30, 2018, guests at Emaar Hospitality Group’s hotels can enjoy extremely competitive rates that will make their stay in Dubai even more rewarding. All these hotels are located in […]

Dubai International, DXB, has recorded its second busiest month ever surpassing the eight million passenger mark in July, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. The airport clocked monthly traffic exceeding eight million passengers on three other occasions last year – in January 8.03 m, July 8.06 m, and August […]

Fashion designers in the UAE are being given an opportunity to create uniforms for more than 30,000 Expo 2020 Dubai volunteers and staff. Worn every day of the six-month event, the men’s and women’s uniforms will reflect Expo’s theme, ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’, while celebrating the UAE’s rich heritage. Competition designs must incorporate elements […]

RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) is well prepared to run smarter and bigger school transport service for the new academic year 2018-2019. The service improvement is part of Dubai and RTA’s efforts to run excellent and reliable school transport service. The service is gathering momentum with a fleet of as much as 368 buses to […]

Armani Hotel Dubai, located in the iconic Burj Khalifa, is advancing its sustainability initiatives and has partnered with leading tech-firm Winnow to avoid wastage of food resources. The hotel has already achieved its target of reducing food wastage by 80 per cent through a well-structured programme and is heading towards zero food waste to the […]

Dubai Outlet Mall, the region’s first and ultimate value shopping destination, celebrated the fourth Emirati Women’s Day with special events and treats for winners of a radio competition, who voted for their Emirati women role-models. The Mall welcomed four women for a special day of retail therapy and culinary delights. Participating retail outlets who presented […]

The Women Committee of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has held a host of events marking the Emirati Women’s Day launched by Her Highness Shaikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation. The Day […]

Dubai Design District (d3) , today marked Emirati Women’s Day, by highlighting the journeys of eight Emirati women from the d3 community in a special exhibition. Running from 28 August to 28 September in Building 7, the display showcases photographic portraits of the women by young Emirati photographer Aisha Binsuroor and underscores their achievements and […]

Miral, Yas Island’s creator of destinations, today, joined efforts with Microsoft on an ambitious digital-transformation journey that promises to reshape the global leisure and entertainment industry. By adopting key Microsoft technologies, Miral will deliver unparalleled guest experiences to tens of millions of annual visitors, setting new benchmarks for innovation in the sector. Miral is the […]

The DP World Tour Championship’s Luckiest Ball on Earth competition returns this weekend and local amateur golfers across the UAE are urged to sign-up for their local qualifier to be in with a chance of a ‘once in a lifetime’ golfing experience alongside one of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai top 60 at the […]

The Museum of Illusions, the world’s fastest growing museum chain, is heading to Dubai – with its biggest edition yet poised for a September opening at the emirate’s Al Seef development located near the iconic Dubai Creek. Since opening for the first time in the Croatian capital of Zagreb in 2015, six further Museum of […]

Club Vista Mare is bringing together Dubai’s top fitness studios for the third edition of Core Beats, the hugely successful free-to-attend beach yoga and fitness concert, on 1 September. Dubai’s leading yoga studio, Yoga La Vie, and resident instructors of top fitness centers, 1SIX8, Barry’s Bootcamp, Dryp, and BARE, will  join forces with the vibrant […]

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the number of public transport riders and taxis during Eid Al Adha holiday in Dubai reached 4,852,957 riders. The metro served 1,825,235 riders (1,221,459 on the Red Line and 603,776 riders on the Green Line), while the tram carried 74,856 riders. Public buses lifted 1,386,806 and marine transit […]

Retail pioneer Union Coop signed an investment contract with Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), to establish a commercial center worth an estimated AED94.442 million. The investment contract was signed by Dr. Juma Al Matrooshi, Deputy CEO for Operations and Client Affairs at DSOA, and Mr. Khalid Humaid bin […]

WHAT: Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) and Emaar Entertainment, which manages Reel Cinemas in the UAE, have announced the opening of their new Dolby Cinema at the REEL Cinemas, The Dubai Mall. At this most advanced cinema, guests can expect: Spectacular Imaging—With Dolby Vision, the picture comes alive with a greater depth of brightness, whilst dark […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, brought together buyers from six key international markets along with local manufacturers as well as exporters in an ‘Elite Buyers Programme’ in Dubai recently. The largest trade-related B2B meetings series held to date in Dubai, the Programme was part of […]

With the upcoming school season drawing near, The Dubai Mall is making it both convenient and fun for parents and children to get ready for Back to School while enjoying a host of activities and events. From 28 August to 11 September parents can grab essential supplies, accessories, clothing and stationary from The Dubai Mall […]

Emirates will boost its services to Riyadh with the addition of a fourth daily flight to the Saudi capital from 1 September 2018. The addition of the fourth daily service will take the total number of weekly Emirates flights serving Riyadh to 28. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Gulf, Middle East & […]

Dubai Creek Harbour, the six square kilometre mega-development nearly twice the size of Downtown Dubai, will welcome its first residents early next year. A vibrant new community will take shape in a trend-setting Riviera-style neighbourhood as the first residences in Creek Island Dubai, the premier district in Dubai Creek Harbour, are being readied for hand-over. […]

Italy’s Andrea Pavan produced a blistering back nine of 31 at the Albatross Golf Resort to sign for 67 and a tournament record 22 under par, ousting three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington as he claimed his maiden title at the D+D Real Czech Masters by two strokes and all but sealed a maiden berth in […]

The popular retail name ‘Union Coop’ announced recently that it has spent more than AED 114, 743, 000 in form of 40 plus promotion campaigns, to delight the customers, since the beginning of the year until the end of July. Out of the mentioned figure, a total of 75 million were allocated towards the price […]

To celebrate the inaugural flight to Edinburgh on October 1st, Emirates is offering passengers attractive fares to the Scottish capital. Travellers in the UAE can book special fares on all Economy and Business Class travel starting today until 10th September 2018 for travel between 1st October and 31st May 2019. Economy Class passengers can enjoy […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that it had made electric power saving as much as 12.6 Gigawatt-Hour in 2017, in addition to reducing carbon emissions by 5,430 tons. Making such savings contributes to realising RTA’s strategic objective of nurturing a sustainable environment through saving power consumption. “A plan has been endorsed to replace […]

All things strange and bizarre are coming to WAFI this September. If you haven’t already guessed, its Ripley’s Believe It or Not! In line with DTCM’s ‘Back to School’, WAFI will open doors to this one-of-a-kind exhibition that will spread across the whole destination. Visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of weird and […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination in the Middle East, has signed a strategic partnership with leading Chinese payment gateway UnionPay to provide marketing services and facilitate payments for cardholders visiting the UAE. Currently, Union Pay is the preferred payment platform for a majority of outbound Chinese travellers. With six […]

Let us start from the very beginning. Artificial Intelligence has evolved over a period of time. In the 1950’s AI started off as a program that could sense, reason, act and adapt. In the 1980’s, came ‘Machine Learning’. Now computers began to learn without being programmed. Come 2010, ‘Deep Learning’ allowed machines to mimic the […]

Artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize the automotive industry. Here we are not even talking about the impact AI is having on autonomous driving, connectivity, electrification, and shared mobility. Using AI and Big Data in the automobiles sector creates numerous opportunities to reduce costs, improve operations, and generate new revenue streams. Further, the need to understand […]

Emirates SkyCargo will carry flood relief cargo of over 175 tons to Kerala, India, joining the UAE community in their support of the people of Kerala.  Over more than a dozen flights, the air cargo operator will transport the relief goods, which have been donated by various UAE-based businesses and organisations, to Thiruvananthapuram – the […]

PT (Paws Trails) Explorers is a global platform for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. “The Tiger Trails” is a group exhibition by 21 talented wildlife photographers opening on the 30th of August till 2nd of September at Fine Art Gallery in Al Quoz. Hermis Haridas – Co Founder of Paws Trails Explorers adds,  “PT Explorers comprises […]

Artificial Intelligence is about to hit the real estate industry, hard. It will be almost a knock out blow! Either you embrace it or it will get you. The real question is whether you’re going to be able to ride the wave and take advantage of new technologies or whether you’re going to get left […]

Reel Cinemas, the world-class cinema by Emaar Entertainment, has redefined the movie experience with unprecedented firsts that will awe and delight movie-goers at Reel Cinemas – The Dubai Mall. With the enhanced features Reel Cinemas – The Dubai Mall, the world’s most popular entertainment destination located right by the iconic Burj Khalifa, becomes the must-visit […]

As a response to the directives of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan the President of the UAE, and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and ruler of Dubai, to immediately form a National Emergency Committee for the relief of flood-affected areas of ‘Kerala’ […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage and literature, launched today a photo exhibition about the ‘Mosques of the World’, in cooperation with Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Awards (HIPA) and Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding. The event will take place at […]

Under the patronage of UN Messenger of Peace and Chairperson of International Humanitarian City (IHC), HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, the IHC is organising an awareness campaign in celebration of the 2018 World […]

Emaar Entertainment is doubling up your dose of joy during Eid Al Adha with a special offer across all their entertainment attractions excluding Reel Cinemas. With a purchase of any ticket at the counter across Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, KidZania, Dubai Ice Rink and VR Park, consumers will be given a ‘Double Up’ 50% […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (EITC), will keep you connected with your loved ones during Eid Al Adha by offering complementary higher-speed WiFi for five days across the UAE. From 19 to 23 August, free WiFi supplied by WiFi UAE will operate 10 times faster at no additional cost. “du believes in creating unmatched […]

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has launched Emirates Pets – a new and improved air transportation product developed by a team of experts to offer a convenient and comfortable air transportation experience for domestic pets. The product builds on Emirates SkyCargo’s existing capabilities to transport pet animals on its flights and offers new […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has launched a Chinese language course for its inspectors in co-operation with the University of Dubai. The programme aims to enhance communication skills of DED staff and equip them to deal more efficiently with Chinese traders and consumers, […]

The Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network recently hosted an informative seminar at the Chamber’s premises where members of the Network’s Sustainability in Supply Chain Task Force spoke about best practices and projects which have helped them reduce environmental impact and business costs. The presentation from CHEP provided an overview of the company’s Supply Chain Planning Network […]

The region’s most innovative cinema chain, Novo Cinemas, will be keeping its doors open for the entire Eid al-Adha weekend, offering its customers 24-hour access to the latest blockbusters. Available in its Ibn Battuta, Dubai Festival City, Dragon Mart and Mega Mall locations, movie-lovers will be able to sit back, relax and enjoy the long […]

Global trade enabler DP World today announces robust financial results for the six months to 30 June 2018. On a reported basis, revenue grew 14.4% and adjusted EBITDA increased by 7.9%. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 50.3%, delivering profit attributable to owners of the Company, before separately disclosed items, of $593 million and EPS of 71.5 […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, is gearing up to offer an exciting Eid Al Adha experience to residents and visitors with a packed agenda of entertainment. Visitors to City Walk can look forward to amazing roaming acts from Crazy Drummers and the Black and White show during the four day Eid […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED), recently concluded a successful visit to Hong Kong, attracting buyers and importers eager to source products from Dubai to Far Eastern markets. The visit, led by Mohammed Al Kamali, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Exports, marked the first anniversary of the […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently concluded a study mission to India which explored business opportunities within the country’s gems and jewellery sector. The study mission included visits to Mumbai and Delhi and coincided with the India International Jewellery Show, the largest event of its kind in India, where Dubai Chamber hosted a […]

Emirates has introduced new toys from the Emirates Fly with Me collection and Lonely Planet Kids activity kit bags for children travelling in all classes. The new range of toys will come in the top four favourite characters, as voted by customers and fans in a social media competition held last year. Of the 17 […]

La Mer, a world-class beachfront destination by Meraas, is fast gaining a reputation as a preferred hub for homegrown brands in Dubai, with over 15 local brands now offering visitors out-of-the-box experiences. Tastefully combining mouth-watering flavours and creatively designed interiors, the spectacular culinary fare on offer at the welcoming homegrown restaurants embraces exotic cuisines from […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has launched passenger handling operations at New York-JFK Airport.  Already providing ground handling to over 50 airlines in the United States, this is a natural portfolio extension for dnata in New York. The launch customer is Copa Airlines, the flag carrier of Panama, which operates four […]

Emirates SkyCargo has transported over 25 tonnes of vaccines from Milan to BH airport, Bello Horizonte in Brazil on its Boeing 777 freighter aircraft. This is the largest shipment of vaccines that the air cargo carrier has transported on a single flight and it is also the first time that BH Airport has received such […]

Awesome Awaits this Eid at LEGOLAND® Dubai with a range of fun family activities on offer from 16-24 August. With the holiday almost upon us, LEGOLAND Dubai has rounded up the top reasons to visit the park over the holiday, while keeping all the family entertained. 70 Days of Summer Guests visiting LEGOLAND Dubai still […]

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, today hosted the fourth edition of its Happiness Forum at InterContinental Dubai Festival City. The Happiness Forum is a bi-annual event that provides a platform to exchange knowledge and explore best practices related to corporate happiness. […]

Dubai Design District (d3) will host the second chapter of ‘UAE Design Stories: The Next Generation from the Emirates’ at the London Design Fair that is set to run from 20 to 23 September, 2018 in the Old Truman Brewery, E1. The exhibition is supported by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development and […]

Dragon Mart 2 will celebrate Eid Al Adha with a cultural extravaganza featuring traditional Nabati poetry readings, a live concert by renowned Emirati songstress Balqees Ahmed Fathi, fun and games with the much-loved television series Iftah Ya Simsim and more. Nabati Poetry: 24 August at 4 pm Dragon Mart will host a ‘House of Poetry’ […]

The immensely popular Bollywood playback singer, and a common household name in India, Sunidhi Chauhan is ready to take the city by storm this coming Eid-Al-Adha; bringing her melodious songs live for her Dubai fans on Friday, 24th August at the Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Center. The well-known Indian singer will headline the […]

Sheibitna, the cherished grandfatherly figure from Arabian folklore, will be returning to The Dubai Mall this Eid Al Adha, to share more stories and words of wisdom with the whole family from Tuesday 21 August. Families and children can meet and spend time with Sheibitna in the Souk Atrium, where kids can receive a special […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced it will waive late membership fees in an effort to reduce the cost of doing business in Dubai and enhance the competitiveness of the emirate’s private sector. The move falls in line with the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and […]

Dubai Properties, a member of Dubai Holding, has completed the installment of energy-saving systems in its communities that will offset an estimated 1,450 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The master developer enlisted Honeywell, the Fortune 100 software-industrial company, and Signify (formerly known as Phillips Lighting), the world leader in lighting, to carry out energy efficiency […]

DP World, UAE Region has joined forces with other partners to sponsor the 23rd Rashid Summer Camp, a month long health and fitness program for young people. The event was co-sponsored by Dubai Investments, Al Baddad International, and SAHARA Communications as part of the regional trade enabler’s support of the community. The Camp is held […]

Emaar Properties (DFM: EMAAR) recorded revenue for the first half of 2018 of AED 11.474 billion (US$ 3.124 billion), 46 per cent higher than H1 2017 revenue of AED 7.866 billion (US$ 2.142 billion), led by strong construction progress and growth in malls business. Emaar’s net profit grew by 18 per cent to AED 3.344 […]

Don’t just send your loved ones a Whatsapp message to wish them a blessed Eid Al Adha. Instead, make them feel special by spending time enjoying interactive roaming entertainment, sharing unforgettable moments over a scrumptious meal at international restaurants and shopping together at Mall of the Emirates, City Centres, My City Centres and Matajer malls […]

City Centre Deira, the region’s first flagship shopping mall to offer an integrated shopping, lifestyle and entertainment experience, announced the lucky winner of 1KG gold. A Pakistani tourist in Dubai has won a gold prize during Dubai Shopping Surprises (DSS) at City Centre Deira Syed Sarwar Hasan became the grand winner taking home one kilogram of gold […]

The Dubai Healthcare City Best Practice Conference 2018, the first event to present regionally-relevant patient safety initiatives and models from the UAE’s health sector was announced today. Held under the patronage of the Chairperson of Dubai Healthcare City Authority, DHCA, HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al […]

Emaar Entertainment’s KidZania® Dubai is celebrating the World Photography Day on August 19 with a fantastic new competition for all the kidz. Click a photograph of a ‘job that inspires’ until August 19 and win attractive prizes. The ‘Photography Week’ at KidZania® Dubai is open for all children under the age of 16 years. Simply […]

The Dubai Design & Fashion Council (DDFC), in partnership with Chalhoub Group, has launched the NASMA Pop Up, an initiative to celebrate the arrival of the new fashion season with unique pop-up stores. Showcasing the latest collections of UAE-based fashion, jewelry, bags and shoe designers, the NASMA pop-ups will run until the end of September […]

Spain’s Jon Rahm equalled his highest finish at a Major Championship after finishing tied for fourth at the 100th US PGA Championship, four shots behind winner and former Challenge Tour graduate Brooks Koepka. The 23 year old, who also finished fourth at the 2018 Masters Tournament, came into the tournament looking for a spark after missing the cut at both the […]

Settle in with some popcorn and snacks to watch some great patriotic movies and celebrate Independence Day with Reel Cinemas. Guests can look forward to watching movies like Gold and Satyamev Jayate that will be releasing around Pakistan’s and India’s Independence Day, 14th and 15th August respectively. Not just this, Reel Cinemas will also be […]

Event Listing: Event: ‘72 years of India’ celebrations When:   August 15th to 17th, 2018 Location: Bollywood Parks™ – Dubai Parks and Resorts To celebrate ‘72 years of India’, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai will host exclusive dance performances, patriotic music, traditional Indian food stalls and special decorations throughout the park from 15 to 17 August. Watch as the park […]

The Outlet Village, Dubai’s indoor shopping and leisure destination by Meraas, will bring in Eid Al Adha with a host of activities and entertainment acts that put children first. Creating a fun-filled atmosphere, the destination’s packed agenda for the festival period will feature a unique kids zone with giant indoor games including a larger-than-life jenga, […]

Al-Futtaim ACE is celebrating Eid al-Adha with 25-75% off thousands of product lines available both in-store and online. Customers can enjoy exciting deals on quality products from home, DIY, outdoor and garden products and the offers also extend to electronics products from Plug Ins including TVs, mobile phones and more There are also plenty of […]

Noor Bank, a leading Shari’a compliant bank in the UAE, marked the relaunch of its Priority Banking services, under the new brand name of Noor Wealth, with a more premium and robust wealth management proposition to meet the needs of high net worth individuals (HNWIs). Noor Wealth provides an exclusive and comprehensive client-servicing model that […]

Marking the World Youth Day celebrations (12 August), Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) stressed the role of Emirati youth in driving its corporate performance through capitalising on their innovative ideas and technical skills. “RTA employs more than 400 male and female Emiratis aged below 30 who have excellent occupational abilities. To enrich their role, […]

Ahead of the upcoming release of Disney’s highly anticipated Christopher Robin (showing in cinemas in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Lebanon and Egypt on 16th August 2018), kindly find the below information and images, which may be of interest: Doing Nothing Often Leads to the Very Best Kind of Something –       Winnie the Pooh BRINGING THE CHARACTERS TO LIFE […]

Emirates has launched one of its biggest sales yet with special fares to over 70 global destinations within its network. Passengers can still plan a short getaway before the summer season ends to destinations in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and the Far East. The offer applies to bookings made today until 20th August 2018 […]

Emirates has refreshed its premium offering with new luxury products in First and Business Class for a more comfortable travel experience. The new products stem from collaborations with BYREDO skincare, Bowers & Wilkins and Emirates’ longstanding partnership with Bulgari for its refreshed amenity kits. BYREDO for Emirates Wellness kit Emirates First Class customers will find […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services provider, announced today it has acquired Tropo, a Germany-based tour operator, from ProSiebenSat.1 Group. The acquisition marks dnata’s entry into the German market and extends its global network of travel businesses in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia. The purchase agreement also includes TV media volume […]

RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) is offering discount vouchers on Ladies Limousine Taxi Service dubbed (Amira) to a number of entities concerned with women affairs in Dubai. The step is part of a promotional campaign recently launched by the DTC involving visits to a host of entities in the Emirate. “The distribution of discount coupons […]

“Man versus Meg isn’t a fight.  It’s a slaughter.” The depths of the ocean.  Unexplored.  Unknown.  Unconquered. “The Meg” is an exhilarating adventure that director Jon Turteltaub says “takes you into a world you have imagined but have never seen.  And that is exactly what’s fun and exciting about movies.” Global action star Jason Statham, […]

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced a new campaign as part of its efforts to communicate directly and consistently with businesses. The “Tax Clinic” seeks to increase the number of registered taxable businesses and promote compliance with the timely submission of Tax Returns and payment of due taxes. The campaign kicks off on Sunday, […]

Aurora, a UAE-based boutique real estate development company, has delivered milestone project Hyati Residence, a premium development offering affordable homes, which has had an overwhelming response in the market with only 7 units remaining. Featuring a total of 122 apartments and 20 townhouses, this one-of-a-kind development offers modern and bespoke living spaces while upholding a […]

The digital transformation of international production, coupled with Dubai’s on-going transformation into a knowledge-based economy have reshaped both the source and the composition of the flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Dubai. The last three years have witnessed investors from the European Union and the United States outstripping all others in both, the number […]

The Real Estate Regulatory Agency at Dubai Land Department, signed a partnership agreement with Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD). The agreement focuses on offering escrow account management services to Owners’ Association (OA) communities in Dubai. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Eng. Marwan Ahmad Bin Ghalita, Chief Executive Officer of RERA and Dr Bernd […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, will celebrate Eid Al Adha with extending shopping hours from Sunday, August 19 through Friday, August 31, starting from 10am until 2am.  Shoppers will be able to enjoy the extra hours to explore in-mall entertainment and […]

During the first half of this year, the Dubai Metro Red and Green Lines have lifted 103.292 million riders, compared with 100.558 million riders lifted during the same period last year. The Red Line has received 66.862 million riders, and the Green Line has accounted for 36.43 million riders. The Dubai Tram has attracted about […]

The Beach, an upbeat waterfront destination by Meraas, will celebrate Eid Al Adha in style with some fabulous dining, shopping and entertainment deals over the three days of the festival as well as a spectacular firework display at 9pm. Head over to the destination with your families and friends and choose from a wide selection […]

Dubai Sports Council’s video on last week’s World’s Ultimate Strongman press conference has become an online rage, crossing the million mark within days of posting on social media platform Instagram. The press conference to announce World’s Ultimate Strongman at Beasts in the Middle East, which will take place at Bab Al Shams Arena inside Al […]

Alpha Destination Management has launched ‘Pearl Tour’ by Fly High Dubai, a thrilling 12-minutes helicopter flight from Atlantis The Palm heading to Burj Khalifa the highest tower in the world, while flying over the most famous landmarks of Dubai: Atlantis The Palm, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Coastline and back to Atlantis The Palm Helipad. The […]

The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment will host the 13th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP13) in Dubai from October 21 to 29, 2018, amid the UAE’s leading efforts in environmental protection and biodiversity conservation. The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental environmental treaty established […]

If you cherish the yachting lifestyle, if you love the thrills of a setting sail, here is your dream destination right in the heart of Dubai. Dubai Creek Harbour has unveiled one of the world’s finest city-harbour getaways, the Creek Marina in the heart of Creek Island Dubai, the premier residential and leisure district of […]

For the first time, Burj Khalifa merchandise – regarded as must-buys from Dubai – can be ordered online with a few clicks via noon, the Middle East’s homegrown digital marketplace, and delivered straight to you. Practically all the items that are designed exclusively for the Burj Khalifa retail shop are now available on the young, […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed an agreement with ‘At the Top, Burj Khalifa’; the most visited tourist attraction developed by Emaar Properties. This agreement aims to support RTA’s Ferry service through promoting the sale of Dubai Ferry tickets amongst Dubai visitors, residents and tourist groups received by Emaar. Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of […]

Majid Al Futtaim-the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, created great moments for lucky shoppers during Dubai Summer Surprises this year by awarding AED 557,500 worth of prizes in its exclusive ‘Spin the Wheel’ opportunity at Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif and City Centre […]

Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club is delighted to announce that ExpatWoman, one of the club’s longstanding event partners, will be sponsoring the inaugural Women’s Polo Challenge Cup tournament this November. The ExpatWoman Polo Challenge Cup has been created to give female players in the region the opportunity to play alongside and against each other whilst […]

Wireless communication technology from Siemens will play a key role in the autonomous transport network for Bluewaters, a modern, family-oriented man-made island destination with a pioneering spirit that blends waterfront living with the exhilaration of urban city life. The island will feature a people-mover system comprising 25 automated Group Rapid Transit (GRT) vehicles, built by […]

Global trade enabler, DP World today announces the signing of the acquisition of 100% of the Unifeeder Group (“Unifeeder”) for €660 million from Nordic Capital Fund VIII and certain minority shareholders. Based in Aarhus (Denmark), Unifeeder operates the largest and most densely connected common user container feeder and an important and growing shortsea network in […]

Al-Futtaim ACE is introducing new innovative solutions to prepare for back to school; all under one roof starting from as low as 1 AED. The collection will have exclusive back to school WILKO product range which combines quality at affordable prices. The Back to school range will feature exciting products from Skiphop, Yum Box, System […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a smart seasonal parking cards service through RTA Dubai App as part of its ongoing efforts to deliver top class services to beneficiaries. The service enables seasonal parking card owners and users to activate the vehicle using such parking space at any time, and manage their accounts […]

Thorbjørn Olesen is producing the form of his career that’s seen him rise up to third in the Race to Dubai after a tied-third finish in the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. This gives him a fantastic opportunity of challenging for the Race to Dubai title at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai at Jumeirah Golf Estates from […]

After evaluating more than 4,000 applicants, Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Dubai-based global developer Emaar Properties, has announced the winner of its first-of-a-kind global initiative to scout for ‘The World’s Greatest Hospitality Talent.’ Gabrielle Nicholson, 22, from the United Kingdom, secured the coveted position after the exhaustive process that saw applicants […]

Emirates is celebrating 15 years of successful operations to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city.  Since its inaugural flight in 2003, Emirates has carried over two million passengers to and from Auckland, connecting New Zealand to the world, with 21 flights a week to Dubai, Bali and beyond. Emirates began its services to Auckland with daily […]

Master developer Nakheel is investing AED15 million to increase boat mooring capacity on Palm Jumeirah, with two new marinas that will bring the total berths on the island to 600. New marinas are on the way at Nakheel’s Azure Residences waterfront apartment and restaurant complex on the island’s eastern trunk, and at The Pointe, Nakheel […]

The depths of the ocean.  Unexplored.  Unknown.  Unconquered. “The Meg” is an exhilarating adventure that director Jon Turteltaub says “takes you into a world you have imagined but have never seen.  And that is exactly what’s fun and exciting about movies.” Global action star Jason Statham, who leads an international cast in the sci-fi thriller, […]

Lufthansa passengers flying from Frankfurt to Dubai on flight LH630 were the first to experience the airline’s new prototype “VR Moving Map”, while on board the Airbus A330. Passengers wearing special VR glasses were able to view the moving landscape below them as a 3D map and even take part in 360° virtual excursions as […]

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has played an important role in strengthening the alliance between the United Arab Emirates and the People’s Republic of China (China) over the past decades by working with its partners to further attract Chinese investors, and to identify the investment opportunities available in Dubai and the UAE in general. Her […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is launching a Smart Time Management System (STMS) at venues of various events such as exhibitions and conferences. The system enables RTA to get real time data on numbers of visitors and accordingly deploy the appropriate number of transit means. It also enables passengers to get information on the […]

The Beach, Al Seef and La Mer, world-class waterfront destinations by Meraas, will host spectacular firework displays at the same time over the three days of Eid Al Adha. Residents and tourists alike can choose to watch the fireworks at The Beach, the bustling seaside destination set against the scenic backdrop of the Arabian Gulf, […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won IDC Digital Transformation (DX) Award for using nol card in paying entry fees of public parks in Dubai through smart turnstiles, in cooperation with Dubai Municipality. DX Company, a specialist in digital transformation worldwide, presented this regional award during its annual conference held recently in Dubai in […]

Visitors are invited to beat the heat and take full take advantage of the last week of Dubai Summer Surprises at City Centre Deira with incredible discounts, promotions, winning opportunities, in addition to world-class shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, until August 4, 2018. Majid Al Futtaim continues to create great moments for the entire family […]

The 10th edition of the Dubai International Coffee and Tea Festival (DICTF), is now host to the world’s richest Coffee Championships with a potential to grow Year-on-Year by bringing the world’s top barista talent to the region. The Dubai International Coffee Championships, in true Dubai style, is set to take top spot in the coffee […]

Emirates today announced that due to strong market demand, it will introduce five additional flights per week from Dubai to Amsterdam. These additional flights will complement its existing double daily services, offer an earlier departure option from Amsterdam that is convenient for visitors to Dubai, and provide enhanced connectivity to destinations on Emirates’ global network. […]

Dubai Design & Fashion Council (DDFC) in partnership with the FAD Institute of Luxury, Fashion & Style Dubai (FAD Dubai) is happy to announce that Marwa Sayed Abdelazim Afify, from Three Fifty-Nine, has been selected for a sponsored participation at Fashion Scout London Spring Summer 2019, to be held during London Fashion Week, between the […]

dnata Travel is offering a range of excellent value packages to help travelers make the most of the long weekend during Eid Al Adha. Take advantage of the outstanding discounts and recharge your batteries on the endless beaches of Sri Lanka, relax and enjoy the stunning scenery of the Turkish Riviera, or explore one of […]

Dubai welcomed a record 8.10 million international overnight tourists during the first six months of 2018, representing a consistent increase over the same period last year. Figures released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Tourism, have confirmed the continued success of the emirate’s tourism sector, which at the end of 2017 was […]

The writer’s metaphor apart, when you are in Downtown Dubai, you are in the shadow of a global icon – Burj Khalifa, towering high above you, presenting a compelling skyscape – one where the impression that the tower makes also draws from the multiple hues that the sky wears at different points in time on […]

The thirst for wanderlust is pushing holidaymakers in the UAE plan later and travel further as they increasingly book vacations closer to the date of travel – research by Hotels.com™ that surveyed a total of 600 respondents aged between 18-35 years, has revealed. According to the findings, 26 per cent booked their holidays up to […]

nook, the region’s first co-working space dedicated to helping sports, fitness and wellness professionals, announced today its partnership with DMCC, the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, to open a co-working space in One JLT to support industry entrepreneurs setup business in Dubai. Ravi Bhusari and Davinder […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently participated in a seminar held in Minsk, Belarus, where representatives from the Chamber’s Azerbaijan office highlighted the business potential that Dubai can offer Belarusian food exporters. The seminar, organised by the Belarus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aimed to familiarise participants with guidelines governing halal food products […]

Emirates and Trenitalia, Italy’s national railway company, today announced a new codeshare agreement which will enable Emirates customers from across its worldwide network to discover new destinations across Italy. With just one easy-to-book ticket, travellers will be able to fly on Emirates and reach some of Italy’s most picturesque cities and towns using high speed, […]

Dubai Summer Surprises is almost over, but there is still a bit of time left to take advantage of incredible discounts, promotions and winning opportunities, until this Saturday August 4, 2018. City Centre Mirdif’s shoppers still have a chance to be the lucky winner of a brand-new Nissan Patrol Titanium 2018 this DSS. Check out […]

Emirates Skywards today replaced flydubai’s frequent flyer programme, OPEN, officially becoming the loyalty programme of Emirates airline and flydubai. The alignment of the loyalty programme now allows Emirates Skywards members to also earn Skywards Miles and Tier Miles when travelling on both airlines. Former OPEN members can enrol into Emirates Skywards to continue earning Miles […]