Self-service kiosks have been set up across all of the ports included in the Tax Refunds for Tourists Scheme in order to allow tourists to recover Value Added Tax (VAT) when leaving the UAE. The kiosks are operated by Planet, the company enlisted by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) to operate the system for the […]

Dubai has welcomed India’s first premium cruise liner, ‘Karnika’ by Jalesh Cruises, to Mina Rashid as it homeports in Dubai for the season. Christened in an official naming ceremony in Mumbai, India last month, Karnika is Jalesh Cruises’ first liner to homeport in the region, marking a significant milestone for both the Indian domestic and […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) has announced its plans to host the fifth edition of the Global Business Forum (GBF) on Africa on November 18th-19th 2019 in Dubai under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. […]

Some of the country’s top young football talents, including eight representatives from Dubai clubs, will be flying to Malaga later this summer to hone their skills as part of du LaLiga High Performance Centre’s Summer Program in Spain. The Summer Program – part of a new joint initiative between Dubai Sports Council, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications […]

At the forefront of the Dubai food and beverage scene, Tom Arnel, along with the leadership of Bull&Roo, are proud to have recently created the social / industry initiative, EAT DXB. This new non-profit event series was built as a collaboration of like-minded individuals who are striving to make Dubai a better place through the […]

To commemorate International Yoga Day, Covering Concepts will host its second edition half a day Yoga and Well-being retreat on June 20, 2019 at their studio at Dubai Design District (9 – 2 pm) – with an aim to promote happiness, physical and mental health, and productivity. The half a day retreat will include five […]

With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to make some memories with your favourite man. Thanks to the SunSational Summer App by Meraas, treating your dad to a great time in Dubai has never been easier. From delectable dinners to beach bonding days, here are six ways to spoil him: #1 – Give […]

Emirates, Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2019 (RWC 2019), is proud to announce the arrival of the Webb Ellis Cup in Tokyo. The silver-gilt trophy, presented since the inaugural Rugby World Cup tournament in 1987, was transported on Emirates flight EK318 from Dubai to Tokyo, arriving yesterday to a champion’s welcome. On touchdown in […]

Following the launch of Amazon.ae on May 1st, Amazon today announced the launch of Amazon Prime in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Prime is Amazon’s premium membership program enjoyed by more than 100 million paid members in 17 countries, offering an unparalleled combination of shopping and entertainment benefits tailored to each country. Everyone can try […]