Star International School Mirdif, a bespoke family-oriented and research-driven British curriculum school in the heart of Mirdif, recently launched its “Log In and Learn” initiative, which is a series of 15-minute long online sessions for potential and newly-enrolled Foundation Stage (FS) students, as part of its latest efforts to adapt to the current challenges posed […]

It is not every day that there is the chance of winning a brand-new car, however courtesy of Dubai Food Festival (DFF) 2021 one lucky winner has been selected at random to win a GAC SG3 SUV, as part of DFF’s Dine & Win promotion. In partnership with Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG) the classic […]

On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan 2021, and in line with its continuing commitment to social and humanitarian responsibilities, Dubai Government Workshop (DGW) launched several pioneering initiatives that highlight the spirit of Ramadan. The most prominent among them is ‘Khair’ – a volunteering program dedicated to encouraging employees to take part in […]

Dubai Sports Council has announced the launch of a new initiative, “Everyone is Responsible for Everyone“, that will reward those who have completed their two doses of COVID-19 vaccines with free access to some of Dubai’s top fitness centres and sports halls. The initiative, launched in cooperation with some of Dubai’s top fitness centres and […]

Last week I caught up with Elli on Zoom. Here is her story. Elli is of Iranian origin, grew up in Sweden, and moved to Dubai in 2014. After a couple of years stint in the corporate world, she chose to become an entrepreneur. Dubai truly provides the right ecosystem for people who have entrepreneurial […]

Aventura Parks extends timings for exciting activities this summer, including kids’ camps, night-escapades, and special discounts for group bookings. Packed with ziplines, circuits, games, and obstacle courses, the park is the ultimate adventure hub located within the city. Until the end of Ramadan, guests are welcome to zip through the forest on Aventura’s 24 ziplines […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, held its annual awards ceremony yesterday, May 1st, to honour its partners, travel trade and media professionals that have contributed to the remarkable success of Season 25. The ceremony was held in the Majlis of the World and highlighted […]

The award-winning Food and Beverage group, Lincoln Hospitality, has announced that it will begin accepting franchise proposals for its popular La Serre and Distillery brands throughout the GCC as well as globally. Opened in 2013, La Serre has become an institution for food aficionados in Dubai. With its buzzing Boulangerie, which sees 500 sittings for […]

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and to mark this, SunKiss partners with Dubai London Clinic, to raise awareness of the importance of sun protection through education and guidance on healthy skin. With the unrelenting desert climate of the UAE, constant sun exposure holds a series of risks, making sun protection mandatory for all. During the […]