The two month long school campaign – ‘The UAE Schools Environmental Sustainability Competition’ – aimed at increasing awareness among students of their natural surroundings, saw an outreach to all schools in the UAE with 33 schools directly participating, over 1.027 million impressions made via social media and a sustainable garden planted in the backyard of […]

Hard Rock Cafe is ready to party like it’s 1971! On June 14, 1971, Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton opened the first-ever Hard Rock Cafe in London and an iconic brand was born. To honor the brand’s founders and celebrate its birthday on Sunday, June 14, 2015, Hard Rock Cafe Dubai will go back to […]

Live Nation Middle East and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), announce the launch of Dubai Music Week (DMW) 2015 scheduled from Wednesday, September 23rd through Saturday, September 26th. DMW 2015 is the premier international music festival in the Middle East featuring four main segments including concerts with an award-winning line-up of A-list performers, celebrity guest […]

It’s that time of year again when stepping outside becomes synonymous with a visit to the sauna. Dubai residents must face this annual battle with heat through the summer. Heat in most countries is much craved, and largely enjoyed by all; however, in Dubai, heat is redefined as harmful and threatening to peoples’ health and […]

One of the two pilots behind the flight of the first aircraft to fly around the world using only the power of the sun will be a guest speaker at the Global Solar Leaders Summit on 14 September during the GulfSol event. Adventurer Dr. Bertrand Piccard who spent 12 years preparing for the pioneering flight […]

Susan Brooker came to Dubai, unsurprisingly, as an expat working in the oil and gas industry. Little did she know that her future would consist of a diametrically opposite solo exhibition as an upcoming artist in Dubai’s art scene. Brooker’s exhibition titled “Ladies in Paint” currently on display at Z Gallery in Four Point by […]

Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, today announced the launch of ‘Good Times’, an exclusive leisure and entertainment programme for its credit and debit card holders, offering attractive privileges including up to 50 per cent discounts at some of the most popular leisure and entertainment destinations across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Under […]

Atlantis, The Palm has partnered with internationally acclaimed celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay to bring his popular Bread Street Kitchen restaurant to Dubai’s leading entertainment resort. Set to open in Fall 2015, Bread Street Kitchen will follow in the steps of its highly successful London counterpart, offering an exciting restaurant and bar space creating an atmosphere-led, […]

The 50 smart information kiosks deployed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) a year ago in 23 metro stations on the Red and Green lines were hugely popular, recording 977,112 users in one year. Such kiosks offer a diverse cast of information that serve the needs & expectations of metro riders, and the success […]

Stay in luxury, shop in luxury – Radisson Royal Hotel Dubai and Galeries Lafayette are inviting guests to treat themselves with a luxurious package including a stay at the hotel and a shopping experience at the largest department store in Dubai. Shopping is the ultimate stress relief and this luxurious experience package is combining a […]

A recent newcomer to Dubai’s film scene is the Children’s International Film Festival (CIFF). It’s a non-profit annual festival organized by The Film Studio Dubai – a film production and Events Management company. The idea was born when Jyoti Jain—the Creative Head of CIFF—realized the lack of creative, entertaining, and streamlined television and film media […]

Dubai Properties has announced the release of ‘The Prime Collection’ — a selection of the finest units within its impressive project portfolio across Dubai. These units are situated in premium locations and come with unrivalled views within its most popular developments – Rahat Villas and Arabella Townhouses in Mudon, and Dubai Wharf in the heart […]

Bahria, a name associated with flavors, colors and aromas as deep as the Mediterranean Sea, is a serene nautical themed Mediterranean restaurant. A best way to refresh ones palate this Ramadan season, Bahria also has a menu of rich seafood goodness coming straight from the Mediterranean Sea. The Bahria experience ensures that the guests pick […]

Emirates, a global connnector of people and places, has announced as the naming rights sponsor of one of Britain’s tallest landmarks outside London, Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, UK. Emirates will be the first ever sponsor of the Tower which will be rebranded as Emirates Spinnaker Tower from July 2015. The new agreement which will span […]

Town Square, Dubai’s first-of-its-kind smartly designed, stylish, green neighbourhood by Nshama, is offering an unprecedented opportunity to ‘Start a new life’ in Dubai’s trendy lifestyle destination with the launch of a social media campaign to win a 2-bedroom apartment. All you have to do is post a video using your smartphone capturing a special moment […]

As an ex-Dubai-resident and returning US college student, I have had the misfortune of experiencing a very unique phenomenon which I’d like to term reverse culture shock. What do I mean by this? When migrating from Dubai, particularly to the US, at eighteen or nineteen for higher education, Dubai kids often undergo culture shock in […]

This Ramadan the VIDA Hotels and Resorts Food Truck will be the answer to all your cravings. Skip the overdone buffets and treat yourself to light and mouth-watering treats from the food truck. Mobile and ready to serve you at any moment, this is the ideal spot to indulge without feeling the post-iftar food coma. […]

Al Tayer Motors, the UAE’s official importer-dealer for Jaguar and Land Rover, has been ranked the world’s largest by volume for both the iconic global automotive brands among 2674 dealers in 170 countries. Premier Motors, the official dealer in Abu Dhabi, has placed second. The impressive achievement for the dealership comes on the back of […]

Coming to Dubai this month is an icy knight in shining armor, saving us from the torrid heat of the summer. Disney on Ice: Princesses and Heroes returns to Dubai after a phenomenal performance the previous year. An audience of all ages is invited to join various Disney characters from many popular animated feature films […]

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, headed the 35th meeting of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. Also present were HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Council of Energy, and HE Ahmed Buti Al Muhairabi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council. The meeting […]

The annual 8th Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, welcomed over 380,000 visitors, with nearly 80 per cent of calligraphy works on display purchased by art-enthusiasts. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin […]

Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman of International Expo Consults, organisers of the 21 year old, Dubai Entertainment and Leisure Show (DEAL), stated that Dubai is at the fore-front of the indoor entertainment industry in the Middle East. As per Euro monitor International the market for theme parks in the UAE was valued at Dh1.6 billion in […]

This year’s edition is packed with spectacular prizes and surprises as Majid Al Futtaim­the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa ­celebrates the 20th anniversary of City Centre Deira, the 10th anniversary of Mall of the Emirates, while MONOPOLY, marks its 80th anniversary. A life-sized tailor-made version of […]

Overall tourist spending in the UAE rose by 5 per cent in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2014 according to a new study by Network International, the leading payment solutions provider in the MENA region. The report, based on credit or debit card transactions by country in the […]

The recent surplus of Lexus SE cars can be easily explained—the transport app Uber has finally made its way to the Middle East. Uber allows users to book a private car ride to and from any location right from your smartphone. In addition, the service allows you to track your driver’s progress and ETA to […]

This summer, travellers from around the world to Dubai have the unprecedented opportunity to ‘LIVE IT UP with Thrills, Flavours and Relaxation’ with the highly competitive packages specially tailored for the season by Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties. Offering the best of Dubai, now even better, ‘LIVE […]

Families looking to travel for a fun-filled family holiday this summer can venture to the recently opened Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights and take advantage of the fantastic summer offers. From 1 May to 30 September 2015, guests enjoy 33% off with a minimum of three nights’ stay. Furthermore, visitors can take advantage of the […]

The Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa opens its Kitchen for Cooking Enthusiasts & amateur chefs to showcase their skills and passion for cooking in a professional kitchen. 7th Grandma’s Recipe Contest will be hosted in the Award winning fine dining restaurant; Mumtaz Mahal Indian Specialty Restaurant; has been successfully running in the region for over […]

Pioneer of Indian cuisine, Chef Vineet Bhatia has unveiled his ‘Flavours of Biryani’ menu at the award-winning Ashiana by Vineet at Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel. Already renowned for its food amongst Dubai’s diners, Ashiana by Vineet takes guests on a culinary journey through India’s different regions and brings each of the flavours together in one […]

Quantum of the Seas, the first ship in Royal Caribbean International’s most advanced ship class, has docked in Dubai as part of an epic 53-day global voyage, from New York, USA to Shanghai in China. Royal Caribbean International in collaboration with Dubai Tourism, commemorated the inaugural call of the ship at the Dubai Cruise Terminal […]

This summer, travellers from around the world to Dubai have the unprecedented opportunity to ‘LIVE IT UP with Thrills, Flavours and Relaxation’ with the highly competitive packages specially tailored for the season by Emaar Hospitality Group. Offering the best of Dubai, now visitors can look for even better unbeatable offers after simply booking to stay […]

City Centres in the Northern Emirates continue their 20th Anniversary celebrations by offering fantastic surprises every 20th of the month, for the whole year. Majid Al Futtaim­the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa­thank loyal shoppers with movie tickets and complimentary lifestyle gifts. On May 20th, City Centres […]

Mark the season with your loved ones at The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and entertainment destination, and ‘win it big’ to indulge in further retail therapy! Experience retail like never before with The Dubai Mall ‘Spend & Win’ promotion from May 28 to June 17, 2015. Spend AED 500 on shopping, dining and/or […]

Healthy Emirati Cuisine and Family Fun at City Centre Mirdif this Weekend Chef Khulood Emirati dishes The UAE’s most widely-renowned female chef, Khulood Atiq, has just returned from Expo Milan 2015 to showcase how to prepare the best-loved Emirati dishes in a lighter and healthier format.  As part of The Heartburn Public Awareness Campaign, jointly […]

Emirates Official Store launches official Emirates’ cabin crew and pilot uniform for children in its Spring/Summer 2015 collection. Aspiring cabin crew and pilots aged 3 to 8 years old can now play dress up as the exclusive collection is now available at the Emirates Official Stores and online (www.emiratesofficialstore.com). Retailing at AED 210 for the […]

Emirates, a global connector of people, passions and places, has launched ‘Be There’, a global campaign that celebrates curiosity, wanderlust, and the adventure that comes with travel. For this digital and social media campaign, Emirates has turned to its own “globalistas” ­ the airline’s dynamic and passionate employees hailing from over 130 nationalities ­ and […]

It’s #ThrowBack Thursday time, the day gets flooded with photos of old memories and it appears that the McDonald’s UAE, Coca Cola, Ford, Sony and Rainbow Milk have decided to join the fun. Celebrating the launch of their nostalgic “1955 Burger”, McDonald’s UAE tweeted this: Shortly after Coca-Cola replied: And the ball kept rolling with Ford:  Then […]

The home-grown gourmet cafe and delicatessen opens second branch in Bay Square. Pantry Cafe, the local gourmet cafe and delicatessen, today announced the opening of its second venue. The new Pantry Cafe is located in Bay Square, Business Bay and will be open from 8am to 5pm serving guests breakfast, and lunch, 7 days a […]

Landmark real estate regulatory changes including the UAE-wide Federal Mortgage Cap and Dubai’s doubling of Property Registration Fees last year, which was aimed at curbing speculative activity, have together gradually and successfully contained a market that was in danger of overheating with the level of transactional activity now dramatically reduced, according to latest research released […]

Al Tayer Motors, one of the UAE’s premier automobile dealerships, is staging a unique exhibit of some truly stunning works of art made from automotive used parts and scrap material, at its Sheikh Zayed Road showroom in Dubai from May 20. Titled ‘Creativity Recycled’, the display is the result of a competition organised for technicians […]

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, the Ottoman inspired luxury resort located on Palm Jumeirah, has launched a new menu at Lalezar, the first Turkish restaurant on the Palm. The ‘Lalezar Experience’ offers an authentic set tasting menu and invites guests to enjoy a range of specials priced exclusively at AED 325 per person. Fernando Gibaja, General Manager […]

The industry’s top designers and consultants are hard at work on a range of attractions at Dubai Parks and Resorts, which is set to be the region’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination. This landmark development will be comprised of three theme parks – motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai and LEGOLAND Dubai, together with LEGOLAND […]

MAG 5 Property Development, a real-estate company formed jointly by MAG Property Development and MBM Holding, announced today the launch of a new integrated and affordable residential community, ‘MAG 5 Boulevard’ at Dubai World Central (DWC). The launch event was attended by Mr. Moafaq al Gaddah – Chairman of MAG Group, Saeed al Mutawa – […]

The first quarter of 2015 has seen office rents stabilise across Dubai’s prime and secondary markets, following a slowdown in the rate of rent increases during Q4 2014, while the industrial market has retained its momentum, according to the latest research report by leading international real estate consultancy, Cluttons. Growth in office rents stabilises, but […]

Wild Wadi Waterpark, Dubai’s leadding waterpark, has partnered with Emirates NBD to offer guests an exclusive discount. As summer approaches, Emirates NBD cardholders can now cool off at Wild Wadi Waterpark and enjoy 30% off on admission when using their debit or credit card. This offer is valid until September 2015. An Emirates NBD spokesperson […]

Kizomba Fever Makes Its Way To The Middle East Classes every Sunday and Tuesday at The Address Hotel Dubai Mall Kizomba is a dance which originated in Angola, and has in recent years taken on a lot of Portuguese influence. There are dancefloors across the world are dedicated to Kizomba, and now this dance is […]

KidZania, the award-winning children’s edutainment centre managed by Emaar Retail LLC in The Dubai Mall, is offering children an array of fun packages throughout May. These include: KidZania Concierge for a VIP experience Treat your child to a VIP experience with a special concierge service now available at KidZania. Staff members will guide visitors and […]

In just one week after its opening, the UAE pavilion at Milan Expo 2015 continued to draw huge crowds as 25,640 visitors from Italy and abroad toured the pavilion to get an insight into the UAE’s rich culture, heritage and development model associated with the Expo’s central theme: ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’, latest […]

Following strong demand from end-use homeowners to the launch of Safi, one of the first apartment complexes in Town Square, the trendy lifestyle destination, Nshama has launched Safi II Apartments that deliver the promise of ‘live life at your price.’ Safi II also showcases studios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments at unmatched price points in […]

Dubai International has recently been named Best Airport in the Middle East at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards, 2015. Held in Dubai, the Awards are judged based on the feedback from frequent flyers and Business Traveller readers, many of whom regularly fly through Dubai International. “We are very pleased to win this award as […]

Omniyat, Dubai’s leading privately-held real estate development group that creates livable art, has received the Building Completion Certificate for The Binary by Omniyat, its third completed project in Business Bay. The project, which will add almost 500,000 square feet of commercial and retail space to Dubai, is now ready for handover. Located at a vantage […]

More than 60 representatives from the United Nation agencies, humanitarian organisations and the private sector have explored innovative ways of improving collaboration and better harnessing private sector support in emergency preparedness and response at a meeting held recently in Dubai at the International Humanitarian City, IHC. During the opening remarks, Shaima Al Zarooni, IHC CEO, […]

M Premiere in collaboration with The Dubai Concert Committee brings you the long awaited night of Opera “It’s all about love”. From Berlin to Moscow, Paris to New York. Famous love songs in German, Russian, French and English languages. In the young generation of French singers, Edwin Crossley-Mercer is an outstanding baritone discovery. In 2007 […]

The alliance formed between Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), The Oman Ministry of Tourism (Oman Tourism), and Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), along with its newest partners Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), and Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) is once again participating under the branding of “Cruise […]

Jumeirah Restaurant Group Dubai (JRG Dubai) and Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts will host the fourth installment of Jumeirah Restaurant Week in the UAE from 14–23 May 2015. The Spring 2015 edition features over 40 Jumeirah restaurants located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including Pierchic, Pai Thai and The Noodle House at Madinat Jumeirah, Junsui and Al Iwan at Burj […]

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the Dubai Metro (comprising both Red and Green Lines) has recorded high ridership levels during the first quarter of this year, which compares well with numbers recorded during the same period last year. Statistics indicate that 44,371,860 riders have used the metro and 943,982 riders have used […]

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has unveiled the name for Jumeirah’s new hotel at Madinat Jumeirah, scheduled to open during 2016: it will be known as Jumeirah Al Naseem. The name ‘Al Naseem’, which means a gentle wind or sea breeze in Arabic, reflects the location of the […]

At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest observatory deck, in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, just reached another milestone. Its observation lifts, which travel 124 floors to the open-air platform, have covered 384,400 kilometres – equal to the distance from the earth to the moon – since its opening in 2010. On average, […]

Cap.Sule.Dubai a semiannual conceptualized exhibition launches for the first time in Dubai and the GCC, right from the prestigious Dubai Ladies Club, from 27th – 28th  May 2015. An innovative progressive contemporary fashion exhibition concept launched in Dubai for the first time by “Markency” marketing and events agency. It presents brands across different segments of […]

Based on the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF), the Foundation has announced that the Nobel Museum exhibition in Dubai will be extended until May 7, 2015. The announcement was made during a ceremony organised by MBRF on Thursday to […]

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) revealed that the number of riders (tourists and visitors) who used the tourist abras, dubbed as the Blue Abras, at the Global Village has reached 142,389 riders over 157 days starting from November last. The figure is indicative of the soaring demand for the service amongst tourists and visitors […]

At the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2015, held from May 4 to 7, at the Dubai International Convention Centre, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a digital interactive experience of the world’s most-visited retail and entertainment destination, The Dubai Mall, as well as Dubai’s most compelling tourist attractions. While Emaar Malls showcases The Dubai Mall […]

Following the success of the second edition of ‘Street Nights’, the street-culture event is back, taking over a new street in Dubai. The Walk at JBR will be animated by unique street food, street art, and musical performances for the delight of visitors and street culture enthusiasts. The event will take place, from Thursday April […]

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered an air bridge to the victims of the most powerful earthquake to hit Nepal since 1934 claiming more than 4100 lives and displacing thousands of people. The devastating earthquake has resulted in a shortage of potable […]

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, High Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered an air bridge to supply aid to the victims of the most powerful earthquake to hit Nepal since 1934, claiming more than 4,100 lives and displacing thousands of people. Sheikh Mohammed also directed […]

Town Square, Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle development that assures a ‘live life at your price’ choice for end-use homeowners, has unveiled Safi Apartments, its newest collection of homes. Featuring studios and 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, Safi comes at an unmatched price point starting at AED 349,988 for a studio, AED 499,988 for a one-bedroom, […]

BOXPARK by Meraas, the offbeat outdoor concept, hosted acclaimed graffiti artist New Zealander Gary Yong from April 23-25 to create a unique 3D ‘BOXPARK’ block letter art installation. Popularly known as Enforce1, Yong used spray paint, acrylics, rollers and brushes to create the alternative graffiti art display titled ‘Looking outside the Box’. Spanning 14 meters […]

Following the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal over the weekend, du is giving all its Nepalese customers three free minutes to call home and get in touch with their family. Simply dial any number in Nepal before midnight tomorrow, April 27, and the first three minutes of talk time will be free of charge. […]

The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and entertainment destination, is offering visitors the opportunity to be rewarded for weekday shopping. For every AED 300 spent at the mall on retail, dining or leisure from Sunday to Wednesday, visitors have the opportunity to triple their chances to win AED 50,000 weekly. The promotion runs until […]

Emiraates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is set to expand its United States cargo network to 11 destinations, when the airline launches a daily service to Orlando, Florida from 1st September 2015. The Dubai – Orlando route will be served by a Boeing 777-200 LR, which has a belly-hold capacity of up to 17 […]

Fostering its commitment to engaging students with enriching cultural activities and experiences, Jumeirah College as part of GEMS Education, the world’s leading provider of K-12education, hosted the CTC Lympstone Royal Marines Band at the College, during their visit to Dubai on April 21, 2015. The Band performed a marching display on the College grounds, attended […]

The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has been included in Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s list of the world’s top 15 film festivals for the second year running, reaffirming its status as a leading international film festival and a hub for filmmaking in the region. DIFF earned its spot on the magazine’s hot list as a platform to […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, signed on a memorial frame of stamps issued by Emirates Post Group, during his visit to the Emirates Post Group pavilion at the Water, Electricity Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX  2015) organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority […]

“This is a landmark moment in our global plans to expand Hampton with the agreement to open our first property in the Middle East, and largest property so far,” said Phil Cordell, global head, focused service and Hampton brand management, Hilton Worldwide. “We recently celebrated the opening of the brand’s 2000th hotel and I am confident […]

The regions pioneering art & design concept store, Cities hosted an intimate launch event for the first in-store solo art exhibition entitled “Street Art Goes to the Opera”. The who’s who of the Dubai social scene and the elite of the interiors world attended the event at the store in Galleria Mall, to admire the […]

As the temperature begins to rise and the blazing heat of the summer kicks in, Wild Wadi Waterpark, situated between sister properties Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and Jumeirah Beach Hotel, has re-launched its popular ladies’ night with a twist. A favourite spot for locals and visitors, this year’s ladies’ night will run from April to […]

M Premiere in collaboration with Dubai Concert Committee present prodigious piano virtuosos. Kotova & Borovikov Piano Duo is a unique ensemble of prodigious pianists who have been praised for their dazzling performance, exquisite mastery as well as innovative and expressive creativity. Their repertoire is very diverse: music of different styles and genres from the classics […]

Aswaaq launched a brand new online shopping platform accompanied with a delivery service. The platform will be an extension of their retail chains in the region, considering quality standards that form the base of the company. With the aim to provide customers with enhanced e-shopping services, Aswaaq will also leverage its strong customer relationships to […]

Emaar Properties has marked another achievement with the roll out of the world’s first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission street trolley tram, the Dubai Trolley. Plying along Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai Trolley is the region’s first-of-its-kind hop-on hop-off transit system that will offer easy and free access for visitors and residents to several iconic attractions in Downtown […]

Starting April 21, Google will be expanding the use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal. This change will affect mobile searches in all languages worldwide and will have a significant impact in the search results. Consequently, users will find it easier to get relevant, high quality search results that are optimized for their devices. According […]

The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and entertainment destination, is offering visitors the opportunity to be rewarded for weekday shopping. For every AED 300 spent at the mall on retail, dining or leisure from Sunday to Wednesday, visitors have the opportunity to triple their chances to win AED 50,000 weekly. The promotion runs until […]

The Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (Getex) was inaugurated today by H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. H.H Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan took peculiar interest and stopped by University of Atlanta’s Stand and he honored the university […]

KFC surprised thousands of visitors to Dubai’s Kite Beach on Friday with its initiative ‘The Taste that comes to you anywhere’, a spectacular and unexpected treat. The world’s number one name in chicken restaurants astonished members of the public by delivering  its unique recipe using a helicopter that swooped out of the skies to hand out free […]

It has been another successful day for University of Atlanta at GETEX, where the university received an overwhelming response by hundreds of students, visitors and working adults looking for career education. GETEX is one of the largest education exhibitions in the region where an individual can interact with a number of universities all under a […]

Jumeirah Emirates Towers celebrates its 15th anniversary in April, and is set to mark the occasion with a host of remarkable offers and initiatives. The celebrations will include a laser show on 23 April 2015 on Jumeirah Emirates Towers, while Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, the flagship property of Jumeirah Group, will have a congratulatory message […]

In addition to the Quattroporte S Q4, Maserati also offers the GTS, S, and the Quattroporte with 330 hp as part of its Quattroporte range with two state-of-the-art, high performance direct-injection engines: a 3.8-litre V8 (Quattroporte GTS) and a 3.0-litre V6 (Quattroporte S Q4, S and Quattroporte). Both engines are twin turbo charged, developed by […]

Aswaaq launched its brand-new retail chain earlier today at Al Badaa Community. Bench marked as a world class retailer in the region, Aswaaq’s new branch is set to be an amalgamation of an authentic, traditional and an open-street market. The community mall spans across 29,679 square feet with an interesting mix of Aswaaq supermarket, restaurants, […]

As part of the City Builders Race Initiative which was launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the Blue Team held its first event for young entrepreneurs last week in collaboration with Dubai Business Events (DBE) ) ­ the Official Convention […]

As part of the City Builders Race Initiative which was launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the Blue Team held its first event for young entrepreneurs last week in collaboration with Dubai Business Events (DBE) ) ­ the Official Convention […]

As part of the ‘Healthy Children 2021’ campaign, the National Campaign Task Force will organize a variety of activities in Dubai Mall for three days starting from Thursday, April 16. These activities, focused on children’s health, are aimed at raising awareness about embracing healthy lifestyle, and encouraging children to take up physical activities. An innovative […]

The management team of Dubai Parks and Resorts, set to become the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination when it opens in October 2016, has signed an exclusive agreement with Picsolve International, one of the world’s leading image solutions provider. This partnership will create one of the world’s largest photography integrations, with Picsolve […]

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 7th World Water Forum in the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Chairman of Masdar called on nations to unite and commit to tangible actions aimed at addressing water scarcity challenges and ensuring global water security. In his keynote speech, […]

Le Vault, a high-end luxury retailer that offers bespoke products opens its first boutique in Abu Dhabi, bringing high-end luxury goods to the Middle East. The boutique will showcase a collection of the finest luxury products from internationally renowned brands that include Döttling, Royal Trunk, Letrone design, Horus straps and IT ONE OFF. All iconic […]

Be one of the first to own the HTC One M9 Gold exclusively from du with AED 600 instant discount and 10GB free data every month for a year during du’s Smartphone Festival. Starting from AED250 per month, du offers its customers the exclusive opportunity to own and enjoy the pioneering features of the gold […]

Season Five of FFWD, the Middle East’s definitive fashion platform opens this Friday, 10th April, bringing four days of the best couture and ready-to-wear designers from across the region showing in Dubai. Guests attending this season will enjoy shows and presentations from 25 labels, six industry-focused talks and panel discussions, over 40 regional accessories designers […]

IDEA’15 Imagine- Design- Execute – Accelerate All of us live with these four elements of a Business Lifecycle,  though we still feel something, somewhere is missing. Let’s hear learn and share and more importantly network with fellow professionals, corporate executives, business managers and entrepreneurs at this half day business symposium – IDEA’ 15. Mohana Kelkar- 050 5470408

The Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP) is exhibiting five juvenile hawksbill turtles at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo in Dubai Mall, to highlight the threat faced by this critically endangered species. The DTRP has teamed up with the aquarium, one of the world’s largest and most diverse, to showcase the turtles until 30 April, […]

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority will organise the eighth Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition from April 14 to May 15, 2015, at Wafi Mall, Dubai, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, presenting one of the […]

With the UAE’s food and beverage sector needing to more than quadruple in size over the next five years, demand for new F&B outlets is rapidly increasing. Following the success of the first outlet in Al Wasl Square, local eatery Pantry Cafe is opening the doors to its second branch in Bay Square, Business Bay. […]

As part of reggae pop chart-toppers UB40, Ali Campbell has flown all over the world performing for millions of fans at the biggest venues on the planet. The British star, 56, is currently on the road touring once more with bandmates Astro and Mickey Virtue, selling out venues across the globe. The talented trio recently […]

The Gallery at Emaar Pavilion, Dubai’s newest hub for culture and arts, has opened an exhibition of digital artwork on canvas by Iraqi-Dutch artist Nedim Kufi. Titled ‘No-stalgia,’ the new exhibition coincides with the Dubai Art Season and presents a collection of emotionally-charged works that remind viewers of the concepts of cultural identity and social experiences through […]

The cricket action never stops on OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network and home of cricket. Having brought all the live action from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 exclusively and also extending its support to the UAE National Cricket Team, which took part in the tournament after a gap of 19 years, OSN will […]

Guests will be able to benefit from an exclusive programme of spa treatments, fitness classes, and wellness activities to celebrate the launch of a new Talise Nutrition menu across the resort’s restaurants. The new menu has been spearheaded by Chef Gabriele Kurtz, Talise Wellness Executive Chef for the Jumeirah Group portfolio of hotels and resorts. […]

Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai, has launched a pre-summer staycation offer for UAE residents to relax and enjoy exquisite hospitality before the heat sets in. With the long, hot summer months ahead, the final weeks of spring present a tempting opportunity to take a well-earned breather from Dubai’s demanding routines and busy roads. […]

A geographic address system was launched in the emirate on Sunday to enable people to locate buildings within an accuracy of one metre using a application and a 10-digit code. Makani (My Location) was developed under the supervision of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, for use by Dubai Municipality. The smart system […]

A workshop and symposium on latest trends in EMS — the Express Mail Service offered by postal operators around the world — organized by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) concluded with the Dubai Declaration that urged the postal sector in the Arab region to take advantage of the global growth of e-commerce by joining the […]

A retail and leisure oriented lifestyle in one of Dubai’s most sought-after residential destinations is the promise offered by Downtown Views, the newest residential project launched by global property developer Emaar Properties. With Downtown Views, a brand-new development overlooking Downtown Dubai, Emaar is offering the unprecedented opportunity to own residences that are directly linked to […]

The fifth edition of the SIKKA Art Fair, an artist-led fair of fully commissioned works, organised by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) marked a record turnout of over 12,000 visitors, in addition to over 500 art lovers taking part in 38 specialised art workshops. Led by popular demand, the artworks that are […]

University of Atlanta takes pride in announcing its participation in GETEX 2015 yet again. GETEX is one of the biggest education fairs held in the region every year and the University of Atlanta has taken part in the exhibition a number of times over the years. This Year, at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, […]

Get fit, have fun and immerse yourself in neon! In its aim to promote the belief that healthy living can be a fun lifestyle choice, du today announced its participation and support for NEORUN, the Middle East’s first ever UV paint night fun run, to be held at the Dubai Autodrome on April 10th from […]

CITY WALK by Meraas, the dynamic outdoor concept, is celebrating Dubai Art Season with a showcase of unique and engaging artists. Dubai Art Season activities kicked off on March 24 at the leisure destination with an alternative musical performance by musical maestro ‘Pipe Guy’, a.k.a. Jake Clark who left visitors in awe with his staccato […]

Fans can have an exclusive sneak peek into the largest counter-culture expo in the region, the Middle East Film and & Comic Con (MEFCC) at The Dubai Mall from April 1 to 11, 2015. A ‘Game of Arts’ collection, customised by 20 regional artists, inspired by the fantasy worlds of ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Lord […]

THE BEACH by Meraas, the upbeat outdoor destination, is hosting a range of alternative artists and art activities as part of Dubai Art Season 2015, a city wide umbrella art initiative. Until April 1, visitors will have the chance to experience an offbeat melodic treat, as musical maestro ‘Pipe Guy’, a.k.a. Jake Clark entertains the […]

Burger Hood, a unique high-end gourmet burger venue offering customers delicious and locally sourced healthy food, after enjoying massive success since launching its flagship outlet at Al Muroor, Abu Dhabi in April 2013, today announced the launch of the Dubai outlet in Jumeirah 1. The launch of the new outlet will assist Burger Hood’s expanding […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is using its participation in the Dubai Government Achievements Exhibition (Dubai World Trade Centre, 30 March – 1 April) to showcase its e-Permit and e-Ticketing platforms which were recently introduced to align with the objectives of Dubai Smart City initiative. Held under the patronage of His Highness […]

Thomas Bjorn, one of golf’s most influential players, has been appointed as a global ambassador of ‘golf in DUBAi’ as part of an ambitious drive to boost the Emirate’s brand visibility on the global stage. Affectionately referred to as ‘The Great Dane,’ Björn enjoys strong links with Dubai, having spent most of the European winter […]

Dubai Design District, better known as d3, is dedicated to fostering the growth of the Emirate’s design, fashion, art, and luxury industry. It offers businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals a creative community that will be at the very heart of the region’s design scene. d3 is the newest of TECOM Investments’ freezone business parks ­ with […]

Armani Hotel Dubai, the ultimate lifestyle destination located in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building by Emaar Properties PJSC, won two honours at the Time Out Restaurant Awards 2015. While Armani/Ristorante won the ‘Best Italian Restaurant’ for the third consecutive year, Armani/Amal was ‘Highly Commended’ as ‘Best Indian Restaurant’ having clinched the honour in 2013 […]

Join us for our annual family-favourite Easter celebration. Indulge in a sumptuous buffet brunch as your little ones hop from one activity to the next including; egg painting, bouncing castle fun, face painting and interactive dancing. Also not to be missed is our famous egg hunt, a tradition for the whole family to enjoy! Date: […]

With a huge crowd at Meydan cheering and jubilantly throwing their racing programmes in the air, Godolphin’s Prince Bishop (IRE) unleashed the run of his eight-year-old life to defeat American challengers California Chrome (USA) and Lea (USA) in the 20th anniversary renewal of the Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates. Running in the colours of […]

Latin Easter at Asado This Easter, be swept away to a place where authentic Argentinian food and culture rings true. Revel in an idyllic venue which boasts uninterrupted views of the iconic Burj Khalifa and experience a chance to witness The Dubai Fountain display in all its glory. Enjoy our family style menu inclusive of […]

Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development (MICAD) and Head of the National Committee for the Coordination of Foreign Aid, on Thursday described the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD) as a big boost for the UAE’s stature as an active humanitarian actor. During her visit […]

The International Humanitarian City, IHC, has signed three partnership agreements at DIHAD Conference and Exhibition 2015, aimed at contributing to the development of humanitarian action through the activation of local participation by individuals, institutions and businesses partnerships. The agreements are signed with Dubai Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation, Group 32 and UPS to serve the […]

Vida Downtown Dubai 3in1 A relaxing picnic brunch is the way you should spend Easter Sunday with your family!  Gourmet twists on traditional favourites take centre stage. The Urban Picnic spread will include Easter specialties that those both young and old will enjoy. Time: 1pm to 4pm Date: April 5, 2015 Price: AED 225 including soft […]

Young writers around the UAE will have a unique opportunity to share their talent with a global audience as part of an exciting community writing competition hosted by LendMeYourLiteracy in partnership with At the Top, Burj Khalifa, Dubai’s popular observatory deck that opens to spectacular views of the city and beyond. LendMeYourLiteracy (LMYL) is a […]

Also, City Centre Deira launches ‘Style Star Search’ on March 26, where fashionistas can strike a pose at a custom-built photo studio in the Metro Link area, and vie for the title.  The competition will take place from Thursday, March 26 to Saturday, March 28, 2015.  The trendiest of them all will become a star […]

Emerging and talented fashion designers from around the world can now present their style, creativity and vision, and be amongst the international fashion industry at the largest fashion event of its kind in the Middle East, with the launch of the second edition of The Dubai Mall Talent Scouting competition. The scouting competition, which in […]

Easter at Kambaa Spoil yourself and loved ones with festive Easter goodies including assorted Easter Candies, Pointed Egg Large, Pointed Egg Small, Easter Cookies, Easter Kids Egg, Aztec Easter Egg, Bunny Macaroon, Mini eggs in box, Easter Egg Toolkit, Bunny Chocolate. Date: April 1 to 5, 2015 Time: 10am to 10pm Price: As per listed Items Easter Brunch […]