Emirates is scaling up services with additional route resumptions and more flights across its European network, responding to the easing of international entry protocols and an upsurge in passenger demand. With clear signals that passenger confidence for international travel is returning, the airline is advancing its plans to increase services and capacity to make it […]

Marine transport means of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) transported 5,734,244 riders during the first half of this year, compared to 4,694,870 riders during the same period last year. The figure reflects a 20.3% increase in ridership of RTA’s water transport means, namely the Ferry, Abra, Water Taxi and Water Bus. “The growth of […]

Culture in any city is manifested on the streets and walls of the buildings and is clearly reflected in the behaviour of citizens and residents. For this reason, cities around the world celebrate the authenticity of their culture and hold festivals and celebrations to promote their creative talents and cultural icons. It is not surprising, […]

DP World, UAE Region, the leading smart trade enabler, concluded the new edition of the Bedaya Summer Programme 2021 that enables Emirati students to obtain job opportunities in DP World, UAE Region’s flagships Jebel Ali Port and Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza). This programme was held in line with the entity’s continuous efforts to empower […]

The General Command of Dubai Police and Dubai Sports Council, in cooperation with UAE Pro League and Dubai Media Incorporated, have launched the fifth season of “Your Commitment to Happiness” campaign with the aim of educating the public about the importance of positive engagement, and adherence to all precautionary measures and protocols when attending matches. […]

In the ever-evolving travel landscape, Emirates continues to prioritise choice and flexibility for its customers to help them make the most of the changes that come their way. Since March 2020, the airline has helped over 2 million customers make multiple date or destination changes, or exchange their tickets for vouchers to be utilised for future travel. […]

Dubai Economy has won four awards in The Stevie® Awards,  the world’s premier business awards, which recognise exceptional achievements among companies, organisations and services.  Dubai  Economy was recognized as a the ‘Organisation of the Year’ in the ‘Non-Profit or Government Organisation – Large’ category of the Awards, while three initiatives, two of which were launched […]

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, has announced plans to increase financing available to the Dubai diamond industry and double its diamond financing book in the UAE by 2025.Emirates NBD has collaborated with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)on the project to leverage its expertise and […]

In a move to support the ramp up of operations after boosting its passenger services to South Africa, Emirates has signed an interline agreement with Cemair that opens up connections to six more destinations in South Africa through the airline’s gateways of Johannesburg and Cape Town. The partnership also includes a couple of leisure points […]

Residents and visitors can make the most of the last few weeks of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) with super hotel deals that are ideal for families, couples or groups of friends. As part of the summer-long festival celebrations, some of the city’s best hotels, from city centre properties to stunning beachfront resorts, are offering great […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts today released its figures for the first six months of 2021, confirming a maturing trend of significant year-on-year increases in claims filed with Dubai’s English-language common law jurisdiction. Since the onset of the COVID-pandemic in 2020, the DIFC Courts has evolved rapidly to introduce increased remote hearings and […]

With less than two months to go until the much-anticipated launch of Expo 2020 Dubai, Thailand has revealed a sneak peek inside its beautiful pavilion. Hosted under the theme of ‘Connecting minds, creating the future’, the groundbreaking, awe-inspiring global gathering offers an enriching experience unlike anything the Middle East has ever seen. Taking advantage of […]

Palm View is a collection of luxury, move in ready, apartments at the foot of The Palm Jumeirah that has been strategically brought to the market by real estate consulting group, The Devmark Group. Palm View presents a new paradigm in accessible luxury living, offering commanding views of the ocean and the Palm Jumeirah. With […]

Dubai Municipality has won the UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Accident (RoSPA) award. The Municipality won the “RoSPA Inspiration Award” in the category of Health and Safety Team of the Year 2021 – Middle East for the Mini-Crisis Cell Working Group System to Limit the Spread of COVID-19. The award contributed to strengthening […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) continues to enrich the cultural scene in the emirate through its 2021 ‘Our Summer is Culture and Creativity’ summer camp. The fourth and final week of the camp carries a variety of programmes and activities from 22 – 28 August, completing its integrated series that began on 1 […]

The United Arab Emirates University, the flagship institution with an independent pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, reveals the pavilion façade design built on the theme of the ‘University of the Future’ (UoF), anew model of education which is focused on preparing the next generation in solving employability challenges, by transforming the youth from ‘job seekers’ […]

Shopping for all sorts of back to school essentials, from new clothes to electronic gadgets, is now easier, more fun and better value than ever with Dubai Summer Surprises’ (DSS) great retail deals. The new academic term is still a few weeks away, but now is the time for students of all ages to stock […]

Emirates Aviation University (EAU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE’s Ministry of Presidential Affairs, supporting the national agenda to promote higher education for UAE nationals. Under the MoU, two scholarships will be awarded to UAE National students at the Emirates Aviation University every academic year (one post-graduate and one undergraduate), in addition […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled a transportation plan to serve visitors of Expo 2020 from around the United Arabi Emirates. The plan specifies 9 locations across UAE in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah. A total of 70 dedicated buses will be deployed to run 193 daily trips during […]

In preparation for the UAE’s celebrations for the Year of the Fiftieth and the wonderful global achievements made by the country, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the activities of its 2021 music programme organised under the theme ‘Year of the Fiftieth.’ The programme will take place virtually from 22 August – 29 […]

Dubai is seeing a strong revival in wooden dhow trade this year due to the recent establishment of the Marine Agency for Wooden Dhows, with wooden dhow exports reaching 365,632 tonnes and imports reaching 260,001 tonnes in the first half of 2021. Established by the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) in July 2020 […]

The Dubai Police has revealed that the total number of transactions processed through the Dubai Smart Police Station (SPS) during the first half of 2021 reached 66,432. Brigadier Jamal Salem Al Jallaf, Director of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Dubai Police, and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Smart Police Stations Project, […]

Under the patronage of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), Akaas Visual Arts is organising the ‘Ibn al-Haytham Photography exhibition’ at its headquarters in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, house 17. The exhibition was inaugurated on the evening of Thursday, 19 August as part of the activities of World Photography Day. The exhibition was inaugurated […]

Emirates Holidays is offering UAE travellers the chance to plan their quarantine-free beach getaway to Phuket, starting from just AED 2,179 per person. Phuket has reopened up to vaccinated tourists, and Emirates Holidays has lined up attractive packages for a stress-free journey on Emirates with stays in some of the most stunning beach resorts. Holidaymakers […]

From luxury car raffles to delicious dinner deals, Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is full of great offers and spend & win promotions to suit every member of the family and every budget. Taking place at venues across Dubai until 4 September, the 24th edition of the summer-long retail festival is popular with residents and visitors […]

The Industry Nationalisation Department of Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) has concluded its Medyafvirtualsummer training programme. The programme, which took place from July 4 to August 5 2021, saw the participation of74 Emirati students between the ages of 16-20. Medyaf, the industry nationalisation initiative was established as part of DCTto lay the groundwork for talented Emiratis […]

With just two more weeks left of this edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS),residents and visitors are encouraged not to miss out on the season’s big sales, super promotions and family activities taking place all around the city. The fun continues this weekend, with shoppers invited to explore the stores, tuck into great food, enjoy […]

DP World Limited has announced strong financial results for the six months to 30 June 2021 with EBITDA growing 18.2% year-on-year. Results Highlights Revenue of $4,945 million (Revenue growth of 21.3% on reported basis) Revenue growth of 21.3% supported by acquisitions and strong growth in India, Australia, and UK. Like-for-like revenue increased by 9.0%. Adjusted […]

It’s almost time to get back into the school routine and that means that the thrill of meal prepping, grocery shopping, carpools, and more are fast approaching. To help make this school year a little less stressful, homegrown fine dining concept, Classic Deli UAE has devised the perfect lunch box list which includes a selection […]

Astana Ballet Theatre, Kazakhstan’s leading ballet company will premier its two masterpieces, The Legend of Love and Sultan Baybarsat Dubai Opera, this season. Resurrecting epics from the East, the two narrations are expected to mesmerize audience with their large-scale performances, extravagant productions and enchanting pas deux.  In what promises to be an enthralling showcase, Astana […]

Dubai’s real estate market recorded 283 sales transactions worth 580.54 million and 48 mortgage deals of AED104.87 million in addition to 12 gift transactions amounting to AED22.86 million Wednesday, data released by the emirate’s Land Department (DLD) showed. The sales covered 194 units, 31 buildings, and 58 land plots, while the mortgages included 20 units, […]

Dubai Economy honoured Al-Futtaim Automotive for being certified as a ‘Consumer-Friendly Company’ after the region’s first-of-its-kind evaluation of Consumer-Friendly Standards. The evaluation, launched in 2019 by the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy, is aimed to continuously enhance consumer protection in the private sector and improve customer experience across retailing and […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has revealed its latest Season 26 enhancement, this time for its iconic Floating Market. As the place where Asia’s finest culinary dishes can be found, the Floating Market has been a favourite destination for food enthusiasts since it was […]

Dr. Ghassan Abbas, Syria’s Ambassador to the UAE and Commissioner-General of the Syria Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, said his country’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai will take place under the theme, “We Will Rise Together”, which is inspired by Syria’s history and future aspirations. Visitors to the Syrian pavilion can see an identical replication […]

UAE consumers have become increasingly savvy about digital payments, according to a survey conducted by Dubai Police, Dubai Economy (DED) and Visa. Results of the survey, conducted by the three entitites as part of their annual 2021 Stay Secure consumer education campaign, show that more than a third (37%) of UAE consumers would rather switch […]

Emirates Group Security (EGS), the leading aviation security service and learning and development provider in the region, has partnered with Dubai Airports (DA) to enhance specialist skills training for airport employees, recently completing the first Fire Warden and Safety training session for Dubai Airports’ Serco Middle East employees. The training session is the first of […]

Russian music band Mumiy Troll to perform at Dubai’s home of live entertainment, Coca-Cola Arena on 4 September 2021, at the official launch of the cultural programme of the Expo 2020’s Russian Pavilion. Mumiy Troll has revolutionised Russian music since its emergence on the scene in the 1980s, setting a new standard for Russian songwriting, […]

Real estate developer ZāZEN Properties announces its first project, ZāZEN One, has crossed 50% completion. Currently under construction in the vibrant JVT community, ZāZEN One is carving out niche community centric living spaces set to finish construction by end of December 2021 and handover by 31st January 2022. Consisting of 86 residences,  ZāZEN One offers […]

Already established as one of the most eagerly anticipated openings of 2021, Madame Tussauds Dubai has today offered a further tantalising glimpse of what visitors have to look forward to by revealing its first Middle East wax figure, the much-loved Emirati-Yemeni music star, Balqees Fathi. With her unique combination of talent, beauty, glamour, strong work […]

DAMAC Properties, the region’s leading luxury real estate developer, is further raising the bar as part of its mission to deliver customer satisfaction and happiness, by launching the DAMAC Cares campaign. Spearheaded by DAMAC’s Customer Relations Management Department, the initiative aims to proactively solve any customer complaints or issues. As part of the one-month campaign, […]

Nakheel has launched free shuttle bus services across Palm Jumeirah and neighboring areas to transport visitors to Nakheel Mall and The Pointe. Residents and tourists can enjoy complimentary rides to some of Palm Jumeirah’s favourite attractions with multiple daily services from dozens of hotels and residences on the island and in Al Barsha, Al Sufouh […]

Emirates and Airlink have announced the expansion of their existing partnership into a unilateral codeshare agreement, giving travellers to and from South Africa convenient access to more than 40 domestic and regional destinations across 12 African countries. The extended codeshare provides connectivity to Emirates customers not offered by any other carrier in Africa, and augments […]

Emirates is marking the UAE’s 50th anniversary by unveiling special liveries on its Airbus A380s and Boeing 777-300ERs commemorating the nation’s Golden Jubilee. The aircraft will be emblazoned with a bespoke ‘United Arab Emirates 50’ design, denoting the Golden anniversary of Emirates’ home and hub, the UAE. The new 50th themed decals wrap both sides of the aircraft […]

In its third week, ‘Our Summer is Culture and Creativity’ summer camp for children and adolescents carries a wide range of contemporary activities inspired by Emirati cultural heritage to nourish participants’ curiosity, enrich their abilities to learn and create, and enhance the values of heritage in them. Following two weeks of arts and literature at […]

Ithra Dubai, a leading real estate developer and manager, wholly owned by Investment Corporation of Dubai, announced today the launch of “One Deira” at the Deira Enrichment Project (DEP). Completed on schedule, District 4 follows each of Sherina, Osha, Afra, Maryam and Hind Plazas handed over between September 2020 and March 2021. One Deira consists […]

In line with its effort to prepare a distinguished version of the 2021 Dubai Festival for Youth Theater that seeks to inspire Emirati youth theater in light of the current situation imposed by COVID-19, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) held a virtual meeting that brought together members of the boards of directors of […]

The Jewellery World Awards (JWA), a prestigious and well respected event for the international jewellery and gemstone industry, launches  JWA Dubai , its regional edition that recognises the growing importance of the trade in the Middle East. The awards ceremony will be part of  JGT Dubai  (Jewellery Gem Technology Dubai), a joint premium exhibition by Informa […]

The Dubai Airshow 2021, set to take place from 14-18 November 2021, serves as a key indicator of Dubai’s success in overcoming the challenges that the pandemic has posed, and moving in the right direction towards achieving a full recovery of the aviation industry.

Celebrity Mobile to launch its complete range of limited edition mobile and accessories memorabilia during Expo 2020. Known for its technical marketing integration, Celebrity Mobile is expected to deliver a collection of mobile phones and tablets loaded with exclusive content created to capture the best lifestyle experience for fans. Celebrity Mobile will be first to […]

Astana Ballet Theatre, Kazakhstan’s leading ballet company will premier its two masterpieces, The Legend of Love and Sultan Baybarsat Dubai Opera, this season. Resurrecting epics from the East, the two narrations are expected to mesmerize audience with their large-scale performances, extravagant productions and enchanting pas deux.  In what promises to be an enthralling showcase, Astana […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has been named ‘Team of the Year’ at the British Safety Council International Safety Awards 2021. From the 292 organisations that won an International Safety Award, including businesses from the UK, Africa, Asia, India, mainland Europe and the Middle East, the RTA’s team was the sole Team of the Year […]

As the Official Logistics Partner of Expo 2020, UPS is expanding its onsite fleet with electrically-assisted cycles (eCycles). In 1907, two teenagers with one bicycle between them started a business running errands, shuttling notes and telegrams and making home deliveries. Eventually, their small messenger business grew to become what is now UPS. More than a […]

Cuba is looking to develop and strengthen their sports relationship with Dubai following a two-week camp of their national Paralympic team that left the country’s sports bosses in awe of the “incredible” sports facilities in Dubai. A 39-member Cuban Paralympic team is currently in Dubai, having arrived here on August 2 to prepare for the […]

Emirates, renowned for its world-leading air transport services, has also been recognised for its outstanding ground transport services with three gold citations from the RoSPA awards. The only airline to have achieved an award two years in a row, the Emirates team took gold awards in three categories: Fleet Safety Award, Health & Safety Award, […]

Every first Thursday of the month join in on the fun and games with Bare DXB. Feel the burn with a combo of weight training and HIIT exercises in a fun-soaked class. Have a blast and liven up your workout with a party playlist in the blacked-out studio and forget you’re working out. Did you […]

The Israeli pavilion, produced by AVS, a company headed by Malki Shem-Tov, and designed by Knafo Klimor Architects, is 15 meters (M) high and 1,550 square meters (SQM) built up area. The architecture draws its inspiration from the arid landscapes of Israel and other Middle Eastern countries. The pavilion adopts the shape of sand dunes […]

With the summer break quickly coming to an end, Cycle Souq has just the thing to help you and your little ones gear up for the start of an exciting, new school year. From accessories to cycles, read on for the ultimate back to school cycle guide. Spartan 16″ Disney Princess Premium Bicycle AED 599.00 […]

A macaron or French macaroon is a sweet meringue-based confection made with egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond meal, and food colouring. The macaron is traditionally held to have been introduced in France by the Italian chef of queen Catherine de Medici during the Renaissance. Since the 19th century, a typical Parisian-style macaron is […]

Dubai Customs launched a comprehensive guide for all the services and facilities it provides to enable traders and businesses, who selected Dubai as their preferred investment destination, to increase their trade and boost their revenues. The guide will be introduced to the participants and exhibitors of EXPO2020 Dubai. Within the national efforts and preparations to […]

Global Village has given guests the latest glimpse of its Season 26 line-up, increasing anticipation further by revealing the imminent arrival of the all-new ‘Harbour Force’Stunt Show. The UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment is finalising preparations ahead of October’s Season opening. Global Village prides itself on raising the […]

Dubai, UAE – On Wednesday 1 September 2021, at 11 am (UAE time), ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘Transform Your Business With Agile Infrastructure’. The webinar is sponsored by TechAccess and Hitachi Vantara. Jason Beckett, Global CommericalTechincal Sales Lead at Hitachi Vantara will be speaking about ‘Unified Converged Infrastructure’. He will demonstrate […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has recorded an enormous jump of 263% in local & international broker registrations within the last 6 months. In line with establishing itself as a matured enterprise, akin to real estate players in more mature markets, the developer is now placing an even stronger emphasis on […]

UAE Nationals form the backbone of Expo 2020 Volunteers’ young workforce, demonstrating the enthusiasm and pride of Emirati youth in sharing the country’s hospitality and culture with millions of visitors to the next World Expo. Emiratis make up 61 percent of all 18 to 24 year olds within Expo 2020’s 30,000-strong volunteer workforce, the largest […]

A total of 1,188 real estate and property transactions were valued at 4.7 billion in total during the week ending 11 August 2021, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The weekly DLD report said 116 plots were sold for AED 654 million, 1,072 apartments and villas were sold for AED 2.28 billion. The top three […]

Emirates has partnered with ATPCO to enhance and enrich the airline’s new distribution content (NDC) offers with Routehappy Content. The new integration is now live via Emirates’ direct connect NDC API Gateway platform, enabling a more bespoke shopping experience for travel agents and corporate shoppers who use Emirates Gateway. The deal further expands the retailing reach of Routehappy Content […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has confirmed the launch dates for pre-bookings and official on-sale of the Season 26 VIP Packs. Presenting a host of benefits that complement the Global Village guest experience, highly sought after VIP Packs include VIP parking privileges, VIP entry […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has launched the second blockbuster trailer in its latest global campaign, featuring superstars Jessica Alba and Zac Efron. Building on the popular appeal of the Romantic Comedy genre, the RomCom comes just days after the campaign was launched with the high adrenaline Spy Action genre. Dubai […]

The organisers of ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC) are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the much-awaited debut of the conference in Dubai and the Middle East.The primary aim is to stimulate the growth of the recreational boating sector in the UAE and Dubai’s economy. Scheduled to be held over a course […]

With the recent announcements of the UAE easing entry protocols for 12 countries*, and the UK adding the UAE on its ‘amber list’, Emirates is actively responding to the spike in travel demand across its network to make it easier for customers to connect to Dubai and beyond through the scaling up of its operations. […]

DP World Financial Services Limited, a DP World company, is to begin facilitating access to trade finance for smaller companies as part of DP world’s strategy to become a global trade enabler. DP World Financial Services Limited has been granted a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate as an authorised firm in […]

The Emirates Literature Foundation is collaborating with Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) and The Green Planet, Dubai’s only indoor rainforest, to hold an exciting three-day children’s interactive ‘edutainment’ themed around learning to make our world a better place. The ‘Tales of The Green Planet’event will take place from 19-21 August. Fun activities for children aged 3-10 […]

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has launched an online subscription platform “Skywards+” to offer its 27 million members easy access to customized rewards and privileges throughout the year. Initially piloted in 2019 with select members, Skywards+ is now available to all logged in and active Emirates Skywards members. Starting at an annual subscription rate […]

Aventura Parks, Dubai’s largest zipline park is the ultimate adventure destination that offers way more than just ziplines, it’s a playground for unique outdoor experiences for individuals and groups of all ages. The action-packed arena is set on 35,000 square meters of a beautiful Ghaf tree forest and is home to several activities, divided into […]

Dubai Airports has urged travellers to stay abreast of the latest travel regulations and plan their journeys as DXB is preparing for what could be the hub’s busiest weekends so far this year. The world’s busiest international airport is expecting to handle more than a million passengers over the next 11 days (August 12-22) with […]

Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS) recorded an increase in net profit by 80 per cent to AED 622 million (US$ 169 million) during the first six months (January to June) of 2021, compared to a net profit of AED 345 million (US$ 94 million), during the same period in 2020. Revenue for H1 2021 amounted to […]

Home-grown pinsa brand, Pinsanity®, is thrilled to announce its exclusive partnership with Dubai Autodrome’sKartdrome. The collaboration will run for one year where Pinsanity® becomes Kartdrome’s official pizza partner for various activations in line for the summer and surprises for the cooler months. The amazing partnership offers Dubai Autodrome visitors a whopping 20% discount when they […]

Contributing to the mission of promoting Dubai’s Happiness Agenda, Raayi, the region’s first comprehensive cross-industry business review app has built an integrated platform with innovative technology to help businesses raise their standards of service excellence that focuses on crowdsourcing reviews. The app helps measure customer satisfaction for businesses across various sectors. “Dubai has maintained a […]

With the continued popularity of the Plant Kitchen range in the region, Marks and Spencer presents a newly expanded selection of award-winning vegan essentials, perfect for delicious summer meals that all can enjoy. Now boasting of delicious vegan versions of their customer favourites, the Marks and Spencer’s Plant Kitchen range has something to brighten up […]

Emirates customers have been snapping up exclusive duty-free retail products from the airline’s EmiratesRED duty free catalogue, but instead of doing this during their flight, they are now opting to pre-order and purchase these items before they fly. Customers then relax and enjoy Emirates’ inflight service and extensive range of entertainment content on ice, while their […]

FreshToHome (FTH), a leading e-grocery in the UAE, recently partnered with Dubai-based non-governmental organisation (NGO), SmartLife, on Eid Al Adha to offer a charitable contribution of meals to a segment of the labour community in Dubai. 500 labourers, residing in the Economic Group General Trading (EGGT) Labour Camp in Al Quoz, were served a traditional […]

wasl properties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, announced the release of ‘wasl bay,’ a new project in Garhoudthat offers residents a mix of 80 units comprising one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with top finishing. The units are available in various sizes, ranging from 644 square feet for one-bedroom […]

Dubai Chamber member companies’ exports and re-exports to West Africa surged 42% in first five months of 2021 to reach a record $387 million, fuelled by a recovery in trade activity, recent analysis shows. The analysis was released by Dubai Chamber as it prepares to host the 6th Global Business Forum Africa in Dubai this […]

In a bid to make home ownership more convenient and affordable, Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has teamed up with several regional banking partners to extend exclusive home financing offers for the developer’s units in Al Furjan and Palm Jumeirah, including Mina, Samia, Farishta, and Shaista. Home buyers can choose between […]

 noon.com, the region’s homegrown digital marketplace and Saudi e-tailer, is proud to partner with Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, on an initiative to provide quality education to children and communities. Noon shoppers across the UAE can donate to the cause at checkout, directly impacting the lives of vulnerable communities and […]

The Rental Disputes Center (RDC), the judicial arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), succeeded in resolving 61,555 primary rental cases from 2015 to the end of 2020, representing just 2% of the total number of documented Ejari contracts (4,280,292 contracts) registered with DLD during the same period, which contributes to enhancing the community’s confidence in […]

The all-new lifestyle enhancer concept store, Ninjoo, introduces a selection of must-have fitness and wellness essentials for customers to kick-start or continue their fitness regime indoors, avoiding the blistering heat! Housing the most unique and vibrant catalog of products for health conscious individuals, Ninjoo challenges conventional expectations of lifestyle and fitness products by revolutionizing the […]

Meelz operates on 5 different business verticals: Food delivery, Recipe box delivery, Grocery & kitchenware delivery, Masterclass experiences and Chef’s tables experiences. It boasts some of the most influential Chefs in the Middle east, in the likes of Karim Bourgi, Gregoire Berger and Greg Malouf, also signing leading food purveyors like Chef Middle East, Kitchenware […]

PLM Global has been chosen by the Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade of Portugal (AICEP) to manage and ensure the operation of the Portugal Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai, which will take place between the 1st October 2021 and 31st March 2022. The choice for PLM Global resulted from an international public tender, with […]

Dubai Chamber has launched a new online business intelligence tool to help Dubai traders identify untapped potential for exporting commodities to 30 promising markets across the MENA region, Asia, Africa and Europe. There are 26 major commodities listed on the platform, with an estimated $10. billion worth of untapped opportunities that exporters in the UAE […]

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small ad medium enterprise (SME) sector, recently convened the first meeting of the Dubai Business Incubator Network (DBIN) of its certified business incubators and accelerators. The network came into being after the amended law issued in 2016 under the directive of His Highness Sheikh […]

With less than two months to go, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preparing to welcome the world to its state-of-the-art pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. At the Saudi Pavilion – the second largest after the UAE’s – visitors will experience the Kingdom’s rich past, vibrant present, and promising future. A 68 square-meter, curved LED […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Innovation Centre has organised a virtual workshop in Arabic and English on the best practices in protecting the environment and natural resources. The workshop presented the Innovation Centre’s role at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, to promote clean technologies and provide sustainable and clean energy. Some […]

A year after opening at the height of the COVID pandemic, INSPIRE, one of the UAE’s most loved yoga, Pilates and wellness centres, will celebrate its first anniversary with an open house on Saturday, August 28; classes are FREE from 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. While many studios and fitness centres closed their doors last […]

A pioneering culinary experience inspired by space, microbiology, artificial intelligence and hyperintelligence will stir the senses of curious diners at Expo 2020 Dubai, in a new concept designed to challenge the future of dining. The Future of Food: Epochal Banquet is a never-before-seen experience cooked up by UK-based multi-sensory experience design studio Bompas & Parr, […]

Leading real estate developer, Bloom Holding announced today the completion of its premium development in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai, Bloom Heights. The two high-rise buildings have received the Completion Certificate, paving the way for handover of units, reinforcing Bloom Holding’s dedication to meeting the market demand for premium residential real estate through the development of world-class urban […]

Dubai showed quick recovery from the repercussions of COVID-19 in different economic sectors thanks to the resilient strategies and plans the emirate followed in the face of the pandemic, and the dynamic and wise initiatives directed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The trade […]

Dubai’s hotel sector is gearing up for Expo 2020 Dubai, the world’s largest and most impactful event ever to take place in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, from 1st October, 2021, to 31st March, 2022, while recovery from the COVID-19 is gaining momentum globally and the UAE is getting ready to […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new 170-metre bridge at the intersection of Nad Al Sheba and Dubai-Al Ain Roads comprised of two lanes in each direction. The bridge serves the traffic from and to Dubai-Al Ain Road heading to Nad Al Sheba, Meydan and development projects in the neighbourhood. The construction […]

After a week full of arts, a rich series of workshops and activities awaits children and adolescents related to literature in the second week of the summer camp programme ‘Our Summer is Culture and Creativity’ launched by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) taking place from 1 – 28 August with the aim of […]

Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, launched its annual “Back to School” promotional campaign, coinciding with the start of the new school season, as it has allocated AED 20 Million towards the campaign which begins on August 8th till August 18th 2021, with discounts ranging up to 65% on more than 20,000 products, as a part […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has launched its latest global campaign, featuring superstars Jessica Alba and Zac Efron, as it continues to drive global travel recovery and growth. Dubai Presents – filmed by Director’s Guild award-winning director Craig Gillespie of recent Cruella movie fame – takes a unique perspective to global […]

Bright sunny smiles and magical moments filled with laughter are guaranteed at Modesh World at Dubai World Trade Centre – a one-stop-shop for family fun at this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). Back to the annual summer line-up of family-friendly events, Modesh World is a big draw for youngsters of all ages as well as […]

Dubai Investments on Thursday reported a 47 percent surge in net profits to AED302 million for the six months ended 30th June 2021 as compared to AED205 million for the same period last year. The increase in net profit for the period is mainly due to enhanced performance of the manufacturing and contracting and investment […]

Dubai Chamber’s representative offices in Latin America recently organised a webinar to promote Expo 2020 Dubai as a platform to doing business in Dubai and educate businesspeople from the region about the competitive advantages that the emirate offers. The webinar, titled Webinar: Expo 2020: Your Platform for Doing Business in Dubai, attracted over 600 participants […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, in cooperation with Dubai Municipality, today hosted a virtual session for 30 participants selected to redesign 10 public parks in the emirate as part of a joint redevelopment project. The session, led by leading industry experts in the fields of architecture, interior design […]

Emirates customers flying to and from any of the airline’s destinations in Africa can now pack in more into their trips. Effective 9 August 2021, customers travelling in First and Business class on any Africa route can check in up to 64kgs of free baggage (two pieces of 32kgs each), regardless of where in the […]

Fine Solutions, the away-from-home division of Fine Hygienic Holding – a leading wellness company, has signed a strategic alliance with Dubai’sCoca-Cola Arena to become the hygiene partner,offering full hygienic protection and peace of mind for visitors to the Middle East’s first fully air-conditioned, multi-purpose indoor arena. Through the alliance, Fine Solutions will create an industry-leading […]

Residents and visitors can enjoy another super Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) weekend packed with the very best shopping deals, family fun and more. The 24th edition of the retail and entertainment festival will keep up the surprises and delight visitors to the city’s famous venues from 5 to 7 August. Organised by Dubai Festivals and […]

More than 1,200 international delegates will gather in Dubai from 23-25 November 2021 for the 12th World Chambers Congress (#12WCC). A flagship event of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the institutional representative of over 45 million companies, and its World Chambers Federation (WCF), the 2021 edition of the World Chambers Congress is co-organised with […]

Dubai Festival City’s Leisure and Entertainment destination, Al Areesh Club, recently introduced Pool and Brunch on the weekends making it the perfect hangout spot for family and friends while relishing the offerings at its gourmet haven, Food Hall, a modern-day marketplace with a boutique collection of unique F&B experiences. Open to members and non-members, the […]

The exciting Daily Surprises offers for the 24th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) continue this week with a whole new collection of deals that will keep shoppers yearning for more! With each deal lasting for a limited time, shoppers will have to stop, drop and shop as soon as they can! From August 1 to […]

Emirates and Aeromar have announced that they have entered into an interline partnership, which will provide seamless connectivity for customers between destinations in Mexico and United States via Mexico City to Emirates’ global network. Through this interline partnership, customers will now be able to book tickets to fly to and from 12 destinations in Mexico […]

The first and leading dedicated e-commerce free zone in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has begun commercial operations signalling an exciting new chapter for global e-commerce and trade. The free zone provides seamless solutions to establish businesses and integrated services to drive the growth of licensed e-commerce companies. Companies can also […]

With only two months to go until Expo 2020 Dubai, Official Timing Provider Swatchunveiledthe third Countdown Clock in Dubai and four new special edition watches. The newest countdown clock, located at Dubai Mall, is the third of three clocks – along with the Dubai Frame Countdown Clock and the Dubai International Financial Centre Countdown Clock […]

The Emirates Literature Foundation today released the video recording of SatyarthNayak’s session from the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2021 – Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess. The discussion is a celebration of the phenomenon and person that was Sridevi and follows her journey from child star to one of the greatest movie luminaries of Indian […]

Dubai’s business events sector continues to build on its momentum as one of the first cities in the world to reopen for international meetings, with a busy calendar of high profile conferences, meetings and incentives on the horizon through the rest of 2021 and into 2022. Following on from the resumption of international tourism to […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has revealed one of its latest food concepts for Season 26. Guests with a sweet tooth are set to enjoy the brand new Railway Market,a unique experience that will offer a world of sweets, desserts and baked goods from […]

Viktor Axelsen, the newly-crowned Olympic men’s badminton champion, will be in Dubai next week to celebrate his success at the Tokyo Olympic Games. On Monday, Denmark’s Axelsen became the first non-Asian man to win the Olympic badminton singles title since 1996 when he defeated Chinese defending champion Chen Long 21-15, 21-12. The Dane, 27, follows […]

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has announced a special “Mile-A-Minute” offer in which members can register to earn up to 5,000 Miles during a stopover or holiday stay in Dubai. The offer comes as Emirates’ home and hub, Dubai, gears up to host Expo 2020 and as the UAE celebrates its Golden Jubilee. […]

Since opening their doors a month ago, The Theater has shaken up Dubai’s entertainment and nightlife in a way that’s never been seen before. With completely sold-out shows, every single show night showcasing a multitude of enthralling international acts, the magic of The Theater has only just begun. Following the successful launch of their new […]

Young Emirati Ms Amani Alshehhi, is the first United Arab Emirates national to obtain the certification of Ikebana Instructor from the Ohara School of Ikebana, Japan. The history of Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, dates back 600 years and focuses on simplicity, asymmetrical beauty and seasonal materials. The emphasis on the Japanese aesthetic […]

Home-grown kids social app Play:Date and Dubai based podcast Friday’s Child have partnered with Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali to launch a series of free educational parenting events for families in the UAE. The monthly community events, hosted by Peta Al Akawi, have been carefully curated to educate parents and offer them access to a wide range of infant, […]

Results from the Feeding Infants and Toddler Study (FITS) and the Kids Nutrition and Health Study (KIDS) have revealed that children in the United Arab Emirates have inadequate intakes of micronutrients – namely vitamin D and calcium. In addition, a relatively low percentage of children get enough potassium, vitamin K, and fiber in their diets. […]

Leading technology retailer, Jumbo Electronics, has partnered with global fitness brand, Power Plate, to bring their series of body training equipment to the UAE.  Jumbo will be the first electronics retailer to sell Power Plate Products in the UAE. Power Plate is accredited in over 120 countries spanning the genre of fitness, health, anti-aging, wellness, […]

Rapid response measures from the government and decisive adaptive changes in the face of COVID-19 have enabled Dubai to successfully contain the pandemic and maintain its robust economic growth, stated His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. His Highness said the […]

In aUAE first, leading British retailer Marks & Spencer, operated by the Al-Futtaim Group has launched Picard into its food hall – France’s famous frozen food brand.The inspirational new range is set to well and truly elevate the culinary taste buds! The show-stopping collection,all at brilliant value features delicious canapés to high quality classics – […]

Over 2,500 Emirates customers enhanced their travel experience by adding innovative home check-in services to their bookings in July. The airline’s popular service enables passengers departing from Dubai to quickly and efficiently complete the check-in process in the comfort of their home and enjoy a swift and smooth journey through the airport. During the peak […]

The Lab Holding, a new DIFC based hospitality group inception for the inception of 3Fils, Brix, Kanji, Stranger Wings and Hoa Poke, today announces the launch of two new Food-tech startups via its startup studio. Debuting with robust industry expertise, The Lab Holding plans to serve an ecosystem of Hospitality and food technology solutions, aiming […]

Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), revealed that the total revenues of RTA collected via digital channels (e-payment portal and smart kiosks) amounted to AED2.655 billion in 2020. The number of digital transactions reached 527.146 million, the number of registered users […]

The Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), the Masters Tournament and The R&A, announced that the 12th Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) is set to be held from November 3-6, 2021 at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club (Championship Course). Created in 2009, the AAC was established to further develop amateur golf in the Asia-Pacific region. The champion […]

The National Geographic has listed Dubai’s ‘Museum of the Future’ as one of the 14 most beautiful museums in the world for its astounding architecture and sophisticated technological innovations. The Museum of the Future, an architectural marvel that sits at the bustling heart of Dubai, is set to become a new global landmark once complete. […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the first week programme of its summer camp, taking place from 1 – 7 August under the theme ‘Our Summer is Culture & Creativity,’ inviting children and adolescents to participate in a wide range of innovative and purposeful activities that will expose them to arts, life skills […]

The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has announced the results of its operational performance for the first half of 2021. The free zone achieved growth in new sales revenues with an increase of 8.3%, which resulted from the rise of 24% in the leased areas compared to the same period last year. These record results […]

Marking the end of the first year since the Abraham Accords, reached on August 13, 2020,were signed, Israel’s Pavilion at EXPO 2020 and Israel’s Chamber of Commerce (FICC)announce the latest bi-lateral trade figures. According to Dubai custom’s figures, the first five months since the signing of the Abraham accords saw bilateral trade amounting to $250 […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), through its public libraries, provides important cultural portals for all society members, including citizens, residents and visitors. Based on its keenness to implement the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for the […]

Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai’s home of live entertainment, has announced that German Superstar DJ Paul van Dyk will be bringing his SHINE Ibiza residency to Dubai on Thursday 19 August, in partnership with Dubai Summer Surprises. Presented by international festival organisers, Pico Pro, tickets are now on sale and demand is expected to be high as […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced the launch of its new online eShop which provides passengers with the option to pre-purchase a selection of duty-free products before they fly and have them delivered to their seat when they travel. The eShop is designed to replace the traditional onboard duty-free experience and offers passengers a wider […]

Dubai Chamber for Digital Economy, one of the three chambers under the newly formed Dubai Chambers umbrella, will be hosting Expand Summit, the first-of-its-kind summit in the region in January 2022 to attract Venture Capitalists (VCs) for financing start-ups. The Summit will witness the largest gathering of VCs and start-ups in the region, with 500 […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, continues its preparations ahead of Season 26, with exciting new culture and entertainment experiences in the pipeline. Final touches are being made to the plans to improve the Global Village VIP guest experience based on feedback collected throughout the […]

The summer holidays are just beginning and whilst we imagine most parents are looking forward to a break from early morning school runs, packed lunch preparation and homework, it’s also going to be a long, hot summer of planning exciting activities to keep the little ones entertained, whether you are travelling or not. So why […]

DP World Limited handled 19.7 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in the second quarter of 2021, with gross container volumes increasing by 17.6% year-on-year on a reported basis and 17.1% on a like-for-like basis. Growth in 2Q21 accelerated with all regions delivering a strong performance, especially our terminals […]

Whether you’re a highly successful CEO making mega-deals for breakfast, or an up-and-coming bright-eyed executive, every employable prospect has an online reputation to consider. Take a minute to Google yourself and/or your business. Nearly half of adults in the United States find negative results about themselves online, which can impact all aspects of your professional […]

The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation has granted 800 marine driving licences and issued about 700 marine craft permits during the first half of this year. The authority works on regulating and developing the maritime sector in Dubai, through a set of issued legislative regulations following the […]

The Big 5 will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 12th to 15th September, 2021, as the only live in-person event to connect the global construction industry in 2021, playing a crucial role in driving economic recovery in the post-COVID-19 era, organisers announced. Celebrating its 42nd year, the Middle East, Africa and […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today the start of its three-times weekly service to Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA) from 10 August. This will bring the number of destinations flydubai operates to in Africa to 12 points in nine countries including Sohag International Airport (HMB) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) which started earlier […]

Dubai is famous for being one of the world’s most picturesque, cinematic and iconic destinations with incredible landmarks, stunning natural scenery and unique experiences that look like scenes straight from an epic blockbuster movie! The new Dubai Summer Story contest, launched as part of this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) festival, challenges the city’s creative […]

waslproperties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, announced the release of Tiara United Towers,its first mixed-use developmentin Business Bay.The development comprises two towers, East and West, with 424 units in East and the 425 units in West Tower. The project is located strategically alongSheikh Zayed Road,with a view of […]

People interested in taking a holistic approach towards health have some great news as Lootah Group of Companies in association with Santhigiri Group from Kerala, India now launches UAE’s biggest holistic health center. The group’s first venture in the healthcare domain, Santhigiri Holistic Healthcare Center, is located in the tranquil and quaint environs of Motor […]

The Dubai Chamber’s Engage Dubai Programme recently organised a webinar which aimed to advise businesses on encouraging employees towards volunteering, to improve efficiency and productivity at workplace. The webinar, titled Engaging corporate employees in volunteering, examined best practices that can be widely adopted to increase the number of employees volunteering, how different strategies, tools, process […]

The Australian Ambassador of Counter-Terrorism, Roger Noble, accompanied by the Australian Ambassador to the UAE, Heidi Venamore, and members of the Australian diplomatic team, visited the Emirates Group Security Headquarters in Dubai. In recognition of the long-standing close cooperation with Australia, the purpose of the visit was to discuss border enforcement, general crime prevention pursuits, aviation […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French mobility specialist MND, a leading company in the ropeways industry, as part of its efforts to achieve Dubai’s vision to have 25 percent of all trips to be self-driving by 2030. The parties commit to work together to study and […]

Padelae indoor complex in Al Quoz will feature a total of eight courts and offer membership packages The growing tribe of padel enthusiasts in Dubai have something to cheer about. A new indoor air-conditioned complex dedicated to the racquet sport, the largest in the UAE, is now open in the city’s Al Quoz Industrial Area […]

House prices in Dubai during Q2 2021 accelerated at their fastest pace since the summer of 2014, according to the latest research by global property consultancy, Knight Frank. Faisal Durrani, Partner – Head of Middle East Research, Knight Frank, explained, “The momentum that began building late last year has been sustained and we are seeing a […]

The distribution of food parcels has been completed in Egypt, providing an equivalent of 30 million meals to low-income families and underprivileged communities as part of the “100 Million Meals” campaign. In partnership with the Food Banking Regional Network, 928 local humanitarian organisations and Egypt Food Bank, around 504,000 beneficiaries across Egypt received parcels of […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), the investment promotion agency of Dubai Economy, continued its virtual outreach to investors in the second quarter of 2021 through a series of six webinars focused on opportunities in the strategic sectors of food and agribusiness, healthcare, and technology. The webinars connected with investors from various regions of […]

SOL Properties has invested an additional budget of AED 20 million as it expands SOL Living, a dedicated leasing service portfolio that offers long- and short-term lease options to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors.  It willintroduce16 new serviced apartment units across three new buildings in Dubai, all slated to ospen by September […]

Major league developers and property consultants readying to take part in Cityscape Global 2021, the region’s pivotal authority on real estate, property development and investment, say the international, regional, and local real estate business has been forever changed by the Covid 19 pandemic. Forecasts from Key One Realty Group, KEO International Consultants and Land Sterling […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced that it has invested in UK-based legaltech start-up, Clara. Clara’sinnovative platform digitises and automates many of the legal tasks founders need to perform, including setting up companies in different jurisdictions. The investment reflects the […]

Following the much-awaited resumption of its Dubai route in May, Cathay Pacific continues to stay true to its brand ethos and is ‘moving beyond’ to offer a series of enhancements. Customers can now experience and travel the popular – Premium Economy cabin on-board the Airbus A350-900. Starting 06 August, 2021, passengers can experience luxury on […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a revised schedule of three lines of Dubai Ferry as of today, 25th July, 2021, to improve the level of service offered to the community. The step corresponds to the demand for this service and enhances the operational efficiency of the lines in question as well. The revised […]

It is not very often that you get a chance to meet up with a social entrepreneur. Nousheen came to Dubai in 2010, and within a week picked up a job with an educational institute- despite a reported slow down in the economy at that time. After a couple of years, she decided to move […]

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On Wednesday 28 July 2021, at 11 am (UAE time), ONLY webinars will be hosting a webinar titled, ‘Making the Leap From Winner to Champion’. The speaker for the webinar is James Michael Lafferty. James has often been described as one of the most unique and diversified CEO’s in the world today. He is not […]

Another week, another super selection of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) Daily Surprises promotion offers, with the latest batch helping to get shoppers in the mood for the Eid Al Adha holiday! Friday 23 July The Steve Madden store in BurJuman mall will tempt shoppers with a great Buy Two for AED99 deal on all items. […]

Emirates is connecting global business and leisure travellers with it’s first-ever passenger service between Dubai and Miami. The airline celebrated the inaugural flight of its four times a week service when it touched down in Miami at 1100hrs local time yesterday. Emirates flight EK213 was welcomed by Miami International Airport with a water cannon salute, and […]

Travellers who have procrastinated making plans for the summer or who are still pondering where to take their long-awaited holiday now have the opportunity to book travel to quarantine-free destinations with Emirates. Customers can book their summer holiday with fares to close to 40 destinations from today, 22 July 2021 until 31 July 2021, for […]

The annual Eid Al Adha holidays are the perfect time to celebrate special moments with friends and family, especially as there’s so much to see, do, eat and enjoy during the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) festival of fun. With the extra-long Eid public holiday officially announced, residents and visitors can make the most of a […]

The performance of Dubai’s real estate market over the first six months of 2021 has been phenomenal to say the least, with the sale of two Palm Jumeirah villas for a price of over AED 100 million (more than $27 million) each and a record-breaking month in April. The second half of the year is […]

A panoramic Jet Ski tour of Dubai has been recognised as the world’s best tourism experience for 2021, winning top global accolades in two categories of the Tripadvisor 2021 Travellers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best’ Things to Do Awards, for Overall Experience and Water Adventures. Offering guests an unforgettable opportunity to take in Dubai’s breathtaking […]

As tickets to Expo 2020 Dubai are now on sale, among the plethora of reasons to book a Season Pass for the world’s biggest cultural gathering is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the historic, invite-only Opening Ceremony. All UAE residents aged 18 and above who purchase an Expo 2020 Season Pass or Family […]

Some of the biggest names in music will take to the stage this Eid Al Adha as part of Dubai Summer Surprises’ (DSS) super selection of great live music shows. The city’s best venues will welcome music lovers of all ages and nationalities to enjoy extra special concerts that will celebrate the extra-long public holiday […]

Planning and dining out with the whole family these holidays can be a task, especially if you’ve got more than one hungry kiddo. Whether you’re hankering for a burrito, pizza, sushi, or classic Asian delights, we have got plenty of options to satisfy. Gate Avenue at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is treating you and […]

The much-awaited 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour is on-going and rugby fans who wish to watch the action-packed game from the comfort and safety of their homes can tune into STARZPLAY. The region’s fastest-growing subscription video on demand (SVOD) service acquired the broadcast rights to the 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour of South Africa in […]

With the weather rapidly heating up and the humidity on a steady incline, Cycle Souq has curated the perfect tools for all devoted cyclists looking to keep spinning this summer, including some of the best indoor trainers. Here are just some of the reasons that so many professional and amateur cyclists are avid fans of […]

With Global Village confirming that its gates will re-open to the world on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, preparations for Season 26 are entering an exciting stage. As the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment moves closer to finalising plans for another season of fun, memories, and success, aspiring […]

Nakheel,the world-leading master developer, is expanding its retail portfolio with Nad Al Sheba Pavilion, a new shopping and leisure destination at the Nad Al Sheba Villas community. Spanning more than 36,426 sq. ft, the Pavilion features key retailers such as Spinneys, Starbucks and leading beauty salon Bedashing Beauty, all of which have opened on 15 […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the hosting of Lebanese artist Simar Halawani at Al Safa Art and Design Library as part of the Artist in Residence programme. This comes within the framework of the Authority’sefforts to establish an incubating environment that would ensure the care and encouragement of creative artistic talents in […]

Eid Al Adha shoppers will have even more chances to save and win thanks to a super selection of special promotions held across the city for the public holiday and Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). Lucky residents, visitors, families and friends can win big with great prizes including hotel staycations, millions of shopping points, exclusive make-up […]

The Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Road Safety Task Force recently organised a webinar, joined by member companies, industry experts and technology providers, which aimed to raise awareness about road safety among the local business community. The virtual event, titled “Driving Road Safety through Advanced Technologies”, was attended by 124 participants representing 60 companies in the […]

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has launched ‘Dubai’s Summer Guide’, a unique digital guide that lists over 100 outlets offering a range of activities and programmes for children and their families during the Eid and summer holidays in Dubai. Launched as part of efforts to raise Dubai’s profile […]

As Dubai continues to safely welcome UAE residents and tourists with memorable summer experiences, the city is also providing them with the opportunity to stay cool this summer through unique ice cream offerings. To mark International IceCream Day falling on 18 July this year, ice cream parlours in the city are gearing up to celebrate […]

Residents and visitors looking for sun-soaked relaxation, the ultimate kiddie-friendly destination or a convenient base for non-stop shopping trips during the Eid Al Adha break will be spoilt for choice with Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) great hotel deals for the long public holiday. Celebrating an unforgettable summer season, the 24th edition of DSS features a […]

Schools are out and summer is in! And for parents, it is rush time to ensure their children stay occupied, inspired, engaged and active during the summer. Reflecting its position as one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is gearing up to host a month-long activity-filled summer for children and […]

Path-breaking tennis ace Sania Mirza and cricketing star Shoaib Malik have officially been granted the 10-year UAE Golden Visa. Sania, known to have single-handedly put Indian women’s tennis on the global map, is currently in London for Wimbledon 2021, she progressed to the second round in the women’s doubles event and made it to the […]

Emirates is celebrating its 30th anniversary of service to Beirut. The airline launched its first flight in 1991, and since then, Emirates has carried over 6 million passengers on over 35,000 flights between Dubai and Beirut, supporting the country’s tourism industry, growing trade lanes, and bringing Lebanese culture and traditions to the world. Commemorating this significant […]

Nakheel,the world-leading master developer, is expanding its retail portfolio with Nad Al Sheba Pavilion, a new shopping and leisure destination at the Nad Al Sheba Villas community. Spanning more than 36,426 sq. ft, the Pavilion features key retailers such as Spinneys, Starbucks and leading beauty salon Bedashing Beauty, all of which are set to open […]

City Sightseeing, the world’s leading open-top bus brand, is relaunching its operations in Dubai today with its unique, award-winning city tour featuring new, enhanced health and safety measures, and an unmissable, limited-time offer for UAE residents. First launched in the UAE in 2014 as a joint venture with the dnata Travel Group, City Sightseeing Dubai […]

The reigning Miss Universe Brazil and first runner up at the recently concluded Miss Universe pageant arrives in Dubai today to do a series of talk seminar in partnership with United Nations Higher Commission on Refugees (UNHCR), brand and magazine photoshoot, and visit to Smile Train – a cleft lip and palate charity based in Dubai. On […]

MSC Cruises, in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), DP World and Emirates Airline, announced that the naming ceremony for the line’s newest flagship, MSC Virtuosa, will take place in Dubai on 27th November at Mina Rashid (Port Rashid). The newest addition to the MSC Cruises fleet derives her name […]

Businesses can eliminate unknown number doubt with a Branded Call, an evolutionary breakthrough that lets companies brand phone calls with their identity and a reason of why they are calling. Here are some hard facts: 87% of your customers rarely or never answer calls from unknown numbers including yours. Unknown numbers make your business look […]

Dubai has been shortlisted to host the 27th International Council of Museums (ICOM) General Conference 2025, the largest international conference in the field of museums. A virtual meeting of ICOM’s Advisory Council meeting held on 17 June 2021 announced the three cities shortlisted to host the event. A total of 170 members from 118 countries […]

With Eid Al Adha just around the corner, Palm Jumeirah’s leisure destinations are buzzing with F&B offers and promotions as well as exciting experiences for visitors of all ages across The Pointe, Club Vista Mare, Palm West Beach and The View. The View School students and teachers can now visit the stunning observation deck on […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today the start of its three-times weekly service to Sohag International Airport (HMB) from 25 July. The flights to and from Sohag will operate via a short stop in Sharm El Sheikh. This will bring the number of points flydubai operates to in Egypt to three including Alexandria Borg El […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts and the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) have signed a cooperation agreement that will enable greater familiarity of the DIFC Courts’ portfolio of public services to businesses operating within the Trade Centre freezone. The agreement will also facilitate increased focus on exchanging knowledge, studies, and research, as well […]

Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, Dubai South announced that private-jet movements continued their impressive growth in 2021, with more than a 346% increase in H1 2021, reaching 8,088 compared to 1,811 in H1 2020 and 3,056 in H1 2019. The top four destinations that contributed to the increase during H1 2021were Russia, India, the Maldives […]

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East is all set to make it a memorable Eid Al Adha. The festivities feature adrenalin-pumping roller coasters, fantastic live entertainment, fully air-conditioned themed zones, character meet-and-greets, coupled with special Eid decorations and delicacies. Eid celebrations at the park kick off from Friday, July 16, […]

Ideal standard MENA, part of Ideal Standard International, the world’s leading manufacturer of bathroom solutions with headquarters in Belgium, has announced its partnership with the Belgian Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai. With a confluence of innovation and culture, a balance between design and creativity, Ideal Standard MENA joins the Belgian Pavilion with captivating experiences including […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, has stressed that achieving success in sports and winning titles depends not just on quality of players, coaches or budgets, but also on proper planning and good preparation through rigorous training camps and friendly matches, and His Highness has urged […]

Emirates is expecting high passenger volumes to pass through Terminal 3 at Dubai International this weekend, 16-17 July, as traveller numbers reach among their highest levels since the pandemic began. With added safety measures and COVID-19 travel requirement checks in place, travellers may encounter longer than expected waiting times at Emirates check-in counters. Customers starting […]

Ahead of the launch of the much-anticipated film Toofaanexclusively on Amazon Prime Video, the fabulous team comprising Farhan Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and RiteshSidhwani visited cities of the United Arab Emirates virtually. The first of its kind virtual city tour saw the team interacting with media, from Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The […]

Jamal Bin Theniyah, Chairman of Emaar Properties, today rang the market-opening bell to celebrate the listing of a US$500 million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. The ceremony was attended by Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Executive Board Member of Emaar Properties; Rashid Al Shamsi, Board Member of Nasdaq Dubai; and Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and Deputy […]

Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), one of the oldest and largest higher education institutions in the United Kingdom, announced a new pathway for Dubai College of Tourism students. With the new pathway, students who graduate with a DCT […]

DP WorldHead Office in Dubai has been ranked as one of the top places to work after an independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work® Middle East. This certification is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about the workplace experience. “The head office certification means […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, continues to grow its network in Europe and will see Naples in Italy and Salzburg in Austria join its network later this month. The carrier will start its four-weekly service to Salzburg International Airport (SZG) from 15 July and resumes its operations to Naples Airport (NAP) from 31 July 2021. Hamad […]

House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd (HORP) today announced that Dubai, UAE has been selected as the location for the 2021 Middle East Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® – the success and leadership summit for women which will be held as a hybrid (live and virtual) summit on Sept 28, 2021. The summit will bring together the Middle East’s best […]

While almost four in 10 UAE consumers have experienced online fraud attempts in the past year, trust and usage of digital payments both in-store and online see no signs of ceasing as consumers still prefer them over cash, citing improved technology, and security measures as reasons why they still feel more secure with these methods […]

DP World, UAE Region’s next-generation service provider, World Security, kick started 2021 on a high note with projects in varied crucial sectors, ranging from retail, government institutions and the hospitality sector. Building strong partnerships and collaborations is one of the core values of World Security. Working on this principle, the company has a carved a […]

Qatar World Cup is scheduled to be conducted in Qatar, in the year 2022, from 21 November to 18 December. FIFA World Cup is a quadrennial football championship contested by national teams of 32 countries. Fans and football lovers from around the world are thrilled and excited for the time when they will be able […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced the winners of its Future Business Minds competition. Introduced to stimulate entrepreneurship amongst the UAE’s younger generation, Global Village’s latest creative outreach program invited university students across the country to showcase their creative business ideas through unique […]

Dubai’s business environment is expected to see move forward in the third quarter of 2021, as confidence among companies and investors improves prior to Expo 2020 Dubai, a newly released survey from the Dubai Chamber has found. The Business Leaders’ Outlook for Q3-2021 reports that 66 percent of respondents said they expect to see better […]

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Topgolf Dubai has launched its 1-month Summer Pass for guests to enjoy unlimited gameplay seven days a week. What’s more?The Topgolf Summer Pass is also inclusive of priority bay access on every single visit, free Lifetime Memberships for any accompanied guests, 10% discount on F&B and retail, […]

Aventura Parks, the hot spot of the city to hang out and enjoy thrilling adventures, has a range of offerings this summer to make the best of the season. Kids can spend their free time at the Summer Enrichment Camp, building their knowledge and skills in a multitude of subjects. Friends and families can spend […]

A rare Rolls-Royce, one of only 20 examples of the recently unveilved Phantom Tempus Collection, has arrived today in Dubai from Rolls-Royce’s global centre of luxury manufacturing excellence in West Sussex, England. Taking inspiration from time, astronomical phenomena and the most accurate clock in the universe, the pulsar star, the Colleciton Carradiates an irresistible charm […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the launch of its Museum Summer Camp 2021 for school students from 4 July – 12 August 2021, promising the youth a summer full of culture and skill enhancement through interesting and engaging activities within the ‘Certified Cultural Guide’ programme. Hana Mohammed Ayoub, Manager of Programs and […]

The value of Dubai’s external pharmaceutical and medical supplies trade reached AED6.8 billion for Q1 2021 recording a growth of 31 percent from AED5.2 billion in the same period of 2020, according to statistics released by Dubai Customs. Imports touched AED5.3 billion, exports AED590 million, while exports and re-exports totalled AED1.4 billion. In terms of […]

Union Coop – the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE recently revealed that it will soon be opening its ‘Commercial Center’ in Al Barsha South – 1, as a part of its grand expansion scheme to reach consumers in a better manner, create a positive market balance and offer a better shopping experience. The revelation […]

Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai’s home of live entertainment has today announced the show-stopping event, CairoBelle, will be taking the stage for an unforgettable Eid Al Adha performance on 22nd July 2021. After announcing the return of live events last month, Coca-Cola Arena will be hosting a night to remember with performances from famous Egyptian star, Ruby, […]

The second installment of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) Daily Surprises promotion serves up another super selection of limited time offers for shoppers­ – but act fast, because when they’re gone, they’re gone! From 9 to 15 July, an eclectic and exciting range of stores across the city will host one-day-only offers on family fashion, […]

The 20thedition of Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition ‘Dubai Derma’, was successfully concluded today at the Dubai World Trade Center. Under the theme ‘Skin Health is our Concern’, the annual global skincare gathering in Dubai, brought together leading skincare specialists, top surgeons and physicians from across various countries under one roof to […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) held its first bi-annual ‘City Briefing’ for 2021 at the newly built Dubai Exhibition Centre, highlighting the sector’s promising performance since the reopening of the city to international tourists a year ago. As efforts intensified across the tourism ecosystem to accelerate momentum in this landmark year […]

Emirates has announced it will restart passenger services to Mauritius this summer with two weekly flights from 15 July, as the island-nation gradually re-opens its borders to international tourists. To serve market demand, the airline has also announced it will deploy its iconic Emirates A380 aircraft to Mauritius starting 1 August. Fully vaccinated travellers can […]

PepsiCo, the Official Beverage and Snack Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, has revealed the first look at its three pavilions, The Plus, The Bolt and The Drop which promise to deliver fun, creative and one-of-a-kind experiences throughout the six months of Expo 2020 Dubai. PepsiCo’s diverse portfolio of global brands such as Pepsi®, Lay’s®, Gatorade®, and […]

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, today opened Deep Dive Dubai, the home of the deepest swimming pool for diving in the world. The Crown Prince was accompanied at the opening by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council. Located […]

It is inspirational to talk to fellow entrepreneurs and learn from their trials and tribulations. The challenges in the entrepreneurial journey of no two people are alike, yet very similar in many ways. I caught up with Naomi last week on Zoom to discuss her life as an entrepreneur. Naomi is from the UK and […]

The latest edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is now in full swing, and the favourite summer retail celebration is offering up another great weekend full of sensational shopping, food, promotions and giveaways across the city from 8 to 10 July. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the latest DSS cements Dubai’s iconic […]

The General Department of Transport and Rescue at Dubai Police and the Emirates Auction, the leading company in the field of the management and organization of public and online auctions in the Middle East have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), under which the latter shall provide assistance to on-road broken-down vehicles. The step comes […]

AWJ Investments announces the successful opening of Operation:Falafel’s first international location in New York. Marking the ongoing success of the holding group which currently runs 12 unique culinary concepts across38 outlets in the Middle East. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of its international expansion plans the established and beloved UAE homegrown brand, Operation: Falafel […]

DP World, UAE Region, the leading smart trade enabler,and Petrochem Middle East, the largest chemical distributor in the Middle East and Africa,have signed a 30-year lease agreement that expands its business in the region. Petrochem Middle East will invest between USD80 million toUSD90 million in developing a chemical terminal on Quay 7, adjacent to the […]

As the Middle East prepares for what was predicted to be a scorching Summer this year,  It’s SO Simple founder Rachael Sacerdoticreated a suitable exercise routine for children to keep them active even when staying indoors. “Introducing a healthy lifestyle to children can be fun for the whole family.A regular workout ingrained in children encourages […]

A young boy from Kalba, Sharjah who wants to be a police officer when he grows up was given a fast-track mini experience of his dream thanks to Dubai Police and the Emirates Literature Foundation. SaoudAhmed Salem Alkaabi, age 9,was the first winner of the Middle East edition of Voices of Future Generations, the global […]

Global Village continues its preparations ahead of Season 26, working hard to lay the foundations and finalise plans for another season of fun, memories, and success. The UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment has announced that its gates will re-open to the world on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, […]

“Fashion films are a filmmaker’s dream – moody, stylized and often experimental. Unlike commercials, which are forthright in their messaging and typically utilize an “appeal to the masses” approach, fashion films aim for a softer sell and typically target a niche audience. The proliferation of web video has led to an increase in this ‘genre.’ […]

Integrated global property developer, The First Group, is proud to introduce a unique and innovative lifestyle brand, The First Collection, which encompasses the firm’s portfolio of hotels, restaurants and leisure venues. The launch of the brand marks a major step in the firm’s evolution that has long been recognised as one of the UAE’s leading […]

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) launches into the first week of its 24th edition with a host of great deals on offer as part of the DSS Daily Surprises promotion, with shoppers invited to make the most of the super limited time deals. From 2 to 9 July, residents and visitors can explore exclusive, one-day-only offers on […]

As Dubai marks a year since reopening its borders to international tourists on 7 July 2020, the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) shows the city welcomed 3.7 million overnight visitors during the 11-month period from July 2020 to May 2021. The positive performance reinforces the leading role […]