If your little ones are curious by nature and love to play Sherlock Homes or Conan, then this activity is an absolute must to try! KidZania® Dubai has launched a new activity called “KidZ Detective” that gives kids the chance to learn and practice all the skills needed to become a detective in a fun, […]

Calling all budding furniture and household design superstars – JYSK wants you! The Danish retail chain JYSK is on the look out for aspiring designers to create the next must-have statement piece every home in Dubai can’t be without. And win AED 10,000 in the process. JYSK, pronounced ‘yusk’, has launched a new competition to […]

New year, new job, new country? A stint abroad could be the key to unlocking a more confident, creative and adaptable you according to HSBC’s Expat Explorer survey, as it announces the best countries in the world to work abroad. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) marks its third consecutive year in the top five, retaining […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) welcomed a US real estate delegation yesterday comprising several governmental and private institutions in response to an invitation sent to brokers, developers, licensed real estate agents, and a large number of investors to visit Dubai. The visiting delegation included more than 150 real estate agents and 11 investors who will review […]

The DP World Tour Championship, Dubai has retained its five-star rating in the fourth edition of Dubai Sports Council’s Sports Events Ranking System. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, has given his seal of approval to the rankings for 2017-18 […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, now hosts three performances every night of Scheherazade, a grand scale musical production of the classic tale of intrigue and adventure, produced by Ornina Arts Events and directed by the legendary Nasser Ibrahim. It plays daily, except Fridays, until 3rd February […]

The UAE is forecast to achieve an average real GDP growth rate of 3.8% between 2019 and 2023, supported by an increase in investment flows and private consumption, according to new analysis from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Key drivers of UAE economic growth The findings of the analysis, based on the Dubai Chamber […]

Tickets for the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature have gone on sale today, with the news of even more big names appearing at the event. Humanitarian and women’s rights campaigner Zainab Salbi, world-renowned ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing judge Dame Darcey Bussell, iconic UK Radio DJ Tony Blackburn and the world’s leading expert on women’s […]

Expo 2020 Dubai has taken a significant step towards its target to divert 85 per cent of waste from landfill after joining forces with Dulsco, an environmental organisation at the forefront of the UAE’s waste management sector. As Expo 2020’s Official Waste Management Partner, Dulsco will implement innovative solutions, supporting Dubai’s aim to host one […]

Fairgreen International School has launched an eco-friendly challenge for students and the community to embrace sustainable New Year’s resolutions that will contribute to protecting the planet and overall health and wellbeing. Starting in 2019 the #Fairgreen12 Challenge encourages the public to submit eco-resolutions they are committing to in the new year by uploading images and […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai issued 20,467 new licences during the year 2018 as the emirate continued to enhance its appeal as a destination for sustainable business growth.  Overall, 248,769 business registration and licensing transactions were recorded in the ‘Business Map’ digital platform of DED in 2018 – an increase of 4.6% […]

Set alongside the iconic Meydan Racecourse, Soho Garden brings the vibe of London’s Soho district into the heart of Dubai. Due to the popularity of the Wednesday ladies night, the urban hub has decided to double-up the fun and now offers the ladies night deal on Tuesday as well with an incredible live music set. […]

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) celebrations continue at La Mer, the world-class beachfront destination by Meraas, with a series of fun-filled events, activities, and great shopping deals. Dazzling firework displays, breath-taking fire shows and musical performances entertain visitorsduring the festival period, while visitors to La Mer can participate in an exciting ‘Spend and Win’ competition. The destination has transformed […]

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has confirmed that the date of supply for Value Added Tax (VAT) with regard to Independent Directors’ services is determined either in accordance with the general rules or the special rules, depending mainly on whether the fees for the said directors were known from the outset or not. Where such […]

Tickets for the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature have gone on sale today, with the news of even more big names appearing at the event. Humanitarian and women’s rights campaigner Zainab Salbi, world-renowned ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing judge Dame Darcey Bussell, iconic UK Radio DJ Tony Blackburn and the world’s leading expert on women’s […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) identified an increasing demand on its various applications. DLD monitored the activity of its customers, the number of times customers downloaded DLD applications on Android and iOS platforms. The monitoring included DLD’s various applications: Dubai Brokers, Dubai Rest, Dubai Land Department, Ejari, Mashrooi, Rental Disputes Center, Smart Investment Map, and Dubai […]

The Kingdom of Thailand will showcase the transformation of its unique charm into the ‘smart’ country of Thailand 4.0 through its pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The pavilion’s design and exhibitions will showcase the country as a regional hub of technology and digital innovations, as well as highlighting the ‘Thai DNA’ of thoughtfulness and smiles […]

Dubai Festival City Mall’s outdoor waterfront, Festival Bay, is being transformed into a Pirate’s haven for the 17th of January 2019, with the launch of the new IMAGINE show, ‘A Pirates Tale.’ ‘A Pirates Tale’ tells the adventurous story of pearl diver Ameer, as he fights pirates in his quest to rescue his beloved Ayesha […]

This DSF, some of the world’s most talented street artists will be creating live visual spectacles at The Dubai Mall, for the inaugural Street Fest in partnership with the DTCM. To be hosted over 10 days from January 10th -19th, the Street Fest promises to deliver non-stop family entertainment, fun and wonder to the delight […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, recently participated in a series of events in Egypt, Ivory Coast and Nigeria as part of its efforts to promote UAE products and services across promising international markets and connect local trade to the best gateways in the African continent. […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) today commenced the operation of an exclusive Dubai Ferry route for Emaar’s visitors and residents linking The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and lifestyle destination in Downtown Dubai, and Dubai Marina Mall. Inaugurated in the presence of senior officials of RTA and Emaar, the new Dubai Ferry service […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, is marking the 24th Dubai Shopping Festival with an exciting line-up of family-friendly activities and attractive prizes. Over the next two weekends – 11 to 12 January and 18 to 19 January, the destination gives children a chance to discover their talents and practice diverse skills. […]

Central Bank of the UAE announced that it will be issuing a commemorative silver coin and a commemorative one Dirham coin, on the occasion of hosting the Asian Cup – UAE 2019, with effect from Wednesday 09/01/2019. First: The Commemorative Silver Coin:-   Following are the general specifications of the commemorative silver coin:-     […]

The Dubai Mall announces ART+ Series, an aspirational platform dedicated to showcasing exceptional forms of art, museum-worthy exhibits or one-of-a-kind heritage collections from leading brands. The initiative aims to deliver a continuous programme of outstanding exhibits throughout the year, creating renewed and elevated experiences for guests. Through a continuous showcase of culture, heritage or innovation […]

Air Maniax, a brand new indoor leisure destination has just opened in Dubai, promising a unique experience for all the family. The purpose built indoor adventure park offers 23,000 sq ft of activities, with something for all ages from two years olds, kids, teenagers and adults. Created by the Dubai based team behind the View […]

Palace Residences, a five-star waterfront branded residence development, has been launched in Dubai Creek Harbour, described as ‘The World of Tomorrow’. The residences are only steps away from two flourishing waterfront destinations – Creek Marina with a vibrant promenade and the Creek Beach. Located on the promenade, the homes offer unobstructed views of the iconic […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has set the tempo for 2019 by announcing a live concert by Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, one of the world’s most renowned Qawwali and Bollywood singers, that will take place at the Main Stage on […]

Start the New Year by exploring new cultures, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying a city break in popular destinations across Emirates’ extensive network. Fulfil your 2019 dreams of a city break in New York or visit family in Cairo by booking tickets starting today until 22 January 2019 for travel from 10 January until […]

If you are looking to bag the best shopping deals this Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), head over to The Outlet Village to enjoy unbeatable bargains on already discounted high-end brands. Shoppers can also attend professional styling sessions and participate in exciting competitions, while their kids enjoy fun workshops and entertainment. With over 90 stores offering […]

A new photo exhibition entitled “Zayed and Rashid: Inspiring Visionaries” featuring historical photographs of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum saw its official opening today at Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s head office. The exhibition features a collection of rare and unique photographs of the […]

Dubai Industrial Park (DI), one of the largest industrial hubs in Dubai and a member of TECOM Group, has announced the official opening of its first retail offering, Sapphire Mall, which will cater to residents in the destination’s growing community. Developed with an investment of more than AED100 million, the 215,000 square feet retail and […]

wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, announced leasing of 85% of its units at ‘wasl Crystal’ and ‘wasl Crystal II’ in Al Quoz. This recorded interest within a short time frame is attributed to Al Quoz and what it offers for current and future tenants. Remaining wasl Crystal II apartments to be […]

The Dubai International Airport, DXB, welcomed 6.9 million customers in November 2018, bringing the hub’s year to date traffic to 81.4 million passengers. In a statement issued today by DXB, the Airport said, “The number of customers served was 6,897,169 in November (-0.8%) taking DXB’s year to date numbers to 81,426,428 (+1.3%).” Baggage volumes of […]

Jane Goodall, the world’s foremost authority on chimpanzees and leading conservationist, will be speaking at the DIFC in Dubai on Saturday 19 January. Known for her life’s work studying the Gombe chimpanzees, Goodall will also be talking about her educational project in the UAE: Roots & Shoots. The event, entitled ‘Reasons for Hope’, is hosted […]

Engel & Völkers, the region’s high-end real estate brokerage, has been appointed exclusive sales agent to officially launch the final phase of Sparkle Towers, a truly iconic building owned by Dubai-based and RERA award-winning real estate development company Tebyan, in the very heart of the much sought-after Dubai Marina. Investors can choose from a range […]

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties and the Expo 2020 Dubai Official Hotel & Hospitality Partner, has launched a rigorous sustainability campaign, The Pearl Pledge, to conserve water and marine resources. With active engagement across all stakeholder groups, The Pearl Pledge aims to promote the awareness of protecting […]

Dubai Shopping Festival 2019, the nation’s largest shopping extravaganza, is right around the corner and Dubai Festival City Mall has once again partnered with the DTCM to take the celebrations to the next level. With promotions, offers and an illustrious fireworks show on December 26th at 8:30PM, DSF is not to be missed at Dubai […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced the return of My Emirates Pass, an exclusive seasonal pass that turns an Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership package, allowing customers to take advantage of fantastic discounts and benefits in over 500 locations across the UAE.  Emirates’ customers now have more reasons to start off […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced a new attendance record with more than 3 million guest entries over the two-month period since its opening on 30th October 2018. Based on this performance and guest feedback, this makes for an unprecedented […]

Dubai Opera, the UAE’s first purpose built multi-format performing arts theatre has recently announced its partnership with Apple Music, Apple Inc. massive music streaming service. Dubai Opera has become a Curator in tandem with the launch of a dedicated Dubai Opera mobile application. The Dubai Opera Curator page will host a broad variety of hand selected playlists featuring the […]

Travel to and from Dubai is expected to reach another peak towards the end of this week, as Emirates anticipates yet another busy period of outbound travel after New Year’s celebrations and inbound travel for the Dubai Shopping Festival. More than 180,000 travellers will be making their way to Emirates’ dedicated Terminal 3 facilities from […]

The value of UAE online travel sales in 2018 is forecast to reach AED 17.3 billion ($1.98 billion), driven by a growing population, an increasing number of tourists, and UAE residents’ shift towards digital services, new analysis from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. Growth trends The analysis, based on recent data from […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) recorded an unprecedented growth in the last ten days of 2018. HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, stressed that Dubai’s real estate market recorded a high-transaction volume during the last ten days of 2018 with a value of over AED 19 billion through 2,081 transactions. Bin Mejren affirmed […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, delivered another year of trendsetting product and service initiatives across its fleet and network to make ‘flying better’ for its customers. In the last twelve months, Emirates carried over 59* million passengers on over 3,700 passenger flights on average per week. The airline proudly served a diverse menu of over […]

Cigna, a global health services provider dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security, is gearing up to host the fourth edition of the monthly Cigna Park Run to mark the beginning of the new year. Offering the choice of a 2.5 km and 5 km course and targeting individuals of […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination in the Middle East, welcomed the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino for the second time at the destination. The FIFA President visited MOTIONGATE™ Dubai and LEGOLAND® Dubai along with his family to enjoy a fun day through the various festive activities and the thrilling rides […]

The Live Reality program, “Ishouha Jarbouha”, launched by Sayidaty, offers a live experience that does not imitate or convey information, but offers reality TV like-packed adventures along with fun experiences, with the participation of Saudi families, young men and women, especially in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries, reaching different Arab and international places, what’s […]

A delegation of 16 senior Chinese business executives attended a workshop entitled “UAE Investment Landscape” to explore investment potential in the UAE recently. The group included CEOs, CFOs, Vice Presidents and Senior Managers from the China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), China’s largest international contractor listed among the world’s top 225 international contractors. The state-owned […]

The Dubai Mall, the world’s most visited retail and lifestyle destination, is celebrating Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with a multitude of exciting activities, entertainment, and themed installations until 2nd February 2019. Making its debut, and in partnership with DTCM, The Dubai Mall is launching the Dubai Shopping Festival ‘Street Fest’ a 10-day spectacle from 10th-19th […]

As the city gears up for the 24th Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), Meraas destinations – City Walk, The Beach, Boxpark, The Outlet Village, Kite Beach, Al Seef, and La Mer have a host of experiences for visitors, which extends beyond shopping. From fireworks to themed marching bands, every Meraas destination has an exciting line-up of […]

Fans eagerly anticipating the return of the ‘Major of the Middle East’ only have 30 days to go before the world’s top golfers arrive for the 30th edition of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. The surrounding scenery at Emirates Golf Club may have dramatically changed over 30 years, but the legendary status of the tournament […]

Looking to indulge in a bit of retail therapy at The Dubai Mall during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF)? The world’s biggest shopping festival starts on 26 December 2018 and lasts for 6 weeks until 2 February 2019 offering unbeatable bargains and an unmatched experience for the shopper in everyone. Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty […]

Share your New Year’s wish for your family, friends or the world on Emaar’s social media accounts and the developer may display your message on the largest LED panel on earth – the façade of the iconic Burj Khalifa – during the New Year’s Eve gala at Downtown Dubai. ‘Burj Wishes’ is one of many […]

Malevo, the Argentinian dance band that took America by storm in Season 11 of America’s Got Talent, is appearing on stage at Global Village. The international show is available to all visitors of Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment with two, dynamic […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the Middle East, is marking the end of another fantastic year with not one but two great concerts presented by well-known South Indian singers, renowned Punjabi vocalist Guru Randhawa and famous music composer Arjun Kanungo. The concert on 28th […]

Ibn Battuta Mall is bringing the best of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) to visitors from 26 December 2018 to 2 February 2019, with an amazing showcase of entertainment and live performances including the popular Ibn Battuta Travel Game, Looney Tunes’ Tornado Taz, roaming parades and great prizes. Shoppers can win exciting prizes worth over […]

Boxpark, the hip urban destination by Meraas, is one of the most joyful spots in town to celebrate the culmination of the magical festive season. Last weekend, children visiting the destination made their way around ‘Boxpark Gift Land’, dressed up as elves. They gathered together in an arts-and-craft workshop to personalise wrapping papers and gift […]

Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, two of Brazil’s biggest stars of recent times, will go down memory lane at the 13th Dubai International Sports Conference in the New Year, sharing their experience of winning football’s ultimate prize – the FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo and Ronaldinho were both part of the 2002 Brazilian squad in Japan and South Korea […]

Recently, Indian film star and producer Shah Rukh Khan toured nanoM, a state-of-the-art sports and human performance facility based in Dubai that provides comprehensive health and fitness analyses. Shah Rukh, who spent more than two hours at the facility, signed the clinic’s wall of fame and said: “I’ve visited many facilities around the world, including […]

If you missed the Cannes party last May, there’s another chance to revel in movie star glamour at La Petite Maison Dubai. The award-winning French restaurant will host a New Year’s Eve party inspired by the world’s most glamorous film festival. Named Tous Célèbres Ici’ – meaning ‘everyone’s famous here’ – the sophisticated soirée will […]

Count down to the New Year as you indulge in a waterfront feast at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah with the best views of Atlantis, The Palm’s renowned New Year fireworks display. Discover special New Year’s Eve packages across several seafront restaurants offering an amazing spread of fine food and beverages. Seafood Kitchen: For a […]

UAE’s largest fashion and beauty event, Concept BIG Brands Carnival (CBBC) which comes under Concept Brands Group, is set to launch its five-day shopping extravaganza at the Dubai World Trade Centre, well in time for the festive season. The special Bollywood celebrity, Sunny Leone will inaugurate the mega sale on 19 December at Hall 7 […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment has announced a series of the biggest entertainment and cultural events and festivities, including seven fireworks shows, to ring in the New Year. The ideal destination for families celebrating New Year’s Eve 2019, Global Village will […]

Dubai Airports (DXB) and representatives from across the aviation sector and the emirate of Dubai gave a warm welcome to the airport’s billionth passenger, nine-year-old Arjun and his family, who arrived this morning from Orlando, Florida on Emirates flight EK220. At a celebration held in DXB earlier today, Arjun along with his mother Ramya, father […]

Emirates’ premium and loyal customers travelling from Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport can now look forward to greater levels of comfort and convenience, with the opening of the airline’s new lounge. All Emirates’ First Class and Business Class customers, as well as Skywards Platinum and Gold members, travelling on the airline’s two flights a day […]

When it comes to record breaking feats, there seems to be no place like Dubai to showcase extraordinary achievements. The Dubai Mall, the world’s most visited retail and lifestyle destination, is raising the bar yet again by adding another Guinness World Record title to its credits – this time, clinching the record for the World’s […]

The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, Nakheel Malls’ new, AED800 million dining and entertainment destination, is gearing up for New Year’s Eve and Dubai’s peak travel season after a successful grand opening, attended by more than 10,000 people. The world-class, waterfront venue – home to 70 restaurants, shops and other attractions – took Dubai by storm […]

Dubai Design District (d3) will host a series of ‘d3 Unplugged’ sessions throughout January at the Design Quarter. The weekly sessions, to be held outdoors between Buildings 8 and 9, will seek to provide a platform to showcase homegrown musical talent and discover emerging artists. Local artists will have the opportunity to perform at the […]

Prestigious guests, including international Ambassadors and Consul Generals visited The Heart of Europe on The World, Dubai, this week, to witness the progress of the inspirational development project. The exciting early festive celebration witnessed an exclusive guest list of some of the region’s most influential international diplomats, enjoying the unique offering and hospitality of The […]

Dubai-based airline flydubai has announced the start of flights to Budapest in Hungary and Naples in Italy. flydubai will operate up to five flights a week to Naples from 4th June, 2019, becoming the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights. Daily flights to Budapest will start on 27th June, 2019, and will be in […]

Dubai Tourism has introduced a new business to business, B2B, online platform that will deliver an enhanced technological backbone to the emirate’s attractions and experiences, offering integrated digital support and wider visibility to both domestic stakeholders and global markets. Launching in January 2019, the B2B ‘Attractions Marketplace’ has been designed to create a seamless technological […]

Hala China, a joint initiative by Meraas and Dubai Holding, hosts ‘Silk, Tea and Celadon: An Intercultural Dialogue on the Silk Road’, as part of the year-long activities aimed at enhancing trade and cultural relations between Dubai and China. Running from 18 December 2018 until 15 January 2019, the month-long exhibition will showcase some of […]

Emirates passengers travelling from or transiting through Dubai International Airport (DXB) can expect fewer instances of delays associated with aircraft turnaround thanks to a new innovative application built in-house by Emirates called the Hub Monitor. Hub Monitor is being used by Emirates’ operational staff in Dubai to share and monitor real time information on the […]

Emirates Aviation University (EAU) and Emirates Engineering will be working together to provide students the opportunity to get hands-on experience at one of the world’s largest and most advanced airline engineering facilities. Emirates Engineering will support selected students from EAU to undertake a two-year Practical Maintenance Experience (PME) at Emirates Engineering Maintenance Section, one of […]

Following the successful roll out of its 20Xel leadership programme for UAE national graduates DP World is seeking a new batch of applicants to join the next intake. The successful applicants to the UAE’s most rigorous and competitive platform to develop the next generation of senior executives and CEOs, will be joining a global company, […]

Dawoud Al Hajiri, Director-General of the Dubai Municipality, on Monday launched a smart training centre, which offers hands-on training using the Virtual Reality Environment. The Smart Training Hub, supervised by the municipality’s Geographic Information Systems Centre, is considered the first-of-a-kind in the Middle East for the city planning and engineering industry. With the Smart Training […]

Dubai stands first in the world in ‘Scientific & Technical Employment,’ as well as in the ‘Number of Internet Users’ and ‘Tablet Possession’ according to the Dubai Digital Competitiveness Report 2018 issued by the International Competitiveness Centre of the Switzerland-based Institute of Management Development (IMD) in co-operation with the Dubai Competitiveness Office (DCO) of the […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and South African Airways (SAA), the South African flag carrier, are expanding their strategic cooperation with enhancements to its codeshare agreement, opening up new destinations for both Emirates and SAA customers. Pending governmental approval, SAA and Emirates have signed an enhanced commercial partnership which will see the relationship between […]

Applications are now open for volunteers to join the team of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Recognised as one of the leading literary festivals in the world, the event will be held at the InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City from 1-9 March 2019. More than 300 volunteers take part in this annual event, assisting […]

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah clinched a podium finish in the top 10 cities visited by UAE travelers, beating international hotspots Bangkok (fourth place), Singapore (seventh place), and London (10th place), according to 2018 booking data from Agoda, one of the world’s fastest growing online travel agents (OTAs). With thousands of accommodation choices, the world’s tallest […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest theme park destination in the Middle East, is getting ready for the holiday season with brilliant lights, festive-themed pop-ups and seasonal decorations running from December 2018 until January 7th, 2019 at LEGOLAND® Dubai, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai and RIVERLAND™ Dubai. Visitors can celebrate the season around a dazzling […]

A home is a place where you and your family live a healthy life. So home cleaning is of crucial importance. Without regular cleaning, a house could be a haven for mould, bacteria, mildew, and other kinds of harmful conditions. It degrades the overall health of your family, so keep your home tidy is necessary […]

In the closing session of the third Emirati Tech Boot Camp, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, organized a demo day to give participating teams an opportunity to pitch their startup ideas to a panel of experts. The winner Aysha Al Hemrani, […]

Known as amongst India’s most exciting bands today, the popular Malayalam live band “Masala Coffee” comprising eight young musicians is heading to Dubai for a scintillating performance. The fusion band will be belting out their hit Malayalam and Tamil numbers to a packed audience on Friday, 21st December at Al Nasr Leisure land in Dubai. […]

David Lipsky superbly sealed his second European Tour victory on his first visit to Leopard Creek Country Club with a two-stroke triumph at the Alfred Dunhill Championship which rocketed him to the top of the Race to Dubai Rankings. The American, whose first victory came at the Omega European Masters in 2014 in his first […]

Emirates today announced it will introduce a daily A380 service for a temporary period between Glasgow and Dubai from 16 April 2019.  It will be the first time the popular double decker aircraft will operate on a scheduled basis to Scotland. The larger capacity A380 will replace Emirates’ current twice daily Boeing 777 service between […]

Union Coop, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE, opened its second branch of the COOP chain at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah. This new branch of the COOP concept comes as part of its expansion strategy to increase its market share by opening new branches of different sizes. The branch was inaugurated by H.E. Khalid […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and a main sponsor of Spanish football club, Real Madrid, today unveiled a new decal featuring action images of some of the club’s top players on one of its A380 aircraft. The new decal was created to mark the occasion of Real Madrid’s charter flight on an Emirates A380 from Madrid […]

Meraas and Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of the Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, have signed a partnership to launch ‘Al Seef SME District,’ an innovation hub within Al Seef, the bustling waterfront promenade with a distinct legacy and contemporary spirit. Paying tribute […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, has signed an exclusive partnership with Baskin-Robbins to broaden its marketing platform by expanding its offering for customers and spreading awareness about the destination through Baskin-Robbins’ extensive network of over 800 outlets across the GCC. As a strategic partner, Baskin-Robbins will have […]

Dubai based international entrepreneur and philanthropist Ghassan Aboud was awarded for “Excellence in International Business” at the 2018 Enterprise Agility Awards – Entrepreneur of the Year held at the Hilton Hotel, Habtoor City, Dubai on December 4th 2018. The annual event organized by BNC Publishing recognizes business leaders that have established themselves distinctly as industry […]

Dubai will soon be home to the meticulously designed Dubai Hills Park, one of the nation’s most beautiful outdoor destinations in Dubai Hills Estate. Located at the crossroads of Al Khail and Umm Suqeim Roads, Dubai Hills Estate is one of the largest master-planned communities in the city offering breathtaking views of the iconic Dubai […]

dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing travel agency, offers a unique opportunity to the visitors of its store in The Dubai Mall to ‘leave’ the UAE and enter a winter wonderland representing England’s iconic cities and countryside. dnata Travel has even transported a traditional red telephone box from the streets of the UK to the only […]

Majid Al Futtaim,  the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia,  gave members of the public their first view of the city’s newest outdoor community events venue – the activation hub at Tilal Al Ghaf – for the Dubai premiere of ‘Aquaman’. Featuring landscaped parkland overlooking Lagoon […]

ENOC Group has piloted its first compact fuel station concept in Dubai – a new fuelling format offering customers accessible and convenient refuelling services. The pilot station is designed to cater to residents living in residential communities, and is equipped with one above tank fuel dispenser and a vending machine. The fuelling unit is distinguished […]

Etisalat today announced a new insurance offering – ‘Home Protection Plan’ for all eLife home customers to provide a hassle-free option, making sure all household goods are insured for just AED 10 per month. The new insurance plan provides coverage of up to AED 50,000 to eLife customers giving them complete protection of their home […]

This festive season, The Dubai Mall invites guests on a magical journey through different worlds, encountering memorable characters and revelling in a host of activities that will spread festive cheer to all – available until January 12th 2019. The enchanting world of Disney’s new live action fantasy The Nutcracker and the Four Realms comes to life […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the Middle East, is hosting sensational Indian musical duo Vishal-Shekhar on 21st December at 8 pm in front of Rajmahal Theatre. The duo consists of Vishal Dadlani, singer and vocalist of the electronic band Pentagram, and Shekhar Ravjiani, a […]

This festive season, City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, is gearing up to host the Winter Concert, a spectacular line-up of musical performances by students and teachers of Brooklyn Melodies Music Center, a leading music school in Dubai. Visitors can enjoy singing, dancing, ballet acts and musical recitals performed by students of […]

Three time Omega Dubai Desert Classic Champion Ernie Els, known as ‘The Big Easy’, will return to Emirates Golf Club to tee it up for the 30th edition of the tournament from 24 – 27 January 2019. Els will be joined by fellow South African Major winner Louis Oosthuizen who won the South African Open […]

Travel is expected to peak this weekend for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with over 100,000 passengers passing through Terminal 3 this upcoming weekend ahead of the winter holiday break. The busiest time for departures will be on Friday 14th December with more than 30,000 passengers scheduled to travel. Peak travel […]

A report by the Dubai Technology Entrepreneurship Campus (Dtec), a wholly owned technology hub by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), prepared in collaboration with ArabNet and startAD, an innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at New York University Abu Dhabi and powered by Tamkeen, revealed that the UAE ranks first in the region in terms of […]

Gianni Infantino, President of Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), leads another star-studded list of speakers for the Dubai International Sports Conference as world football’s top decision-makers and stars assemble for the 13th edition of the annual convention at Madinat Jumeirah on January 2 and 3. The FIFA chief will be making his fifth consecutive appearance […]

Emirates is bringing Christmas joy to the skies this December with a delicious festive menu on select flights and nostalgic films on board. Customers travelling for the holidays in December will enjoy several Christmas specials across all cabin classes on board and on the ground. Christmas menus With an extensive offering of festive favourites available all December, […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) organised LPS Shanghai, at the Shanghai Convention Centre, China. DLD was accompanied by a delegation of senior real estate developers in Dubai as strategic partners of the show. The Dubai pavilion was inaugurated at LPS Shanghai in the presence of HE Rashid Matar Al Siri Al Qemzi, UAE Consul-General in Shanghai; […]

Meydan One, a pioneering, next-generation lifestyle and retail destination, which is currently under development as part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City in Dubai, has announced that the project is on track for its launch in early 2020 with 60 per cent of structural work already completed. The Meydan One project is Dubai’s […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest theme park destination in the Middle East, is getting ready for the holiday season with brilliant lights, festive-themed pop-ups and seasonal decorations running from December 2018 until January 7th, 2019 at LEGOLAND® Dubai, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai and RIVERLAND™ Dubai. Visitors can celebrate the season around a dazzling […]

New Year’s Eve in Dubai is a legendary night like no other and for such a spectacular annual event, it pays to be at the coolest party. For one night only, get ready to party like it’s 1970 at the city’s exclusive downtown dining spot, as Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera hosts a 70’s Roller […]

Dubai will once again rock with spontaneous laughter as it welcomes India’s stand-up comedy icon, Raju Srivastav for a rib-cracking performance this weekend. “Comedy Ka Dhamaka” will indeed be a laughter explosion liberally packed with hilarious punchlines with Srivastav extracting, as well as injecting, humour from our everyday-life simple incidents. For a triple “dhamaka” the […]

Emaar, the developer of the iconic Burj Khalifa and the upcoming Dubai Creek Tower, has commenced business development operations in China. This follows the announcement in July of the company’s expansion to the country, coinciding with the coinciding with the historic visit of President Xi Jinping of China to the UAE. Emaar has a team […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, today announced that it had completed the acquisition of New York-headquartered inflight and VIP caterer, 121 Inflight Catering. The acquisition allows dnata to significantly expand its operations in the United States, further strengthening its global network of catering businesses. Founded in 2007, 121 Inflight Catering offers […]

BASE, Dubai’s home-grown superclub, gives you the best year-enders with wild weekends full of exciting performances this December! Experience the aural, visual and social exhilaration of scintillating live sets from the world’s top DJs and hip-hop stars to round off 2018 in spectacular fashion! Shortcutz performs at BASE to close November weekend on an intense […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, organised the ninth edition of Live Our Heritage Festival which launched on 30 October at Global Village. The festival was attended by a number of important personalities, most notably Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Hasher Al Maktoum. The […]

The Federal Tax Authority’s (FTA) Board of Directors discussed Value Added Tax (VAT) Refund Scheme for Foreign Businesses at its 7th meeting, held today (Monday, December 10, 2018), and headed by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Industry, and FTA Chairman. According to Federal Decree-Law […]

The Ripe Market recently had its opening event at their new purpose built Park in the Dubai Police Academy, on Umm Suqeim Street and the Chevrolet Bolt EV was part of the exciting opening! The Park is the new permanent home of the weekly community market in Dubai and allows for over 100 SME businesses […]

Legions of fans young and old will be flocking to The Dubai Mall to witness Star WarsTM The Exhibit, a first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring over 40 life-sized figures of Darth Vader, Boba Fett, K-2SO, death troopers and a significant army of stormtroopers. Launched as part of The Dubai Mall’s festive campaign, the Star WarsTM Exhibit is […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Awards International announced the launch of the third edition of the Gulf Real Estate Awards (GREA) 2019 following the success of the two previous editions. The announcement was made during a press conference that was held yesterday at DLD’s head office, where all regional real estate companies were invited to […]

The Beach, a laid-back beachfront destination by Meraas, has a truly magical festive experience in store for you this year with a packed calendar of live performances, Christmas parades, festive dining, retail offers, a Santa’s Grotto virtual reality game and a chance to win Meraas Gift Cards. The holiday season extravaganza will start at 5pm […]

Barasti Beach invites party revellers to wave goodbye to 2018 the best way possible, with not one, but TWO massive celebrations at Dubai’s greatest beach bar. Notorious for delivering an incredible energy alongside extraordinary music, on December 31, Barasti Beach will be hosting One Last Barasti Pool Splash of 2018, a sun-blessed session of sublime pool […]

Louis Oosthuizen secured the first win of his home Open in breathtaking fashion after cruising to a six-shot victory at the South African Open hosted by the City of Johannesburg to move to third in the early stages of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai. The South African, whose last victory came at the ISPS […]

If you’re looking at celebrating the festive season under the warmth of the Dubai sun, DRIFT Beach Dubai, the bespoke seafront destination located at the picturesque One&Only Royal Mirage, is the perfect choice for a holiday celebration. The chic beachfront property will host a spectacular range of seasonal offerings that will ensure the end of […]

La Mer is set to transform into a festive fairy tale with a packed schedule of engaging activities, providing an ideal setting to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Running until 25 December, La Mer will sport one-of-a-kind ‘Under the Sea’ themed decorations, such as glistening jellyfish and dolphins, that complement the destination’s aquatic […]

Emaar has kicked off a 22-week programme of art, activations, entertainment and events at Downtown Dubai, the world’s iconic lifestyle destination that has captivated the world with its flagship attractions, Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, The Dubai Fountain and Dubai Opera, among others. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Downtown Dubai, the #MyDowntownDubai campaign will bring […]

People of determination in the UAE are being encouraged to apply for employment at Expo 2020 Dubai following the launch of its Programme of Inclusion today, in collaboration with the UAE’s Ministry of Community Development. The programme aims to empower the nation’s people of determination by providing meaningful employment opportunities that enable them to build […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) partnered with the international Promotional Trustee Medallion Associates, the leading real estate consultancy and advisory service provider in the UAE, to generate interest and confidence in Dubai real estate among British and international investors, the partnership was kicked off during the third Dubai Property Show – London, recently organised by DLD in London. […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) Sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, has issued a report on the paper products industry, which includes statistics on the number of companies operating in Dubai, and the historical presence of paper product companies from 1963 till 2018. This will assist in determining the expected volume […]

Start your morning with a calming yoga class, followed by a hearty poke bowl for breakfast before joining a cake decoration session. You can also get your weekly haul of artisanal products from Ripe Market every Tuesday. Now your family can do all of that under one roof at City Centre Me’aisam. Back by popular […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, in partnership with the American Society for Quality (ASQ), honoured four organisations for their outstanding implementation of innovative projects and solutions through a robust innovation system with sustained results and demonstrated impact on organisational processes and business. Furthermore, four quality professionals, with remarkable profiles were also honoured in […]

World No. 5 Bryson DeChambeau has confirmed his participation in the 2019 Omega Dubai Desert Classic, the region’s premier golfing event, at Emirates Golf Club from 24 – 27 January. The 25 year old Californian has just embarked on his third full season on the PGA Tour and has collected 5 PGA Tour wins in […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline & Group today unveiled a specially commissioned art piece named ‘From the Heart of Zayed’. The art piece, designed and created by Elygraf, a Filipino artist based in Dubai, was commissioned by Emirates Group to pay homage and celebrate the legacy of the […]

The Dubai-based fashion design house ASMARAÏA launched her latest holiday collection entitled Persian Gold coinciding the Al Arabiya Fashion Days in Saltykov-Chertkov Mansion, Moscow. The designer of the brand —Miss ASMARAÏA, tagged as the Middle East’s Mysterious Fashion Empress for her enigmatic, bewildering, peculiar, eccentric and quirky interpretation on classic Middle Eastern fashion, wows the […]

Emaar Entertainment’s KidZania® Dubai, the award-winning children’s edutainment attraction, is offering customers an unprecedented discount of 30% on all the online bookings. Visitors can now avail an incredible 30% discount on the online purchase of tickets instead of 20% and enjoy a fun day at the activity packed indoor mini-city. KidZania® offers a unique interactive […]

Emirates, the Official Sponsor of the Los Angeles Dodgers, will be welcoming baseball legend, Orel Hershiser and current Los Angeles Dodgers player, Ross Stripling and Bench Coach Bob Geren to Dubai. Orel Hershiser, also known as “Bull Dog” is one of major league baseball’s most well-known and respected retired pitchers. Most well-known for his legendary […]

The number of people staying in homes listed on Airbnb in the UAE is set to more than double during New Year’s Eve. The popular global platform is currently seeing a 108% spike in bookings during the New Year period, as travellers head to the Emirates to enjoy the celebrations. This figure is only expected […]

Leading global philanthropic organisation Dubai Cares and United Arab Emirates University will bring their educational focus and expertise to Expo 2020 Dubai, after signing official participation contracts. Dubai Cares becomes the first global organisation, and UAE University (UAEU) the first educational institution, to sign up to Expo 2020 Dubai. Both will be among the more […]

The globally celebrated and the most in-demand Bollywood singer Arijit Singh is gearing up for a live performance in Dubai. The much loved artist will be performing in Dubai after almost a two-year hiatus, with the show scheduled for Friday, January 11, 2019 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The 31-year old sensational singer is known […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has introduced an additional Airbus A380 service to Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo International Airport), effective 1 December, replacing the previous Boeing 777 aircraft on the route. EK762 (JNB-DXB) and EK761 (DXB-JNB) are now served by the flagship A380 aircraft. This change in aircraft supports growing demand in South Africa, a 14% increase […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a workshop in collaboration with Taylor Wessing (Middle East) which raised awareness about the UAE’s new arbitration law and examined how various provisions of the law may be interpreted and applied in practice. The workshop, held at Dubai Chamber’s premises, was attended by Dubai Chamber members, arbitrators, […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood theme park at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, has launched a brand-new line-up of live entertainment, filled with exuberant music, song and dance. The 11 new live entertainment shows will be held in the park throughout the day, and will include […]

H.E. Butti Saeed Al Ghandi, Second Vice-Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre, today attended the opening of the 3rd edition of The Global Franchise Market Exhibition (TGFM), the official franchise event in Dubai, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Held under the patronage of the Dubai Economy, the 2-day event aims to […]

Ibn Battuta Mall is ringing in the festive season with magical activities, including a special guest from the North Pole, dazzling decorations and free gift-wrapping, from 6 to 24 December. Explore the snowy winter wonderland of the Festive Village at China Court where Santa, dressed in his famous red coat and chunky boots, will greet […]

Calling all motorheads! Dubai Festival City, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s fully integrated mega project, will be hosting the 5th edition of the Emirates Cars & Bikes Festival at Marsa Plaza from December 6-8, 2018. The event, which is organised by Final Cut Events, will see over 1,500 custom cars and bikes and is expected to […]

HITEC Dubai 2018, the Middle East’s largest hospitality technology exhibition and conference, was officially inaugurated today by Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM). Co-produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba, this year’s expo, which is taking place at the Madinat Jumeirah Dubai from 5-6 December, is showcasing […]

Emirati designer Latifa Al Gurg will showcase her chic but sustainable creations on a global stage at the next World Expo, after winning a competition to dress more than 30,000 Expo 2020 Dubai staff and volunteers. Al Gurg, founder of fashion label Twisted Roots, emerged victorious after going head-to-head against two other finalists in a […]

Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Company S.P.C. has signed a partnership agreement with Italian luxury fashion house Roberto Cavalli, which will exclusively design the interiors of the Eastern Tower at the Waterbay project in Bahrain Bay. The project’s target completion date is for the 2nd quarter of 2019, and delivery date is set for 4th […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently participated in a seminar organised as part of the Interregional Export Forum in Perm, Russia, where participants were briefed on the various competitive advantages that Dubai offers to Russian exporters, companies and investors. During the forum, Sanan Nasibli, Head of Dubai Chamber’s Azerbaijan office, delivered a detailed presentation […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment has revealed that more than 430,000 guests took part in its 47th UAE National Day celebrations that took place from 30th November to 3rd December, 2018. The celebrations included a series of events. To celebrate the UAE’s 47th National Day, a host of cultural […]

Emaar Entertainment’s KidZania® Dubai will transform into a winter wonderland this festive season with a special ‘Winter Games’ organised for all snow lovers. Organized until 5th January 2019, KidZania® ‘Winter Games’ will offer incredible family entertainment with special activities, fun events as well as spectacular performances and prizes to win throughout the festive period. Stroll […]

As part of its recently-concluded, “Surf and drive”, a three-month campaign with flydubai, Al-Futtaim Toyota, leader in sustainable mobility since 2008, offered brand new Toyota Rush SUVs to two lucky passengers. Aiming at promoting flydubai’s onboard connectivity, the promotion offered passengers the chance to enter the draw to win a Toyota Rush upon purchasing an […]

European Ryder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood has confirmed he will play in the 2019 Omega Dubai Desert Classic, reinforcing its status as ‘The Major of the Middle East’. Fleetwood will be joined by fellow Ryder Cup stars, past and present, including Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter, Tyrrell Hatton, Thorbjørn Olesen, Thomas Bjørn, Lee Westwood, […]

Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Al Fursan took to the skies in unison today to celebrate the UAE’s 47th National Day, as well as commemorate the legacy and values of HH Sheikh Zayed. The late founding father of the UAE dedicated his life and leadership to unify and shape a better collective future for the […]

Under its theme for Season 23, ‘Explore, Experience, Enjoy. This Way!’ and in keeping with its tradition of hosting the world’s biggest stars, Global Village has announced that international R&B sensation Jason Derulo will perform live on Friday, 14th December 2018 on its Main Stage. Expected to take Dubai by storm, the concert will headline the entertainment scene of Dubai this year being the End of School Term concert and is expected […]

Bringing epic entertainment to the UAE, Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai presents The Rotunda – a dedicated entertainment destination unlike anything the Middle East has seen before. Housed in a distinctive circular dome inspired by Rome’s famous Pantheon, the intimate 500-seat-360-degree viewing venue is a temple to awe-inspiring live acts and immersive shows. Guests can expect […]

Marking the nation’s 47th National Day, Dubai Festival City Mall invites shoppers to come and celebrate the UAE and its heritage with a series of events held at Festival Bay from 2:00 PM onwards, including two special fireworks displays at 8 PM and 10 PM, right after each special IMAGINE show on Sunday the 2nd […]

After six months of training, drills, and preparation, the EK Firebirds, an all-women’s rugby club comprised of Emirates Cabin Crew coming from 14 different nationalities, is ready to compete at the 2018 edition of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens invitational women’s tournament. Earlier today, the EK Firebirds squad met with the USA Women’s Eagles, […]

To mark the 47th UAE National Day and the historic achievements of this great nation, Expo 2020 Dubai hosted a special onsite celebration today for its staff of more than 660 people. The Expo 2020 team comprises individuals from more than 60 countries, perfectly highlighting the UAE’s spirit of unity, inclusivity and cross-cultural collaboration as […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry today hosted a meeting with a high-level Monégasque delegation headed by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, as part of its efforts to boost Dubai’s economic ties with the European country. The visiting delegation, joined by prominent CEOs and business leaders representing a wide variety of economic […]

While the official opening of the U.S. pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai -the next World’s Fair- on October 20, 2020 feels far away, Pavilion USA 2020, the partnership responsible for the United States’ National Pavilion, has been making important headway in the design and planning of the landmark building destined to represent more than 325 […]

Online booking is now open to secure seats at one of Dubai’s most anticipated annual festive music events, Jingle Bell Favourites at Dubai Opera. GEMS Music Hub which houses the GEMS Education Choir, made up of an ever-growing talent selection of 48 GEMS students, will be performing live alongside the London Concert Orchestra Show Band […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, has issued a report on the advantages of Al Hamriya area in Dubai as one of the attractive areas for companies to operate, where it has diversified business activities as well as a central location and integrated infrastructure. The report […]

A dedicated Youth Day designed to engage, inform and inspire the young generation of the GCC is one of the highlights of this year’s Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Open to all young people over 16, Youth Day takes place on Thursday 7 March 2019 at the Festival’s home, the InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City. […]

To mark the 47th UAE National Day, The Dubai Mall will host a programme of cultural activities and traditional entertainment from December 1st-3rd, for residents and visitors alike. The Dubai Mall’s promenade area will feature a large majlis, inviting guests to experience traditional hospitality with Arabic coffee and dates. In addition, the area will be […]

Emirates is offering UAE nationals and residents a chance to plan a short getaway for the 47th UAE National Day holiday weekend and beyond. Passengers can book now until 8th December to select destinations within Emirates network, for travel until 31st March 2019. Economy Class passengers can book flights to Amman starting at AED 1,825, […]

HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco visited the International Humanitarian City today in the presence of HE Reem Al Hashimi, Minister of State for International Cooperation and member of IHC Board of Directors. Prince Albert and accompanying delegation were interested in discovering the components that make IHC stand out as a hub for efficient emergency […]

As a part of the UAE National Day Celebrations, Al-Futtaim Honda, exclusive distributor of Honda cars, bikes, marine engines and power products in the UAE, has launched the Honda National Day Big Shopper Offer at the Big Shopper Event at Sharjah Expo. Valid from November 28 to December 2, the National Day offers provides customers […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, announced that it acquired a majority stake in bd4travel (Big Data for Travel), an award-winning tech company, which provides artificial intelligence(AI)-driven IT solutions to online travel agencies. Based in Germany and the UK, bd4travel’s services were designed specifically to meet the challenges of the travel industry. […]

In November, I happened to hear Rami speak at two conferences in Dubai in two weeks. First at the Meltwater Summit and then at the Vibe Marketers Fest. For those who don’t already know Rami, he is the Vice President, Partnerships @ Anghami. From consulting for Fortune Top 100 companies such as Pepsico, Visa, McDonald’s […]

Well-known singer-songwriter Atif Aslam dazzled visitors with a breath-taking performance at BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the Middle East. Aslam entertained visitors with popular hits, including some of his most iconic Bollywood songs in front of the stunning Rajmahal Theatre, the flagship attraction set […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, in celebration of the UAE’s 47th National Day, presented ‘The Wise Poet,’ a national theatrical performance written by Marie Al Halyan and directed by Marwan Abdullah Saleh. Dubai Culture partnered with the Cultural & Scientific Association in Dubai […]

Residential and infrastructure projects are driving the growth of Dubai’s construction sector and this trend is expected to gain momentum in the lead up to Expo 2020, new analysis released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. The analysis, based on recent data from Dubai Statistics Centre and Haver Analytics, found that the […]

Countries from every corner of the planet gathered in the UAE for Expo 2020 Dubai’s third International Participants Meeting (IPM), marking another important milestone on the journey to the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region’s first ever World Expo. A total of 626 delegates from around the world attended the meeting, which took […]

To celebrate the UAE’s 47th National Day, a host of events and festivities to enthrall and entertain guests will take place at Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment. The fun is set to begin on Friday, 30th November and last until Monday, 3rd December with […]

nook, the region’s first co-working space dedicated to sports, fitness and wellness professionals, officially opened its doors in One JLT on November 26, 2018 with a fitness packed open day for industry professionals followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony by Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC. Ravi Bhusari, nook Co-Founder, said: “We are thrilled to […]

Musicians representing about 190 nations have been brought together in the Dubai desert to perform an unprecedented rendition of the UAE national anthem, as part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s celebrations to mark the 47th UAE National Day and the Year of Zayed – honouring the country’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The […]

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory authority for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, obtained its first-ever Guinness World Records title for the largest wooden block mosaic in the world. The piece, displaying the Year of Zayed logo, was crafted as part of DSOA’s 47th UAE National Day celebrations. Dr […]

The UAE’s leading banking group, Emirates NBD marks the 47th UAE National Day by offering the UAE community a unique opportunity to renew its oath and pledge allegiance to the country. The bank is inviting citizens and residents to visit purpose-built installations depicting key values of the oath laid out at popular locations across the […]

Vincitore Real Estate Development along with Valor Real Estate and Nerveen Al Jabban and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan organized Dubai’s 1st Haute Boulevard lifestyle event in Dubai. The event also saw attendance by Mr. Vijay Doshi, Managing Director, Vincitore Real Estate Development and Ahmed Kilani, […]

Win. Love. Victory will capture the spirit of the union by featuring artworks by established UK street artist, Dosa, a guest Arabic artist and emerging contemporary talent, Lillie Bernie, who will be performing a live art show at the event. Dosa will be paying tribute to the UAE, using a combination of abstract shapes and layers […]

Golden Mile Galleria on Palm Jumeirah is transforming into a hub for arts and culture this season with ‘A Cultural Flair’ – a festival that brings together an eclectic group of artists, musicians, painters, sculptors and dancers under one roof to celebrate creativity, and engage with the community through various forms of artistic expression. Held […]

A total of 190 countries have confirmed their participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, confirming its position as a truly global destination and bringing to life the World Expo’s theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’. With just under 700 days to go until Expo 2020’s opening ceremony, the milestone means that Expo has already surpassed […]

Ellington, Dubai’s leading design-led property developer, has marked the latest addition to its portfolio of contemporary architectural designs, with the launch of Belgravia Square. Situated in a central Dubai neighbourhood, at Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), the development incorporates a G+4 building with two uniquely planned ‘L-shape’ blocks that face each other. They will have a […]

Members of Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, can now achieve their next Emirates Skywards tier faster thanks to an exciting new offer to earn up to double Tier Miles on flights. The offer is valid for eligible tickets booked between 26 November and 03 December 2018 (both days inclusive) for […]

The Dubai Design & Fashion Council (DDFC), established by the Government of Dubai to raise the profile of Dubai as a regional and global destination for design, and SRP Group, a Chinese company specialised in licensing products and cross-border trading, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen and cultivate Dubai’s design industry as […]

Small and medium-sized enterprises are playing a vital role in expanding trade ties between the UAE and Caribbean region, according to the heads of chambers of commerce who spoke at the inaugural UAE-Caribbean Cooperation Forum in Dubai earlier today. During the forum, a panel discussion entitled ‘The Role of the Private Sector in Building a […]

The quest for youth and beauty has been a relentless human pursuit over centuries. Our looks impact how we feel and how we present ourselves to the world. This relationship between inner and outer beauty has fuelled innovation, evolved aesthetic surgery into a booming industry, and nurtured highly skilled aesthetic surgeons. Hollywood stars have always […]

The Beach, a laid-back beachfront destination by Meraas, invites you to celebrate the 47th UAE National Day weekend in grand style with live dance performances, roaming giant mascots, and two days of fireworks. The destination also has a host of special offers and giveaways in store. You can enjoy spectacular fireworks displays on 1 and […]

Dubai’s iconic leisure destination WAFI is back with a patriotic expression platform that will run from 18th November to 2nd December during mall operating hours, ending in an entertaining finale on the 47th UAE National Day. The campaign, which is titled ‘Thank You Zayed’ is a symbolic representation and an invitation to UAE nationals as […]

Fans travelling to the F1 will be able to skip the traffic between Dubai and Abu Dhabi and start the event in style with a luxurious chopper chauffeur. Through a partnership with Atlantis, The Palm and FLYHIGH Dubai Helicopter Services, from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th of November 2017, a luxurious charter to Yas Island, […]

Emirates made a clean sweep this week with award wins across multiple countries – from Russia and Belgium to the UAE – a testament to the airline’s consistent delivery of industry-leading travel experiences for its diverse customer base, and its commitment to investing in innovative products that will ensure its customers fly better. Emirates was […]

The region’s largest creative festival welcomed 75,000 visitors into Dubai Design District (d3) from the 12-17 November and saw over 250 events by 130 participating companies, reflecting the city’s position as a regional hub for design and creativity and as a key event in the global cultural calendar. Illustrated in the growth of content in […]

Boxpark, the hip urban destination by Meraas, is set to mark the 47th UAE National Day with traditional folk performances and family-friendly activities. From 29 November to 3 December, a dedicated children’s area will host a range of fun UAE-themed art and craft workshops and face-painting sessions. Henna artists will also be available. Visitors can […]

Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network recently hosted an informative seminar at the Chamber’s premises where industry experts highlighted best practices and benefits for businesses and organisations that invest in converting their existing buildings into green buildings. Participating in the seminar were Marcos Bish, Managing Director, Summertown Interiors; Fatima Al Hebshi, Sustainability Engineer, Ministry of Climate Change […]

Last Exit Al Khawaneej at The Yard, Meraas’ trendy food truck park in suburban Dubai, is set to dazzle visitors with a spectacular display of human and animal feats at The Latino Circus, rated as one of the top circuses in the world by industry leaders. Twice a day from 22 November to 21 December, […]

On Tuesday, November 6th2018, Cross Counter, a three year old horse hailing from the stables of Godolphin, created history by winning the 158th edition of the Melbourne Cup, Australia’s biggest horse racing event – commonly referred to as the race that stops a nation. Following the race victory, Emirates SkyCargo transported the champion horse from […]

All roads lead to City Walk this weekend, with the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas set to offer something for everyone – from front-row runway excitement and the most sought-after pop-up for fashionistas to supercar photo ops for auto enthusiasts and knockout deals for shopaholics. There are many reasons to make a beeline for […]

The International Women Photographers Association (IWPA) has just concluded the 2018 edition of its annual photography award. The finale came after the laureate of the IWPA Award completed an international traveling exhibition across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East as well as an official solo exhibition held at the Canon Japan Headquarter Gallery in Tokyo. […]

Posh Village, an exhibition concept specialising in luxury events, opens its doors to the public on November 29 2018 with its inaugural event, ‘A Starry Night of Fashion’. The three-day exhibition will feature bespoke fashion and  jewellery items crafted by high-end European designers. A range of beautifully hand-crafted handbags, art and one of a kind […]

At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest observation deck in the iconic tower by Emaar, brings a show-stopper contemporary art installation by eminent artist Colette Miller. Against the glass panels of Level 124 and 125, the hand-painted Wings comes to the region for the first time. Perched by the façade of the tower, the […]

Skydivers will perform aerobatic feats in Inflight Dubai’s indoor wind tunnel on November 24th. Ten special triathlete children will have the chance to fly with some of the world’s best skydivers, and an additional five special children have been invited to participate in the games activities will fly with the skydivers during the show. VIPs […]

A spectacular celebratory agenda featuring musical entertainment and scintillating fireworks await visitors to mark the 47th UAE National Day, on 1 and 2 December 2018, at La Mer, the world class beachfront destination by Meraas. Over the course of the two days, firework displays will light up the skies around the beach destination at 9pm, […]

Companies from around the world can unlock business opportunities, forge international partnerships and drive growth by registering on Expo 2020 Dubai’s new global Online Marketplace (OMP). The free-to-use platform forms part of Expo 2020’s commitment to create a long-lasting economic impact by supporting companies of all sizes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in line […]

Dubai Studio City, the region’s leading business community for the broadcasting, production and events sectors, today announced the launch of CineMENA, a unique platform that celebrates the art of content creation and nurtures local talent in the field. The initiative aims to assist content creators in enhancing their skills through an annual agenda of events, […]

Good deals come in all shapes and sizes, and in true UAE style, Yellow Friday shoppers can now rent luxury supercars online from noon for only 100 AED. In a never before seen move during sale season, noon partnered with Car Vault, Dubai’s largest supplier of premium rides, to give customers the chance to super-size […]

Dubai Creek Harbour, described as ‘The World of Tomorrow’, has launched Sunset residences, a limited edition of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments in a pedestrian-friendly community with private gardens, waterfront views and resort-style amenities. Sunset residences have a stand-out location right by Creek Beach, ‘where the city meets the beach’ and are located near […]

The Dubai Fitness Challenge has sparked a rush for healthy food deliveries – and some truly unusual location requests. Nando’s outlets across the city are reporting a surge in orders from morning until the early hours as fitness fanatics look for a post-workout boost. It has seen their delivery drivers head to destinations including desert […]

Dubai Internet City (DIC), a member of TECOM Group, the leading technology communities in the Middle East, hosted the seventh edition of the annual Yogafest, one of the largest yoga gatherings in the Middle East. The successful three-day event that drew the participation of over 5,000 visitors, offered fitness enthusiasts of all age groups over […]

On the occasion of the World Children’s Day, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) hosted a group of 40 children who were taken on a unique tour of its warehouses and showroom. The 10-year-old students learned about the role of IHC in facilitating emergency responses and strengthening cooperation among humanitarian agencies who provide help to other […]

Trident Limited and their UAE channel partners, Alia Mohammed Trading Company, this morning organised a networking conference for their UAE Business Associates and members of local media at the Shangri-La hotel, Dubai. Addressing the conference, Mr. Naveet Jindal, CEO (Sales & Marketing – Paper & Chemicals Business) of Trident Limited presented the meteoric rise of […]

RAKBANK’s partnership with the Spanish football club, FC Barcelona, has scored a goal for all the football club’s fans in the UAE through the recent announcement of an exclusive Platinum Mastercard affinity Credit Card. In line with FC Barcelona football club, RAKBANK and Mastercard’s shared dedication to innovation, this partnership will pave the way for […]

Marking the nation’s 47th National Day, Dubai Festival City Mall invites shoppers to come and celebrate the UAE and its heritage with a series of events held at Festival Bay from 2:00 PM onwards, including two special fireworks displays at 8 PM and 10 PM, right after each special IMAGINE show on Sunday the 2nd […]

Mughal-E-Azam, the signature premium dining restaurant at BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, has re-launched with a brand new menu which takes guests on a royal culinary journey through India, with mouth-watering tikkas from the north, coastal-inspired delicacies from the south and decadent Biryanis from the Deccan region. Tucked away in the iconic BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the classic […]

A bulked up Dubai Muscle Show returns to Dubai World Trade Centre for the third year in a row from December 7-8 with a blockbuster bill of brawn and biceps. Organised in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has announced a packed programme for 2019, appealing to all ages and nationalities and featuring outstanding authors, thinkers and opinion formers. The Festival will take place from 1–9 March 2019. Recognised as one of the leading literary festivals in the world, highlights include Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, author […]

Start your morning with a calming yoga class, followed by a hearty poke bowl for breakfast before joining a cake decoration session. You can also get your weekly haul of artisanal products from Ripe Market every Tuesday. Now your family can do all of that under one roof at City Centre Me’aisam. Back by popular […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to expand in the United States. The company has launched operations at Los Angeles International Airport and now provides quality and reliable ground handling and cargo services at 20 airports in the country. To establish operations in Los Angeles, dnata has invested $8 million in […]

Get ready for unmissable money-saving opportunities as Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, Deira, Me’aisem, Al Shindagha and My City Centre Al Barsha, prepare for the next three-day Super Sale, offering shoppers spectacular discounts of up to 90%. Bargain hunters and fashion lovers will find incredible deals on hundreds of brands at the event, […]

School students from across the UAE have contributed to the global development agenda by engaging in a meaningful conversation about the future of urban living at Expo 2020 Dubai’s first ever Next Gen World Majlis. Expo 2020’s World Majlis series is designed to address 21st century challenges through the long-established Emirati and Arab tradition of […]

In an exciting finale, Alexander Zverev took home the trophy as the winner of The Nitto ATP Finals. The season-ending event saw Zverev defeat Novak Djokovic after winning against Roger Federer in the semi-finals the previous day. This highly anticipated tournament drew crowds of over 250,000 at the stadium and over 90 million viewers worldwide. Emirates branding was […]

Danny Willett sealed his first title since winning the 2016 Masters Tournament after lifting the season-ending DP World Tour Championship with a superb 72 hole score of 18 under par 270 while Francesco Molinari became the first Italian to be crowned the European Tour’s Race to Dubai champion after accumulating 6,041,521 points for the season. The Englishman, […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has scooped three industry-leading awards for its game-changing First Class Private Suites and in-flight entertainment system ‘ice’, in addition to being named the ‘Best Long Haul Airline – Middle East and Africa’. The airline clinched the prestigious accolades at the Future Travel Experience (FTE) Asia Awards 2018, held in […]

Legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell talks about her life & career at The Dubai Mall’s 10 years celebrations. To mark the milestone, the world’s leading lifestyle and shopping destination -The Dubai Mall has organized a 10-day fashion event from November 15th-24th. The event will feature huge, picturesque, and interactive installations; exclusive talks with celebrities and style […]

The Emirates A380 drew in more than 11,000 visitors in three days at this year’s edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIA). The Emirates Flight Training Academy’s Phenom 100EV also on display for the first time at the Bahrain Airshow welcomed nearly 2,000 visitors. The A380 that was on display from 14-16 November carried the […]

Matt Wallace shot a spellbinding seven under par 65 on the second day of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship to surge to the top of the leaderboard while the battle for the Race to Dubai heated up after Tommy Fleetwood’s round of five under par 67 left him three shots off the lead at […]

Dubai is poised to become a global capital for luxury yacht marinas as it continues to attract international companies to invest in the vital sector and capitalise on its growth opportunities, locally and regionally. In partnership with Dubai Holding, Meraas today announced that it has signed an agreement with D-Marin, operator of the largest chain […]

With the cooler months setting in and no more excuses of heat and humidity to get away from work-outs, this is the perfect time to choose a session that will add to your wellness and keep you fit for the busy calendar of season’s activities ahead. The Burj Club in the iconic Burj Khalifa is […]

Emaar Entertainment is doubling the dose of entertainment with a spectacular promotion for Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo as well as VR Park valid until 30th November. Explore the marine aquatic life at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and avail a 50% discount on an Adult or Child Unlimited Day Pass at VR Park. With […]

Due to unprecedented demand, Live Nation Middle East and Flash Entertainment confirm that more seats have been added to world-renowned comedian and Hollywood actor, Dave Chappelle’s show at the Dubai World Trade on November 20, 2018. Limited tickets for the highly anticipated event can be purchased via www.ticketmaster.ae from 12:00pm on November 14. In 2017, Chappelle celebrated […]

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the DP World Tour Championship, a new ‘pop-up’ golf zone has been created in the Championship Village at Jumeirah Golf Estates, providing children of all ages and abilities with access to free coaching. The DP World Generation Golf zone, which features a putting green and driving nets, aims to […]

Emirates is kicking off another year as the Official Airline of the DP World Tour Championship, as golf’s top players get ready to battle it out on the course to take home the trophy for the season-ending culmination of the  ‘Race to Dubai’. This is Emirates’ 9th year supporting the tournament, which takes place from […]

Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) recorded a revenue of AED 17.390 billion (US$ 4.735 billion) in the first nine months of 2018, which is 30 per cent higher than the revenue of AED 13.351 billion (US$ 3.635 billion) during the same period in 2017, led by the robust growth achieved by Emaar Development (DFM: EMAARDEV), […]

Spaniard Jon Rahm is delighted to be back at the scene of one of his biggest triumphs as he sets out in his DP World Tour Championship title defence at Jumeirah Golf Estates this week while Italy’s Francesco Molinari is looking to end the best season of his career with Race to Dubai glory. Rahm […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest theme park destination in the Middle East, will celebrate the UAE’s 47th National Day with an exciting offer and cultural activities across all its theme parks, including LEGOLAND® Dubai, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, and the LEGOLAND® Water Park as well as RIVERLAND™ Dubai. Dubai Parks and Resorts is […]

A range of innovative products are being developed to safeguard Expo 2020 Dubai’s site and operations, participants’ pavilions and even drones, thanks to a new partnership with Orient Insurance. As the Official Insurance Provider for Expo 2020’s site and operations, Orient Insurance will create insurance solutions that meet the event’s unique requirements. The two organisations […]

Reigning Race to Dubai champion Tommy Fleetwood admits that it’s a ‘tall order’ as he attempts to retain his title as European Number One at this week’s DP World Tour Championship, Dubai by usurping close friend Francesco Molinari at the top of the Rankings. The Englishman needs to win the European Tour’s season-ending event and […]

Dubai Design District, a destination dedicated to design that reinforces Dubai’s new status as a UNESCO Creative City of Design, today announced the winners of the Design 100 competition during Dubai Design Week 2018. Designer duo Sakina Kara-Sabur and Alicia Spoljar from BySOZO Interiors beat back the competition and captured the attention of the expert […]