Two teams of Expo site workers were joined by international cricket stars Misbah-ul-Haq and Virender Sehwag for the Expo 2020 Dubai Cricket Tournament Final 2018/19. For the past three months, 32 teams of Expo site workers have been competing in cricket matches for the chance to take home the winners trophy. Al-Futtaim Carillion defeated Laing […]

Dubai Airports has announced a range of activities involving food, music, dedicated services and special amenities across the airport in celebration of the Chinese New Year. It’s all part of a comprehensive “China Ready” strategy designed to boost traffic between Dubai and the 13 destinations in China served by DXB. Apart from celebrating Chinese culture […]

A 2019 Rolls-Royce Ghost has been added to the aircraft transfer fleet at Dubai International’s (DXB) Al Majlis VIP Service at Terminal 3. The car was delivered by AGMC, the authorised dealer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. The Al Majlis VIP service offers guests connecting to commercial or private […]

On Thursday 31st January, the world’s most popular musical, The Phantom of the Opera, will light up the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, for one night only. Jointly presented by Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera, at 7.50pm a bespoke audio-visual show will illuminate the Dubai monument in celebration of the Middle East debut […]

The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai’s stunning new waterfront dining and entertainment destination, is celebrating Chinese New Year with majestic Dragon Boat races, traditional music and dance, and lively performances on 1 and 2 February. Get ready to be transported to the streets of China at The Pointe, where you can feast on delicious Chinese […]

LEGOLAND® Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, will put the light in ‘delightful’ this February, as it sets the stage to usher in the Lunar New Year with a number of festive activities for the entire family to enjoy. From 5 – 16 February 2019, […]

Foster + Partners, in association with Dubai Design District (d3), is presenting its first exhibition in the UAE, entitled ‘The Art of Sustainable Architecture’, investigating the work of the practice through the lens of sustainability. Located in Building 6 Atrium between 31 January – 28 February 2019 at Dubai Design District. Focussing on the importance […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai launched three quality initiatives today aimed to accelerate future-readiness of the economy and enhance private sector participation in developing a competitive policy framework for achieving sustainable business growth along the sidelines of the third ‘Engage DXB Forum 2019.’ The Forum, held under the theme ‘Engage, Foresight, Collaborate,’ […]

Ibn Battuta Mall is celebrating Chinese New Year with an exciting Shop & Win promotion that will see one lucky winner drive home in a brand new Haval H6 top-of-range sports utility vehicle (SUV). Customers can enter the draw by spending AED200 or more at any outlet at Ibn Battuta Mall from 3 to 20 […]

From February 1st-10th, visitors to The Dubai Mall can explore China’s traditions and culture through various art forms as Chinese New Year celebrations come to life. Under the theme China Art, the mall will offer an exciting programme of authentic activities showcasing art, music and dance through arts & crafts workshops, traditional Chinese games and […]

Dubai-based flydubai today has announced the start of flights to Tashkent (TAS) the capital of Uzbekistan. The five times weekly service between Dubai and Tashkent will start from 11 March 2019 and will become a daily operation from 31 May 2019. flydubai has been flying to Central Asia since November 2010 with the launch of […]

Bryson DeChambeau’s record-breaking triumph at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic saw the American emphatically enter the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings in fourth place after receiving 710 points for his resounding win. The 25 year old, who has won four of his last nine events, cruised to victory at Emirates Golf Club with a […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has met with Apple CEO Tim Cook at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. During the meeting, Sheikh Hamdan affirmed that the UAE and Dubai’s experiments present a model for development and offer an incubator […]

The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai’s newest dining, entertainment and leisure destination, is hosting an exciting line-up of free-to-attend weekend sports and fitness activities between now and 9 February 2019. Carnival games, yoga, Zumba, Kangoo Jumps, CrossFit, Pound workouts, boxing, performances by Parkour DXB and more are on offer at The Pointe, which is aiming […]

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, today celebrated the opening of its new Emirates Skywards Centre in Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The centre was inaugurated by Dr Nejib Ben Khedher, Senior Vice President, Emirates Skywards and Nick Moore, Senior Vice President, Passenger Services, Emirates. The Emirates Skywards Centre […]

Dubai World Trade Centre, DWTC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Los Angeles-based live content creators, FiveCurrents, to deliver new entertainment events in the UAE, through DXB Live, the experiential arm of DWTC. The MoU was signed at DWTC by Khalid Al Hammadi, VP – Live Events & Experience, DWTC, and Scott Givens, President […]

If your busy schedule stops you fulfilling your shopping needs during daytime, Mall of the Emirates’ ‘Shop the Night Away’ might be the perfect solution. Discover the ultimate DSF shopping experience with Shop the Night Away at Mall of the Emirates on January 23. From 6pm until midnight, visitors will be able to pick up […]

The Region’s First Sports Performance Training & Fitness Centre Led By US Olympic Champion What is MJP Dubai? Located at Mina Rashid, the region’s first sports performance training and fitness center, Michael Johnson Performance (MJP) Dubai, has officially opened its state-of-the-art venue to all athletes and fitness enthusiasts. What is being offered? The 48,438 square […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, continues to celebrate the 24th Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with its signature event – Streets Meet the City. City Walk brings you the best urban vibes this DSF with street culture, art, live entertainment and an artisan market. You can drum up some fun beats, get […]

Boxpark, the hip urban destination by Meraas, is celebrating the 24th Dubai Shopping Festival with musical entertainment and attractive prizes. Over the next two weekends – 24 to 26 January and 31 January to 2 February, visitors to Boxpark can enjoy entertainment that includes a trio of musicians – a singer, a saxophonist and a […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure conglomerate across the Middle East, Africa and Asia today announced during the World Economic Forum in Davos, its partnership with Los Angeles-based technology company, I.AM+. Founded by innovator and global music artist, will.i.am, I.AM+ will offer Majid Al Futtaim its Omega platform, an AI-powered […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, in partnership with Meraas, held the opening ceremony to mark the Dubai debut of international art exhibition titled ‘Streets of the World.’ Known as the world’s largest photo exhibition, Streets of the World will run from 21st January […]

Emaar has made significant progress in the construction of five new retail link bridges that will further strengthen road connectivity to The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and lifestyle destination. Scheduled to open in February, the retail link bridges connect the mall with Doha Road/Financial Centre Road. The new bridges are part of The […]

Etisalat today received ‘ The Most Valuable Portfolio Brand’ in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by Brand Finance as a recognition for the company’s impressive portfolio of brands becoming the first Middle East group to break the $10 billion barrier in terms of wider portfolio value. Etisalat boasts of a portfolio of brands such […]

Following the successful opening of the 24th edition of Carpet Oasis on 20 January (Sunday) at City Walk, Meraas and the organising committee of Carpet Oasis at Dubai Customs have signed a three-year strategic partnership agreement. As per the agreement, Meraas will host the next three editions of Dubai’s most awaited and spectacular annual carpet festival, […]

Emirates has introduced an innovative new function on its app to allow customers to create bespoke playlists ahead of their flight and sync it to their seats once on board. Customers can plan their trip more effectively, and maximise their onboard experience by using the Emirates app to browse the expansive entertainment catalogue at any time. ice, […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) organised a ceremony to honour real estate brokers operating in Dubai for their outstanding performance during 2018, according to a number of select categories. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD; His Excellency Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, CEO of RERA; the event organizer; […]

To celebrate Valentine’s Day on the 14th February 2019, Roxy Cinemas are giving film-fans the chance to spoil their loved ones with an exclusive screening of all-time-favourite romantic classic, Notting Hill – available on the 13th and 14th February in Roxy Platinum Plus at City Walk, The Beach and Box Park. For those in search of a new […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, continues to celebrate the 24th Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with its signature event – Streets Meet the City. City Walk brings you the best urban vibes this DSF with street culture, art, live entertainment and an artisan market. You can drum up some fun beats, get […]

Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group’s (DGJG) ongoing promotions for gold and diamond jewellery is acting as a major catalyst to increase the shopper participation for the running Dubai Shopping Festival. With over thousands of participants in the first 24 days of the promotion, the group has received a magnificent response from both residents and tourists […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation with the UAE International Investors Council (UAEIIC). The MoU was signed by HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, and HE Jamal Saif Al Jarwan, Secretary-General of UAEIIC. The MoU aims to share knowledge, experiences, and institutional expertise at all […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that world-renowned inspirational speaker, leadership expert and best-selling author Tommy Spaulding will headline the closing ceremony for the 10th cycle of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Business Award and the 2nd cycle of the MRM Business Innovation Award. The prestigious ceremony, held under the patronage […]

Central Park Towers, one of Dubai’s leading commercial, retail, and residential destinations in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has been tremendously successful in attracting prestigious tenants to their commercial office tower. The building continues to attract corporate businesses, and government departments with its convenient location, design aesthetics, and value for money proposition. Two key government […]

Shane Lowry surged to the summit of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after holding off a relentless Richard Sterne to complete a sensational wire-to-wire victory at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA. The 31 year old started the final day with a three-shot lead over South African Sterne but surrendered the advantage after […]

Middle Eastern dishes are full of flavours, thanks to the exotic herbs and spices and believe it or not, there is a lot more to Middle Eastern food than just chickpeas and hummus! Get ready for an exceptional culinary delight at Vida Downtown every Thursday evening with the new ‘Taste of Arabia’ experience. The ‘Taste […]

Dubai-based Viva City has announced the completion of the first floor of its Sport Society mall – the world’s largest sports mall. Construction of this landmark project in the Mirdif area of Dubai is on track and shall be completed by the end of 2019 and will open in the first quarter of 2020. The […]

The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), represented by the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector, and the Kuwait Business Council in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral relations and create opportunities for developing Kuwaiti projects managed through social media websites, in addition to exploring business opportunities […]

On the eve of the Global Teacher Prize ceremony, the Varkey Foundation will hold ‘The Assembly: A Global Teacher Prize Concert’ as a joyful ‘thank you’ to teachers all around the world for the unsung work they do every day. On Saturday 23rd March ten thousand people are expected to join Little Mix, who are […]

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 visitors during the festival period, while visitors to La Mer can participate in an exciting ‘Spend and Win’ competition. […]

Pair up with loved ones for an unforgettable time and laughs in City Centre Me’aisem and City Centre Al Shindagha’s engaging ‘The Great Claw Machine’ game this DSF from January 10 until February 6. With the aim of bringing unique, interactive family entertainment for the community all-year-round, the malls have launched this exciting activity, fit […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to enhance its global catering operations, today opening a new, state-of-the-art catering facility in the capital of Australia, Canberra. Representing an investment of AUD$ 6.5 million, the newest dnata facility allows the company to meet the increased demand for its quality services and create capacity […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, celebrated a hat trick win at the 2018 Business Traveller Africa Awards. Emirates received awards for Best Business Class – for the second consecutive year, Best International Long-Haul Airline and Best Airport Business Lounge, underpinning its brand promise to offer a ‘better’ flying experience. The Lounge award is for Emirates’ […]

From unmissable shopping deals to exceptional entertainment and competitions, The Outlet Village has exciting activities lined up for everyone this Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). Running till 2 February 2019, the indoor shopping and leisure destination by Meraas has rolled out incredible promotions on already discounted items from over 90 high-end brands. The destination has put together ‘Fashion […]

Emirates will operate its A380 aircraft to and from Amman between 01 June and 26 October 2019, in response to increased demand for travel during the summer period. This adjustment will see the airline operate one of its three daily flights on the route (EK 903/904) with its flagship A380. This will be the first […]

Following overwhelming sales response to the launch of Expo Golf Villas, Emaar has launched its second phase, with a limited collection of three and four-bedroom premium villas set only 10 minutes from the Expo 2020 Dubai site and seven minutes from the Al Maktoum International Airport. Overlooking an 18-hole championship golf course, the Expo Golf […]

The strategic partnership between Dubai’s two airlines, Emirates and flydubai, continues to open up the world for travellers since its launch 14 months ago, and is set to grow even further in 2019 with new codeshare destinations to be added. The partnership, which came into effect at the end of October 2017, has since delivered a number of […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry led a delegation of UAE retail leaders to New York earlier this week to participate in NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show, the world’s largest retail expo and conference, where the delegates explored the latest trends and technologies reshaping the future of the global retail sector. The delegation was headed […]

Dubai Frame has attracted the attention of a large number of visitors to Dubai, as it received a million visitors from around the world during its first year of opening. “The Dubai Frame comes from the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, today unveiled the scale and impact of its efforts and achievements during 2018, which marked the “Year of Zayed”. As of today, the UAE-based global philanthropic organization has launched 183 programs worth AED 787.39 million (USD 214 million), thus impacting the lives of 18.76 […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry today hosted a high-level Kiribati delegation led by the country’s President H.E. Taneti Maamau in an effort to enhance bilateral relations and explore new avenues of economic cooperation. During a meeting at Dubai Chamber’s headquarters, H.E. Maamau expressed his intention to open up Kiribati’s economy and establish new partnerships […]

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 […]