The UAE cabinet announced a new federal budget of AED 60.3 billion in September, paving the way for a significant increase in government spending that will in turn benefit the Dubai real estate market,  revealed JLL’s latest Q3 report. The proposed budget provides funding for a series of new policies, aimed at stimulating economic growth […]

It’s the #MonthOfStrange at WAFI and visitors can expect all things creepy as part of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! This month sees more chances to win, have fun and play games as we get ready for Halloween as well as strange treats from your favourite Wafi Restaurants. As part of the #MonthOfStrange, we’re celebrating […]

Noor Bank, a leading Shari’a-compliant bank in the UAE, has contributed AED1 million from its late payments fund to Al Jalila Foundation, a UAE-based global not-for-profit organisation dedicated to transforming people’s lives through medical treatment, research and education. Sami Al Awadi, Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Government Relations at Noor Bank, visited the foundation […]

A photo exhibition aimed to raise awareness about world hunger opens today at the Dubai International Financial Centre to mark this year’s World Food Day. Created by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in collaboration with the Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC), the exhibit is debuting as 821 million people around the globe – […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened the initial phase of Latifa bint Hamdan Street and Umm Al Sheef Street. Phase II of the project will be opened in the first quarter of 2019. The project has a cost is AED800 million and links Jumeirah with Al Khail Road and Parallel Roads (First Al […]

Sole DXB announces its return for 2018, with the support of its partners Cadillac, Dubai Design District (d3), Dubai Tourism and Sprite. The highly anticipated three-night, two-day cultural festival, will take place on December 6, 7 and 8, 2018 at d3, with tickets now on sale at www.soledxb.com/tickets. The first of its kind at its […]

Planning the best birthday party for your kids will not be a challenging task as Reel Cinemas-The Springs Souk has introduced an incredible Reel Junior Birthday Package. Priced at only AED 135 per child, the package includes a host of fun activities to keep the kids truly entertained while enjoying an exclusive birthday party. The […]

DP World officially marked the one-month countdown to the annual DP World Tour Championship, Dubai by inviting the next generation of UAE golfers to take a series of ceremonial tee-shots on the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The group of future stars were invited from the Emirates Golf Federation’s National Junior Development Program to […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, is gearing up to launch the outdoor season with a Venetian-themed Street Fest. Over three weekends from 18 October to 03 November, City Walk will transform into a vibrant carnival venue with a range of spectacular performances and activities for the entire family. The destination will […]

Financial technology (fintech) heavyweights will return to Dubai on 30th October 2018 on board the Queen Elizabeth 2 at Port Rashid for the third annual Fintech Summit, organised by leading regional deal facilitation company Naseba. With the Middle East’s financial landscape rapidly evolving owing to emerging and disruptive technologies and drive towards digitalization, this year’s […]

Dubai’s property pipeline is expected to exert continued pressure on the residential market with an additional 10,000 units set to be delivered this year and a further 70,000 before Expo 2020 – according to research from leading international real estate services firm, Chestertons, latest Observer: Dubai Market Report Q3 2018. Despite several positive initiatives being […]

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 entertainment filled with exuberant music, songs and dance starting 15 October. Guests can immerse themselves in the vibrant sights, sounds and colours of India through 11 new […]

Boxpark, the hip urban destination by Meraas, will kick off the outdoor season with ‘I’m loving Street Art’, an interactive event for lovers of art, music and food. Over four weekends from 19 October to 10 November, the street art celebration will bring original art displays and workshops for adults and children to Boxpark. Art […]

Eddie Pepperell climbed up to seventh on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings after picking up his second title of the season with a brilliant wire-to-wire victory in often difficult conditions at the Sky Sports British Masters, hosted by World No.2 Justin Rose. The Englishman, who won his first European Tour title earlier this […]

Emirates is offering UAE residents a chance to travel back home and celebrate Thanksgiving and Diwali with friends and family. Passengers travelling in Economy and Business Class can book starting today until 28th October 2018, for travel until 30 April 2019. U.S. Thanksgiving Customers travelling to North America can enjoy Economy Class fares to New […]

Fitness In DXB, the region’s first and largest community fitness group has launched its search to find who really is the fittest. Is it footballers, runners, crossfitters or maybe even professional brunchers, who knows? The first upcoming competition on the calendar is the Fittest Human – Battle of the Nations on October 26th at The […]

Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE), the world-class residential golf destination offering luxury homes and leisure facilities among two internationally-acclaimed championship golf courses, has nabbed seven awards at International Property Awards Dubai, adding on to its already impressive list of wins. At a ceremony held recently, JGE proudly received the awards for Architecture Multiple residence – Alandalus, […]

Over the weekend the Middle East Arthritis Foundation (MEAF) conducted its public community event at the Shangri-La hotel, Dubai to mark World Arthritis Day 2018 (WAD). Four hundred patients and their families and carers gathered to participate in several activities including a fashion show, nutrition and pain management sessions as well as free bone density […]

Mantis is set to open its doors this November in the heart of the city, at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), guarenteed to offer something new to the region’s nightlife scene. Situated on podium level in Emirates Financial Towers, the premimum nightclub will breathe everything about Dubai’s VIP nightlife scene and promises to be the […]

In the latest report issued by Dubai Land Department (DLD), Dubai’s real estate market witnessed a continuous growth driven by optimism among investors and developers, where the market recorded 39,802 real estate transactions worth AED 162 billion from the beginning of the year till the end of September. Commenting on these promising figures, HE Sultan […]

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the launch of a host of smart initiatives & services as part of RTA’s participation at GITEX 2018. The event will witness the test run of the first ‘Autonomous taxi’ in the region, and […]

In 2018, we are seeing a growing demand for AI (Artificial Intelligence) with the need to use this innovation in the e-health field. BodyO has developed a unique set of tools to monitor health, prevent serious illnesses and provide data on usage, engagement and improvement. During the exhibition trade fair, BodyO will launch officially its AiPod and its new platform. […]

For the 9th time, dnata has been named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year at the Aviation Business Awards.  The award was accepted by Jaffar Dawood, Senior Vice President of dnata’s UAE airport operations, at a gala dinner in Dubai. “We are honoured to receive this prestigious award as a testament of our uncompromising […]

ENOC Group and Energy Institute (EI) successfully concluded the second HSE and Sustainability Forum, that gathered researchers, academia, industry and regulators. Over 100 experts from around the world discussed over three days how companies can become key players in the regional energy industry by fostering operational excellence, governance and embedding a culture of world-class EHS […]

The fifth edition of the ‘Global Innovation Summit,’ the region’s most inspiring innovation conference jointly hosted by the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and SPI Greatsands Group today at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, DIFC, celebrated the achievements of several innovators from various verticals including technology, aviation, healthcare, future-skills and many more. The conference […]

The Creek Beach district is Dubai’s first-of-its-kind urban beach in the middle of Dubai Creek Harbour, ‘The World of Tomorrow’. Featuring a rich array of lifestyle amenities, this new neighbourhood assures a unique lifestyle with all community landmarks within walking distance. Creek Beach stands out for its pedestrian-friendly environment with a modern twist on ‘old […]

With the festive period fast approaching, Gold & Diamond Park is ensuring that your weekends are filled with entertainment for the whole family! Starting October 1 until December 29, 2018, every month will have three weekends of roaming entertainment while the fourth/finale weekend will culminate into – ‘The Shine 2018’ – a family carnival. The […]

Emaar is gearing up for yet another spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration that will feature several amazing new elements in addition to spectacular fireworks, returning this year by popular demand. The New Year’s Eve Gala in Downtown Dubai will be highlighted by festivities across Burj Khalifa, the global icon, and scintillating water-music performances at The […]

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 […]

Royal Caribbean will be hosting the biggest celebrations at sea this festive season, with visits from Santa, and his hard-working elves to cheer littles on their way. Royal Caribbean ships carry the joy of celebrating holidays over the waves, with a variety of shows and activities that will make the end of this year an […]

People looking to move abroad have various priorities when it comes to taking that international first-step. According to HSBC’s Expat Explorer 2018, for expats in the UAE, these priorities include bigger salaries, career growth and greater quality of life, respectively. Aspirations meet reality here as a fifth of expats in the UAE say their salaries […]

Dubai Science Park (DSP), the holistic science-focused business community, and Dubai FDI, an agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), today announce the arrival of inui Health to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Silicon Valley digital technology company, which allows medical-grade information to become accessible anytime, anywhere, has chosen the Emirates as […]

In the quest to ‘build a future-ready economy’ and empower innovative minds steering the wheel of change, the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, in partnership with SPI Group, is hosting the most awaited innovation conference in the region – The Global Innovation Summit 2018. To be held on Thursday, 11th of October 2018 […]

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, today received a high-ranking group of automotive experts from Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan and Al-Futtaim Automotive. The visit examined ways of enhancing synergies in the smart mobility space. Shahla Abdul Razak, Deputy CEO of DSOA, […]

There’s only seven more sleeps until The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale lands in Dubai,  and opens to thousands of regional book lovers at Dubai Studio City, Sound Stage Venue. Founded in 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Big Bad Wolf Book Sale has been to multiple Asian cities in the last decade, including Jakarta, Manila, […]

Take home a piece of Emirates’ iconic First Class amenities this month. Shop at the Emirates Official Store for some of the airline’s most exclusive items, provided exclusively as part of the First Class travel experience. From Bowers & Wilkins PX headphones, hydra-active sleepwear pyjamas and warm, fluffy blankets – ultimate travel luxury products are […]

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, The Dubai Mall is hosting a series of activities from October 9th-15th in partnership with Mediclinic and Estée Lauder. Located in Souk Atrium, the happenings will take place in a charming pink-themed stand embracing the official colour and symbol of breast cancer awareness – The Pink Ribbon. Mediclinic […]

Mashreqbank announced today that it has agreed to a Consent Order with the New York State Department of Financial Services (the “DFS”). The agreement addresses findings related to the New York Branch’s Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (“BSA/AML”) program and gaps in execution of its Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) sanctions compliance program identified during […]

The Dubai Muscle Show 2018 – Middle East’s leading fitness and bodybuilding show – returns for a pumped up third season in December, with a ripped roster of multiple Mr Olympia winners, a four-time World’s Strongest Man and social media superstars set to wow regional fitness and bodybuilding fans. Held under the patronage of His […]

Dubai has been adjudged the ‘Destination of the Year’ at the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2018, in recognition of the work done by the Cruise Tourism department of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) in pioneering cruise tourism in the region and positioning the city as a hub for winter sun cruising. Considered […]

DXB Entertainments PJSC (DFM: DXBE), the company that owns Dubai Parks and Resorts, has earned the prestigious CSR label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce for implementing socially and environmentally responsible practices at the corporate office. The Dubai Chamber CSR is a framework and a CSR management tool that encourages participating companies to develop and […]

In “A Star Is Born,” Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga fuse their considerable talents to depict the raw and passionate tale of Jack and Ally, two artistic souls coming together, on stage and in life.  Theirs is a complex journey through the beauty and the heartbreak of a relationship struggling to survive. In this new […]

Emirates is offering travellers in Lebanon special Business class companion fares to 15 destinations across its network. The offers are valid for bookings until 31 October 2018, for travel until 20 December 2018. The special fares are available for two to eight people booking and flying together in Business Class. Fares from Lebanon start from […]

The Rental Disputes Centre (RDC) in Dubai launched the Rental Good Conduct (RGC) Certificate service, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the world that aims to enhance trust between land lords and tenants and reduce the rates of disputes that may arise between them. HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of Dubai Land Department (DLD), commented: […]

Dubai Garden Glow, a favourite family entertainment attraction in Zabeel Park, entered its fourth season on Sunday, adding a fourth attraction, the Art Park. The four magical themes in Garden Glow this year include the Ice Park, the Glow Park, the Dinosaur Park and the newly added Art Park, set up using about 500,000 different […]

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, today inaugurated the Dubai Investment Week 2018, hosted by Dubai FDI, the investment development agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED). Organised under the theme ‘Investing in Future Transformations,’ the event explores the prospects for strengthening local and international partnerships for […]

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), said that the Emirati astronauts who are set to travel to space are a source of pride for the country, given the significance of the accomplishment. This signals the beginning of a […]

His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Founder and Chairman of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), has confirmed that the 20th WETEX will cover an area of 78,413 square metres with the participation of more than 2,100 exhibitors from 53 countries. DEWA […]

Lucas Bjerregaard surged into the top ten of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after carding a brilliant final round of 67 on the Old Course at St Andrews to thwart Tyrrell Hatton winning for the third consecutive year at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland. The Dane, whose last win on Tour came […]

Hot off the heels of a successful re-opening, BASE has some more exciting news to wow guests. David Guetta, voted number one DJ in the world by DJ Mag, is coming to BASE on Thursday the 25th of October. BASE sets the standard for Dubai’s nightlife scene and its weekly event, LYFE, is no different […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started a trial run of a smart system for the remote monitoring of school buses. The step follows a broad-based field study of school buses in Dubai aimed at enhancing the safety of students of different ages. “This initiative involves the installation of smart cameras, hi-tech communication devices […]

In a bid to put smiles on the faces of orphans, a group of seasoned indoor sky divers will come together for a one-of-a-kind aerobatic production that aims to make difference to the lives of these children. To be hosted by Inflight Dubai, on the 24th of November 2018, the event will be attended by HE.  […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, officially launched the 12th edition of Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre which will take place from 6th – 17th October at the Cultural and Scientific Association in Dubai. Prior to the official launch, a press conference was conducted […]

Canon, a provider of imaging technologies and services, raised AED 250,000 to support two educational programmes, one in the Middle East and a second in Africa. The funds were raised through sponsors, and the general public who participated in the Canon Day of Giving fundraising event which was recently held at Zaabeel Park in partnership […]

Jimmy Morales, President of Guatemala and His Excellency (HE) Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, president of the World Free Zones Organization, (World FZO) opened up proceedings for the annual Association of Free Trade Zones of the Americas (AZFA) conference held in Antigua, Guatemala. HE Dr. Al Zarooni addressed high level delegations and attendees on the impact […]

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of global developer Emaar Properties and the Expo 2020 Dubai Official Hotel & Hospitality Partner, has unveiled a new ‘Golf Membership’ programme that offers unbeatable benefits for golfing enthusiasts. For the first time, golfers can enjoy reciprocal benefits across three of Dubai’s leading and sought-after golf destinations […]

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the region’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park is the go-to destination this Halloween. The park will transform into a ghoulish experience after dark, with its two zombies scare zones and live SAW Maze. Debuting for the very first time in the UAE and the region, get ready to experience the true-to-film themed maze based […]

Fiesta De Los Muertos, the biggest annual Halloween-themed live music festival, makes its highly anticipated return to the 117 Live Arena for an aural and visual spooktacular on October 26th, with a stellar line-up, including pop phenomenon Nick Jonas, Gente De Zona, Chantel Jeffries, The Mariachis, and Hollaphonic. Not content to rest on the roaring […]

Internationally-acclaimed inspirational speaker Sister Shivani led  around 4,650 attendees to a special evening filled with inspiration and uplifting experiences at the Dubai World Trade Centre’s Sheikh Saeed Hall 1 on Saturday (October 6, 2018) during her public talk on the topic ‘Awakening Harmony & Happiness’. Sister Shivani’s clarity in her thoughts, words and deeply calming […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has won the Aviation 100 ‘Middle East & Africa Airline of the Year’, awarded by Airline Economics magazine. The Aviation 100 awards recognise aviation’s most outstanding performers, as well as the most innovative and successful finance and leasing deals closed in the last 12 months. The awards were held […]