As in the platforms that preceded it in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, the promotional platform set up by “Aafaq Islamic Finance” in “Mall of the Emirates” – Dubai witnessed a huge turnout which was a testament to the success of “Aafaq” strategy to communicate to customers, and to introduce them to leading financial products […]

The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), the investment promotion agency of Dubai Economy, has welcomed the announcement by Amazon Web Services (AWS) of its plans to open data centres in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first half of 2022. The new AWS Middle East (UAE) Region will consist of three Availability Zones […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched the Green Summer competition as part of ‘Let’s Make This Summer Green’ campaign. DEWA launched this campaign for the sixth consecutive year in June 2021, under the theme ‘create memories that last forever’. The competition encourages all community members to adopt a responsible and sustainable lifestyle in […]

One of the world’s fashion capitals, Dubai is home to its fair share of style superstars, fabulous fashionistas and super-cool streetwear champions. This year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), with its huge selection of sales, deals and promotions featuring some of the biggest high-end brands, fast fashion favourites and in-demand designers, has delighted residents and visitors […]

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has announced categories for its 11th Season themed ‘Nature’ noting that submissions are open until midnight on 30th November 2021, UAE time, on the official website www.hipa.ae. Ali bin Thalith, Secretary-General of HIPA, said that the choice of Nature as a theme was to inspire […]

The European Tour today announced Slync.io as the new title sponsor of the Dubai Desert Classic, with the iconic event becoming part of the Rolex Series for the first time in 2022. Slync.io, the technology provider that is revolutionising the way global logistics works, becomes the title sponsor of the historic European Tour event played […]

Global Village has announced that internationally-renowned dancing show Burn The Floor will be starring on the Global Village main stage in March 2022, where the show’s artists will be appearing for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Shaun Cornell, Director of Entertainment, Global Village, said, “We are delighted that Burn […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today that passengers booking a flydubai flight to Dubai will enjoy a complimentary 1-Day Ticket to visit Expo 2020 Dubai, taking place from 01 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. The initiative is valid for all bookings made from 01 September for travel during the event dates. The initiative is […]

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today reaffirmed the UAE’s readiness to welcome the world to Expo 2020 Dubai and herald a new era of international collaboration. His Highness made these remarks as he visited the Expo 2020 Dubai site, with […]

Whether you’ve never seen the show before, have family coming to visit and looking to wow them, or loved it so much the first time? You just have to see La Perle all over again as it celebrates it’s 4th Year Anniversary with a 40% discount on tickets! It’s been 4 years since Dubai’s permanent […]

At Nikki Beach Dubai, summer days seem endless and sun-kissed memories last a lifetime. The iconic beachside property is best known for being the first luxury beach club concept, garnering devoted clients and sun-seekers, right here in Dubai and across the world. Over the years, Nikki Beach Dubai has maintained and upheld its appeal as […]

Emirates and Visa are making paying for your next holiday or trip to visit loved ones much more rewarding with tremendous savings potential for future travel plans. Customers booking their travel on emirates.com who use their Visa credit or Visa debit card from today until 18 September 2021* in any class of travel using the promotional code EKVISA1 to […]

PepsiCo and its philanthropic arm, The PepsiCo Foundation, alongside the USA Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, are proud to announce the launch of the USA Pavilion @ EXPO 2020 Fellows Program. The Fellows Program is focused on empowering and educating young global leaders tackling the world’s most pressing socio-economic issues by helping them hone their leadership and problem-solving skills. […]

VOX Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and Africa,is proud to announce a partnership with Akira Back, world-renowned Michelinstarchef.The highly-anticipated culinary collaboration, which launches in the United Arab Emirates in September, will see the global restauranteur curate a special […]

Majid Al Futtaim – Communities today announced the successful launch of its newest neighbourhood, Aura Gardens at Tilal Al Ghaf. Aura Gardens’ bespoke lifestyle proposition has been well received by both investors and owner-occupiers, yet again demonstrating the Lifestyle Destination Creators’ expertise in delivering customer-centric communities precisely aligned with the needs of the local market. […]

As this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) comes to a close, shoppers will be supercharged by an epic final sale featuring huge savings of up to 90 per cent! The 24th edition of the annual summer retail festival will slash prices even further for three days from 2 to 4 September, the official end of […]

The General Department of Transport and Rescue at Dubai Police and the Emirates Auction, the leading company in the field of the management and organization of public and online auctions in the Middle East, have signed an agreement under which the latter will provide towing and removal services for accident-damaged light vehicles and bikes on […]

Following the huge success of the first DXB Snow Run, Dubai Sports Council and Majid Al Futtaim are back promising more thrills and chills when the second edition of the novel run takes place on the slopes of Ski Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates, in -4C, on September 17. Registration for the 2nd DXB […]

Israel’s pavilion at EXPO2020 today announces its series of cultural and entertainment events that will take place during the EXPO2020 in Dubai from 1st October 2021 – 31st March 2022. Highlights include;January 9th 2022, which will see the celebration of Israel’s National Day. Israel’s High state officials, will be in attendance to launch celebrations. On […]

Excitement surrounding the opening of the globally renowned attraction Madame Tussauds Dubai has increased further with the news that a wax figure of the celebrated performer, recording artist and humanitarian Mohammed Assaf will join the star-studded ensemble. He was introduced to his wax figure during a truly memorable ‘side by side’ unveiling held in partnership […]

Emirates will receive three more A380 aircraft from Airbus this year with its last unit on order scheduled to join its fleet in November, bringing forward the original delivery timeline from June 2022. All three new A380s to be delivered will be fitted out with Emirates’ much lauded Premium Economy cabin as well as its […]