Classical music, world culture, celebrity guests and a grand European ball – Dubai has never seen anything like the Dresden Opera Ball before. This landmark cultural event arrives in Dubai on 14th March 2022, with the aim to unite world cultures through music and dance. Dubai Opera will host the glamorous event, which is based […]

The Bus-on-Demand service of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recorded huge growth in the number of commuters on board these buses. Statistics reveal that 603,052 riders used this service from the time of launch in February 2020 until the end of 2021. The service recorded a significant increase in ridership numbers, where 428,377 riders […]

Dubai Duty Free announced annual sales of Dhs3.563 billion (US$976 million) in 2021 which is 40% higher compare to last year.. Reflecting on the year, which was still overshadowed by Covid-19, Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman & CEO of Dubai Duty Free said, “Overall, it has been a very good year for the operation despite […]

Expo 2020 Dubai will be home to the first-ever Vegan Food Festival in the Middle East. A game changing culinary experience with flavours from around the world taking place over 3 weekends from 14th to 30thJanuary, Friday through Sunday. Expo 2020 is proud to bring together the greatest selection of plant-based food to the region […]

Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry led by the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), welcomed more new partnerships at the Malaysia Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai. Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged with renowned players such as International Assistance Sdn Bhd (IASB) and HADID International Services (HADID). These partnerships will further allow the industry to gain new customer […]

Residential values in the world’s tallest building – The Burj Khalifa, have climbed 23%, according to analysis carried out by global property consultant Knight Frank to mark the 12th anniversary of Dubai’s iconic global landmark. Faisal Durrani, Partner – Head of Middle East Research, Knight Frank, explained: “The theme for 2021 has been the exponential rebounding of […]

Announces the destination is welcoming vaccinated as well as non-vaccinated tourists Travel health & safety protocols implanted in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) Awarded the ‘Safe Travel Stamp’ by the World Travel and Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel & Tourism Council Buoyed on by a steady increase in tourist arrivals, Sri Lanka, […]

Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded 8,958,132 visits during its first three months, boosted by a slate of spectacular events across the December festive season and with more world-class sport, music and cultural performances expected in the second half of its six-month run. From October to December 2021, Expo hosted a total of 8,902 government leaders, […]

Dubai Sports Council has launched a ‘Basketball Development Program’ for Dubai clubs, with the aim of developing the skills of Emirati coaches and players. The initiative has been launched under the framework of Decision No 4 2020 of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, which makes […]

The Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has undergone tremendous changes since 5th August 2019 with the new government coming into picture, said Shri Ranjan Prakash Thakur, Principal Secretary, Industry & Commerce, J&K during the inauguration of the J&K Week at the India Pavilion in EXPO2020 Dubai today. “This is the dawn of […]

In a first-of-its-kind Dubai City of Gold initiative, Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG), the largest trade body for the jewellery industry, has creatively joined hands with 14 popular content creators and influencers. Taking Dubai’s love for shopping up a notch and in celebration of the UAE’s move to a new weekend, DJG uses its amazing platform […]

To extend the festivities and in line with the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic is giving the general public the chance to win a ‘Golden Ticket’ when registering for their free General Admission tickets for this year’s event! This year’s tournament is not to be missed, with Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, […]

Emaar, the UAE’s globally renowned and recognised integrated real estate development company, hosted a monumental New Year’s Eve celebration in Downtown Dubai to ring in 2022 in style. Living up to its “Eve of Wonders” theme, Emaar’s display provided a wondrous visual extravaganza of pyrotechnics choreographed to a light and laser show brought to life through Burj […]

Over the last three decades, Dubai has grown in reputation as one of the world’s most exciting golf destinations. With several world-class golf courses including ones designed by the sport’s most celebrated stars, golfing enthusiasts are spoilt for choice in the emirate. As the host of major global tournaments, Dubai also offers one of the […]

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, has marked its fifth year of engagement with DIFC FinTech Hive, the largest financial technology hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region and part of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), successfully completing two sprints of […]

Atlantis, The Palm and Moët & Chandon broke the Guinness World Records™ title for the world’s largest drinking glass pyramid at the Maison’s star-studded Effervescence event series at WHITE Beach, Atlantis, The Palm. Under the magnificence of the resort’s Asateer Tent, 120 VIPs donning glamorous gowns and dapper suits raised a glass to 2022 as […]

In the three months since opening its doors to the world, Expo 2020 Dubai has provided a beacon of hope for millions of people from around the world who have visited and participated, both physically and virtually, bringing together the international community in a show of resilience in uncertain times. During those months, leaders and […]

A love of nature is something very much on display across a range of pavilions at Expo, with each offering their own interpretation of greenery, forests and animals. The Singapore Pavilion, for example, houses more than 170 species of plants, as seen on everything from hanging gardens to vertical walls. To achieve this green, multi-layered […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, created the perfect setting to ring in the New Year in style with eight spectacular firework displays to mark the arrival of 2022 in eight countries across the world. Festivities started with the arrival of New Year in Australia […]

In line with EXPO 2020’sSustainability focus, glass and design leader LASVITis illuminating the Czech PavilionwithGolden Rain, an organic six-meter-high groundbreaking installation made entirely of recyclable metal and glass, that marries technology and harmony with nature to showcase the process of manufacturing water from air. Golden Rain connects the traditional craft of glass making to modern […]

In alignment with the government’s decision with regard to the new work week, starting 2ndJanuary 2022 Global Village,the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment,will have three days of extended operating hours instead of the earlier two. Family day has been shifted to Tuesday from the earlier Monday when […]

The world’s largest and tallest observation wheel Ain Dubai hosted unique parties, experiences, entertainment, light and drone shows before the official New Year’s Eve Countdown by Omega &Rivoli on the LED wheel and fireworks rung in the New Year to truly cement its position as the ultimate celebration destination. Taking place on the Ain Dubai […]