Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)is seeking to nurture and develop the cultural and life skills of community members through its ‘School of Life’ programme taking place at Dubai Public Libraries. Awaiting participants are interactive and educational workshops aimed at empowering self-development skills and caring for their mental and physical health. The ‘School of […]

On November 5th, the BIG ART festival will once again be held in Dubai at The Theater featuring two very different artists who are equally beloved by the audience – Basta and RukiVVerh! Guests can expect an unmissable show, gala dinner, and afterparty from 7pm until late. Berin Iglesias Art Company promises the guests a […]

A night at The Theater is an experiential masterpiece that marries visual brilliance, culinary excellence, and unparalleled entertainment. The new season ‘Viva Las Vegas’ has kicked off new shows in an ode to the entertainment capital of the world. The world’s best acts have set the stage alight, performing alongside resident artist Guy Manoukian. With […]

Under the patronage of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Timeless exhibition opens in Dubai for the first time. Max Vadukul, one of the most important exponents of contemporary photography and known worldwide for his artistic reportage shots reflecting on the woman, the evolution of her role through the centuries, and the central […]

Silicon Central, Dubai’s new lifestyle destination is gearing up for its first indoor and in mall run for 600m, 1.5km, and 2.5kmon 5th November at 7am to support the first community run of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30×30,in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council. The Silicon Central Family run, officially under the guidance of Dubai Sports […]

Tourism in the Middle East is on the fast track to recovery. New research from Phocuswright suggests the sector has a “bright future”; well-defined tourism strategies, mega project investments, the development of premium aviation hubs and the organization of world-class events are just some of the positive trends driving the market. At the same time, […]

The real estate and properties transactions valued at AED 11.3billion in total during the week ending 28 October 2022. The sum of transactions was 2,759. 234 plots were sold for AED 2.26 billion, 1,983 apartments and villas were sold for AED 4.74 billion. The top three transactions were a land in Palm Jumeirah sold for […]

Darwinbox,a global HR tech unicorn, has bolstered its presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with the opening of a new office at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Darwinbox is aiming for a 400 percent growth in […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)to foster an open dialogue and enable exchange of information between the two authorities to fulfil their respective regulatory mandates. The MoU was signed by Ian Johnston,  Chief Executive of the DFSA, and Professor Shibli Rubayat […]

Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Breakbulk Middle East (BBME), the region’s largest event dedicated to the breakbulk and project cargo industry is all set to return to Dubai on 13-14 February, 2023. Scheduled to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event is expected to attract more than […]

wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, has announced the latest construction update on its iconic ‘wasl tower’ on Sheikh Zayed Road. The skyscraper is taking shape, and once completed, the 302-metre twisting, asymmetrically designed tower will feature the region’s tallest ceramic façade and present an […]

Dubai Chambers has announced its support for the sixth edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge as the organisation comes on board as an official partner and participant in the city-wide event. An initiative of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, […]

ONLYwebinars.com is hosting a webinar on 28 October 2022 at 11 am ET, 4 pm UK and 7 pm UAE According to Sharad Agarwal, Chief Metaverse Officer of Cyber Gear, “Our vision of the metaverse is a world where technology fades to the background and immersive experiences come to the forefront; a world of opportunity […]

Majid Al Futtaim Communities, part of Majid Al Futtaim Properties, today announced the launch of Lanai Island at Tilal Al Ghaf, the lifestyle destination creator’s flagship community in Dubai. Rising from the crystal waters of Lagoon Al Ghaf, Lanai Island is the first phase of Island Estates, a new ultra-luxury concept under the banner of […]

Olé Dubai, the enigmatic exclusive lounge at Souk Al Bahar, announces an exciting line-up of thrilling and electrifying performances this month, giving partygoers the ultimate nightlife experience. Since opening in July, Olé Dubai has created a reputation as one of the city’s top night-out destinations with its infectious party atmosphere, buzzing with excitement and energy, […]

The Mayyas paid tribute to Palm Jumeirah at one of the world’s highest stages and vantage points, The Next Level at The View at The Palm. Stationed 250m above sea level, the Lebanese dance troupe performed an exclusive choreography at Dubai’s iconic landmark, making this their highest stage performance to date. Watch the full video […]

From padel and stretching classes to dog yoga, family runs, kickboxing and achieving new milestones, fitness enthusiasts can try something new and exhilarating every day at various locations across Palm Jumeirahduring the 30-day Dubai Fitness Challenge this year. Nakheel is committed to building happiness and prosperity for citizens, residents and visitors in Dubai. Part of […]

Dubai Maritime City (DMC), a DP World Company, hosted a Maerifa official gathering that supports its strategic objective of strengthening Dubai’s status as a global maritime hub. Held at the official DMC headquarters, the brief session effectively served to maintain and further develop strong-standing ties between the world maritime cluster’s vast portfolio of strategic collaborating […]

Dubai Opera, the ultimate performing arts destination, has announced its exceptional November lineup. The city’s most iconic cultural destination will be hosting to a diverse programme of 5 world-class performances. The entertainment offering is truly multifaceted, with the varied lineup ensuring there’s something for everyone. This unique and awe-inspiring venue will bring the world’s most […]

Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney stopped by the offices of the Dubai Sports Council this week and was photographed with two of the DP World Tour’s most prestigious trophies. The Harry Vardon Trophy is awarded to the player who finishes the DP World Tour season at the top of the Rankings, with the […]

Global Village, the region’s leading family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is now open for Season 27. As guests gathered at Gate of the World ready for the opening of the 27th Season, the Global Village ‘Wonder Rides’ – a unique fleet of some of the world’s most recognisable and iconic taxis–drew up at […]

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region has announced the 2022 edition of its annual Unity Run will be hosted on Saturday, 19 November at Dubai Design District. The Emirates NBD Unity Run is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin […]

The first all-inclusive spa and salon is set to open in Dubai this November and it is owned and managed by the cast of the Real Housewives of Dubai – Caroline Brooks, named The Glass House Salon and Spa and it will be located at Citywalk Dubai. Because of her passion for skincare and haircare, […]

The long-awaited Dubai Fitness Challenge returns for its 5th edition and challenges residents and tourists to complete 30 minutes of activity every day from October 29th to November 27th. adidas’ growing partnership with Dubai Tourism ensures the vision to make Dubai the most active city in the world, promoting the culture of physical activity and […]

Ski Dubai has revealed its 2022 / 2023 team of Sponsored Athletes, which identifies the region’s most talented skiers and snowboarders, at a special event hosted last night. This year’s diverse cohort is made up of 34 high calibre male and female athletes from seven different nationalities, including 18 Emiratis, who range in age from […]

Sole DXB, with the support of its strategic partners Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Calendar, is happy to announce their 2022 10-year anniversary stage line-up. The premiere cultural & lifestyle festival returns on December 9, 10 and 11 at d3, a global hub for art design and creativity and a member of TECOM Group […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Bulgari, the leading, continue to activate their fruitful strategic partnership to strengthen bridges of cultural and creative interaction between the UAE and Italy.To these ends, Bulgari held a press conference in Rome to inaugurate an exhibition that celebrates the works of the three finalists for the Bulgari […]

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in MENA, today has reported its financial results for the nine months ending 30th September 2022. H.E AbdulAziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of Mashreq, said: “As we approach the end of the year, it is my pleasure to announce a healthy net profit of AED 2.6 billion for Mashreq […]

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), organiser of the Gulfood and GulfHostevents, is pleased to announce the regional finalists of Gulfood YouthX, a culinary competition aimed at aspiring young chefs working in some of the region’s most iconic hotels and restaurants. Ten teams of three went head to head in a ‘Culinary Casting’ qualifier round at the […]

Olé Dubai, the enigmatic exclusive lounge at Souk Al Bahar, announces an exciting line-up of thrilling and electrifying performances this month, giving partygoers the ultimate nightlife experience. Since opening in July, Olé Dubai has created a reputation as one of the city’s top night-out destinations with its infectious party atmosphere, buzzing with excitement and energy, […]

Riverland™ a European themed recreational and dining destination, & the most Instagrammable place in Dubai, set within Dubai Parks and Resorts™ revs up for an iconic free-to-enter supercars event – ‘Land of Legends Motor Show’, on Saturday 22nd of October. With more than 200 customized cars & motorbikes, the diverse line-up will be on display […]

Set to energize the Dubai community for 30 days, Dragon Mart, one of the world’s largest trading hubs announces the opening of its fitness hub as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge featuring free golf classes and badminton courts, from 29 October to 4 November. MyGolf Dubai, the region’s largest indoor golf facility, will be […]

Dubai Airports has issued an advisory alerting traveller that Dubai International (DXB) will experience an exceptionally busy 10-day period as a result of schools breaking for half-term holidays later this week. Passenger numbers at DXB are rising rapidly towards 2019 levels on the back of strong recovery throughout 2022, making seasonal peaks busiest since the […]

Hop on The Palm Monorail for an exciting new journey to The Pointe, Dubai’s waterfront lifestyle and dining destination, which officially opens its own station today. The new station is part of The Palm Monorail’s ongoing efforts to support the UAE’s vision to become a fully smart and sustainable country by boosting mass transit and […]

Ahead of Halloween season, Dubai Parks and Resorts has announced a fright-worthy World of Halloween with creepy activities across all its theme parks and the Lapita Hotel perfectly suited for adults and kids alike. With haunted house, scary mazes, tricks, treats, jack-o-lanterns and horrifying themes on offer, Dubai’s leading attraction will turn into one of […]

The USA Cheese Guild®, the centre for cheese excellence and knowledge, will host 12 USA Cheese Specialists® in Dubai later this month as part of a competition to crown one of the experts, ‘The Big Cheese‘. US Cheese In partnership with the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA) Dubai, the 12 finalists, all of whom are […]

The United Arab Emirates is further displaying the importance of the healthcare sector as it is set to host three healthcare events next week in Dubai where more than 4,000 healthcare professionals and participants are expected to attend and 140 expert speakers will deliver 110 scientific sessions. Over 40 participating countries will also be present […]

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, in partnership with Jessica and Rita Kahawaty, founders of culinary brand Mama Rita, hosted a decadent pink afternoon tea to raise awareness and funds for Al Jalila Foundation, in association with Brest Friends during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pictured above, from left, NihalAboushousha from Al Jalila Foundation,Jessica Kahawaty, Rita Kahawaty and Executive […]

WHAT:              Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp., has taken over Dubai’s Burj Khalifa to celebrate the launch of TH Monogram and the brand’s new collection. Designed by celebrated British illustrator and graphic designer Fergus Purcell, TH Monogram was inspired by the classic motifs found in the TOMMY HILFIGER archives and reimagined, creating an […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, launched today its revamped portal that has been redesigned to better serve its travel trade partners. flydubai’s new Travel Agency Portal has been redesigned with a fresher visual look and provides a more personalised online experience with a range of advanced features and self-service tools, catering to the needs of its […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today the launch of flights to Osh in Kyrgyzstan from 03 November with a twice-weekly service, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate direct flights from Dubai. The addition of flights to Osh makes it the second point in Kyrgyzstan including the capital, Bishkek. ​ With the launch of operations […]

marhaba, part of dnata, continues to expand its lounge offering as passengers increasingly look for quality airport hospitality services to boost their travel experience. Most recently, marhaba has re-opened a newly-refurbished lounge at Dubai International’s (DXB) Terminal 3. Located at Concourse ‘C’, the newest marhaba lounge features contemporary Arabic influences, enhanced buffet area and a […]

Homegrown real estate developer, ZāZEN Properties, has shared its insights on the latest trends in the country’s sustainability efforts for the UAE real estate sector, which has continued to increase over the past year. Real estate construction is responsible for approximately 40% of primary global energy consumption and research has shown that the construction of […]

DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre,will organise the second edition of World of Coffee Exhibition 2023as part of its endeavour to foster the emerging coffee industry in the Middle East. The exhibition – which will be held in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association and the Specialty […]

The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) has officially launched the 5th cycle of its Mentorship Programme, one of its trailblazing initiatives designed to strengthen Dubai’s reputation as a preferred destination for talented entrepreneurs and an incubator of major economic projects. The six-month cycle was launched during a briefing session recently held to bring mentees together […]

 Dubai Calendar, the official listing platform for events in the city, has announced an incredible line-up of live music, culture and sport events which will take place throughout the city during November 2022. Whether you are looking for musical entertainment or to laugh along at a comedy show, or enjoy a variety of culinary experiences […]

Gulf Capital, a leading thematic Private Equity firm investing across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, announced the successful completion of its exit from CHO Group, a fully-integrated producer and global exporter of olive oil and the largest operator in North Africa. This investment reflects Gulf Capital’s strategy of increasing its investments in food security […]

Gulf Capital, a leading thematic Private Equity firm investing across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, announced the successful completion of its exit from CHO Group, a fully-integrated producer and global exporter of olive oil and the largest operator in North Africa. This investment reflects Gulf Capital’s strategy of increasing its investments in food security […]

The world’s largest free fun run and one of the key highlights of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), Dubai Run, presented by Mai Dubai,  will take over the iconic Sheikh Zayed Road on 20 November. Runners of all ages and fitness abilities are invited to register and challenge themselves to go the distance. The fourth edition […]

Emirates’ Taipei-Dubai route is scheduled to go daily from 6 November, following the conclusion of Taiwan’s reopening plan with the termination of its mandatory COVID-19 quarantine restrictions for arrivals. Operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft, Emirates’ flight EK366 from Dubai departs at 02:50hrs and arrives in Taipei at 14:45hrs. The return flight EK367 from Taipei […]

Dubai Media City, a world-renowned media hub and a member of the TECOM Group PJSC, and Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity have partnered up to showcase inventive and award-winning campaigns with the Student Creative Hack Competition. Encouraging the development of the young creative talent in the MENA region, the competition serves to help students […]

In this role, Hamda will bring her significant human capital and talent development expertise to lead and grow human resources, nurture and develop Mashreq talent, and support culture and engagement enhancement programmes across the organization. She will be responsible for leading key priorities such as DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), streamlining distributed workforce and hybrid […]

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE and the second-largest Islamic bank in the world, announced today its collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI) at GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech show taking place in Dubai from 10-14 October 2022. The new collaboration will enable the bank to digitize […]

The Emirates Dubai 7s, part of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, has announced a partnership with Nakheel Community Management as the Presenting Partner for the Netball Tournament taking place on the 1st – 3rd December 2022. Emirates Dubai 7s: Netball presented by Nakheel Community Management will see numerous netball divisions compete on four courts […]

The Emirates Dubai 7s, part of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, has announced a partnership with Nakheel Community Management as the Presenting Partner for the Netball Tournament taking place on the 1st – 3rd December 2022. Emirates Dubai 7s: Netball presented by Nakheel Community Management will see numerous netball divisions compete on four courts […]

kanvas, a new creative hub in Dubai,transforms artworks by 12-year-old Karolina Sávolt into a 20-minute immersive projection experience that transports viewers to the artist’s imaginary living room.The video art exhibition features eight oil paintings showcased in a new digital perspective reflecting a young girl’s fantasy depicted in feminine figures, fairy-tale-like creatures, geometric patterns, and vibrant colours. […]

Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to groove at RELM FEST, Nakheel’s one-of-a-kind music festival held at The Pointe, which will bring renowned regional artists to perform all weekend from 21 to 23 October, from 6 pm till 11pm followed by after-parties at selected venues till late. The Pointe, the premium waterfront destination […]

AtGITEX Global 2022, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, continued to mark its data centre excellence by announcing a new certification from Uptime Institute, internationally recognised as the Global Digital Infrastructure Authority. The independently assessed and awarded Tier III Gold Certification […]

Diwali in Dubai, the beloved festival of lights, kicks off tomorrow, 14 October and runs until 28 October with a wealth of promotions, Diwali markets and exhibitions, exciting live entertainment, thrilling competitions and prizes, and more to be enjoyed across the city. Across Dubai, shopping malls, retail outlets and brands are organising their own special […]