Celebrate Eid Al Adha like a maharaja at BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the first and only theme park in the Middle East showcasing an authentic Bollywood experience. Enjoy blockbuster cinema-themed rides and entertainment like never before, with unbeatable deals and offers. Visitors can enjoy an exclusive Eid offer on one-day park tickets. A combination of two […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, has completed 60% of the construction of Azizi Aura, the only freehold residential building in Downtown Jebel Ali. With works on the project being accelerated, Aura is scheduled to be completed by December 2019. The project comprises a total of 479 units, including 349 […]

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Islamic Culture of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) recently announced that during the first half of this year, the number of beneficiaries of the various programs by the centre exceeded 50,000, an increase of 70% compared to the same period in 2018. Additionally, the […]

As part of Dubai Design District’s (d3) summer programming, a number of new short courses, talks and workshops have been added to the agenda throughout August 2019. These courses are available for residents and visitors alike. The programming is hosted by a number of d3’s business partners and creative organisations. These include Tashkeel, established by […]

Noor Bank, the UAE’s leading Shari’ah-compliant bank, today announced the launch of Noor Art Online Gallery, a new digital portal showcasing artworks from a range of galleries and artists in the Middle East and around the world, in collaboration with Mojarto. The works are available for online credit card purchase by clients around the world […]

Have some items that are only a good fit for scrapyards? The Smash Room, a perfect place to work that adrenaline rush off has introduced a Bring Your Own Box package that allows customers to bring their own items to smash in a controlled and safe environment. The package, priced at only AED 75 includes […]

As part of City Centre Deira’s ongoing redevelopment initiative, celebrated brands LC Waikiki and CCC have opened their flagship stores in the mall. The new affordable fashion stores have been introduced to suit the evolving needs and preferences of customers in line with City Centre Deira’s commitment to redefining shoppers’ experiences. “We are delighted that […]

Eid Al Adha is on the horizon, a time when families rejoice, feast and share happiness with each other. What better way to celebrate the joyous festival with a dash of entertainment? Whether it is mini-golf on ice or a 24-hour movie screening at Reel Cinemas, Emaar Entertainment is making sure that families in the […]

Spend your Eid Al Adha holidays at one of the most exciting destinations in the UAE. Meet Shrek & Fiona, Master Po, Toothless, The Smurfs and many of your favourite movie characters while enjoying fantastic rides and attractions at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai. Guests are also invited to enjoy a sumptuous Eid buffet at The Candy Apple […]

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) recently announced its religious education program for the second half of 2019, organized by the Education and Religious Guidance Department in IACAD. The program includes more than 1,000 lessons, lectures, sermons, visits and meetings that tackle a variety of religious and social topics. The aim […]

City Centre Mirdif wrapped up the 22nd edition of Dubai Summer Surprises with a bang, rewarding one lucky shopper a whopping AED 1m grand prize. Emirati national Fatima Ahli walked away with the prize money after having a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ‘Spin the Wheel’ at the mall. The winner had visited the mall to shop for […]

According to the latest data compiled by Expedia Group from the second quarter of 2019, the number of travellers visiting UAE from China has grown significantly. Industry leaders are suggesting that the number of Chinese tourists travelling to the GCC is expected to rise by 81% from 1.6 million in 2018 to 2.9 million in […]

Hundreds of runners headed to Ibn Battuta Mall on Saturday for the third edition of Cigna Park Run, a series of free, indoor summer runs held at the world’s largest themed mall. More than 1,500 people have taken part so far, with the final event scheduled for 7 September 2019.

During his evening tour to Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih urged employees to go above and beyond in order to provide passengers at the busiest airport in the world with the best smart services, and take all procedures to ensure highest levels of security, especially in summer and Eid holidays. “Following the 50-year charter, launched […]

Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) received a delegation of Chinese students participating in the Islamic Finance Internship Programme (IFIP), a joint initiative between Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), China Islamic Finance Club, ZhiShang Inter-Culture Communication, and DIEDC. The Chinese student delegation’s visit to DIEDC’s office concluded its Dubai tour that covered the headquarters […]

Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of flights to Krabi in Thailand and Yangon in Myanmar, expanding its network to Southeast Asia. The new daily flights are code shared with Emirates and will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB) starting from 10 December 2019. Krabi International Airport (KBV) serves as a gateway to Krabi province in southern Thailand and […]

Landmark Group’s Centrepoint, launched its first ever ‘Store of the Future’ today at Ibn Battuta Mall, bringing together both the online and offline worlds to create a truly immersive retail experience for its customers in the UAE. Spanning across 42,384 sq ft, the launch of the new store marks a significant step forward in the […]

Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties (DFM: EMAAR), recorded an increase in net profit by 3 per cent during the first six months (January to June) of 2019 to AED 1.130 billion (US$ 308 million), compared to the net profit of AED 1.102 billion (US$ 300 million) […]

Dubai Carbon’s mission to transform Dubai’s sustainability status is positively impacting countries around the globe, after it recently submitted a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) methodology for review to a panel at the United Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The methodology update has been accepted and published by the UNFCCC Executive Board. In this case, […]

The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy has confirmed its support to ‘DED Café,’ an outsourced service centre in Palm Strip Jumeirah that integrates cutting-edge technology to offer fully digitised business registration and licensing services and an improved customer experience. The Café has been launched in line with the directives of His […]

marhaba, dnata’s airport hospitality brand, today celebrates its 28th anniversary. Founded in 1991, marhaba has over the years evolved into one of the world’s leading passenger services providers renowned globally for its customer-oriented team and uncompromising focus on service excellence. Celebrating this remarkable milestone, marhaba is offering 28% discount on meet & greet, lounge and home check-in services for bookings made on 31 July*. marhaba, which means ‘welcome’ in Arabic, was launched in the UAE to help passengers arriving in or departing from Dubai International Airport. The popularity of meet & greet services has […]

THE WORLDS LONGEST DESERT RACE IS EVEN LONGER AS THE WORLD’S ELITE ULTRARUNNERS COMPETE OVER 300 KMS OF DESERT TERRAIN FOR A SHARE OF THE RICHEST PURSE IN ULTRA RUNNING – US $100,000. The second edition of Dubai’s Al Marmoom Ultramarathon, the world’s longest desert race, will take place in the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation […]

Enabling more innovation in the mobility sector was the focus of the first ‘Future of Mobility’ Conference organised in partnership with the Clean Energy Business Council, at the new Renault R-Store on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Renault in Dubai, […]

Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is turning up the heat this summer with unbeatable offers for guests from now until September. Visitors can discover the magic of Bollywood with this exclusive offer on one-day park tickets. A combination […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is preparing to launch ‘Summer Heroes,’ a humanitarian community initiative that aims to honour labourers who provide general services at Dubai Culture head office, its facilities, and Dubai Design District, such as cleaning, security, and others, in appreciation of their valuable efforts and active roles in serving the […]

Noor Bank, one of the leading Shari’ah-compliant banks in the UAE, has entered a strategic partnership with National Bonds Corporation, a restructured investment company, to launch a first-of-its- kind initiative in the UAE that allows customers to purchase Shari’ah-compliant investment products using credit cards. Starting 15 August 2019, the new scheme enables Noor Bank credit […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has today imposed financial penalties of USD 299,300,000 (AED 1,098,431,000) and USD 15,275,925 (AED 56,062,645) on Abraaj Investment Management Limited (AIML) and Abraaj Capital Limited (ACLD), respectively. The DFSA investigation, which commenced in ـJanuary 2018, was complex and spanned multiple jurisdictions, and found that AIML, a Cayman Islands company […]

The Dubai-based property developer World of Wonders Real Estate Development (WOW RED) is adopting an array of innovative sales methods in a bid to provide a distinguished offering in the emirate’s real estate sector. With a portfolio of domestic and international projects in the pipeline, including the US$550 million SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, executives […]

Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC) surged to 1.2 million during the first half of 2019, compared to 517,813 during the same period in 2018. The increase follows the transfer of some flights by a number of airlines during the closure of Dubai International’s (DXB) southern runway for rehabilitation from April 16 to May 30. […]

Matthew Fitzpatrick sealed his place in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship after jumping into the top ten of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai with his tied fourth place finish at the WGC -FedEx St. Jude Invitational. The Englishman had led the star-studded field after two rounds when he recorded the lowest World Golf […]

LEGOLAND® Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, welcomed two special guests earlier this month – who brought to life their dream of visiting all eight LEGOLAND parks within just two weeks. Julian Deussen, the five-year old massive LEGO® fan, and his dad Dieter began a […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) organised a tour for taxi drivers employed by the Dubai Taxi Corporation, which included the Etihad Museum and the Founding Fathers’ Exhibition that the museum is hosting until the end of 2019. The tour aimed at familiarising drivers with this national landmark, which narrates the UAE’s development process […]

Dubai Economy has unveiled a platform initiative to facilitate R&D (research & development) collaboration between the different ecosystem operators in the emirate. The platform initiative seeks to improve Dubai´s R&D environment by making collaboration easier, which is expected to accelerate innovation in Dubai, and consequently support the mission and strategy of Dubai Economy to promote […]

School’s out and the thermometers have surpassed 40 °C. Residents looking at experiences to make the most of the long summer days don’t need to sweat when looking at budget-friendly options. Dubai Retail, the retail management arm of Dubai Holding, has pulled together a line-up of fantastic deals across the city – from Jumeirah Beach […]

Get ready to groove to the tunes of the ‘Don of Remixes’, the sensational and the very popular DJ Aqeel, who is all set to rock Dubai after a decade with his electrifying“Disco 82 Tour”. The spectacular club event will also have Dubai’s top Bollywood DJs, DJ Shadow and DJ Zubair mixing the music for […]

Keep your summer fitness routine going with Ibn Battuta Mall at the third edition of the Cigna Park Run, on Saturday, 3 August. Dig out the running shoes to stride through the world’s largest themed mall in air-conditioned comfort. Over 1,000 people of all ages and from all walks of life joined the first two […]

Make the most of your Eid break with a visit to Dubai’s most fashionable urban retreat, offering unobstructed views of Dubai Creek. Located only ten minutes from Downtown Dubai, Palazzo Versace proves a luxury haven that appeals to those seeking relaxation in a beautiful setting. Book a room or suite of your choice over Eid, […]

Atlantis Aquaventure is excited to present the Aquaventure emoji™ Party, another unmissable After Dark pool party bonanza. Now firmly established as one of Dubai’s hottest events, the mega party will allow waterpark fans to enjoy thrilling waterslides, brilliant beats and giant emoji™ inflatables from 8pm to midnight on the 15th of August, with limited early […]

Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has teamed up with The Co-Working PopUp, one of the first incubators and co-working spaces to be certified by Dubai SME, to take 10 UAE-based entrepreneurs to the incubator’s London offshoot for a five-day programme. […]

S Home Services, the biggest online home services platform in the UAE, is now available as a mobile application to download on Android and iOS devices. The app enables its users to find, book and get professional service providers at their doorstep. S Home Services is the first of its kind in the GCC. The […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has undertaken a successful mission to the state of Maharashtra, India. The delegation was led by His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, and Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority. During the visit, […]

Dubai Retail, the retail management arm of Dubai Holding, has announced that JRG Dubai, its home-grown restaurant management company, has rebranded as Sarood Hospitality, marking a new era for the UAE-born company. Part of Dubai Retail’s strategic efforts to propel the emirate’s food and beverage industry and establish Dubai as an innovative force in the […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy, has successfully implemented over 60% of its initiatives designed in support of the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030 in the first phase. The overall outcomes of the Phase 1 initiatives, which were endorsed by the General Secretariat of the Executive Council of Dubai, and sector-wise requirements as […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its regulatory arm Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), launched a first-of-its-kind electronic system titled ‘Mollak’ that incorporates innovations to ensure that justice and transparency are maintained. DLD prioritises customer satisfaction and happiness, in line with national strategies, and developed this system to help co-owned property owners and ascertain smooth and […]

Movie stars Mahira Khan and Bilal Ashraf visited the popular American inspired QSR restaurant Jollibee at City Centre Deira to taste their famous and most selling spicy and crispy Chickenjoy. “We are so glad to have Mahira Khan and Bilal Ashraf with us,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO, Jollibee.  “We are always localizing our menu […]

Downtown Dubai visitors were awestruck to see their favourite Disney®’s The Lion King characters dancing across the façade of the iconic Burj Khalifa. The LED display was illuminated with a breathtaking display featuring characters from Disney®’s The Lion King – now showing in Reel Cinemas across Dubai. Book to see the movie online at www.reelcinemas.ae […]

Museum of Illusions Dubai, the city’s coolest Instagram-haven and edutainment venue, has released a pair of wallet-friendly discounts for guests to experience different illusions summer. The family-friendly museum is offering guests who book regular tickets in advance via its online website an AED10 saving until July 31st, while a ‘buy one get one free’ special […]

Two preliminary agreements between global trade enabler DP World and Indonesia’s leading conglomerate Maspion Group were signed today to create a US$ 1.2 billion container port and industrial logistics park in East Java. The exchange of agreements was witnessed by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme […]

Internet Food and Beverage sales in the UAE have grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21% between 2015 and 2018, according to a new analysis issued by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The analysis, based on data from Euromonitor International, a strategic market research organisation, and Nielsen, a global measurement and […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Property Finder signed an unprecedented memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday, 22 July for the launch of Dubai’s first official sales and rental price index. This collaboration will create an index called ‘Mo’asher,’ which translates to index in Arabic. The first edition of the index will be unveiled during the […]

The current climate of AI support and investment is potentially a game changer for the global economy and specifically the Middle East, with several GCC nations leading the change. The Middle East has been rapidly adopting AI making it top priority for both leading private and national governments to support their development and integration. According […]

Following the sell-out response to the previous launch of four phase of Expo Golf Villas in Emaar South, global real estate developer Emaar has announced the launch of the fifth phase of the highly sought-after residences, only 10 minutes from the Expo 2020 Dubai site and seven minutes from the Al Maktoum International Airport. The […]

Emirates and Lions Rugby Company with EPS (Pty) Ltd. today announced the renewal of the Emirates Lions Vodacom Super Rugby team title sponsor contract, continuing a successful relationship that began in 2015. The new contract will continue for the next five years until 2024. The agreement will see Emirates retain its status as title sponsor of […]

J. Michael Joyce Jr, the newly-elected Global Chairman of the Global Board of Directors of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) will be the keynote speaker during the 8th Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Conference organized by UAE Internal Auditors Association (UAE IAA) to be held on November 20 and 21, 2019 in Dubai. “The presence […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has unveiled an impressive list of new tenants at City Centre Deira as part of its ongoing AED 377 million redevelopment project that it embarked on earlier this year. The transformation project at Majid Al Futtaim’s […]

Dubai’s ultimate entertainment destination, Wavehouse at Atlantis, The Palm, is excited to announce the inaugural Wavehouse Corporate Bowl-Off. Corporate teams from across Dubai will battle it out on the bowling lanes for a chance to win a weekend stay at the world-renowned resort. Budding participants are invited to sign up to the competition in teams […]

The Emirates Group has partnered with the Protocol School of Washington to offer UAE Nationals occupying externally-facing roles a bespoke etiquette course designed to enhance their public relations skills and communication efficiency. The course, which was administered over a period of three days at the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai last week, introduced the students […]

With scrumptious new additions to the menu, film fans now have more reasons to enjoy Reel Cinemas’ megaplex at Al Ghurair Centre. Watch your favourite Hollywood, Bollywood and Tamil movies and enjoy tasty new offerings. New additions include, Onion Baji served with mint chutney, Medu Vada served with mint chutney, Falafel served with tahini sauce, […]

The DubaiNow platform and application has processed 7.5 million transactions, worth AED 4 billion, since its launch in 2015, making it the city’s preferred portal for transactions with government services, asserted Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Finance (DoF). The application was designed to provide a single, centralised service platform that offers fast, seamless, […]

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) has awarded another winner, Rima Al Halwani from Lebanon, with a brand new INFINITI Q30 during the weekly raffle draw of the ongoing ‘Shop and Win’ promotion held at City Centre Me’aisem. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) and Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG), the promotion provides shoppers the […]