The Dubai Mall, the world’s most visited retail and lifestyle destination and the flagship of Emaar Malls, has won two top laurels at the Dubai Business Excellence Awards. The Dubai Mall won the ‘Best Service Performance Mall 2018’ award in the shopping centres sector and was also adjudged as a top-scorer in the Emirates Business […]

The fifth edition of World Art Dubai has concluded on a high as it marked three award ceremonies during the closing days of the show. Heralded as the most successful edition in its five years, the fair placed the spotlight on a range of international and emerging artists and galleries, awarding winners across numerous competitions […]

Union Properties, the leading property developer in the UAE and master developer of MotorCity, has announced that it will be hosting an exciting series of community events set to take place at its popular MotorCity and UPTOWN Mirdiff communities . Expected to attract approximately 50,000 participants, this year’s line-up includes around 25 free-to-attend events themed around the […]

STARZPLAY, the subscription video on demand (SVOD) service, which reached the milestone of one million subscribers earlier this year, was highlighted by Dubai SME, one of the agencies of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to support and develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, and strengthen Dubai’s position as a […]

Spring break is in full swing at Meraas’ La Mer, Boxpark and Kite Beach with fun activations for both adults and kids. Visitors will get the chance to watch ‘The Smurfs’ live on stage at La Mer, the world-class beachfront destination by Meraas. The show will feature an adorable tale, exciting music and dancing, lots of laughs and of course, everyone’s favourite little blue guys. What’s more, your little ones can also get to […]

As part of the cooperation agreement between Dubai Sports Council and the French Football Federation (FFF), a team of experts from the FFF were in Dubai to evaluate football academies at Dubai clubs. The FFF team evaluated the academies’ training modules, technical programs and medical units, starting with Al Nasr club on April 1 and […]

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, visited on Saturday the World Art Dubai 2019 that concluded today at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Sheikh Nahyan was briefed about innovations of genuine artworks, which included original works of contemporary art, paintings, sculptures, photographs, arts, art and other artworks. The exhibition is the largest […]

He Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum returned to the Gov Games site on Kite Beach to cheer for the teams competing for the finale under the theme 1Team1Spirit. The teams from Abu Dhabi Police and Dubai Police will join F3, Fujairah […]

Last Exit, the food truck concept with a rebellious spirit, has announced that favorite F & B brands Hardees, KFC, Amorino and Cupagahwa are now open at its Jebel Ali South destination. Great news for anyone and everyone who has ever found themselves on that long drive down the seemingly unending Sheikh Zayed Road and […]

Luxury has a new destination: ELIE SAAB at Emaar Beachfront, a gated island destination in Dubai, was unveiled today at Dubai Opera by Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar, and Elie Saab, founder and Chairman of ELIE SAAB Group. Emaar, the global developer, is partnering for the first time with the renowned fashion designer for the […]

Dubai based stand-up comedian Rushdi Rafeek launches a dynamic new Podcast Show “The Hangout with Rushdi”, as the name suggests the show is hosted by the enigmatic Rushdi himself and invites people from all walks of life to join him in an entertaining discussion over topics relevant to this region. The show aims to offer […]

The luxurious 5-star Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences in Abu Dhabi is celebrating Easter with an exciting line-up of activities crafted for adult and young guests. Easter Brunch Families and friends can gather at the Artisan Kitchen and feast on a fabulous Easter brunch serving the finest classical and seasonal dishes including stations for […]

Gulfood 2019, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, ended its 24th run at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) with major alliance breakthroughs and multibillion-dollar export deals reinforcing the emirate’s reputation for specialist industry events that serve as strategic gateways to hugely-lucrative and transformational global markets. The 2019 edition of the show was […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted the 7th edition of the Dubai Sustainable Supply Chain Forum at its premises which gathered members of the business community in Dubai and highlighted best practices in implementing impactful supply chain and sustainability programmes. Organised by the Sustainability in Supply Chain Task Force under the Dubai Chamber […]

Global stand-up comedy superstar, Russell Peters will make his long-awaited return to the UAE, as he brings his Deported World Tour, produced by Live Nation Middle East and Flash Entertainment in association with Dubai Calendar, to Dubai Arena on June 6th. Peters’ previous appearances in Dubai rank among the fastest selling shows in the UAE, […]

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Raging Tiger Events, the exclusive representative of Wedding Design Company (WDC), India’s leading destination wedding planning company. This partnership, enabled through DXB Live, the experiential arm of DWTC, is set to promote Dubai as the preferred wedding destination for Indian weddings, and […]

His Highness Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General of the Dubai Department of Information formally opened World Art Dubai 2019 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today, leading a delegation of officials and high-profile members of the local and global art community around the fifth instalment of the region’s leading accessible and affordable […]

Prepare to dance your heart out as Bluewaters – Meraas’ sophisticated modern island destination– raises the curtain on the final phase of its three-month-long activation, the Bluewaters Dance Groove. Set to run over the next four weekends from 4 to 27 April, the dance extravaganza will come to life with a series of exciting workshops […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED) has started awareness visits to the traditional markets and major sales outlets in Dubai ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan. The visits, which are part of the DED strategy to strengthen business competitiveness and promote cordial relations in the […]

wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, announced the release of its ‘wasl link’ development into Dubai’s leasehold market. The new launch forms part of the company’s strategy to provide affordable housing options in established areas of Dubai. wasl link will be located in Muhaisnah and will provide the market with 247 units […]

Masala Library is the magnum-opus of Mr. Jiggs Kalra, who is known as the “Czar of Indian Cuisine” and “Taste Maker to the Indian Nation”. The restaurant focuses on reviving traditional recipes from across ancient India while presenting them in a unique and contemporary way. My Masala Library experience was out of this world! It […]

BASE will host legendary Algerian singer Cheb Khaled on Thursday, April 4th and critically acclaimed, London-based rap phenomenon Giggs on Friday, April 5th, for what promises to be another unforgettable weekend at Dubai’s homegrown superclub. Khaled Hadj Ibrahim, also known by his stage name Ched Khaled, is a world-renowned Algerian musician, singer and songwriter. His massive […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s representative office in Kenya recently organised a study mission to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania which explored business potential within the country’s healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, energy, tourism and hospitality sectors. The study mission, led by Omar Khan, Director of International Offices, Dubai Chamber, coincided with the 7th East African Health and […]

Time Out Group plc (AIM: TMO), the global media and entertainment business, today announced that it has entered into a management agreement with Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR), to open a new Time Out Market in one of Dubai’s most visited attractions. This […]

The DIFC FinTech Hive, the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, MEASA, region, announced it has begun accepting applications for the third cycle of its hugely successful accelerator programme. The third cycle will kick off in September, welcoming select FinTech start-ups to an intensive three-month programme, which […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Tourism, reported record growth in overnight visitors from Japan, crossing the 100,000 mark for the first time at the end of 2018. Reflecting a 15.3 percent year-on-year increase, the Emirate welcomed 104,843 overnight visitors, with the robust growth underscoring efforts to further showcase the breadth of the […]

Emirates Literature Foundation will host award-winning novelist Leila Aboulela at an intimate in conversation evening event on Sunday 14 April at the World Trade Club, Dubai, where she will discuss her latest book, Bird Summons. With a significant reputation as one of the finest novelists writing today, Aboulela’s work has receiving critical praise from two […]

Only a few bikers in the world walk around with two special patches on their leather jackets: The “Full Throttle” patch and the “Saddle Sore” patch. These two patches are issued under very strict auditing rules by two separate certification agencies: Long Distance Riders and Iron Butt Association. To earn this patch, and the respect […]

Emirates cabin crew member, Jeeye Kang, has emerged the airline’s Biggest Foodie, with her winning recipe fit for a king, to be served on board for three months this year. Jeeye, a Korean national, has received the ultimate reward with her signature dish ‘Tofu Royale’ being featured in Emirates’ First Class menu, throughout April 2019, […]

Emirates has been awarded Best First Class in the world at the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® awards for Airlines. The airline also clinched several other awards including Best Regional Business Class Middle East, Best First Class Middle East and nabbed the overall Travelers’ Choice Major Airline honour for the Middle East. TripAdvisor has awarded the […]

UAE businesses show a significant lead in both maturity and proactiveness when it comes to the adoption of artificial intelligence solutions, according to a Microsoft report titled ‘AI Pulse’ which was released today. ‘AI Pulse’ is a global Microsoft initiative designed to establish the attitudes and intentions of senior executives around the world towards artificial […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, registered a record AED500 million in sales bookings for Q1 2019. Highlighting the strong investor interest in Sobha Realty’s residential launches, the company’s sales from January to March 2019 are 33 per cent over the target of AED375 million per quarter. Last year, Sobha Realty announced its […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday hosted ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps in the UAE at its annual Diplomatic Circle Dinner where delegates were briefed on the Chamber’s recent highlights and achievements, as well as strategic initiatives, activities and major events planned for 2019. The exclusive gathering was attended by over 120 […]

Etisalat today unveiled the UAE first Cloud Gaming service delivering high-definition (1080P) cloud-based games directly to TVs on its eLife set-top box. Leveraging the power of the cloud, the new eLife TV service enables gamers of all ages to play the latest and most popular games without the need to have a separate game console. […]

At Hannover Messe, Siemens is presenting numerous additions to its Digital Enterprise portfolio for the next level of digital transformation in the discrete and process industries: “Through the integration of cutting-edge technologies into our portfolio, we can help industrial companies to benefit from rapidly growing data volumes in new, wide-ranging ways. With the use of […]

Fidu Properties, one of the leading Chinese companies in the UAE property market, recently hosted an ultra-high net worth delegation of investors from China to Dubai. The 4-day visit, completely organised by Fidu, was part of the company’s strategic outreach to showcase the unmatched investment potential in Dubai’s real estate sector. During the visit, Fidu […]

2019 has started with a bang for the movie industry and there is a whole list to look forward to for cine-goers. What better to watch the blockbusters and popular movies of 2019 in a truly captivating cinema experience at Reel Cinemas. The world-class cinema by Emaar Entertainment will be screening the much-awaited big screen […]

The Dubai Design & Fashion Council (DDFC), established by the Dubai government to raise Dubai’s profile as a regional and global destination for design and fashion, and SRP Group, a Chinese trade development company, today announced the winners of the DDFC/SRP Silk Road Design Competition. Egyptian product designer Mahmoud Gamal Abbas won the first prize. […]

Dubai Sports City were the first-ever Champions of the Tolerance Cup yesterday, with Damac Properties receiving the Silver Cup for 2nd place and Dubai Land Department taking 3rd place after beating Deyaar in a penalty shootout. Friday’s action, which took place at the Football Academy in Dubai Sports City, saw ten football teams battle it […]

Spring is in the air and The Dubai Mall is welcoming the season with an all new ‘Spring Home Month’.

A delegation from Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, recently visited Sri Lanka to launch a new program, in partnership with Save the Children. The program aims to improve children’s literacy levels in the Northern and Southern Provinces of Sri Lanka, where there is a critical need to improve the […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai will announce the winners of the 25th Business Excellence Awards at a ceremony to be held at the Arena Ballroom of Madinat Jumeirah Dubai on […]

Francesco Molinari carried forward his scintillating match play form from last year’s Ryder Cup, where he won five points from five matches, and rode it to third place at the WGC Dell Technologies Match Play to finish as the highest-placed European Tour player. The Italian defeated Lucas Bjerregaard in the consolation match to catapult 99 […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) has announced the opening of a representative office in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in Latin America. The Argentina office, Dubai Chamber’s third Latin America office, will be tasked with identifying new business opportunities in the market that offer potential […]

The first ever awards for the destination weddings industry, the DWP ACE awards made its debut at 6th Annual of the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress honored the significant efforts of extraordinary talents of international wedding planners and suppliers who have shown their ultimate commitment towards innovation and creativity in the luxury wedding industry. Recognizing […]

More than 60,000 race horse owners, trainers and racing fans embraced Expo 2020’s exciting national engagement programme with a series of colourful and entertaining activities at this weekend’s Dubai World Cup. Drawing on the Emirati word for ‘welcome’, the #Hayyakum2020 initiative seeks to galvanize the entire nation and accelerate excitement and national pride as the […]

Brazilian powerhouses Flamengo will be back in Dubai later this month to defend their Dubai International Football Championship Under-16 crown against the likes of Atletico Madrid of Spain, Germany’s Borussia Dortmund, Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia and other local challengers. Organised by Dubai Sports Council to promote grassroots football and support the country’s budding young […]

Bluewaters is fast emerging as a haven for the discerning gourmand and the retail-happy. Meraas’ sophisticated island destination, which also houses the world’s Largest observation wheel – Ain Dubai – is now home to an increasingly eclectic range of F&B and retail concepts from across the globe. Hell’s Kitchen, the restaurant made famous by television […]

BurJuman enhances its customer experience through the addition of AMER to its list of offerings. The go-to centre for all visa-related services is now open on the second floor, next to Tas’heel. Expanding its portfolio, BurJuman will now cater to the immigration related needs of its visitors through the hassle-free services of AMER. It will […]

Arab singing sensations Ragheb Alama and Carole Samaha added star power to the second edition of Mall of the Emirates’ Spring/Summer fashion extravaganza, ‘MOE Fashion Live’ last weekend. Lebanese singer, composer and TV personality Ragheb Alama made a guest appearance in the Central Galleria on March 28 during the Harvey Nichols-Dubai’s men’s fashion show. The […]

As part of its efforts to support the UAE’s education system DP World, UAE Region unveiled its first book, the “DP World Success Story”, to be used in government and private schools as an introduction to logistics and global trade. The book was launched by Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO and Managing Director of DP World, […]

Discover some of Dubai’s best Happy Hour deals at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah – the city’s iconic beachfront dining, entertainment and leisure destination – with delicious food and fabulous views every day until 30 April 2019. Relax and sip your favourite drink surrounded by enchanting beach views, gourmet cuisines and unique-dining concepts at selected […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, the 14th annual autism awareness campaign was launched on April 2nd – World Autism Awareness Day. Organised annually by the Dubai Autism Center since 2006, the campaign will highlight […]

Emirates has resumed its operations to Zagreb for summer, serving the route until 26 October 2019. Its partner airline, flydubai will then begin to operate during the winter season. The strategic partnership between both airlines ensures capacity is deployed to best serve customer demand. Flight EK 129 will depart Dubai at 8:30 am and arrive […]

BARBARY Deli + Cocktail Club, in partnership with Rémy Martin, is bringing the funk back this April before the end of the Spring season, as it gets ready to welcome the mesmerising mixing talents of DJ Eli Goldstein aka ‘Bamboozle’, one half of renowned duo Soul Clap, to the turntables. The city’s favourite retro club […]

Girders Garden is set to host its first comedy night of 2019 at the indoor and outdoor venue on the 10th April 2019. Three popular British comedians will take to the stage at the much-loved sports bar at JA Ocean View Hotel along The Walk, JBR from 8pm, with the bar due to open for […]

The fifth edition of World Art Dubai, the region’s largest affordable retail art fair, returns to Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 3-6 April with a wealth of artistic styles and cultures designed to appeal to every walk of visitor. Featuring more than 3,000 pieces from around the globe, World Art Dubai 2019 unites more […]

Before the day that saw the launch of La Rive’s fourth residential building was out, every unit had been sold out, Meraas confirmed today. Meraas’ water project project at Port De La Mer – the first freehold master community in Dubai’s elite Jumeriah area – witnessed an immediate and staggering level of investor interest in […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and the Dubai Human Resources Development Institute (DIHRD) today marked the graduation of three batches of 59 trainees who successfully completed the ‘Professional Diploma in Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection’ programme in 2018.  The programme, launched by DED in collaboration with DIHRD, is the first of its […]

For the second time in less than a week, Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC) has dispatched a cargo flight made available by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, a Boeing 747, to deliver badly needed humanitarian aid to victims of Cyclone Idai. […]