School students from across the UAE have contributed to the global development agenda by engaging in a meaningful conversation about the future of urban living at Expo 2020 Dubai’s first ever Next Gen World Majlis. Expo 2020’s World Majlis series is designed to address 21st century challenges through the long-established Emirati and Arab tradition of […]

In an exciting finale, Alexander Zverev took home the trophy as the winner of The Nitto ATP Finals. The season-ending event saw Zverev defeat Novak Djokovic after winning against Roger Federer in the semi-finals the previous day. This highly anticipated tournament drew crowds of over 250,000 at the stadium and over 90 million viewers worldwide. Emirates branding was […]

Danny Willett sealed his first title since winning the 2016 Masters Tournament after lifting the season-ending DP World Tour Championship with a superb 72 hole score of 18 under par 270 while Francesco Molinari became the first Italian to be crowned the European Tour’s Race to Dubai champion after accumulating 6,041,521 points for the season. The Englishman, […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has scooped three industry-leading awards for its game-changing First Class Private Suites and in-flight entertainment system ‘ice’, in addition to being named the ‘Best Long Haul Airline – Middle East and Africa’. The airline clinched the prestigious accolades at the Future Travel Experience (FTE) Asia Awards 2018, held in […]

Legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell talks about her life & career at The Dubai Mall’s 10 years celebrations. To mark the milestone, the world’s leading lifestyle and shopping destination -The Dubai Mall has organized a 10-day fashion event from November 15th-24th. The event will feature huge, picturesque, and interactive installations; exclusive talks with celebrities and style […]

The Emirates A380 drew in more than 11,000 visitors in three days at this year’s edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIA). The Emirates Flight Training Academy’s Phenom 100EV also on display for the first time at the Bahrain Airshow welcomed nearly 2,000 visitors. The A380 that was on display from 14-16 November carried the […]

Matt Wallace shot a spellbinding seven under par 65 on the second day of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship to surge to the top of the leaderboard while the battle for the Race to Dubai heated up after Tommy Fleetwood’s round of five under par 67 left him three shots off the lead at […]

Dubai is poised to become a global capital for luxury yacht marinas as it continues to attract international companies to invest in the vital sector and capitalise on its growth opportunities, locally and regionally. In partnership with Dubai Holding, Meraas today announced that it has signed an agreement with D-Marin, operator of the largest chain […]

With the cooler months setting in and no more excuses of heat and humidity to get away from work-outs, this is the perfect time to choose a session that will add to your wellness and keep you fit for the busy calendar of season’s activities ahead. The Burj Club in the iconic Burj Khalifa is […]

Emaar Entertainment is doubling the dose of entertainment with a spectacular promotion for Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo as well as VR Park valid until 30th November. Explore the marine aquatic life at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and avail a 50% discount on an Adult or Child Unlimited Day Pass at VR Park. With […]

Due to unprecedented demand, Live Nation Middle East and Flash Entertainment confirm that more seats have been added to world-renowned comedian and Hollywood actor, Dave Chappelle’s show at the Dubai World Trade on November 20, 2018. Limited tickets for the highly anticipated event can be purchased via www.ticketmaster.ae from 12:00pm on November 14. In 2017, Chappelle celebrated […]

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the DP World Tour Championship, a new ‘pop-up’ golf zone has been created in the Championship Village at Jumeirah Golf Estates, providing children of all ages and abilities with access to free coaching. The DP World Generation Golf zone, which features a putting green and driving nets, aims to […]

Emirates is kicking off another year as the Official Airline of the DP World Tour Championship, as golf’s top players get ready to battle it out on the course to take home the trophy for the season-ending culmination of the  ‘Race to Dubai’. This is Emirates’ 9th year supporting the tournament, which takes place from […]

Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) recorded a revenue of AED 17.390 billion (US$ 4.735 billion) in the first nine months of 2018, which is 30 per cent higher than the revenue of AED 13.351 billion (US$ 3.635 billion) during the same period in 2017, led by the robust growth achieved by Emaar Development (DFM: EMAARDEV), […]

Spaniard Jon Rahm is delighted to be back at the scene of one of his biggest triumphs as he sets out in his DP World Tour Championship title defence at Jumeirah Golf Estates this week while Italy’s Francesco Molinari is looking to end the best season of his career with Race to Dubai glory. Rahm […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest theme park destination in the Middle East, will celebrate the UAE’s 47th National Day with an exciting offer and cultural activities across all its theme parks, including LEGOLAND® Dubai, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, and the LEGOLAND® Water Park as well as RIVERLAND™ Dubai. Dubai Parks and Resorts is […]

A range of innovative products are being developed to safeguard Expo 2020 Dubai’s site and operations, participants’ pavilions and even drones, thanks to a new partnership with Orient Insurance. As the Official Insurance Provider for Expo 2020’s site and operations, Orient Insurance will create insurance solutions that meet the event’s unique requirements. The two organisations […]

Reigning Race to Dubai champion Tommy Fleetwood admits that it’s a ‘tall order’ as he attempts to retain his title as European Number One at this week’s DP World Tour Championship, Dubai by usurping close friend Francesco Molinari at the top of the Rankings. The Englishman needs to win the European Tour’s season-ending event and […]

Dubai Design District, a destination dedicated to design that reinforces Dubai’s new status as a UNESCO Creative City of Design, today announced the winners of the Design 100 competition during Dubai Design Week 2018. Designer duo Sakina Kara-Sabur and Alicia Spoljar from BySOZO Interiors beat back the competition and captured the attention of the expert […]

Originally from London, now based in Dubai, Louise has enjoyed a colourful career in data over the past 15 years, across government, agency, big corporates and start-ups – her mission has always been the same, the use of data to enlighten and enable. I happened to hear Louise talk in a panel discussion at Digitalks […]

Emaar Development PJSC (DFM: EMAARDEV), the UAE build-to-sell property development business majority-owned by Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR), recorded a growth in net profit of 19 per cent during the first nine months (January to September) of 2018 to AED 2.498 billion (US$ 680 million), compared to the net profit of AED 2.106 billion (US$ […]

Staged in partnership with Dubai Design District (d3) and supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (DCAA) and Audi Middle East, this year’s Dubai Design Week programme is the most comprehensive to date. Consisting of 250 events by over 120 participating companies, the festival encompasses exhibitions, commissioned installations, awards and competitions, talks and workshops as […]

Etisalat recently signed an agreement with ENOC to provide its retail outlets with Cloud Managed Wi-Fi solution. The project will start with WiFi coverage across ZOOM convenient stores and expand to other retail outlets within the ENOC retail network. The MoU was signed by Abdullah Al Mana, General Manger, Dubai Region, Etisalat and Zaid Alqufaidi, […]

Design pieces of past and present participants of Tashkeel’s design initiatives will be showcased in a programme of exhibitions, workshops and talks across three locations during Dubai Design Week next month. In Dubai Design District, Tashkeel will explore the process of design development through workshops and talks alongside selected works by graduates of the Tanween […]

One of the UAE’s most prominent young Emirati designers and founder of Designed by Hind, Sheikha Hind Bint Majed Al Qasimi, is unveiling her newest collection, NABATA, at Downtown Design, a key event of Dubai Design Week, from 13-16 November. NABATA, Arabic for growth, is a collection of perfume bottles inspired by the majestic Emirati […]

Well-known singer-songwriter Atif Aslam is set to dazzle visitors when he performs as part of ongoing celebrations this month at BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the Middle East. Atif, has recorded several top-charts songs, will entertain visitors in front of the stunning Rajmahal Theatre, […]

A delegation from Dubai Land Department (DLD) participated in the inauguration of ‘Dubai Way’ in Frisco, Texas, which is part of Investment Group Overseas’ (IGO’s) development ‘The Gate.’ The inauguration ceremony was attended by HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD; HE Saeed Mubarak Al Muhairi, Consul General of the UAE in Houston; […]

La Mer rewards guests during the Dubai Fitness Challenge, set to run until 24 November, with a host of healthy dining offers to complement the variety of fitness activities available at the destination. Fitness fans are sure to find something that meets their fancy at one of the participating outlets including AçaiXpress, SLAB, Levee, iScream […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday ordered another airlift of humanitarian aid to Jordan. Further to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, Her Royal Highness Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid […]

Englishman Lee Westwood catapulted into the top 20 of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after rolling back the years by carding a stunning final round 64 to win his first Rolex Series title at the Nedbank Challenge hosted by Gary Player. The 45 year old, who won the DP World Tour Championship and Race […]

Since Ain Dubai, the world’s largest observation wheel, first made its appearance off the coast of Dubai Marina, it has captured the imagination of the city. Making its presence felt, this new landmark-in-the-making has drawn attention to Bluewaters, the island destination by Meraasthat has opened its doors to visitors. Channelling a distinct vibe that blends island […]

In an effort to utilise design as an effective platform to promote sustainability, and as result of its hugely successful, ongoing ‘Check-in with Plastic; Check-out with Dinner’ promotion at The Daily restaurants, Rove Hotels has joined forces with renowned sustainability advocate and artist, Mariska Nell. The collaboration sees the artist producing a unique, environmentally innovative […]

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory authority for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (GDRFA) to further facilitate the delivery of smart services to investors, entrepreneurs and startups, particularly homegrown entities, and help them […]

Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE), organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase in Dubai, has boosted its travel portfolio, having signed a collaboration agreement to launch CONNECT Middle East, India & Africa 2019 – a new route development forum. The two-day show will be co-located with Arabian Travel Market 2019 and will take place […]

Emirates is offering special fares in the UAE to over 20 global destinations in its network. Passengers can now take advantage of the upcoming UAE National Day long weekend and plan a short holiday getaway, or visit family and friends back home, within Emirates’ vast network. The offer applies to bookings made today until 22nd […]

Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE), the world-class residential golf destination offering luxury homes and leisure facilities among two internationally-acclaimed championship golf courses, has announced the launch of an attractive offer on Alandalus and Redwood Park, as it prepares to host the 10th DP World Tour Championship from 15-18 November. The offer is in response to significant […]

As Jumeirah Golf Estates prepares to welcome 60 of the world’s top golfers, 65,000 spectators and more than 200 global press to the tenth edition of the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai between Thursday 15 and Sunday 18 November, DP World, the European Tour and Jumeirah Golf Estates reveal some crucial numbers behind one the […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a workshop at its premises which examined key stages of the mergers and acquisitions, as well as useful tips for managing relationships with various shareholders. The workshop, entitled, Mergers and Acquisitions: The Transaction Life Cycle, was led by Trowers & Hamlins LLP and attended by Dubai Chamber […]

Dubai Design District (d3), the destination dedicated to design today announced that it is gearing up to host the fourth edition of the region’s premier annual design event, Dubai Design Week. The upcoming edition is set to run in the Design Quarter from 12 to 17 November 2018. Following the success of last year’s event […]

Bee’ah, the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, is the ‘sustainability partner’ at the fourth edition of Dubai Design Week, held 12-17 November, with its main hub at Dubai Design District (d3). In line with the company’s vision of improving quality of life and affecting positive change, Bee’ah will demonstrate the potential of sustainable design by supplying […]

As the busiest days of the travel calendar approach, travellers can ‘fly better’ with Emirates as well as enjoy a stress-free experience even before boarding their flight during the festive period with Home Check-in. With convenience in mind, customers in Dubai booking their travel across any class with Emirates can now take advantage of Home Check-in […]

MAG Lifestyle Development (MAG LD), the development arm of MAG Group Holding, has announced that 80% of infrastructure works has been completed to date by Dar Alwad Contracting LLC at its MAG Creek Wellbeing Resort™, the first wellness-inspired development in the MENA. Under the management of lead consultant VX and architects A++, construction is proceeding […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) issued 1,898 new licenses during October 2018, an increase of 25.8% compared to September (1,509 licenses), as Dubai remained a destination of choice for investment in diverse business sectors. Among the new licenses issued, 62.1% were Commercial, 35.5% Professional, 1.4% […]

Hilarity will wear multiple shades as India’s seasoned actor Rakesh Bedi gets ready to don no less than 24 avatars in his latest theatrical presentation, “Massage” in Dubai. The monologue performance provides a humorous, yet refreshing perspective of the Indian society, superbly portrayed by Bedi, and brings to the fore typical eccentricities and characteristics that […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) inaugurated a real estate promotion trustee office in New York in partnership with Aqari Global Ltd ‘Century 21,’ and in the presence of HE Majid Al Suwaidi, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in New York. HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, and HE Majida Ali Rashid, […]

The top 60 players European Tour’s Race to Dubai will once again be welcomed and accommodated in comfort and style when they touch down in the emirate for the DP World Tour Championship with world renowned Atlantis, The Palm acting as Official Hotel for the thrilling season-ending tournament on their tenth anniversary. To be staged […]

H.E. Rangsant Srimangkorn, Deputy Consul-General of Royal Thai Consulate UAE and H.E. Panot Puyahotra, Director Thai Trade Centre UAE, led more than 15 officers and families from the Royal Thai Embassy Abu Dhabi, the Royal Thai Consulate General Dubai, the Commercial Office, the Labour Office and Thai Airways as they visited Global Village on Wednesday, 7th […]

Deals worth AED10 million (US$2.7 million) were struck during Al Fares 2018, the oldest and most prominent international equine trade fair in the Middle East and North Africa region since 1995. The 12th edition of Al Fares took place on 7th-9th November, 2018, at the prestigious Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The event, which takes place […]

Businesses in Dubai displayed a brighter outlook for the months ahead with stronger sales and revenues expected due to new projects and seasonal increase in tourist arrivals. The quarterly business survey of the Department of Economic Development (DED) also showed that more than 88% of the businesses foresee stronger or stable results throughout the rest […]

A colorful community of ‘superheroes’ turned out in force today at the sixth edition of The Color Run presented by Daman in the UAE. Proving that fun and fitness is very much at the forefront of residents’ minds in the UAE, the Happiest 5k on the Planet was enjoyed once again by thousands of Color […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Abu Dhabi.  The MoU was signed by HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, and Mr. Dhaher bin Dhaher Al Mheiri, CEO of the ADGM Registration Authority. […]

Today marks the opening of the much-anticipated Jameel Arts Centre, an innovative cultural destination developed by Art Jameel, the independent organisation that supports arts, education and heritage in the Middle East. Designed as a 10,000-square-metre, three-storey, multi-disciplinary space by UK-based Serie Architects, Jameel Arts Centre is the first non-governmental contemporary arts institution of its kind […]

DP World, UAE Region has been recognised for its significant contribution to the UAE’s trade and outstanding performance by winning the Port and Terminal Operator Award at the prestigious Seatrade Maritime Middle East Awards. The Award was received by Abdulla Bin Damithan, Chief Commercial Officer, DP World, UAE Region at a gala ceremony in the […]

Some of the UAE’s most forward-thinking experts, charged with delivering technological innovation and security to the Emirates have met to mastermind delivering a game-changing tech event in Dubai. Future Technology Week, to be held on 2-4 April 2019, will attract futurists, entrepreneurs, and innovators in Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, IOT and telecoms […]

Dubai will be the host for the 10th edition of the Italian Cuisine World Summit which will be held from 19-24 November. Bringing together the best Italian restaurants, food and wine producers, the summit will also present Michelin-starred chefs and culinary experts under one roof. Organized by Itchefs-GVCI, the Italian Cuisine World Summit is recognized […]

Dubai’s Victory Team proved their true worth as UIM world champions when they claimed the top two spots in the penultimate day of racing at the 38th Annual Key West World Championships in Key West, Florida, on Saturday. Going into the second of three races of the Super Boat Unlimited category at the season-finale week, the […]

La Mer, a world-class beachfront destination by Meraas, is celebrating its first anniversary with new additions to its impressive portfolio of offerings. In the year since its launch, the destination has gained immense popularity among Dubai’s residents and visitors for its eclectic mix of dining, shopping, leisure and entertainment options. Upcoming attractions include Rove La […]

In pursuit of establishing socially impactful and innovative businesses, the first cohort of the 10-month Badiri Social Entrepreneurship Programme (BSEP) have spent a week in India to receive inspiration and guidance from the country’s social entrepreneurship ecosystem on how to align their business interests with a social purpose. BSEP is the brainchild of Sharjah-based NAMA […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, today hosted the Tech Mix conference, which put the spotlight on innovative circular economy, energy and smart transport solutions presented by UAE and Italian startups. The event, organised by Roland Berger in cooperation with Intesa Sanpaolo, was held at Dubai Chamber’s premises and […]

As part of its continued commitment to support and empower different communities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Facebook is set to celebrate the region’s vibrant art, creative and design ecosystem with an exclusive set of events at Dubai Design Week. Taking place from 12th – 17th November 2018 at Dubai Design […]