Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, attended the opening ceremony of the fifth World Green Economy Summit (WGES), in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai. The Summit is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice […]

Users of nol cards issued by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) can now use their cards to pay for purchases at all retail outlets of Carrefour affiliated to Majid Al Futtaim Group across Dubai. The procedure has been enabled through a Mercury payment scheme, a leading firm in this field. “This service is now […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park that is part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region in association with Zee Network, is hosting the biggest Diwali celebration in Dubai on the  9th and 10th of November. Starting from just AED 99, guests can enjoy live performances, thrilling […]

The Dubai Mall is 10 years young and the world’s most-visited retail and lifestyle destination is marking the milestone with a month-long extravaganza from November 4-28. From luxury fashion showcases to spectacular entertainment, plus a host of incredible prizes to win including three apartments from Emaar Properties, The Dubai Mall 10 Year Celebrations are billed […]

Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai is partnering with Fitness First to host a range of activities including body mass index measurements, group exercises, workout competitions, morning walks and more, in support of the Dubai Fitness Challenge that is running from 26 October to 24 November. In line with the mission of the Challenge to encourage […]

The region’s most innovative cinema chain, Novo Cinemas, will be providing a fantastic offer on MX4D tickets until the 31st of October. Priced at just AED 63, film lovers can thoroughly enjoy the 4D cinema at Novo Cinemas Dubai Festival City location. All films showing in the cinema are included in this one-time deal, as […]

Best sellers, bedtime stories and festive gifts for family and friends aren’t the only things on the minds of the tens of thousands of shoppers who have descended on Dubai Studio City’s Sound Stage during the first week of the 11-day Big Bad Wolf Book Sale. UAE residents, tourists and bookworms from across the Gulf […]

Golds Gym is fully supporting the 2018 Dubai Fitness Challenge 30X30 which will run for a second year, from October 26th to November 24th. The company which has 24 fitness clubs throughout the Emirates and Oman, will conduct a range of free fitness classes in the, Opening Carnival at Dubai Festival City, Fitness Villages in […]

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), today inaugurated the 20th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2018) and the 3rd Dubai Solar Show. His Highness was accompanied by HE Matar Humaid Al Tayer, Chairman of DEWA. DEWA […]

The Arab Reading Challenge 2018 drew the participation of more than 10.5 million students contending for the championship title. In addition to naming the most prolific reader ‘Champion of the Arab Reading Challenge’, the third edition of the competition will include an award for outstanding school and outstanding supervisor, with cash prizes totaling AED11 million […]

Sole DXB, in partnership with Cadillac, Dubai Design District (d3), Dubai Tourism and Sprite is proud to announce its stellar music lineup for 2018. The region’s biggest cultural festival returns for three-nights, two-days on December 6, 7 and 8, 2018 at d3. Tickets now on sale at www.soledxb.com/tickets. This year, Sole DXB welcomes Hip Hop […]

During the visit, His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO ENOC, provided His Highness with updates on some of the Group’s milestone projects; including its jet fuel pipeline connecting to Al Maktoum International Airport and updates on ENOC’s retail network expansion plans.

Emaar Entertainment’s KidZania® Dubai has partnered with Mum Mum, the pioneering, locally-owned company providing healthy and nutritious meals to schools across the UAE, for the ‘Culinary School’ establishment in the children’s city. The KidZania® Culinary School instructs students on the art and science of food preparation that include the mastery and appreciation of the culinary […]

Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Sustainable City to enable SMEs develop, commercialise and internationalise their innovations in sustainable technologies. The MoU, signed along the sidelines of the ongoing […]

As part of its efforts to encourage the adoption of best practices within Dubai’s business community, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a seminar on improving employee welfare which featured case studies and experiences from leading public and private sector entities in the emirate. The seminar was organised by the Dubai Chamber […]

Sergio Garcia moved up to 25th in the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after becoming the first man since Colin Montgomerie to win the same tournament three times on the bounce in Europe with victory at the Andalucia Valderrama Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation. The 2017 Masters Tournament champion had to wait an […]

As Dubai embraces the outdoor season, DRIFT Beach Dubai is dedicating a weekend to Minuty to celebrate the exclusive launch of their artist edition bottle to the region. Taking place on 26 and 27 October, DRIFT Beach Dubai will celebrate the true essence of the French Riviera – a region synonymous with the luxurious rosé […]

Al Seef, the creek waterfront destination by Meraas, is set to unveil its new seasonal programme, Al Seef Creek Festival, that will enable residents and visitors to experience a true carnival atmosphere along the much-loved Dubai Creek. The quaint hub alongside the picturesque Dubai Creek will wear a carnival vibe with its colourful festive décor, […]

Etisalat today announced the launch of ‘SMB Awards’ 2018 to recognize and facilitate the outstanding achievements of Small and Medium businesses and start-ups in the UAE. The Awards will recognize individual and group performance across seven categories, namely SMB of the Year, Digital Transformation Award, Start up of the Year, Innovation Award, Positive Social Impact […]

Boxpark, the hip urban destination by Meraas, continues to draw art and music enthusiasts to its street art celebration taking place every Friday and Saturday from 6pm – 10pm. Amateur artists of all ages are invited to give their creativity and imagination free reign through dabbling in mosaic art, canvas painting and art installations. Live […]

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced that Tax Refund for Tourists Scheme goes into effect on November 18, allowing eligible tourists to request refunds of the Value Added Tax (VAT) incurred on their purchases. The first phase will see the digital system of the Tax Refund for Tourists Scheme implemented at Abu Dhabi, Dubai […]

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has launched the Mobile Charging Station for Electric Vehicles. The launch supports the UAE Green Development Strategy. It is part of a long-term national initiative for building a Green Economy in the UAE under the theme […]

Golden Mile Galleria is hosting a trick-or-treat themed Hallowe’en parade for kids on Friday, 2 November at 5pm. Children can dress-up in Hallowe’en-themed costumes, make-up and hairstyles to join the procession, and enjoy an exciting line-up of activities, games and treats. The parade starts at Golden Mile Galleria Building 9 (Organic Foods and Café) and ends […]

Dubai Festival City, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s fully integrated mega project, will host the Opening Carnival weekend of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2018. The opening weekend to the month-long Challenge kicks off on October 26 and 27 with action-packed events and activities taking place across the destination providing residents and visitors with an engaging and […]

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), highlighting its strengths as the destination of choice for the food and beverage and agri-food industries at SIAL 2018 in Paris this week. DP World and Jafza are exhibiting at the 5-day premier global F&B event, which started in 21 October, as part of the Dubai Exports pavilion. The UAE […]

Department Land Department (DLD) participated in ‘A Week without Service Centres’ initiative which will be held from 21-25 October, under the theme ‘A week Without Waiting… Without Parking Traffic…Without Papers,’ to enhance its contribution to this vital initiative launched by Dubai Department of Finance for the second consecutive year, with participation from all official entities […]

Ahead of the 2018 UAE Maritime Week, the organisers of the annual Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show have announced the return of its ninth instalment, taking place from the 8th – 10th November 2018 at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. The Middle East is a key marketplace for super yachts, with 205 high-end vessels […]

Following the runaway success of its opening weekend, the first-ever Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Dubai is gearing up for a final week of non-stop book sale — and bookworms are loving it. Open 24 hours a day until 11.59pm on Sunday 28 October, the sale, which features three million brand-new English-language books available at […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, launched the outdoor season with a Venetian-themed Street Fest. City Walk has transformed into a vibrant carnival venue, hosting a spectacular line-up of performances, activities and workshops for the entire family. The Venetian extravaganza will continue to delight visitors every Thursday to Saturday until 3 November […]

Club Vista Mare on Palm Jumeriah is turning into an adrenaline-charged arena for the fifth edition of Core Beats, the free-to-attend beach yoga and fitness concert, on Saturday, 27 October. The immensely popular event is being held to mark the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2018, which encourages UAE residents get active for 30 minutes every day. […]

Be prepared for a musical journey at Zero Gravity on Thursday 25th October with a Red Bull Music Thre3style Showcase.  Red Bull Thre3Style has been on an intense trip since the concept was born back in 2007. From a small, one-off DJ contest in a Vancouver club to a globe-hopping party-starting battle, it is now […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, announced the signing of a memorandum of understating (MoU) with Global Village for the hosting of the ninth edition of the ‘Live Our Heritage’ ‘festival. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Saeed Al Nabouda, Acting Director General […]

Luxury-cruise lovers can pamper themselves with new revolutionary ship from Celebrity Cruises is set to sail in the beginning of December 2018. Celebrity Edge will change the concept of luxury cruising with several new and never before seen characteristics. The main objective behind the unique design of this vessel is the desire to make the […]

A delegation led by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently participated in the 2nd UAE-France Economic Forum in Paris which highlighted the strengthening economic ties between the UAE and France and explored prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in the areas of smart cities, renewable energy and investment. The high-level forum was organised by […]

wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, has announced the completion of wasl Crystal apartments. Located in Al Quoz, the development comprises studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. wasl Crystal will provide prospective tenants 306 residential units comprising 9 studios ranging from 412 to 579 sq. ft, 63 one-bedroom units ranging from 741 […]

Riverland™ Dubai, the free-to-enter themed recreational hub at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is throwing the biggest Halloween party for families from 30th October to 3rd November. Riverland™ Dubai will give out 50,000 free candies to trick-or-treaters and the best Halloween costumes will also win exciting prizes. […]

Hosts UAE will take on familiar rivals Egypt in their opening match of the eighth Huawei Beach Soccer Intercontinental cup, taking the pitch at Kite Beach after the battle between three-time winners Brazil and debutant Spain on Tuesday, November 6. Drawn in the same group as reigning world champions Brazil, UAE will be looking to […]

With its high gross domestic product (GDP) per capita and ambitious investments in building a world-class infrastructure, investing in premium residential real estate in Dubai guarantees strong returns for international investors, according to market experts. A comparative study on the cost of residential real estate versus the GDP per capita in key city hubs globally […]

The leading financial technology experts and solution providers for Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sectors will come together at the 3rd annual Fintech Summit 2018 being held in Dubai on 30th October 2018 on board the Queen Elizabeth 2 at Port Rashid. Organised by Naseba, the Fintech Summit is the only enterprise-grade financial technology […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced its participation today in the “A Week Without Service Centers” initiative which will see the Chamber only accept payments through smart channels between October 21 and October 25, 2018. The week-long initiative, led by the Dubai Government’s Department of Finance (DOF) under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed […]

Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) – the hugely successful, flagship fitness initiative of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, prepares to open its second edition backed by some of the biggest names across government and private sector in the UAE. Reflecting the […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced it will partner with the Community Development Authority (CDA) to assist in the creation of Multi-tile dashboards to provide slick, quick and accurate insights for the CDA’s business activities. The CDA’s team needed to develop a Multi-tile dashboard to facilitate quick decision-making. One of the main […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), are set to embark on a joint project to fit all taxis in Dubai (about 10,800 cabs) with free Wi-Fi service. The step aims to bring happiness to riders and make clients mobility on board Dubai taxis an enjoyable experience. The […]

Novo Cinemas have re-introduced their famed girls’ nights out package with the ultimate 7-Star gathering every Monday, but this time with a no boy-zone policy. Taking place in the premium 7-Star screen at Dubai Festival City, ladies will receive AED 52.50 back on their AED 158 cinema ticket to spend on food and beverage from the à […]

UAE’s iconic Burj Khalifa will be illuminated in pink every weekend (Friday and Saturday) throughout October to honour the Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every weekend, Burj Khalifa will feature the official colour and symbol of breast cancer awareness – The Pink Ribbon – as a mark of support to the noble cause. A short 60 […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, is strengthening awareness about the outstanding services offered by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector to businessmen through its showcase at flydubai’s VIP lounge. The services of BRL include “Dubai Business Club” – rated 6 stars according to the classification criteria of the Global Star Rating Programme, […]

It’s official: the world’s biggest book sale has finally arrived in Dubai! A staggering three million brand-new English and Arabic language books of all genres are now up for grabs at an astonishing 50% – 80% discount at the first-ever Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Dubai, which starts on 18 October 2018. Held in partnership […]

The Style Station, a unique interactive entertainment platform, is set to mark the third consecutive weekend at The Outlet Village, Dubai’s indoor shopping and leisure destination by Meraas. The activation comprises a packed agenda to engage people of all age groups. Young shoppers will be able to enjoy fitness sessions at a dedicated indoor zone […]

Dubai Internet City (DIC), the leading technology community in the region, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Russian Export Center (REC) to launch the first Russian Center for Digital Innovations and Information and Communication Technologies outside of Russia in Dubai. This centre, which will encompass of a space of over 20,000 sq. […]

Manzil Downtown has organised a Pink Afternoon Tea to mark Breast Cancer Awareness month. The special gathering was hosted by H.E Sara Al Madani, TV presenter and breast cancer survivor Fadia Al Taweel and TV presenter Nouraldin Al Yousuf, who shared their experiences with the audience assembled. The event was held in the hotel’s restaurant […]

Alipay, the world’s largest online and mobile payment platform, operated by Ant Financial Services Group, has today revealed that The Dubai Mall accounted for 84% of its transactions in the United Arab Emirates during Chinese national holiday Golden Week (1st – 7th October). The Golden Week holiday is a hugely popular time for Chinese nationals […]

The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI), has partnered with international furniture brand, Vitra for Dubai Design Week, setting its students and faculty the task of designing a chair for the future. The collaboration, titled Kursi, tasks DIDI students and faculty with taking inspiration from the lengthy design process that was involved in creating Vitra’s […]

Kids, get dressed up in your favourite costumes  and come down to MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, for a truly Spooktacular kids-themed Halloween every Friday and Saturday from 19 October to 3 November, including 31 October and 1 November, with activities lined up from 2 pm to 6 pm. Kids are welcome to head to Hotel Transylvania in […]

The two-year countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai will officially start ticking on Saturday, 20 October with a public celebration at Burj Park in Downtown Dubai, offering the community a glimpse of what is to come at the biggest event to ever be held in the region. A specially choreographed show of The Dubai Fountain and […]

To mark solidarity towards breast cancer patients and survivors and to create awareness on the disease, Avivo Group is organising the “Ribbon of Life Walk” on Friday, October 19th. Open to all, the two-kilometer walk, which will be held between 4pm and 5 pm at Horizon International School, Al Wasl, Dubai, aims to alert public […]

The UAE cabinet announced a new federal budget of AED 60.3 billion in September, paving the way for a significant increase in government spending that will in turn benefit the Dubai real estate market,  revealed JLL’s latest Q3 report. The proposed budget provides funding for a series of new policies, aimed at stimulating economic growth […]

It’s the #MonthOfStrange at WAFI and visitors can expect all things creepy as part of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! This month sees more chances to win, have fun and play games as we get ready for Halloween as well as strange treats from your favourite Wafi Restaurants. As part of the #MonthOfStrange, we’re celebrating […]

Noor Bank, a leading Shari’a-compliant bank in the UAE, has contributed AED1 million from its late payments fund to Al Jalila Foundation, a UAE-based global not-for-profit organisation dedicated to transforming people’s lives through medical treatment, research and education. Sami Al Awadi, Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Government Relations at Noor Bank, visited the foundation […]

A photo exhibition aimed to raise awareness about world hunger opens today at the Dubai International Financial Centre to mark this year’s World Food Day. Created by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in collaboration with the Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC), the exhibit is debuting as 821 million people around the globe – […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened the initial phase of Latifa bint Hamdan Street and Umm Al Sheef Street. Phase II of the project will be opened in the first quarter of 2019. The project has a cost is AED800 million and links Jumeirah with Al Khail Road and Parallel Roads (First Al […]