With the football madness in full swing, Al Seef continues to delight visitors of all ages with a packed evening schedule of football-themed entertainment during Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2018. The bustling Creekside destination is hosting fun photo sessions with football props and cut-outs, balloon artists, bubble shows, zorb performers and kids’ dance evenings. Children […]

With summer in full blaze, City Walk, The Beach, Boxpark, The Outlet Village, Al Seef and La Mer are kicking off their SunSational Summer campaign to ensure you enjoy the summer months in Dubai. Running from 12 July to 30 September 2018, the third edition of the campaign invites you to check out more than […]

The summer months are here and if you’re looking to keep the kids busy away from the rising temperatures, then you’re in luck. With the Novo Cinemas Gift Card you can treat the kids to the latest movies and blockbusters, all summer long. The card can be loaded with as much pocket money as you wish for […]

The region’s most-visited attraction by Emaar Properties is providing visitors – especially families and little ones – the unprecedented opportunity to meet Modhesh and have all the fun that Modhesh World, an integral part of the Dubai Summer Surprises offers. At Level 112 of Burj Khalifa, visitors will be welcomed to the world of Modhesh, […]

Binghatti Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Binghatti Holding, unveiled its plan to expand its Aghatti brand through opening seven branches in the UAE within the two coming years. After the success of the Aghatti restaurant in La Mer, Binghatti Hospitality is determined to progressively expand its Aghatti brand all over the UAE during the two […]

This Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), The Outlet Village, Dubai’s indoor shopping and leisure destination by Meraas, is set to hold a four-day weekend sale with additional reductions on already discounted prices. From 18 to 21 July, the event will offer the perfect opportunity to nab the best bargains on high-end fashion brands, accessories and homeware. […]

It’s raining sports and fans across the globe are looking forward to two of the most significant games of this year-2018 FIFA World Cup and WBA Welterweight Championship between Pacquiao & Matthysse. Well, now the nail-biting final rounds are here and offer the perfect excuse to head out and watch these games live on the […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first overseas operation. The Gerry’s Group in Pakistan and UAE-based dnata joined hands in July 1993 as Gerry’s dnata to provide ground handling services at Karachi Airport. The joint venture has since grown to become Pakistan’s largest cargo and ground […]

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties PJSC, has unveiled its new leadership development strategy for women, named ‘Hiya,’ which aims to help achieve gender parity at the workplace. This complements the vision of the UAE government to promote women’s participation across businesses and to achieve a gender-equal work […]

 Dubai Summer Surprises celebrations are in full swing at La Mer with a variety of terrific shopping and dining deals, fun activities and live shows regaling visitors of all ages. The destination is hosting an exciting line-up of entertainment acts including Porcapizza, an internationally acclaimed busker playing music on the most unusual instruments, and fantasy flowers […]

Travellers who are yet to decide on summer plans can take advantage of attractive holiday packages to Dubai by simply flying with Emirates. Upon booking, passengers can avail exclusive rates at world-class hotels, enjoy outstanding entertainment and experience theme parks across Dubai, including tickets to some of the city’s world-class shows and attractions*. Customers can […]

The UAE has set another benchmark for the early adoption of advanced new technology, with Expo 2020 Dubai becoming the first major commercial customer in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region to access 5G services,through its partnership with Etisalat. The leading UAE telecom provider connected Expo 2020 Dubai to its 5G network, making the site of […]

Majid Al Futtaim – the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia – invites residents to beat the summer heat and enjoy City Centre Me’aisem’s specially designed indoor tropical paradise with exciting activities and interactive games from July 6 until August 4. City Centre Me’aisem—the beloved community-oriented […]

AkzoNobel, a leading global paints and coatings company, has been selected as the sole supplier of protective coatings for Ain Dubai (Dubai Eye), the largest and highest Ferris Wheel in the world. Keeping Ain Dubai at its aesthetic best for years to come, AkzoNobel’s highly durable protective coatings will ensure that the massive steel structure […]

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is offering plenty of ways to keep everyone entertained this weekend through events and promotions taking part across the city.  Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai Tourism, shares the best activities for people to enjoy this weekend, including star singers, comedy nights and a final opportunity to […]

Standing 442 meters high, take in the breathtaking view while you enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the world’s highest restaurant, At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa. Indulge in savoury and sweet dishes from the breakfast menu, relished with stunning panoramic views of Downtown Dubai from level 122 of the iconic Burj Khalifa. Choose from the Decadence Menu complete […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed that the number of international delegations it hosted during the first half of this year increased by 106% over the same period last year. The chamber, which represents the interests of Dubai’s business community, announced that it received 721 visiting delegations, compared to 350 for the same […]

Mall of the Emirates has hosted unforgettable Dubai Summer Surprise moments in the past 11 years, from live gaming tournaments to concerts with some of the biggest Arab stars. This year too, the mall has pulled out all the stops to bring exclusive experiences and thrilling entertainment that’ll make you forget the rising temperatures and […]

Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—is bringing world-class entertainment and family experiences at Mall of the Emirates, by bringing one of childrens’ ultimate favorite: PAW Patrol, from July 12 to 19, 2018. Book your calendars for this unique family experience. In partnership with […]

Scotsman Russell Knox emphatically sealed his place in the European Tour’s season-ending DP World Tour Championship after holing two outstanding putts on the 18th as he beat Ryan Fox in a play-off to lift the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation title. The 33 year old walked up to the final hole in […]

Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates airline, has partnered with the ENTERTAINER to launch its own Emirates Skywards GO app for members. The app is a mobile travel companion that offers members access to over 4,400 2-for-1 offers at some of the best restaurants and spas in over 20 cities. In addition to value […]

Whether it’s a treatment for him or her, Samāna Spa brings a new standard of wellness; one that is simply clean.   With a highlight on organic wellness therapies, Samāna Spa’s clean beauty and bodycare treatments start with VitaJuwel-infused gem water, choosing from a selection to promote health, wellness, balance and more. A visit to […]

The Business Park at Dubai South has revealed it has witnessed a 400% growth in the number of companies operating in the park since its inception in early 2015. The number of companies that have set up operations in Business Park has increased from 900 in 2015 to 4500 in 2018. The Business Park has […]

The Emirates A380 touched down in Islamabad today for a historic one-off service to Islamabad International Airport. This was the first time ever that the iconic double-decker aircraft has landed in Pakistan. The landing demonstrated the airport’s readiness to accommodate the A380, the world’s largest commercial passenger jet. The special Emirates A380 flight was operated […]

Energise your body, mind and spirit at Address Dubai Marina, with an offer that meets all your needs. Begin with an hour of personal training at our state-of-the-art Fitness Centre, followed by a 50-minute massage at The Spa, and culminate the perfect workout with access to our Infinity Pool, providing spanning views of Dubai Marina. […]

Fuelled by economic trends, including the boom in trade and tourism between the UAE and China as well as concerted efforts of Dubai’s higher education institutions and Chinese recognition of Dubai degrees, universities at Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) continue to witness significant growth in their Chinese student population. As Dubai’s key education hub, DIAC has […]

 Laguna Waterpark is set to become the year-round surfing hub of Dubai with the introduction of two epic surf sessions that will provide the thrill of riding a real ocean wave in the heart of beachfront hotspot, La Mer. Nicknamed ‘The Ultimate Surf Machine’, The WaveOz 180 FlowRider – Laguna Waterpark’s star attraction – is […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination, continues to delight visitors with its diverse entertainment offerings, including the immersive stage show Toys: The Musical, during Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2018. Toys: The Musical tells the magical story of a young girl’s adventurous journey through a land of living toys. City Walk is hosting three shows […]

Need a good coffee? Head to the newly-opened specialty coffee house Baristas’ Corner at Canal Central Hotel in Business Bay. Developed by Emirati entrepreneurs Mr. Abdulla Alabdulla, Partner and Co-Founder and Mr. Mohamed Hassan Alshamsi, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of the company, Baristas’ Corner offers a wide selection of refreshing and unique brews. Mr. Alabdulla […]

Wendy’s, everyone’s favorite burger chain, is now serving customers in two new prime locations in the United Arab Emirates: The Dubai Mall, the UAE’s tourist hubi, and Al Wahda Mall in the capital Abu Dhabi. The opening ceremony of both new branches took place on Thursday, June 28. The newest restaurants will be serving up […]

As Dubai’s busiest real estate firm, Allsopp & Allsopp is acutely aware of the hidden costs and stresses of moving – especially when it comes to fixtures, fittings and furniture for your new home. With this in mind, the award-winning agency, which has had a presence in the UAE since 2008, has teamed up with […]

The Dubai Mall brings the entire family closer to all their favourite characters and action heroes this Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) by transforming the Star Atrium into an immersive, experiential zone from July 5 to August 4. The action-packed activation brings to life some of the world’s most popular super heroes visiting from their home […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has revealed that real estate transactions in Dubai for the first half of 2018 (H1 2018) reached AED 111 billion, reaffirming Dubai market’s attractiveness and ability to compete with global investment destinations. The strengths portrayed by Dubai’s real estate investments underscore the leadership’s mandate to ease business processes and procedures. According […]

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, announced the opening of Improvement of Al Awir Road and Entrances of International City Project (Phase I) on Saturday, July 14. The Project has been undertaken in collaboration with Nakheel, the master developer of […]

Emirates Engineering has successfully completed the reconfiguration of the second Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in its fleet. The conversion of the aircraft from three to two cabin classes was executed fully in-house at the Emirates Engineering hangars in Dubai. The reconfigured aircraft also features new, wider Business class seats in a 2-2-2 format, a new social […]

Reel Cinemas, the world-class cinema experience by Emaar Entertainment, has opened its much-awaitedhotel cinema at Rove Downtown, the contemporary midscale hotel in Downtown Dubai. Reflecting Rove Downtown’s ornate charm, Reel Cinemas at Rove Downtown has stylised seating and a distinct inner-city vibe along with ample parking space. The contemporary ‘Reel Boutique’ concept will provide an unapparelled level of […]

Dubai International Airport, DXB, has welcomed 36.9 million passengers during the first five months of 2018 according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. DXB welcomed a total of 36,943,613 passengers during the first five months of 2018 compared to 36,969,594 passengers recorded during the same period last year, a marginal […]

Acclaimed venue, COYA Dubai is set to host its much-awaited annual La Noche Blanca party on Wednesday 18th July 2018. The UAE’s favourite Latin American venue will transform into a white wonderland and guests are invited to sail away in their glamorous nautical themed attire for an evening of exquisite drinks, dinner and a dancing. […]

 With the weather heating up, LEGOLAND Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination has introduced awesome ways to spend your summer days with the launch of the all new “70 Days of Summer” program, running from 28 June-31 August 2018. Each day of the week, guests will have the chance […]

Emirates will be operating extra flights to Jeddah and Medina to help facilitate travel for pilgrims heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj. Emirates will be operating 33 additional flights to Jeddah and Medina from 6 to 31 August to support the journey for pilgrims expected to travel to the Holy […]

Escape the summer at Ski Dubai What better way to beat the heat than on the snowy slopes of Ski Dubai, the region’s first indoor ski resort. For the young and the young at heart, there’s something for everyone to make the summer holidays delightful. Ski, snowboard, zip line, make snow angles, rally the kids […]

The iconic Burj Khalifa by global developer Emaar Properties in Dubai, which has the world’s tallest LED panel installed on its façade, is now the world’s highest Football Live Scoreboard. With the finals drawing close, visitors and residents can keep up to date with the scorecards of the matches at the world’s most popular football […]

Union Coop has always been very particular when it comes to value-for-money promotions and taking the feedback of their valuable customers after every promotional campaign. After the phenomenal success of Union Coop’s first ‘Final Reduction’ promotion, the company announced a close sequel which will offer customers up to 90 percent discount on 1000 plus products. […]

This summer indulge your kids with a fun edutainment play space asEmaar Entertainment launches ‘Dig It’, an incredible play environment based around a real working building site. Launched at The Springs Souk, Dig It enables children to learn how to work together as they dig, move, build and create using various means that stimulate their imagination and […]

Guest Posts and Link Building are key ingredients of an effective SEO strategy. Many digital marketers tend to overlook the importance that Google Algorithm places on building external links. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, the leading digital marketing agency in Dubai, “Guest posts and text links from high authority sites establish brand credibility […]

Emirates has introduced 3D seat models on emirates.com, becoming the first airline to introduce web virtual reality (VR) technology on its digital platform. The 3D seat model is a visualisation engine that displays an immersive 3D 360 degree view of the interior of the Emirates A380 and the Emirates Boeing 777, giving customers a chance […]

Majid Al Futtaim – the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia – kicked off its six week schedule for Dubai Summer Surprises at City Centre Mirdif with its exclusive 12 hour sale. Now, visitors can experience interactive footfall experiences, incredible winning opportunities, entertainment for the whole […]

With Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), Dubai’s annual citywide summer celebration, underway, organisers Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has highlighted the multiple chances to win big this summer. From cars and cash to gold and jewellery, there are plenty of opportunities for shoppers to bag themselves a […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, announced today that it will deploy a one-off A380 service to Islamabad on 8 July 2018. The airline’s iconic double-decker will make its inaugural arrival in Islamabad on a special flight EK2524/EK2525. The A380 flight will depart Dubai on 8 July 2018 at 0800hrs and arrive in Islamabad at […]

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, for the eighth year in a row, has celebrated the graduation of its nursery kids. About 26 children of female employees have graduated from the Nursery established by RTA in 2010 in line with its corporate responsibility to raise the job satisfaction of this segment of employees. The […]

With nearly 4.5 million passengers transiting through the Dubai International Airport every month, the luxury airport hotel Dubai International Hotel has rolled out special transit packages for 12-hour as well as 24-hour stays. The Short Transit Package (up to 12 hours) starts at AED 500 for single occupancy (AED 560 for double; AED 660 for […]

Al Seef Hotel by Jumeirah opens this September, offering guests the opportunity to create their own tales of Arabian nights. Tucked away amidst the rooftops and courtyards of a souk located on the banks of Dubai Creek, the 200 room hotel is spread across 22 traditionally designed Arabian Bayt (homes), adorned with the wind towers […]

Dubai International’s, DXB, strategy of broadening consumer choice in retail and service offerings has received a major global acknowledgement, with millennial travellers voting the world’s number one international hub as the ‘Best Airport for Retail Environment’ at the Travel Retail Awards 2018 held recently in Singapore. The winning entries for the airport categories were chosen […]

In a joint effort to decrease emissions and global environmental footprint, Al-Futtaim Toyota, leader in sustainable mobility since 2008, handed over 454 Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) to Arabia Taxi, member of Arabia Holdings Group of companies and one of the UAE’s largest taxi operators, as part of a larger deal of 1000 Toyota cars […]

The Sustainable City, the Middle East’s first fully-operational sustainable community, has become the first gated community in the region to release its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory. The initiative is part of The Sustainable City’s strategic collaboration with Emirates Wildlife Society in association with WWF(EWS-WWF). The Sustainable City’s total emissions for the year 2017 are 8,761 […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that its Finance Department recently activated new smart payment services through the ‘Apple Pay’ and ‘Samsung Pay’ applications. The move is aligned with the Dubai Smart Government’s strategy to support outstanding government performance based on the latest technologies. DLD introduced the service at the beginning of June and it […]

Dubai-headquartered hospitality company, TIME Hotels, has opened the third O’Learys US sports-themed restaurant in the UAE. The casual dining venue, located within TIME Topaz Hotel Apartments in the Al Barsha area of Dubai, has a total capacity for 90 covers, across various different seating areas, including a restaurant and a bar. Boasting 16 large TV […]

 Ellington offers a big summer surprise with a great deal across a large roster of various developments including Wilton Terraces, DT1, Belgravia II, Belgravia Heights and Eaton Place. From July until August 31, 2018, buyers and investors should get involved and benefit from a 2% deduction on any unit purchased with a flexible 60% payment […]

Dubai-based Binghatti Developers announced that the construction of its AED 150 million project Binghatti Platinum is being processed at an accelerated pace, which will allow the company to deliver its project in January 2019. The two basement levels, ground, and four residential floors of the 13-storey building have already been completed, and at this pace, […]

Emirates has partnered with Dubai Parks and Resorts to offer its customers special privileges to Dubai’s exciting theme parks. Emirates customers can enjoy a special bundle offer with added value at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, when they purchase a two-day entry pass which gives them access to […]