In just one week after its opening, the UAE pavilion at Milan Expo 2015 continued to draw huge crowds as 25,640 visitors from Italy and abroad toured the pavilion to get an insight into the UAE’s rich culture, heritage and development model associated with the Expo’s central theme: ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’, latest […]

Following strong demand from end-use homeowners to the launch of Safi, one of the first apartment complexes in Town Square, the trendy lifestyle destination, Nshama has launched Safi II Apartments that deliver the promise of ‘live life at your price.’ Safi II also showcases studios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments at unmatched price points in […]

Dubai International has recently been named Best Airport in the Middle East at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards, 2015. Held in Dubai, the Awards are judged based on the feedback from frequent flyers and Business Traveller readers, many of whom regularly fly through Dubai International. “We are very pleased to win this award as […]

Omniyat, Dubai’s leading privately-held real estate development group that creates livable art, has received the Building Completion Certificate for The Binary by Omniyat, its third completed project in Business Bay. The project, which will add almost 500,000 square feet of commercial and retail space to Dubai, is now ready for handover. Located at a vantage […]

More than 60 representatives from the United Nation agencies, humanitarian organisations and the private sector have explored innovative ways of improving collaboration and better harnessing private sector support in emergency preparedness and response at a meeting held recently in Dubai at the International Humanitarian City, IHC. During the opening remarks, Shaima Al Zarooni, IHC CEO, […]

M Premiere in collaboration with The Dubai Concert Committee brings you the long awaited night of Opera “It’s all about love”. From Berlin to Moscow, Paris to New York. Famous love songs in German, Russian, French and English languages. In the young generation of French singers, Edwin Crossley-Mercer is an outstanding baritone discovery. In 2007 […]

The alliance formed between Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), The Oman Ministry of Tourism (Oman Tourism), and Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), along with its newest partners Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), and Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) is once again participating under the branding of “Cruise […]

Jumeirah Restaurant Group Dubai (JRG Dubai) and Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts will host the fourth installment of Jumeirah Restaurant Week in the UAE from 14–23 May 2015. The Spring 2015 edition features over 40 Jumeirah restaurants located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including Pierchic, Pai Thai and The Noodle House at Madinat Jumeirah, Junsui and Al Iwan at Burj […]

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the Dubai Metro (comprising both Red and Green Lines) has recorded high ridership levels during the first quarter of this year, which compares well with numbers recorded during the same period last year. Statistics indicate that 44,371,860 riders have used the metro and 943,982 riders have used […]

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has unveiled the name for Jumeirah’s new hotel at Madinat Jumeirah, scheduled to open during 2016: it will be known as Jumeirah Al Naseem. The name ‘Al Naseem’, which means a gentle wind or sea breeze in Arabic, reflects the location of the […]

At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest observatory deck, in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, just reached another milestone. Its observation lifts, which travel 124 floors to the open-air platform, have covered 384,400 kilometres – equal to the distance from the earth to the moon – since its opening in 2010. On average, […]

Cap.Sule.Dubai a semiannual conceptualized exhibition launches for the first time in Dubai and the GCC, right from the prestigious Dubai Ladies Club, from 27th – 28th  May 2015. An innovative progressive contemporary fashion exhibition concept launched in Dubai for the first time by “Markency” marketing and events agency. It presents brands across different segments of […]

Based on the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF), the Foundation has announced that the Nobel Museum exhibition in Dubai will be extended until May 7, 2015. The announcement was made during a ceremony organised by MBRF on Thursday to […]

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) revealed that the number of riders (tourists and visitors) who used the tourist abras, dubbed as the Blue Abras, at the Global Village has reached 142,389 riders over 157 days starting from November last. The figure is indicative of the soaring demand for the service amongst tourists and visitors […]

At the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2015, held from May 4 to 7, at the Dubai International Convention Centre, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a digital interactive experience of the world’s most-visited retail and entertainment destination, The Dubai Mall, as well as Dubai’s most compelling tourist attractions. While Emaar Malls showcases The Dubai Mall […]

Following the success of the second edition of ‘Street Nights’, the street-culture event is back, taking over a new street in Dubai. The Walk at JBR will be animated by unique street food, street art, and musical performances for the delight of visitors and street culture enthusiasts. The event will take place, from Thursday April […]

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered an air bridge to the victims of the most powerful earthquake to hit Nepal since 1934 claiming more than 4100 lives and displacing thousands of people. The devastating earthquake has resulted in a shortage of potable […]

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, High Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered an air bridge to supply aid to the victims of the most powerful earthquake to hit Nepal since 1934, claiming more than 4,100 lives and displacing thousands of people. Sheikh Mohammed also directed […]

Town Square, Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle development that assures a ‘live life at your price’ choice for end-use homeowners, has unveiled Safi Apartments, its newest collection of homes. Featuring studios and 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, Safi comes at an unmatched price point starting at AED 349,988 for a studio, AED 499,988 for a one-bedroom, […]

BOXPARK by Meraas, the offbeat outdoor concept, hosted acclaimed graffiti artist New Zealander Gary Yong from April 23-25 to create a unique 3D ‘BOXPARK’ block letter art installation. Popularly known as Enforce1, Yong used spray paint, acrylics, rollers and brushes to create the alternative graffiti art display titled ‘Looking outside the Box’. Spanning 14 meters […]

Following the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal over the weekend, du is giving all its Nepalese customers three free minutes to call home and get in touch with their family. Simply dial any number in Nepal before midnight tomorrow, April 27, and the first three minutes of talk time will be free of charge. […]

The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and entertainment destination, is offering visitors the opportunity to be rewarded for weekday shopping. For every AED 300 spent at the mall on retail, dining or leisure from Sunday to Wednesday, visitors have the opportunity to triple their chances to win AED 50,000 weekly. The promotion runs until […]

Emiraates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is set to expand its United States cargo network to 11 destinations, when the airline launches a daily service to Orlando, Florida from 1st September 2015. The Dubai – Orlando route will be served by a Boeing 777-200 LR, which has a belly-hold capacity of up to 17 […]

Fostering its commitment to engaging students with enriching cultural activities and experiences, Jumeirah College as part of GEMS Education, the world’s leading provider of K-12education, hosted the CTC Lympstone Royal Marines Band at the College, during their visit to Dubai on April 21, 2015. The Band performed a marching display on the College grounds, attended […]

The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has been included in Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s list of the world’s top 15 film festivals for the second year running, reaffirming its status as a leading international film festival and a hub for filmmaking in the region. DIFF earned its spot on the magazine’s hot list as a platform to […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, signed on a memorial frame of stamps issued by Emirates Post Group, during his visit to the Emirates Post Group pavilion at the Water, Electricity Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX  2015) organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority […]

“This is a landmark moment in our global plans to expand Hampton with the agreement to open our first property in the Middle East, and largest property so far,” said Phil Cordell, global head, focused service and Hampton brand management, Hilton Worldwide. “We recently celebrated the opening of the brand’s 2000th hotel and I am confident […]

The regions pioneering art & design concept store, Cities hosted an intimate launch event for the first in-store solo art exhibition entitled “Street Art Goes to the Opera”. The who’s who of the Dubai social scene and the elite of the interiors world attended the event at the store in Galleria Mall, to admire the […]

As the temperature begins to rise and the blazing heat of the summer kicks in, Wild Wadi Waterpark, situated between sister properties Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and Jumeirah Beach Hotel, has re-launched its popular ladies’ night with a twist. A favourite spot for locals and visitors, this year’s ladies’ night will run from April to […]

M Premiere in collaboration with Dubai Concert Committee present prodigious piano virtuosos. Kotova & Borovikov Piano Duo is a unique ensemble of prodigious pianists who have been praised for their dazzling performance, exquisite mastery as well as innovative and expressive creativity. Their repertoire is very diverse: music of different styles and genres from the classics […]

Aswaaq launched a brand new online shopping platform accompanied with a delivery service. The platform will be an extension of their retail chains in the region, considering quality standards that form the base of the company. With the aim to provide customers with enhanced e-shopping services, Aswaaq will also leverage its strong customer relationships to […]

Emaar Properties has marked another achievement with the roll out of the world’s first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission street trolley tram, the Dubai Trolley. Plying along Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai Trolley is the region’s first-of-its-kind hop-on hop-off transit system that will offer easy and free access for visitors and residents to several iconic attractions in Downtown […]

Starting April 21, Google will be expanding the use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal. This change will affect mobile searches in all languages worldwide and will have a significant impact in the search results. Consequently, users will find it easier to get relevant, high quality search results that are optimized for their devices. According […]

The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and entertainment destination, is offering visitors the opportunity to be rewarded for weekday shopping. For every AED 300 spent at the mall on retail, dining or leisure from Sunday to Wednesday, visitors have the opportunity to triple their chances to win AED 50,000 weekly. The promotion runs until […]

The Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (Getex) was inaugurated today by H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. H.H Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan took peculiar interest and stopped by University of Atlanta’s Stand and he honored the university […]

KFC surprised thousands of visitors to Dubai’s Kite Beach on Friday with its initiative ‘The Taste that comes to you anywhere’, a spectacular and unexpected treat. The world’s number one name in chicken restaurants astonished members of the public by delivering  its unique recipe using a helicopter that swooped out of the skies to hand out free […]

It has been another successful day for University of Atlanta at GETEX, where the university received an overwhelming response by hundreds of students, visitors and working adults looking for career education. GETEX is one of the largest education exhibitions in the region where an individual can interact with a number of universities all under a […]

Jumeirah Emirates Towers celebrates its 15th anniversary in April, and is set to mark the occasion with a host of remarkable offers and initiatives. The celebrations will include a laser show on 23 April 2015 on Jumeirah Emirates Towers, while Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, the flagship property of Jumeirah Group, will have a congratulatory message […]

In addition to the Quattroporte S Q4, Maserati also offers the GTS, S, and the Quattroporte with 330 hp as part of its Quattroporte range with two state-of-the-art, high performance direct-injection engines: a 3.8-litre V8 (Quattroporte GTS) and a 3.0-litre V6 (Quattroporte S Q4, S and Quattroporte). Both engines are twin turbo charged, developed by […]

Aswaaq launched its brand-new retail chain earlier today at Al Badaa Community. Bench marked as a world class retailer in the region, Aswaaq’s new branch is set to be an amalgamation of an authentic, traditional and an open-street market. The community mall spans across 29,679 square feet with an interesting mix of Aswaaq supermarket, restaurants, […]

As part of the City Builders Race Initiative which was launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the Blue Team held its first event for young entrepreneurs last week in collaboration with Dubai Business Events (DBE) ) ­ the Official Convention […]

As part of the City Builders Race Initiative which was launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the Blue Team held its first event for young entrepreneurs last week in collaboration with Dubai Business Events (DBE) ) ­ the Official Convention […]

As part of the ‘Healthy Children 2021’ campaign, the National Campaign Task Force will organize a variety of activities in Dubai Mall for three days starting from Thursday, April 16. These activities, focused on children’s health, are aimed at raising awareness about embracing healthy lifestyle, and encouraging children to take up physical activities. An innovative […]

The management team of Dubai Parks and Resorts, set to become the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination when it opens in October 2016, has signed an exclusive agreement with Picsolve International, one of the world’s leading image solutions provider. This partnership will create one of the world’s largest photography integrations, with Picsolve […]

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 7th World Water Forum in the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Chairman of Masdar called on nations to unite and commit to tangible actions aimed at addressing water scarcity challenges and ensuring global water security. In his keynote speech, […]

Le Vault, a high-end luxury retailer that offers bespoke products opens its first boutique in Abu Dhabi, bringing high-end luxury goods to the Middle East. The boutique will showcase a collection of the finest luxury products from internationally renowned brands that include Döttling, Royal Trunk, Letrone design, Horus straps and IT ONE OFF. All iconic […]

Be one of the first to own the HTC One M9 Gold exclusively from du with AED 600 instant discount and 10GB free data every month for a year during du’s Smartphone Festival. Starting from AED250 per month, du offers its customers the exclusive opportunity to own and enjoy the pioneering features of the gold […]

Season Five of FFWD, the Middle East’s definitive fashion platform opens this Friday, 10th April, bringing four days of the best couture and ready-to-wear designers from across the region showing in Dubai. Guests attending this season will enjoy shows and presentations from 25 labels, six industry-focused talks and panel discussions, over 40 regional accessories designers […]

IDEA’15 Imagine- Design- Execute – Accelerate All of us live with these four elements of a Business Lifecycle,  though we still feel something, somewhere is missing. Let’s hear learn and share and more importantly network with fellow professionals, corporate executives, business managers and entrepreneurs at this half day business symposium – IDEA’ 15. Mohana Kelkar- 050 5470408

The Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP) is exhibiting five juvenile hawksbill turtles at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo in Dubai Mall, to highlight the threat faced by this critically endangered species. The DTRP has teamed up with the aquarium, one of the world’s largest and most diverse, to showcase the turtles until 30 April, […]

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority will organise the eighth Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition from April 14 to May 15, 2015, at Wafi Mall, Dubai, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, presenting one of the […]

With the UAE’s food and beverage sector needing to more than quadruple in size over the next five years, demand for new F&B outlets is rapidly increasing. Following the success of the first outlet in Al Wasl Square, local eatery Pantry Cafe is opening the doors to its second branch in Bay Square, Business Bay. […]

As part of reggae pop chart-toppers UB40, Ali Campbell has flown all over the world performing for millions of fans at the biggest venues on the planet. The British star, 56, is currently on the road touring once more with bandmates Astro and Mickey Virtue, selling out venues across the globe. The talented trio recently […]

The Gallery at Emaar Pavilion, Dubai’s newest hub for culture and arts, has opened an exhibition of digital artwork on canvas by Iraqi-Dutch artist Nedim Kufi. Titled ‘No-stalgia,’ the new exhibition coincides with the Dubai Art Season and presents a collection of emotionally-charged works that remind viewers of the concepts of cultural identity and social experiences through […]

The cricket action never stops on OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network and home of cricket. Having brought all the live action from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 exclusively and also extending its support to the UAE National Cricket Team, which took part in the tournament after a gap of 19 years, OSN will […]

Guests will be able to benefit from an exclusive programme of spa treatments, fitness classes, and wellness activities to celebrate the launch of a new Talise Nutrition menu across the resort’s restaurants. The new menu has been spearheaded by Chef Gabriele Kurtz, Talise Wellness Executive Chef for the Jumeirah Group portfolio of hotels and resorts. […]

Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai, has launched a pre-summer staycation offer for UAE residents to relax and enjoy exquisite hospitality before the heat sets in. With the long, hot summer months ahead, the final weeks of spring present a tempting opportunity to take a well-earned breather from Dubai’s demanding routines and busy roads. […]

A geographic address system was launched in the emirate on Sunday to enable people to locate buildings within an accuracy of one metre using a application and a 10-digit code. Makani (My Location) was developed under the supervision of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, for use by Dubai Municipality. The smart system […]

A workshop and symposium on latest trends in EMS — the Express Mail Service offered by postal operators around the world — organized by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) concluded with the Dubai Declaration that urged the postal sector in the Arab region to take advantage of the global growth of e-commerce by joining the […]