Latest global data reveals that Global Village, the leading multi-cultural festival park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping and entertainment, measures up to the world’s top entertainment destinations for average daily visitation. According to figures released in the Global Attractions Attendance Report – 2018 by Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and AECOM, average […]

Davos, Switzerland: Dubai is bringing together Government leaders and heads of major corporations from Asia, Latin America and Africa for the Davos launch of the World Logistics Passport, a major initiative to boost South-South trade. The World Logistics Passport links Customs World, DP World, and Emirates Group to enhance connectivity through Dubai and, through expertise sharing […]

DIFC’s FinTech Hive revealed the launch of a new funding accelerator programme for FinTech start-ups in the MEASA region. FinTech Hive Scale Up programme benefits scaleups by helping them grow through strategic partnerships and receiving investment resources through the DIFC FinTech Hive ecosystem. Through a series of collaborations with multiple partners, the programme provides start-ups with […]

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) launched the first financial regulator-led Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform (Platform) in the region in collaboration with the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC), the National Computer Emergency Response Team for the UAE (aeCERT), the Computer Incident Response Center Luxembourg (CIRCL) and the Open Source Threat Intelligence and Sharing Platform Project […]

Saif Nabeel, one of the Arab world’s most popular artists, will be bringing his chart-topping hits to Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park, and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, for a live performance from 9 pm on Friday, 24th January. The popular Arab singer and composer will entertain […]

Local favourite Indie kicks off the New Year, with a fresh new roster of themed nights to entertain those in search of an exhilarating atmosphere and the hottest beats in the city. On the Sunday Industry Night, hospitality workers can enjoy 50% off F&B all night. Ideal for anyone who’s worked a long weekend and deserves a […]

Dubai Opera and Broadway Entertainment Group have put together a perfect Valentine’s Day marriage proposal with a bespoke itinerary on 13 or 14 February, designed to create the perfect moment in one of the most iconic buildings in Dubai. ‘FORMIDABLE! AZNAVOUR’, is a the greatest ever musical tribute to Charles Aznavour’s career. The show transports audiences back to the streets […]

Seera Group, the Middle East region’s leading provider of travel and tourism services, highlighted its commitment to women empowerment by hosting an event organized by ‘Women In Tech Dubai’ at their Dubai hub. Women In Tech Dubai is a UAE based professional group that is focused on creating a safe space and community for women […]

Central Park Towers, a contemporary urban business and lifestyle destination within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has been strong in attracting more businesses to its development due to unparalleled positioning and offerings. The 180,000 sq ft leased in 2019 included PetroChina, one of China’s leading oil and gas providers, MetLife, one of the region’s […]

Chairman of Dubai Media Council His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said the significant strides Dubai has made in the media industry, which have transformed it into an important hub on the global media map, reflect the importance the emirate places on the sector and the vital role it plays in […]

As a growing and global phenomenon, Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena is delighted to announce that an incredible K-pop Super Concert will be taking the Arena by storm on the 20th March 2020 organised by Grace & Co. K-pop (abbreviation of Korean pop) is a genre of pop music originating in South Korea – and is now a […]

Dubai’s tourism industry closed a successful decade at the end of 2019, welcoming an all-time high 16.73 million international overnight visitors, an impressive 5.1 per cent increase in tourism volumes, definitively surpassing the global tourism growth forecast by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) by over one per cent. With momentum firmly tracking against […]

The 25th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) started with the popular campaign, “Spin & Win” by Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG), and has became an instant hit amongst the shoppers this year, as well a major reason for celebration for the much-awaited shopping festival across the globe. With a chance to win up to AED 200,000 […]

In its efforts to prepare participating employees for the upcoming Marathon, Dubai Holding Running Club, one of the Company’s Wellness Programme initiatives, launched a 3-month long series of training sessions with an extensive focus on tips and techniques relevant to running long distances with specific timings. Since last October, the sessions were attended by a […]

Highlights of Plaza Premium Lounge Dubai: 1,260-square-metre Plaza Premium Lounge Dubai with a maximum capacity of 300 guests, the largest independent pay-per-use airport lounge at Terminal 3 in the busiest transit hub in the Middle East Special features: Four Family Suites, dedicated Playroom, “first-class” enclosed private napping space, cigar lounge, male and female prayer rooms […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has mapped its electric vehicle charging station locations, across 14 digital platforms, including DEWA website and Smart app, the Authority announced today. This, DEWA said, will support customers, who register in the EV Green Charger Initiative, to accurately locate all the DEWA charging stations across a variety of digital […]

DP World and Swissterminal Holding AG, the leading container terminal operator in Switzerland, have entered a strategic partnership. With effect from 20 January 2020, DP World has taken a stake of 44% in Swissterminal Holding AG with the Mayer family, who founded the business, remaining the majority shareholder. The parties have agreed not to disclose […]

Defending Champion Bryson DeChambeau, 2017 Champion Sergio Garcia, 2017 Race to Dubai Champion Tommy Fleetwood, Ryder Cup talisman Ian Poulter and up-and-coming amateur Josh Hill were joined by the official Expo 2020 mascots, eight-year-old Emirati girl Latifa, and her nine-year-old brother, Rashid, to mark the 31st edition of the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic, which will […]

Emirates, is looking for candidates in the UAE to join its multinational cabin crew team. Candidates are required to register online on the Emirates Group careers website and wait to receive an invitation email prior to attending the recruitment event. Candidates who qualify will be informed of the venue details for the assessment day. The […]

OSN, the region’s leading entertainment network, has announced that the new Turkish drama series ‘The Choice’ (AKA ‘Al Ikhtiyar’ or ‘Babil’) will be exclusively airing weekly on OSN YA HALA AL OULA every Sunday starting January 26, 2020. ‘The Choice’ will launch on OSN just one week following its air time in Turkey, to provide […]

Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy (MBRGCEC), managed by Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF), today renewed the Dubai Endowment Sign awarded to the Easa Saleh Al Gurg (ESAG) Charity Foundation for its continued contribution to educational endowments in Dubai. The ESAG Charity Foundation received the Dubai Endowment Sign for the third consecutive […]

Today, the International Humanitarian City (IHC), the global humanitarian hub created by the Government of Dubai as an initiative of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Wollongong in Dubai. The MoU allows both entities to work collaboratively to promote and mutually strengthen engagement […]

IMG Worlds of Adventure, the largest indoor theme park in Dubai returns with a celebration for Chinese New Year 2020; The indoor theme park will offer all Chinese residents in UAE the special promotional price buy one get one free valid from 24 January – 8 February 2020. The park will be transformed into a […]

Emaar Entertainment’s KidZania® Dubai has announced healthy new recipes at their popular culinary school. The Mum Mum Culinary School in KidZania®, run by the pioneering, locally-owned company providing healthy and nutritious meals to schools across the UAE, instructs students on the art and science of food preparation that include the mastery and appreciation of the […]

The Republic of Chile is now intensifying preparations for its participation at Expo 2020, under the theme of sustainability, diversity, tradition, and progress which embrace the four pillars of Chile and the principles it values. On its 700 square metre country pavilion Chile will be showcasing sustainable and reliable food production; renewable energy; productive and […]

Travellers flying with Emirates to and from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia & Vietnam are in for a treat this Lunar New Year. Available for a limited time only, a specially curated selection of festive goodies and traditional Chinese fare will be available onboard, as well as on ground at select Emirates airport lounges. Lunar New […]

A spectacular showcase of Chinese-themed cultural festivities and entertainment await guests at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai this Chinese New Year. Mark the festival of peace, prosperity and good health at the theme park with family and friends surrounded by a vibrant atmosphere featuring dazzling decorations, live performances, dining delights and more from 22nd January to 8th February. […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the 24th edition of UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC Dubai, will be held from the 4th to the 6th of February, 2020 at […]

The largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE, ‘Union Coop’ recently signed 2 memorandum of understanding with ‘Dubai Foundation for Women and Children’, the first non-profitable authorized humanitarian organization that provides shelter and care in the UAE to the victims of domestic abuse, violence, child abuse and the victims of human trafficking. The first MoU states […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is showcasing 12 fantastic female writers for its 12th edition. This year the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (4-9 February 2019) is shining the spotlight on the acclaimed female writers who help make sense of the world, either through their characters’ stories, or their own experiences. Bringing new insights, […]

Dubai’s premier fresh food market, the Waterfront Market – Deira, will celebrate Chunji ‘Spring Festival’ and promises plenty of fun and festive activities for all the family. The Chinese New Year’s celebrations will begin on Saturday, 25th January and run until Saturday 8th February with special performances throughout the week. 2020 is the year of […]

More than 150 nutritionists will be at various supermarkets across the Middle East and North Africa throughout January to encourage shoppers to eat healthier, move more, and live better. The 2020 edition of the Choose Wellness, Choose Nestlé initiative, running in the region for the seventh consecutive year, is expected to reach around 500,000 shoppers […]

Dubai’s real estate market could be seeing the first signs of growing market confidence. This is a result of a notable slowdown in apartment sales price declines and the stabilisation of rental rates, according to the latest Chestertons’ Observer: Dubai Market Report Q4 2019. Transaction values for the year also underscored the positivity in the […]

At Dubai Land Department (DLD), we followed with unprecedented care the results of the Government of Dubai Customer Happiness and Mystery Shopper Index surveys. We support and value the Dubai Executive Council’s Government Excellence Program under the supervision of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of […]

dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing travel provider, is revealing its most popular destinations in 2019 and where 2020 looks likely to take the UAE’s growing traveller base. In 2019, the top ten most popular destinations for UAE travellers booking with dnata Travel were: United Arab Emirates (for staycations), Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, […]

After winning awards and breaking records in 2019, the most prestigious corporate sporting event in the UAE, the Corporate Sports Championship 2020, returns to Dubai on February 27-29, 2020. The blue-ribbon event, presented in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council and empowered by Great Place to Work, unites more than 28 of the UAE’s top companies, […]

The Queen Elizabeth 2, the iconic floating hotel docked permanently in Dubai’s Mina Rashid,  will host a family Valentine’s Day Bunch and a special romantic evening at sea at ‘La Voce Dell’ Amore – The voice of love’ – a dinner and live opera show.

As part of its long-standing pillar partnership with Meydan, Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, sponsored the Dubai World Cup Carnival for the third year running through six races named after its prestigious projects, namely Riviera 1, Mina, Creek Views, Aliyah, Al Furjan, and Riviera 2. At the Dubai World Cup Carnival […]

Emirati camel rider Yahya Al Malai Al-Ketbi duplicated the achievement of his brother, Khamis Ali Saeed Al Malai Al Ketbi, by dominating the second preliminary race of the 5th National Day Camel Marathon held at Al Marmoom Camel Race Track on Friday. Organized by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC) in cooperation with the Dubai […]

Assala Nasri mesmerised thousands of Global Village guests at the world’s leading multicultural festival park, and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, as she produced a glittering live set on Friday, 17th January. The accomplished singing sensation entertained guests with fan-favourite songs like “Bent Akaber”, ‘Shamekh”, and ‘Aktar’ for the latest […]

In line with its continuous initiatives to enhance and consolidate its relationship with its partners as well as appreciate the roles they play in developing its services for its customers, Dubai Land Department (DLD), through Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), organised the annual forum to honour the various partners who contributed to the success of […]

The Selfie Kingdom (TSK), Dubai’s first ever dedicated selfie museum opens its doors for photo / selfie enthusiasts of all ages. Close to the Expo 2020 site, TSK is an interactive space that aims to inspire creativity, art, design and promote digital content. The hub currently features fifteen pop-up rooms with vibrant and unique backdrops/props […]

The UAE leadership places great importance on protecting the environment and promoting a green economy, and placing sustainability at the forefront of its strategic priorities. This prioritisation supports UAE Vision 2021, which aims to build a sustainable environment and a diversified and sustainable competitive economy that ensures a secure future for generations to come. The […]

Emirates Aviation University celebrated its 30th graduation ceremony, honouring more than 243 students. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, the graduation ceremony took place at the university’s campus in Dubai Academic City. The graduation ceremony was attended by Dr Ahmad […]

Emirates today announced its contributions to bushfire relief in Australia. The airline will be donating 10% of all EmiratesRED sales on every flight from 17 January until 16 February 2020 and matching this dollar-for-dollar. The proceeds will go towards the recovery and rebuilding efforts taking place in the communities affected across Australia. “We are deeply […]

Mawaheb from Beautiful People (Mawaheb), a Dubai-based non-profit art studio for the determined ones from 16 years and above , invites you to an exhibition titled ‘In Between The Dots’. The exhibition showcases artworks created by its students, inspired by the work of contemporary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Every artwork reflects an emotion or cherished […]

The UAE today lit up the iconic Burj Khalifa in a towering display of national support for Australia following the recent bush fires that have devastated the country. The massive display adorning the world’s tallest building read #MatesHelpMates, the hashtag used to show the outpouring of solidarity with Australia a longstanding friend of the UAE […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that the UAE has always been a leader in launching initiatives and projects that serve the people of the region and the world. As part of its vision, the nation will continue to be […]

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today attended the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Dubai Press Club (DPC), which was held in the presence of Arab information ministers and prominent officials. The event, held at DPC’s new headquarters, located in One […]

Dubai Opera and Broadway Entertainment Group have partnered with Sharjah UNESCO World Book Capital 2019, to celebrate the power of culture, performance, literature and poetry to unite people across borders and generations. The partnership celebrates the Winter/Spring 2020 series of performances staged at Dubai Opera offering theatregoers a complimentary book on the opening night for theatrical adaptations based on novels such […]

Emirates today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trip.com Group, a world’s leading one-stop travel service provider. The agreement was signed in Shanghai by executives of both companies, signalling the start of a strategic cooperation between Emirates and Trip.com Group and allowing the airline to expand its reach in the […]

The global economy is going through a phase of transition and it is highly influenced by the gold industry of every country. For the UAE market, Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group plays an instrumental role in regulating the gold sector, and this year as well with their innovative promotion “Dubai City of Gold” campaign for […]

As quilting remains a perennially popular hobby for people of all ages, the 2020 edition of the International Quilt Show Dubai (IQSD) is set to break records as the biggest event the region has ever seen, attracting crowds of up to 1000 people each day. Event Director Shanker Ramakrishnan runs Dubai-based hobby shop Classic Quilts, […]

The 2020 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon is expecting to see a record number of Emiratis line up at the start on 24th January, 2020, alongside some of the world’s greatest elite marathon athletes, thanks to the viral “#My City_My Race” campaign. Organised under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, has issued Decree No. 1 of 2020 placing Dubai government sports organisations under the supervision of Dubai Sports Council. The Decree states that government sports organisations, including those established or annexed through a […]

Best known for his hit single “Addison Lee”, UK hip hop star, Not3s will be taking the crowd by storm at afterhours party location, Mantis on January 16th for his headline performance in Dubai. His hit single ‘Addison Lee’ brought him to the forefront of the music industry – selling over 200,000 copies of the track […]

Assala Nasri, one of the Arab world’s biggest stars is ready to entertain guests at Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park, and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, with a stunning live concert from 9 pm on Friday, 17th January. The adored Syrian singer will bring her strong and […]

For the third year running, Hala China, by Meraas and Dubai Holding, will usher in the Chinese New Year with a bang. And this year is set to be bigger and better than ever before, as a rich variety of cultural performances and experiences will take place across the city’s leading destinations from 16 January […]

DP World has won a further legal hearing against the Government of Djibouti over the Doraleh Container Terminal. A Tribunal of the London Court of International Arbitration ordered Djibouti to restore the rights and benefits under the 2006 Concession Agreement to DP World and Doraleh Container Terminal SA within two months, or pay damages. An […]

Dubai Future Academy, one of Dubai Future Foundation’s initiatives, organized a training course in partnership with University of Oxford on “Artificial Intelligence and Good Governance”. The course was co-facilitated by a group of international and local experts in the fields of modern technology, artificial intelligence, and future foresight. The three-day training course which was co-designed with […]