Shell UAE is proud to announce it has signed an agreement to be a national partner of the Netherlands pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, the largest event ever to be staged in the Middle East. Beginning in October, Expo 2020 Dubai will host 192 countries and millions of visitors for a six-month celebration of human brilliance […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announces that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has enacted the Employment Law Amendment Law No. […]

Roxy Cinemas kicks off the decade with the announcement of an all new location for their famed ladies night, which will return on the 21st January 2020. In addition to the regular screening at Roxy Cinemas Platinum Plus screens in City Walk, the highly-anticipated ladies night will now be available for booking at The Beach, JBR […]

Continued efforts by Dubai Economy to improve consumer rights awareness and strengthen consumer feedback as part of promoting the city as a safe and competitive shopping destination have led to a substantial increase in consumer complaints.  While 32,650 consumer complaints were received in 2018, the past year saw a 20% increase leading to 39,113 complaints, […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), today laid the foundation stone for the W Motors Automotive Facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE, the first manufacturing facility of its kind in the Middle East with an investment of AED370 Million. The groundbreaking event was also attended by […]

With the UAE expected to introduce a new data protection law in the near future, it is crucial that businesses enhance their understanding of data privacy and its legal implications, experts from PwC Middle East explained during a recent workshop at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s headquarters. The workshop, entitled “Data Privacy in the […]

The Outlet Village, the Tuscan inspired destination by Meraas where fashion lovers and trendsetters meet, celebrated the 25th Dubai Shopping Festival in style last weekend. Visitors were in for a visual treat at the nature-inspired Fashion Greenhouse that hosted vibrant fashion shows presenting the latest collections worn by popular Dubai influencers. Fashion enthusiasts got their […]

Branden Grace shot to the summit of the Race to Dubai after securing his ninth European Tour triumph with a spellbinding final round 62 to hold off defending Champion Louis Oosthuizen and win the South African Open hosted by the City of Johannesburg. The home favourites could not be separated as they made the turn […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attended today “Artificial Intelligence Experts Retreat”, which was organised by the National Programme of Artificial Intelligence, AI, and attracted 350 AI experts from public and private sector. Sheikh Mohammed also launched a programme to attract AI talents. It seeks […]

Standard Chartered Bank has been announced as the Title Sponsor of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup (Dubai Open) Tournament in 2020. The Dubai Open is the most coveted trophy of the five tournaments under the umbrella of the prestigious Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series. The highly anticipated Standard Chartered Gold Cup 2020 will run from 16 February […]

Poetic Strokes brings the internationally acclaimed Pakistani action crime thriller “Laal Kabootar” to Dubai audiences on 29th of January at Novo Cinemas in Ibn Battuta Mall. The film is produced by Harvard graduates, Hania Chima and Kamil Chima; written by Ali Abbas Naqvi and directed by Kamal Khan. Taha Malik is the music director while […]

Glimpses into Air Traffic Control (ATC) modernisation and innovation will be provided to aviation industry stakeholders at the ATC Forum which is returning for its third straight year in June 2020 during the record-setting Airport Show, the world’s largest annual airport industry gathering. The event is coming at a time when it has been predicted […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (4-9 February) has today announced details of a ground-breaking venture with Dubai Police and the Penal and Correctional Institutions, along with other initiatives to mark the beginning of the countdown to the 2020 Festival. Tomorrow, I Will Fly, a book of essays written entirely by men and women in […]

Due to the continually prevailing weather conditions and in the interest of comfort of guests and all partners working on site, Global Village management has decided to keep its gates closed for today, Sunday January 12, 2020.  The world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, will re-open tomorrow, Monday, January 13, 2020, for […]

Dubai Economy confirmed that the emirate’s economic competitiveness and its ability to attract investors to grow and expand their businesses in various economic sectors have been further strengthened in 2019. According to a recent report by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy, 38,377 new licences have been issued in 2019, a […]

Popular Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar wooed crowds of fans at Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park, and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, as she produced a captivating and vivacious live performance on Friday, 10th January. Neha Kakkar brought her infectious charm and stunning voice to the Global Village […]

If you are a fan of game development, participate in a weekend of game making and join the world’s largest game jam in Dubai, organised as part of The Global Game Jam® (GGJ). Hosted by SAE Institute in partnership with startup incubator ‘in5’, participants will be challenged to a hackathon lasting from 30th January to […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – registered 1,969 new companies in 2019, a signal of strong investor confidence in Dubai and the Authority’s position as one of the world’s most interconnected business districts. DMCC finished 2019 with the strongest Q4 registrations in four […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature today announced it will welcome Jo Nesbø, one of the world’s greatest crime writers, to the 2020 event (4-9 February). The world-renowned Norwegian author, whose books have sold more than 45 million copies in 50 languages, is recognized for broadening the scope of modern crime and thriller fiction. Speaking […]

Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer of RENAULT in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, is delighted to renew its participation in Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), one the biggest and most awaited sales event, for another consecutive year. In celebration of the 25th edition of the annual […]

Boxpark, Dubai’s hip urban destination by Meraas, is celebrating the 25th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival with its very own Carnival in a Box activation every Thursday to Saturday until 1 February. Every weekend at Boxpark this month has been a celebration unlike any other. By simply spending AED100 at any of Boxpark’s outlets, […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global 8th ranked international financial centre and leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announces His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has enacted a new DIFC Leasing Law […]

Due to prevailing weather conditions and in the interest of comfort of guests and all partners working on site, Global Village management has decided that the park will remain closed today, Saturday, January 11, 2020. The world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, will re-open tomorrow, Sunday, January 12, 2020. We look forward to welcoming guests […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – hosted His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, in its Almas Tower headquarters on 9 January 2020, for a briefing on DMCC’s role in facilitating, promoting and driving global trade through the emirate of Dubai. Accompanied […]

His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), revealed RTA’s intention to start a trial-run of drones in inspecting Dubai Metro tunnels extending 14 km on both the Red and Green Lines. Using drones enables a precise and fast inspection of the condition of assets. It […]

This 25th Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), witness an unprecedented array of street acts, performed by some of the world’s leading names, including Guinness World Records holders, only at Downtown Dubai. With 30 daily performances, including levitating human statues, mesmerising magical acts and awe-inspiring costumed set-pieces by ‘live statues’, Downtown Dubai Street Fest is your go-to […]

Experience one of the Arab music world’s biggest talents live, let Robbie Williams entertain you and marvel at 10 spectacular firework displays at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah this Dubai Shopping Festival. Live concerts galore: 17 and 24 January Beloved Arabic singer Mohammad Hamaki will captivate fans with a free, live concert at The Pointe’s […]

Today, Emaar Properties launched Burj Crown, a new, 44-storey luxury residential tower located on the vibrant Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard with direct views of Dubai Opera and Burj Khalifa. Designed by leading Hong-Kong based architecture firm LWK Partners, the 440-unit tower offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments, all with priceless views of Dubai’s most […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that 35 per cent of the construction of Creek Views is now complete. The development, which is 100% freehold, is situated on the iconic Dubai Creek in Dubai Healthcare City. Creek Views is scheduled to be completed by the first quarter of 2021, with […]

Art exhibits created by local Emirati artists, Trolls’ Middle East debut and the first-ever flyboard show on the creek, make up just three of the many reasons to celebrate the 25th Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) extravaganza at Al Seef this year. Al Seef has been named the strategic partner of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) today announced that it contributed 12% of Dubai’s AED 1.02 trillion foreign trade in the first nine months of 2019. The results highlight the success of DAFZA’s strategic projects that have played a role in supporting Dubai’s economic growth and enhancing its GDP. DAFZA’s operational performance supported the increase in […]

It is never too early to plan for the next adventure, especially when it comes to treating the travel bug. Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to curate another bumper year of travel and discover its extensive, global network in 2020. For a limited time, jet-setters can look forward to exploring over 150 destinations […]

Jumbo Distribution, a division of Jumbo Group, has expanded its brand portfolio by partnering with Swiss brand Laurastar SA, the world leader in Premium Quality professional ironing systems. Jumbo Electronics will become the exclusive representative, distributor and service provider of Laurastar garment care products in the UAE, including end-to-end operations from distribution, logistics, warranty and […]

It’s been a big year for Wavehouse. Having carved a name for itself across the region as a fun-loving hangout for both families and groups of friends, the casual, all-encompassing entertainment destination has plenty to celebrate. On Thursday 30th January from 8pm onwards, Dubai residents are invited to the birthday party of the year, as […]

India’s comedy king Kapil Sharma is all set to bring his irrepressible, bubbly squad of on-stage neighbours to Dubai, comprising the ever-popular Bharti Singh, Kiku Sharda, Sumona Chakravarti, Chandan Prabhakar and  Krushna Abishek amongst others. The group, which has garnered massive popularity in The Kapil Sharma Show, will bring the house down with their hilarious […]

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global eighth ranked international financial centre, which will enable the bank to open Escrow accounts for owners’ associations in DIFC’s jurisdiction. Under DIFC regulations, Mashreq Bank is also registered to […]

La Perle, Dubai’s #1 entertainment show has once again reached an astounding milestone, delivering 1,000 breathtaking shows that captivated the entire region. To say thank you for making 1,000 shows possible, La Perle is giving you an exclusive offer on Gold tickets. Buy a bundle of 4 tickets for only 1,000 AED and save up […]

Two of international golf’s most promising young talents, Viktor Hovland and Shugo Imahira, will make their first appearance at the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic when they arrive at Emirates GC later this month, lining up against a host of Major Champions, Ryder Cup players and serial European Tour winners. They will be joined in the […]

Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading event organizer with over 520 events annually across over 45 economic sectors, announced that it is organizing SiTL Middle East, a brand-new trade show focused on providing the latest developments in the transport and logistics sector to be held at Dubai South from November 16 to 18, 2020. The new […]

The Dubai Sports Council CEO’s Masters Golf Day will take place at the magnificent Dubai Sports City Els Club on Wednesday 8th January 2020, as part of the Dubai Sports Council’s commitment to promoting golf as a business networking and key tourism tool for the UAE and region. The Dubai Sports Council CEO Masters, sponsored […]

With the rising popularity of vegan meals amongst its customers, Emirates is celebrating Veganuary on board by including an additional plant-based option on its menus for the month of January. While vegan meals can be pre-booked on all flights and classes, this is the first time Emirates is including a readily available vegan option on its menus. […]

Popular singer Mahmoud Al Turki put on a memorable show as he cajoled crowds into a chorus of his famous hits as part of Global Village’s weekly concert series on Friday, 3rd January. Mahmoud Al Turki filled the open-air atmosphere of the world’s leading multicultural festival park, and the region’s first family destination for culture, […]

Due to widespread popularity, Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is extending complimentary access to select paid attractions for nannies throughout the remainder of Season 24. The region’s leading destination for the perfect family day out recently launched the family-friendly offer for […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced the return of its signature pass, My Emirates Pass – a fantastic offer that turns an Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership card allowing customers to avail special benefits and discounts of up to 50% off in over 500 retail outlets and leisure destinations across the […]

To celebrate Khalil Gibran’s 137th birthday on 6 January 2020, Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera are celebrating the power of literature and poetry to unite people across borders and generations by offering 137 pairs of seats to the musical ‘BROKEN WINGS’ for just AED 137 per person, or AED 274 per couple. Khalil Gibran […]

Mantis Dubai, the afterhours hotspot is back with a bang for 2020 – and what a year they have in store! With a pipeline of exciting new concepts, nights and events planned for the next 12 months ahead, Mantis Dubai will be switching up its weekend plans for party-goers in the city by moving its […]

FIDU Properties, one of the leading Chinese companies in the UAE property market, has reaffirmed that it is the best time to invest in theDubaiproperty sector – considering the current price levels and the lucrative options on offer to the investors and end-users alike. The company, which has carved a niche for itself with its […]

Take a trip down to Itty Bitty Cupcake City. Fresh out the oven, Sugargram is a brand-new dessert gifting concept bringing bite size cupcakes right to your doorstep across Dubai. Are you having a bad day and need a little bit of sweet cheer? We’ve got cupcakes for that. Did the ex-boyfriend break your heart? […]

STARZPLAY, the leading subscription video on demand (SVOD) service in the MENA region, starts off the new year with a wide variety of new and returning exclusive shows, Hollywood movies and kids’ content, enriching an impressive library containing over 10,000 hours of premium content that subscribers can enjoy watching anytime, anywhere and on any device. […]

The World Customs Organization has recently applauded the advanced procedures and services Dubai Customs delivers to its clients. Ricardo Treviño Chapa, Deputy Secretary General of the World Customs Organization stated in his recent visit to Dubai Customs that the Department plays a noticeable part in developing customs work globally. The customs work system and methodology in Dubai Customs is a leading […]

Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, wowed over 2 billion people across the globe with a breathtaking pyrotechnic show on the world’s tallest building to ring in 2020. In a mesmerising story, the Burj Khalifa transformed through animation, light, sounds and a synchronized fountain show taking viewers on a journey at the onset […]

Former Manchester United Player Ryan Giggs was crowned with the Player Career Award at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, presented by Audi, at a star-studded ceremony at the Madinat Jumeirah last night (Sunday). In another award presented by Al Nabooda Automobiles, Joao Felix picked up the Player Career Award. Atlético Madrid’s player saw off rivals […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will conclude 2019 with a successful string of product, network, and customer experience highlights. The airline will usher in 2020 with a continued focus on strengthening its business across operational, commercial and customer experience metrics, and excitement for Expo2020 – the world’s greatest show – which will open its […]

Travel is expected to reach another peak towards the end of this week for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with outbound travel after New Year’s celebrations and inbound traffic to take advantage of the Dubai Shopping Festival. The busiest days anticipated are 1-4 January 2020. Emirates reminds customers to arrive at […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a global top 10 International Financial Centre and the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), has signed individual memorandums of understanding (MoU) with two leading institutions to fuel the region’s insurance sector by upskilling talent as well as promoting efficiency and improvement. MoUs were […]

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has intensified monitoring of commercial outlets in the emirate, particularly those announcing promotional offers and discounts as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival and New Year season. The campaign is part of protecting the interests of all consumers, including residents and tourists, by ensuring […]

Get ready to let Robbie Williams entertain you as the British pop megastar lands in Dubai for an exclusive, live solo performance at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah on 24 January 2020. Following the release of his new festive album, brand new solo material, and several television appearances, the ‘Angels’, ‘Let Me Entertain You’ and […]

Emirates customers travelling in First and Business class, and Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members can now enjoy a smoother departure and arrival experience at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) with complimentary Tikram fast-track services. The Tikram services will facilitate smoother journeys for the almost 300 premium passengers that travel on Emirates First and Business […]

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has modified the timing of its services during the eve and New Year 2020 holiday. The new timings cover services of customer’s happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, metro, tram, marine transport, driving schools and testing and registration centres. Customer’s Happiness Centres Customer’s Happiness Centres will close on Wednesday 1 January […]

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved a three-year budget cycle for the Government of Dubai, for the 2020-2022 period. The three-year budget cycle meets the aspirations of Dubai’s future, and confirms its determination to continue […]