Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently kicked off its first-ever roadshow in New Delhi and Bangalore which attracted strong participation and interest from high-potential Indian startups that are keen to enter the Dubai market. The three-day roadshow, organised in cooperation with Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec), a wholly-owned […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, Dubai will be hosting the first Accessible Tourism International Summit from November 5 to 6th at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre […]

Registration is now open for the first ever, City Half Marathon taking place in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the destination where business and lifestyle meets and the official venue partner for the event. The half marathon will take place during the annual 30-day Dubai Fitness Challenge. Scheduled for Friday 25th October […]

Abdulla Basti, Secretary-General of the Executive Council of Dubai, today stressed that Dubai is focused on its efforts to take a leadership position across a number of key strategic sectors by strengthening its partnerships with international cities. This came off the back of a meeting between Abdullah Basti and a high-ranking delegation from Shenzhen City, […]

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investments company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced that the construction of the steadily progressing Mirdif Hills project, in Mirdif, being developed by the subsidiary Dubai Investments Real Estate Company [DIRC] will commence handover in July 2019 as scheduled. With the phase 1 of the […]

Expo 2020 Dubai is proving to be a boon for small- and medium-sized businesses, SMEs, investing AED2.4 billion in the sector to date and signaling more contracts will come as it progresses to the next phase of delivery. The first World Expo ever to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia has […]

Everyone’s favourite family festival is back, bigger and better. The 22nd edition of the Dubai Summer Surprises returns from June 21 until August 3.       Majid Al Futtaim Shopping Malls in Dubai invite residents and tourists to take advantage of the massive discounts, live entertainment and family activities throughout summer. It’s the perfect time to spruce […]

Two GEMS Education schools, The Millennium School and GEMS Jumeirah Primary School have collectively raised AED 500,000 for Dubai Cares ‘Adopt a School’ initiative, which will go towards the establishment of new community-based schools in Nepal and Cambodia. His Excellency, Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Cares said: “It’s overwhelming to see […]

As the school gates close, the long, hot summer can only mean one thing – it’s summer camp time! Why not scrap your usual summer vacation plans and take the whole family to camp? IKEA is stepping things up a notch with its exciting Summer Academy IKEA understands the importance of family time and bonding […]

Dubai CommerCity, the region’s first dedicated e-commerce free zone, is taking part in the 2019 edition of the SIL and eDelivery Barcelona Expo & Congress, being held from June 26-28 at Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc site. Through its participation, Dubai CommerCity will demonstrate the wealth of opportunities available to those looking to operate in the […]

Indian national and working mother of three, Gracy Kutty Chacko struck luck as the mega winner of this year’s summer promotion launched by UAE Exchange, a leading financial services brand in the United Arab Emirates. It was a dream come true for the UAE resident of 10 years, who works as a nurse in Al […]

Younata, a 25-year old family investment company based in the UAE, announced today the launch of TasteBuds Group, a dedicated Food & Beverage (F&B) arm of the company.  Younata established TasteBuds in anticipation of an agreement to open multiple Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurants throughout the Middle East. “We are pleased to announce that […]

Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, has announced the launch of One Park Avenue, its latest residential tower at the eight-million-square-foot Sobha Hartland development in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City. Set amidst a lush green landscape, One Park Avenue seeks to reimagine new-age living through a sustainable lens. Designed to capture the […]

Dubai Internet City (DIC), the Middle East’s leading technology business community, will be home to the regional headquarter for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) of Tencent Games, the world’s leading games platform. Tencent Games was launched in 2003, and has since grown into a leading global platform for game development, publishing and operation. […]

Meraas Leisure and Entertainment have teamed up with DTCM for this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises, offering up to a 60% discount to a host of Dubai’s most loved leisure destinations. Throughout the Dubai Summer Surprises three-day super sale, which will run from 1st to 3rd July 2019, Meraas Leisure and Entertainment will be offering two summer pass […]

Today the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFiN) published a report highlighting the efforts of the international community of regulators, including the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), in driving global FinTech innovation and cross-border testing of innovative ideas. Titled “GFiN – One Year On”, the report details the GFiN’s many activities over the past year, the […]

As the mercury soars this summer, beat the heat at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the Middle East’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park. MOTIONGATE™ Dubai is offering a limited time promotion to upgrade your one-day park ticket to a Summer Pass for free, with unrestricted entry to the park till 14th September. This is an unbeatable one-time offer for […]

Noor Bank, one of the leading Shari’ah-compliant banks in the UAE, has enriched its customer loyalty program with the launch of the Noor Bank Infinity Treats app as part of its wider loyalty platform. With this new feature, the bank aims to enhance user experience and deliver a more seamless and well-rounded rewards proposition. Noor […]

Only weeks after the launch of Prime, UAE Prime members will now have the chance to get epic deals for Amazon’s longest Prime Day ever. Prime Day starts at midnight on Monday, July 15 and – for the first time ever – runs for 48 hours, offering members two full days of the best in […]

At its first biannual city briefing event held at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City last week, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Tourism, provided a positive outlook of the industry to leading stakeholders and partners. Led by Helal Saeed Almarri, Director-General of Dubai Tourism, the city briefing is part of regular industry engagements […]

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, DMCC, has announced the dates for the upcoming Dubai Diamond Conference. The fourth edition of the conference will take place on 26th September 2019, at the Almas Conference Centre in Dubai. The one-day event will gather global industry professionals to discuss the impact of technological innovation on the diamond industry, […]

As summer break approaches, Hub Zero prepares to host the greatest edutainment-focused summer camp offering in the region. Meraas’s Leisure and Entertainment Summer Camp is aimed at children three to ten years of age and will offer fantastic opportunities for children to engage and enhance their skills. The fun is not limited to Hub Zero, […]

Dubai is set to further enhance its reputation as one of the leading global MICE destinations in the world, by hosting the next edition of Meetings Design Week. The certified three-day event, being supported by Dubai Business Events, the city’s official convention bureau and the ICCA Middle East Chapter, will take place in Jumeirah Emirates […]

Construction consultancy Jacobs Mace has been named Expo 2020 Dubai’s Official Programme Delivery Management Provider, strengthening an already successful relationship and supporting Expo’s ambition to deliver a worldclass site that will attract 25 million visits. Since its appointment as Project Management Consultant in January 2015, the syndicate has been part of the team responsible for […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is hosting famous Indian stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra on July 12th. Kunal is known for his outstanding sense of humour and popular comedy podcast Shut Up Ya Kunal! He will perform inside the Rajmahal […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), has partnered with The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), the world’s largest non-profit entrepreneurial organisation, to help Indian FinTechs scale their businesses across the region. Throughout a two-day programme, DIFC met with 17 FinTech startups from Mumbai to understand […]

Andrea Pavan took a giant step towards a second appearance at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship after rocketing up the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings with an impressive play-off victory over Matt Fitzpatrick at the BMW International Open. The Italian, who secured his first European Tour title last year at the D+D Real […]

Thirteen UAE-based volunteers have returned to Dubai following a life-changing volunteering experience in the southeastern African country of Malawi. The group, which was chosen following a rigorous selection process, took part in “Volunteer Globally”, the popular volunteering initiative by Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. The volunteers spent a week […]

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, DMCC, has welcomed 1,868 new companies to its free zone in 2018, marking a 12 percent growth compared to 2017. The construction of Uptown Dubai, DMCCs new district, is also well underway to accommodate the demand for additional space, DMCC announced. “We have established our position as the preferred free […]

This DSS, enjoy the ultimate beach experience without going outside as Dubai Marina Mall’s Indoor Beach Party is back! Until, August 3 Dubai Marina Mall will be transformed into a glorious beach party and everyone’s invited. The kid friendly beach party will be packed with carnival games, arts and crafts, a ball pit, and a […]

Gaggan Mudgal, the veteran UAE Radio Host is all set to tickle Dubai audiences with his dose of comedy through his upcoming live performance “Radio Dekkh”. Scheduled to take place on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Emirates Theatre, Emirates International School, Jumeirah, Dubai, the show with its funny take on situations faced by RJ’s in […]

Mark your diaries! The ultimate Filipino bash – Kabayan Weekend is set to land at Laguna Waterpark on Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th of June. Kabayan Weekend will run from 5pm – 10pm with tickets to Laguna Waterpark drastically reduced to just AED 49 per person across the weekend.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has expressed satisfaction with the achievements of UAE horses at the Royal Ascot horse race, which is considered Britain’s most popular race meeting. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid received the winning trophy from Queen Elizabeth II of the United […]

This summer, Emaar Entertainment assures the little ones exhilarating adventures at its summer camps. From learning the art of fashion to becoming a marine biologist, as well honing dancing and singing skills, children will have an array of meaningful and activity-based experiences. KidZania® Zummer Camp At the KidZania® Zummer Camp, kids can follow their individual […]

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) unveiled its plans for expanding medical examination centers for residency to reach 18 centers to enhance the services provided by the existing 10 centers in light of the heavy turnout by the ministry’s clients. The number of beneficiaries from the services provided by these centers has reached 752,000 […]

Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec), the largest coworking space in the Middle East, wholly owned by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), signed a non-exclusive, one-year strategic partnership agreement with Sage, the market leader in cloud business management solutions. Hans Christensen, Vice President at Dtec, and Viresh Harduth, VP New Customer Acquisitions (Start-up & Small Business) […]

Reel Cinemas is making the dream come true for all those who ever wished to visit New York City! Book tickets for Men in Black: International with any of Reel Cinemas’ unmatched experiences – and stand a chance to win an all-inclusive dream trip to a city that never sleeps. Valid until July 13, look […]

CNES and COFREX (Compagnie Française des Expositions) signed a partnership agreement concerning CNES’s presence in the French Pavilion at World Expo 2020 in Dubai. The World Expo in Dubai will run from October 20th 2020 to April 10th 2021. Covering 438 hectares and focused on the theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the future’, broken down […]

Ready yourself for a Tuscan retail retreat in Dubai as The Outlet Village, Jebel Ali, the Mediterranean-inspired indoor outlet shopping destination by Meraas, brings the spirit of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) to you. From 21 June to 3 August, the Italian Renaissance-designed retail destination will offer further, irresistible discounts on outlet prices on all your […]

Dubai Creek Harbour, the six square kilometre destination described as ‘The World of Tomorrow’ has unveiled another exceptional community that will delight residents with extensive waterfront activities and direct access to an urban beach. The launch of ‘Surf at Creek Beach’ follows strong investor response to the Breeze, Sunset, Bayshore and Summer residences – also […]

Innovative startups from India will have an opportunity to pitch and compete for business setup support in Dubai when they gather for the first-ever Roadshow organised by Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec) a wholly-owned tech-startup hub by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority. The […]

Emirates is refreshing its summer menus to incorporate seasonal fruits. With over 110 million meals served a year, Emirates chefs constantly create destination-inspired menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients that cater to a global palette. In the next two months, Emirates will launch a range of seasonal menu items on select routes. The special offering will […]

Stepping Stones by Orb Theatricals is putting up their first student show this July. Orb Theatricals has built a reputation of presenting some fantastic productions that have won the group rave reviews from fans and critics alike. “By Cerise” is the first student’s production by Stepping Stones and is written by Cerise de Gelder, an […]

“Fashion For All ” the regions only Plus Size Fashion Show is back and is auditioning for Fashion Models on Saturday 29th of June at the Ghurair Centre from 4:00pm till 7:00pm. Everyone’s welcomed to audition; age’s 15yrs till 65yrs old, all nationalities and all sizes are invited to try out for the ramp. Sami […]

Dubai Internet City (DIC), the Middle East’s leading technology business community, today witnessed the launch of the first Russian Centre for Digital Innovations and Information and Communication Technologies. The centre, facilitated by the Russian Export Centre (REC), is one of the largest and only business support platforms for Russian tech firms outside Russia, and follows […]

VR Theme Park in The Dubai Mall has introduced three new family-friendly rides that will take visitors soaring to new heights of fun. The new rides include Cosmo Jet, Flying Chairs and Magic Bikes, and are set to offer families a unique and fun experience. Embark on a space mission in a mini-space jet with […]

The public can now experience a preview of Expo 2020 Dubai at an interactive pop-up pavilion travelling around the UAE, providing a glimpse of what to expect from the region’s first ever World Expo. Visitors can interact with the pop-up pavilion, which is currently near the waterfall at Dubai Mall until 13 July. When you […]

wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, announced the release of the first building of its unique ‘wasl port views’ development, which is located adjacent to Port Rashid between Al Mina Road and Jumeirah Beach Road. The launch comes as part of the company’s plans to add quality residential, commercial, and hospitality accommodation […]

RAK Properties, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developer will host an exclusive showcase of its latest Marbella waterfront villas and townhouses during their open house event to be held on June 22 at La Ville Hotel, City Walk, Dubai. The event is aimed at reaching out and further strengthening relationships with investors and […]

Noor Bank, a leading Shari’ah-compliant bank in the UAE, has launched a new premium banking package for the growing affluent segment of the UAE population. Noor Bank’s latest offering is in line with its mission to deliver outstanding customer experiences by anticipating financial requirements and personalising products to match those needs. For the first time […]

DMCC, a Free Zone for commodities trade and enterprise, today announced its support for the GPC Convention 2020, the global pulse industry’s premier event, to be held at the Grand Hyatt Dubai in April next year. Nearly one thousand academics, government bodies, farming organisations, food and agricultural experts, traders and pulses industry experts from more […]

Special Olympics UAE has called on the international community to capitalise on the power of sports to usher in a new era of social inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities as the 12th session of UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, CRPD, got under way at […]

With Dubai’s temperatures on the rise, Atlantis, The Palm is set to become the ultimate summer hotspot with the launch of ‘Summer Pool Sessions @ Atlantis’, a brand-new FREE pool day pass. The ladies and gentlemen of Dubai are invited to laze away the day in the cool waters of the Atlantis pool. Open every […]

The region’s leading Performing Arts school, Dubai Performing Arts (DPA), is set to bring an explosion of Musical Theatre to Dubai Opera next weekend with two unmissable musical shows featuring music and performances from some of the most famous West End musicals. Be prepared to get footloose and fancy free on Friday 28th June and […]

Lootah Real Estate Development (Lootah), one of the region’s most prominent real estate developers, announced the launch of Senaeyat, a company that provides lease-to-own industrial warehouses for businesses of different sizes. Located in a major industrial growth hub in Dubai, Dubai Industrial Park, Senaeyat is the first to offer a lease-to-own model for clients, in […]

Emaar and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have joined hands to offer Dubai Metro users exceptional discounts. Hop on the Metro and head straight to a world of wholesome entertainment, while enjoying a slew of attractive offers on some of Dubai’s most famous attractions. At the Top, Burj Khalifa Dubai Metro users will have […]

Emirates will be expanding its services to Jeddah and Medina with an additional 46 flights to help facilitate travel for Hajj pilgrims heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The flights will be operated between 27 July and 22 August to support the Hajj journey to the Holy City of Mecca. The services […]

Fresh produce grown at the world’s largest vertical farm will be served to millions at Expo 2020 Dubai as part of a collaboration with Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) to provide delicious and diverse culinary choices while showcasing the future of sustainable gastronomy. The tie-up will also introduce visitors to the world’s most tantalising up-and-coming cuisines […]

Ibn Battuta Mall is welcoming visitors this Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) with an exciting Spin & Win promotion offering the chance to win daily instant prizes worth a total of AED500,000 – and a brand new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport. Celebrations for the shopping extravaganza also include a tropical summer-themed activation, live shows, family entertainment, […]

Dubai Design District today announced its first ever restaurant week, which will celebrate the collective of independent chefs, cafes and restaurants that make d3 a truly unique district. The event is set to run between Sunday, 30 June and Saturday, 6 July 2019 and will feature a global range of cuisines, and handpicked menu options across […]