marhaba, part of dnata and one of the world’s fastest growing passenger services providers, continues to expand its global network. In addition to its popular facilities in Dubai, Melbourne, and Karachi, marhaba opened another airport lounge in Singapore and now offers excellent value services for passengers of all airlines and travel classes at Changi Airport, […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, issued 2,599 new licenses during May 2019, a growth of 50% compared to May 2018 (1,736). The new licenses created 8,348 jobs in the labor market. Among the new licenses issued, 54.7% were professional, 42.7% commercial, 1.8% related to tourism […]

Matt Wallace has risen to the top of the Race to Dubai Rankings for the first time this season after finishing tied 12th in the US Open at Pebble Beach which was won by America’s Gary Woodland by three strokes after handling the pressure put on him by World Number One Brooks Koepka. England’s Wallace […]

Emirates has made a network-wide commitment to reduce single-use plastics on board its aircraft. As of June 1st, eco-friendly paper straws have been introduced and all Emirates flights will soon be plastic straw-free. The airline has been working on various long-term sustainability initiatives. In addition to plastic straws, plastic swizzle sticks and stirrers will also […]

The first edition of “Restaurants Cafés & Lounges” Conference and Exhibition will be held on the 7th & 8th of October 2019, at Roda Al Bustan Hotel. The first of its kind event in the region is organized by Great Minds Event Management, with the goal of gathering a selected group of F&B and hospitality experts, to discuss improving efficiency and delivering an improved holistic […]

Dubai-based holding company Meraas, with a diversified portfolio of brands in various sectors, has seen substantial improvement in brand perception over the past year, YouGov’s data reveals. YouGov’s daily brand tracker, BrandIndex, shows Meraas’s Index score—a measure of overall brand health—had an increase of +3.2 points from May 2018 to April 2019. This is a […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, celebrates the on-schedule completion of Azizi Aliyah, an elegantly designed, AED 470-million residential high-rise in the heart of Dubai Healthcare City. The international developer received the building completion certificate from local authorities, marking the commencement of the handover of homes. Farhad Azizi, CEO of […]

The Dubai Financial Market, DFM, International Investors Roadshow in New York 2019 has witnessed significant participation from international investment institutions. The roadshow enabled listed companies to hold 81 one-on-one meetings with senior representatives of 35 international institutions, managing approximately US$3.2 trillion in assets. The roadshow was organised last week, in conjunction with the Global Emerging […]

Combining fashion and technology the suave app Mr. Draper – the first of its kind in the Middle East region – reinvents the shopping experience, making it more convenient and hassle free. By sending customers stylist- curated outfits to try on at home or office for five days. Customers only keep and pay for what […]

The Children’s City of Dubai Municipality is launching ‘My National Tree’ competition for children in the age group of 6 to 12 years to ensure their participation, educate them, and introduce them to the Ghaff tree and the importance of preserving it in the local environment. Children will be able to participate by making a […]

Dubai was in the spotlight at the 11th World Chambers Congress (WCC) in Rio de Janeiro, the world’s largest gathering of chambers of commerce, as the Brazilian city officially handed over the baton to the emirate as the host city of the next WCC in 2021. A delegation led by H.E. Hamad Buamim, President & […]

Dubai Investment Development Agency, Dubai FDI, has announced its participation as Event Sponsor to the upcoming World Forum for FDI 2019 set to take place fro 17th – 19th June, in 2019, in Sydney, New South Wales. The upcoming event will discuss future trends in the next 25 years, while site selection experts set to […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has broken the world record in major inspection outages by re-engineering the Gas Turbine SGT-4000F overhaul process at the Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Complex. DEWA succeeded in the completion of its major inspection outage within 11 working days compared to 30 working days previously. This allows a 63% […]

Families can take part in a special yoga event on Friday, 21 June that aims to set a world record for the largest parent and child yoga gathering ever right here in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Charm Yoga Dubai and Kidzapp, the ultimate digital guide to family-friendly activities and events, are partnering to make […]

Considered to be one of the world’s most famous destinations, Dubai has everything a GCC traveler may wish to experience during the summer holiday. From all-year-round sun, temperature-controlled pools and unlimited and complimentary access to Wild Wadi Waterpark, to a whole host of dining venues with indoor seating – it’s a great choice for a […]

Emirates Official Store has launched Emirates Landing, a limited edition ‘father and son’ shorts collection in collaboration with sustainable fashion label, Joseph & Alexander.  A thoughtful gift for Father’s Day and the summer holidays, the Emirates Landingcollection uses recycled fabric derived from ocean plastics and eco-friendly ink in the textile designs. The shorts are a departure from the airline’s traditional red […]

Signalling growing investor confidence in Dubai, new business licenses issued in the emirate during the first four months of 2019 increased 35% compared to the same period of 2018 according to a report issued by the Department of Economic Development (DED). DED issued 9,489 new licences during January-April 2019 as Dubai continued to accelerate in […]

In its efforts to support the goals of the UAE Government, Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), a key engine of economic diversification and leading source of foreign investment, is offering facilities to obtain long term visas for its customers to attract and retain high caliber talent within the UAE. In accordance with Resolution No. 56 […]

To celebrate the summer season and the return of the hugely popular S’mores Frappuccino, Starbucks commissioned a professional sand sculptor to create a giant Fappuccino cup sculpture made out of sand. Measuring 3 metres in height the impressive installation is on display today (15 June) at La Mer for one day only, to the amazement […]

The team at The Ballet Centre Dubai, gear up for the biggest performing arts Summer Camp; open to kids from age’s 3yrs old till 12yrs old. This camp will be offering a plethora of training sessions including Mix dance style, Martial Arts (Self Defense), Acting, Singing, Musical Theatre and Arts & Crafts. Highly qualified trainers […]

Emirates has introduced its First-Class cabin in Durban today, in conjunction with the airline’s seasonal frequency increase of four additional flights a week, bringing the airline’s award-winning, luxury travel experience to the coastal South African city. During the seasonal increase from 14 June to 04 August 2019, travellers to and from Durban can enjoy the […]

Coca-Cola Arena has been hailed ‘amazing’ by Maroon 5 after their sell-out show at the venue on Friday night. Maroon 5 performed to an ecstatic 17,000 fans who lapped up their every hit, and the band were equally impressed with their experience. ‘It was a privilege to be the first band to perform at the […]

International pop star Kylie Minogue has been confirmed to perform at this year’s Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, as the largest sporting and social event in Dubai celebrates its 50th anniversary with an evening concert on Friday 6th December 2019. Taking place at The Sevens Stadium, the Grammy Award-winning superstar will take to the stage at 9.30 pm to perform […]

Chambers of commerce from all regions of the world must align their efforts to maximise their impact and shape solutions for global economic and social challenges, H.E. Hamad Buamim, Chairman of the ICC World Chambers Federation and President & CEO of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry told chamber leaders and officials at the 11th […]

Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera are delighted to announce that eight more shows have been added to the autumn run of The Phantom of the Opera, meaning musical theatre fans and aficionados will now have one more week to see the world’s most popular musical when it makes its Middle East debut. Launching on […]

A wedding at Arabian Ranches Golf Club proves that dreams do come true. Set within the tranquillity of Arabian Ranches Golf Club with sweeping views of lush green carpets, Baker-Finch offers an enchanting setting to tie the knot on a summer’s day. Every detail, from dining and decoration to photography and entertainment, is exquisitely tailored […]

The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R) will be hosting the “The Springboard Networking event” at the Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, UAE on 18th of June from 6:00 pm till 9:30 pm. Springboard Networking event offers the ideal platform and opportunity for retail and shopping mall professionals to network […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, has recorded a sell-out response to its highly sought-after properties in Al Furjan, Dubai’s high-growth corridor with superb connectivity to the entire city. The developer announced that all residences in 10 of its Al Furjan buildings have been sold out, with only some recently-released […]

The finance sector in GCC has stepped into the limelight over recent years, emerging as a core pillar to drive diversification and efficiency within organisations. As per Deloitte forecasts, a net 55% of CFOs plan to increase investments in training employees on digital initiatives over the next 12 months. Another estimate by Stanton Chase claims […]

A report by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, states that the number of operating businesses in Ras Al Khor has reached 1,765. The licenses issued according to the activities were: commercial (1,260), professional (406), and industrial (99). The report covers the various business activities and […]

The 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open will be laced with nostalgia for the leading airport retailer’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin. The tournament is set to be held at Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare for the first time from July 4-7 and it’s a venue, and a county, of great significance […]

AEG Presents and BookMyShow are excited to announce that one of the hottest live acts of the moment: Grammy and Mercury Prize nominated The 1975, are bringing their critically-acclaimed live show to the Coca-Cola Arena this August. Fresh from breathtaking headline performances at Coachella and Lollapalooza and ahead of topping the bill at Reading and […]

Self-service kiosks have been set up across all of the ports included in the Tax Refunds for Tourists Scheme in order to allow tourists to recover Value Added Tax (VAT) when leaving the UAE. The kiosks are operated by Planet, the company enlisted by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) to operate the system for the […]

Dubai has welcomed India’s first premium cruise liner, ‘Karnika’ by Jalesh Cruises, to Mina Rashid as it homeports in Dubai for the season. Christened in an official naming ceremony in Mumbai, India last month, Karnika is Jalesh Cruises’ first liner to homeport in the region, marking a significant milestone for both the Indian domestic and […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) has announced its plans to host the fifth edition of the Global Business Forum (GBF) on Africa on November 18th-19th 2019 in Dubai under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. […]

Some of the country’s top young football talents, including eight representatives from Dubai clubs, will be flying to Malaga later this summer to hone their skills as part of du LaLiga High Performance Centre’s Summer Program in Spain. The Summer Program – part of a new joint initiative between Dubai Sports Council, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications […]

At the forefront of the Dubai food and beverage scene, Tom Arnel, along with the leadership of Bull&Roo, are proud to have recently created the social / industry initiative, EAT DXB. This new non-profit event series was built as a collaboration of like-minded individuals who are striving to make Dubai a better place through the […]

To commemorate International Yoga Day, Covering Concepts will host its second edition half a day Yoga and Well-being retreat on June 20, 2019 at their studio at Dubai Design District (9 – 2 pm) – with an aim to promote happiness, physical and mental health, and productivity. The half a day retreat will include five […]

With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to make some memories with your favourite man. Thanks to the SunSational Summer App by Meraas, treating your dad to a great time in Dubai has never been easier. From delectable dinners to beach bonding days, here are six ways to spoil him: #1 – Give […]

Emirates, Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2019 (RWC 2019), is proud to announce the arrival of the Webb Ellis Cup in Tokyo. The silver-gilt trophy, presented since the inaugural Rugby World Cup tournament in 1987, was transported on Emirates flight EK318 from Dubai to Tokyo, arriving yesterday to a champion’s welcome. On touchdown in […]

Following the launch of Amazon.ae on May 1st, Amazon today announced the launch of Amazon Prime in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Prime is Amazon’s premium membership program enjoyed by more than 100 million paid members in 17 countries, offering an unparalleled combination of shopping and entertainment benefits tailored to each country. Everyone can try […]

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with SEERA (previously Al Tayyar Travel Group), to further strengthen the travel demand from Saudi Arabia to Dubai. The partnership between the department and Almosafer, SEERA’S consumer travel brand which recorded more than 100,000 bookings from Saudi Arabian travellers to […]

DP World UAE Region’s strategic solutions and services have consistently catered to the automotive and spare parts sector, driving forward economic diversification in line with the UAE government goals. The trade enabler has been a leading player in developing and facilitating the nation’s automotive sector since its inception, proving it to be the preferred trade […]

UAE travelers who are yet to plan a summer getaway can now take advantage and book a last minute holiday with Emirates. Enjoy a relaxing, short break with family in Mauritius; or go on memorable city adventure with friends to Barcelona, Munich or Melbourne. Travelers can also fly back home to visit family during the […]

Smiles, the deals and discount app that provides a wide range of daily deals and lifestyle rewards, is offering customers the chance to win an exclusive and once in a lifetime magical trip for four persons to the happiest place on earth. Smiles has partnered with Al Tayer Holidays and Disneyland® Paris to launch this […]

Russell Peters made his long-awaited return to the UAE with his Deported World Tour, presented by Du Live, and produced by Live Nation Middle East and Flash Entertainment in association with Dubai Calendar, to Coca-Cola Arena on June 6th. More than 9,000 people witnessed the grand inauguration of the brand-new arena, as the global comedy sensation […]

Dubai-based flydubai has inaugurated its new service from Dubai to Sochi. flydubaiflight FZ985 arrived at Sochi International Airport (AER) on 07 June and was met with a traditional water cannon salute and a welcome ceremony. The event was attended by Alexander Katorgin, flydubai General Manager for Russia, and Sergey Filippov, Executive Director for Sochi International Airport. flydubai has been operating to […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has announced its support to a three-year teacher training program in Ghana to upgrade kindergarten (KG) education and enable KG schoolchildren to flourish in primary school. The AED 1,722,872 (USD 469,000) program, in partnership with Sabre Education, is set to benefit 7,420 teachers directly […]

The first visitors to Coca-Cola Arena have hailed Dubai’s new indoor arena as a brilliant addition to the city as the arena staged its first ever live show on Thursday night. Thousands of excited spectators witnessed a carnival like atmosphere around City Walk as fans descended on Dubai’s newest entertainment hub before witnessing global comedic […]

From dazzling fireworks to fun-filled family entertainment and Meraas Eidiya Gift Card giveaways, Eid Al Fitr was a truly special occasion across Meraas destinations this year. On the first day of Eid, the reds, greens and electric silver sparks of Dubai’s most spectacular fireworks displays lit up the skies over La Mer and Al Seef. […]

Dubai-based flydubai today has announced the start of flights to Tashkent (TAS) the capital of Uzbekistan. The five times weekly service between Dubai and Tashkent will start from 11 March 2019 and will become a daily operation from 31 May 2019. flydubai has been flying to Central Asia since November 2010 with the launch of […]

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, has partnered with Claviger, the region’s leading sales representation group, to promote the sales of hotel rooms across the GCC region. The sales representation agreement between Emaar Hospitality Group and Claviger covers the promotion of hotels under the premium luxury brand Address Hotels […]

Landmark Group, the region’s leading retail and hospitality organisation, was chosen as one of the first organisation in the UAE to receive the inaugural Sports Imprint Award, for their decade-long contribution to the community with the Beat Diabetes initiative. The award was presented by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council. This award is a […]

Majid Al Futtaim invites residents and tourists to join the Eid Al Fitr celebrations across its lifestyle destinations in the UAE. The malls will host a variety of entertainment, shopping deals, and traditional celebrations throughout the festival. Mall of the Emirates Mall of the Emirates is giving away AED 5,000 every day. Shopping for AED […]

Dubai Internet City (DIC), the leading technology business community in the region, inaugurated a specialised platform dedicated to the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), in the presence of Navdeep Singh Suri, Ambassador of India in the UAE, Debjani Ghosh, President of NASSCOM, Malek Al Malek, Group CEO of TECOM Group, Abdulla Belhoul, […]

Emirates’ first scheduled A380 services have just touched down in Boston and Amman for the summer season peak. The first scheduled A380 service landed in Amman on 1 June at 1555hrs local time and the second A380 service from Dubai to Boston landed at 1350hrs local time. Led by Captain Arif Al Reyami and Jordanian […]

It’s that wonderful time of year again when festivities are in full swing, families celebrate and feast, and children indulge in play and fun. From mini-golf on ice to 24-hour movie screenings at Reel Cinemas, this Eid Al-Fitr, Emaar Entertainment is bringing a host of exciting activities and entertainment for the whole family starting from […]

Children and staff from British Orchard Nursery partnered with Ministry of Community Development to pack over 1500 Iftar boxes together for labourers. The little helpers worked hard to put together an assortment of food items for the labourers to break their fast, while at the same time, learning lessons in helping the community and sharing […]

On June 1, 2019, Colm McLoughlin, executive vice chairman & CEO of Dubai Duty Free (DDF) celebrates 50 years of being part of the duty-free industry. Widely recognised as an industry veteran, McLoughlin is known as the driving force behind DDF’s successful $2-billion business, McLoughlin was on holiday in his native Ireland in the spring […]

Emirates has partnered with Uber to offer UAE travellers discounted airport transfers this summer. Emirates Economy Class Flex Plus and Economy Class Flex customers can avail free or discounted airport rides to and from DXB on bookings made starting today until 31st July, for travel until 31st August 2019.* UAE nationals and residents can now […]