Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry led a delegation of UAE retail leaders to New York earlier this week to participate in NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show, the world’s largest retail expo and conference, where the delegates explored the latest trends and technologies reshaping the future of the global retail sector. The delegation was headed […]

Dubai Frame has attracted the attention of a large number of visitors to Dubai, as it received a million visitors from around the world during its first year of opening. “The Dubai Frame comes from the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, today unveiled the scale and impact of its efforts and achievements during 2018, which marked the “Year of Zayed”. As of today, the UAE-based global philanthropic organization has launched 183 programs worth AED 787.39 million (USD 214 million), thus impacting the lives of 18.76 […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry today hosted a high-level Kiribati delegation led by the country’s President H.E. Taneti Maamau in an effort to enhance bilateral relations and explore new avenues of economic cooperation. During a meeting at Dubai Chamber’s headquarters, H.E. Maamau expressed his intention to open up Kiribati’s economy and establish new partnerships […]

If your little ones are curious by nature and love to play Sherlock Homes or Conan, then this activity is an absolute must to try! KidZania® Dubai has launched a new activity called “KidZ Detective” that gives kids the chance to learn and practice all the skills needed to become a detective in a fun, […]

Calling all budding furniture and household design superstars – JYSK wants you! The Danish retail chain JYSK is on the look out for aspiring designers to create the next must-have statement piece every home in Dubai can’t be without. And win AED 10,000 in the process. JYSK, pronounced ‘yusk’, has launched a new competition to […]

New year, new job, new country? A stint abroad could be the key to unlocking a more confident, creative and adaptable you according to HSBC’s Expat Explorer survey, as it announces the best countries in the world to work abroad. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) marks its third consecutive year in the top five, retaining […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) welcomed a US real estate delegation yesterday comprising several governmental and private institutions in response to an invitation sent to brokers, developers, licensed real estate agents, and a large number of investors to visit Dubai. The visiting delegation included more than 150 real estate agents and 11 investors who will review […]

The DP World Tour Championship, Dubai has retained its five-star rating in the fourth edition of Dubai Sports Council’s Sports Events Ranking System. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, has given his seal of approval to the rankings for 2017-18 […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, now hosts three performances every night of Scheherazade, a grand scale musical production of the classic tale of intrigue and adventure, produced by Ornina Arts Events and directed by the legendary Nasser Ibrahim. It plays daily, except Fridays, until 3rd February […]

The UAE is forecast to achieve an average real GDP growth rate of 3.8% between 2019 and 2023, supported by an increase in investment flows and private consumption, according to new analysis from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Key drivers of UAE economic growth The findings of the analysis, based on the Dubai Chamber […]

Tickets for the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature have gone on sale today, with the news of even more big names appearing at the event. Humanitarian and women’s rights campaigner Zainab Salbi, world-renowned ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing judge Dame Darcey Bussell, iconic UK Radio DJ Tony Blackburn and the world’s leading expert on women’s […]

Expo 2020 Dubai has taken a significant step towards its target to divert 85 per cent of waste from landfill after joining forces with Dulsco, an environmental organisation at the forefront of the UAE’s waste management sector. As Expo 2020’s Official Waste Management Partner, Dulsco will implement innovative solutions, supporting Dubai’s aim to host one […]

Fairgreen International School has launched an eco-friendly challenge for students and the community to embrace sustainable New Year’s resolutions that will contribute to protecting the planet and overall health and wellbeing. Starting in 2019 the #Fairgreen12 Challenge encourages the public to submit eco-resolutions they are committing to in the new year by uploading images and […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai issued 20,467 new licences during the year 2018 as the emirate continued to enhance its appeal as a destination for sustainable business growth.  Overall, 248,769 business registration and licensing transactions were recorded in the ‘Business Map’ digital platform of DED in 2018 – an increase of 4.6% […]

Set alongside the iconic Meydan Racecourse, Soho Garden brings the vibe of London’s Soho district into the heart of Dubai. Due to the popularity of the Wednesday ladies night, the urban hub has decided to double-up the fun and now offers the ladies night deal on Tuesday as well with an incredible live music set. […]

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) celebrations continue at La Mer, the world-class beachfront destination by Meraas, with a series of fun-filled events, activities, and great shopping deals. Dazzling firework displays, breath-taking fire shows and musical performances entertain visitorsduring the festival period, while visitors to La Mer can participate in an exciting ‘Spend and Win’ competition. The destination has transformed […]

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has confirmed that the date of supply for Value Added Tax (VAT) with regard to Independent Directors’ services is determined either in accordance with the general rules or the special rules, depending mainly on whether the fees for the said directors were known from the outset or not. Where such […]

Tickets for the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature have gone on sale today, with the news of even more big names appearing at the event. Humanitarian and women’s rights campaigner Zainab Salbi, world-renowned ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing judge Dame Darcey Bussell, iconic UK Radio DJ Tony Blackburn and the world’s leading expert on women’s […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) identified an increasing demand on its various applications. DLD monitored the activity of its customers, the number of times customers downloaded DLD applications on Android and iOS platforms. The monitoring included DLD’s various applications: Dubai Brokers, Dubai Rest, Dubai Land Department, Ejari, Mashrooi, Rental Disputes Center, Smart Investment Map, and Dubai […]

The Kingdom of Thailand will showcase the transformation of its unique charm into the ‘smart’ country of Thailand 4.0 through its pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The pavilion’s design and exhibitions will showcase the country as a regional hub of technology and digital innovations, as well as highlighting the ‘Thai DNA’ of thoughtfulness and smiles […]

Dubai Festival City Mall’s outdoor waterfront, Festival Bay, is being transformed into a Pirate’s haven for the 17th of January 2019, with the launch of the new IMAGINE show, ‘A Pirates Tale.’ ‘A Pirates Tale’ tells the adventurous story of pearl diver Ameer, as he fights pirates in his quest to rescue his beloved Ayesha […]

This DSF, some of the world’s most talented street artists will be creating live visual spectacles at The Dubai Mall, for the inaugural Street Fest in partnership with the DTCM. To be hosted over 10 days from January 10th -19th, the Street Fest promises to deliver non-stop family entertainment, fun and wonder to the delight […]

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, recently participated in a series of events in Egypt, Ivory Coast and Nigeria as part of its efforts to promote UAE products and services across promising international markets and connect local trade to the best gateways in the African continent. […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) today commenced the operation of an exclusive Dubai Ferry route for Emaar’s visitors and residents linking The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and lifestyle destination in Downtown Dubai, and Dubai Marina Mall. Inaugurated in the presence of senior officials of RTA and Emaar, the new Dubai Ferry service […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, is marking the 24th Dubai Shopping Festival with an exciting line-up of family-friendly activities and attractive prizes. Over the next two weekends – 11 to 12 January and 18 to 19 January, the destination gives children a chance to discover their talents and practice diverse skills. […]

Central Bank of the UAE announced that it will be issuing a commemorative silver coin and a commemorative one Dirham coin, on the occasion of hosting the Asian Cup – UAE 2019, with effect from Wednesday 09/01/2019. First: The Commemorative Silver Coin:-   Following are the general specifications of the commemorative silver coin:-     […]

The Dubai Mall announces ART+ Series, an aspirational platform dedicated to showcasing exceptional forms of art, museum-worthy exhibits or one-of-a-kind heritage collections from leading brands. The initiative aims to deliver a continuous programme of outstanding exhibits throughout the year, creating renewed and elevated experiences for guests. Through a continuous showcase of culture, heritage or innovation […]

Air Maniax, a brand new indoor leisure destination has just opened in Dubai, promising a unique experience for all the family. The purpose built indoor adventure park offers 23,000 sq ft of activities, with something for all ages from two years olds, kids, teenagers and adults. Created by the Dubai based team behind the View […]

Palace Residences, a five-star waterfront branded residence development, has been launched in Dubai Creek Harbour, described as ‘The World of Tomorrow’. The residences are only steps away from two flourishing waterfront destinations – Creek Marina with a vibrant promenade and the Creek Beach. Located on the promenade, the homes offer unobstructed views of the iconic […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has set the tempo for 2019 by announcing a live concert by Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, one of the world’s most renowned Qawwali and Bollywood singers, that will take place at the Main Stage on […]

Start the New Year by exploring new cultures, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying a city break in popular destinations across Emirates’ extensive network. Fulfil your 2019 dreams of a city break in New York or visit family in Cairo by booking tickets starting today until 22 January 2019 for travel from 10 January until […]

If you are looking to bag the best shopping deals this Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), head over to The Outlet Village to enjoy unbeatable bargains on already discounted high-end brands. Shoppers can also attend professional styling sessions and participate in exciting competitions, while their kids enjoy fun workshops and entertainment. With over 90 stores offering […]

A new photo exhibition entitled “Zayed and Rashid: Inspiring Visionaries” featuring historical photographs of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum saw its official opening today at Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s head office. The exhibition features a collection of rare and unique photographs of the […]

Dubai Industrial Park (DI), one of the largest industrial hubs in Dubai and a member of TECOM Group, has announced the official opening of its first retail offering, Sapphire Mall, which will cater to residents in the destination’s growing community. Developed with an investment of more than AED100 million, the 215,000 square feet retail and […]

wasl properties, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, announced leasing of 85% of its units at ‘wasl Crystal’ and ‘wasl Crystal II’ in Al Quoz. This recorded interest within a short time frame is attributed to Al Quoz and what it offers for current and future tenants. Remaining wasl Crystal II apartments to be […]

The Dubai International Airport, DXB, welcomed 6.9 million customers in November 2018, bringing the hub’s year to date traffic to 81.4 million passengers. In a statement issued today by DXB, the Airport said, “The number of customers served was 6,897,169 in November (-0.8%) taking DXB’s year to date numbers to 81,426,428 (+1.3%).” Baggage volumes of […]

Jane Goodall, the world’s foremost authority on chimpanzees and leading conservationist, will be speaking at the DIFC in Dubai on Saturday 19 January. Known for her life’s work studying the Gombe chimpanzees, Goodall will also be talking about her educational project in the UAE: Roots & Shoots. The event, entitled ‘Reasons for Hope’, is hosted […]

Engel & Völkers, the region’s high-end real estate brokerage, has been appointed exclusive sales agent to officially launch the final phase of Sparkle Towers, a truly iconic building owned by Dubai-based and RERA award-winning real estate development company Tebyan, in the very heart of the much sought-after Dubai Marina. Investors can choose from a range […]

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties and the Expo 2020 Dubai Official Hotel & Hospitality Partner, has launched a rigorous sustainability campaign, The Pearl Pledge, to conserve water and marine resources. With active engagement across all stakeholder groups, The Pearl Pledge aims to promote the awareness of protecting […]

Dubai Shopping Festival 2019, the nation’s largest shopping extravaganza, is right around the corner and Dubai Festival City Mall has once again partnered with the DTCM to take the celebrations to the next level. With promotions, offers and an illustrious fireworks show on December 26th at 8:30PM, DSF is not to be missed at Dubai […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced the return of My Emirates Pass, an exclusive seasonal pass that turns an Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership package, allowing customers to take advantage of fantastic discounts and benefits in over 500 locations across the UAE.  Emirates’ customers now have more reasons to start off […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced a new attendance record with more than 3 million guest entries over the two-month period since its opening on 30th October 2018. Based on this performance and guest feedback, this makes for an unprecedented […]

Dubai Opera, the UAE’s first purpose built multi-format performing arts theatre has recently announced its partnership with Apple Music, Apple Inc. massive music streaming service. Dubai Opera has become a Curator in tandem with the launch of a dedicated Dubai Opera mobile application. The Dubai Opera Curator page will host a broad variety of hand selected playlists featuring the […]

Travel to and from Dubai is expected to reach another peak towards the end of this week, as Emirates anticipates yet another busy period of outbound travel after New Year’s celebrations and inbound travel for the Dubai Shopping Festival. More than 180,000 travellers will be making their way to Emirates’ dedicated Terminal 3 facilities from […]

The value of UAE online travel sales in 2018 is forecast to reach AED 17.3 billion ($1.98 billion), driven by a growing population, an increasing number of tourists, and UAE residents’ shift towards digital services, new analysis from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. Growth trends The analysis, based on recent data from […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) recorded an unprecedented growth in the last ten days of 2018. HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, stressed that Dubai’s real estate market recorded a high-transaction volume during the last ten days of 2018 with a value of over AED 19 billion through 2,081 transactions. Bin Mejren affirmed […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, delivered another year of trendsetting product and service initiatives across its fleet and network to make ‘flying better’ for its customers. In the last twelve months, Emirates carried over 59* million passengers on over 3,700 passenger flights on average per week. The airline proudly served a diverse menu of over […]

Cigna, a global health services provider dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security, is gearing up to host the fourth edition of the monthly Cigna Park Run to mark the beginning of the new year. Offering the choice of a 2.5 km and 5 km course and targeting individuals of […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination in the Middle East, welcomed the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino for the second time at the destination. The FIFA President visited MOTIONGATE™ Dubai and LEGOLAND® Dubai along with his family to enjoy a fun day through the various festive activities and the thrilling rides […]

The Live Reality program, “Ishouha Jarbouha”, launched by Sayidaty, offers a live experience that does not imitate or convey information, but offers reality TV like-packed adventures along with fun experiences, with the participation of Saudi families, young men and women, especially in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries, reaching different Arab and international places, what’s […]

A delegation of 16 senior Chinese business executives attended a workshop entitled “UAE Investment Landscape” to explore investment potential in the UAE recently. The group included CEOs, CFOs, Vice Presidents and Senior Managers from the China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), China’s largest international contractor listed among the world’s top 225 international contractors. The state-owned […]

The Dubai Mall, the world’s most visited retail and lifestyle destination, is celebrating Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with a multitude of exciting activities, entertainment, and themed installations until 2nd February 2019. Making its debut, and in partnership with DTCM, The Dubai Mall is launching the Dubai Shopping Festival ‘Street Fest’ a 10-day spectacle from 10th-19th […]

As the city gears up for the 24th Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), Meraas destinations – City Walk, The Beach, Boxpark, The Outlet Village, Kite Beach, Al Seef, and La Mer have a host of experiences for visitors, which extends beyond shopping. From fireworks to themed marching bands, every Meraas destination has an exciting line-up of […]

Fans eagerly anticipating the return of the ‘Major of the Middle East’ only have 30 days to go before the world’s top golfers arrive for the 30th edition of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. The surrounding scenery at Emirates Golf Club may have dramatically changed over 30 years, but the legendary status of the tournament […]

Looking to indulge in a bit of retail therapy at The Dubai Mall during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF)? The world’s biggest shopping festival starts on 26 December 2018 and lasts for 6 weeks until 2 February 2019 offering unbeatable bargains and an unmatched experience for the shopper in everyone. Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty […]

Share your New Year’s wish for your family, friends or the world on Emaar’s social media accounts and the developer may display your message on the largest LED panel on earth – the façade of the iconic Burj Khalifa – during the New Year’s Eve gala at Downtown Dubai. ‘Burj Wishes’ is one of many […]

Malevo, the Argentinian dance band that took America by storm in Season 11 of America’s Got Talent, is appearing on stage at Global Village. The international show is available to all visitors of Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment with two, dynamic […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the Middle East, is marking the end of another fantastic year with not one but two great concerts presented by well-known South Indian singers, renowned Punjabi vocalist Guru Randhawa and famous music composer Arjun Kanungo. The concert on 28th […]

Ibn Battuta Mall is bringing the best of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) to visitors from 26 December 2018 to 2 February 2019, with an amazing showcase of entertainment and live performances including the popular Ibn Battuta Travel Game, Looney Tunes’ Tornado Taz, roaming parades and great prizes. Shoppers can win exciting prizes worth over […]