Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, organised the ninth edition of Live Our Heritage Festival which launched on 30 October at Global Village. The festival was attended by a number of important personalities, most notably Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Hasher Al Maktoum. The […]

The Federal Tax Authority’s (FTA) Board of Directors discussed Value Added Tax (VAT) Refund Scheme for Foreign Businesses at its 7th meeting, held today (Monday, December 10, 2018), and headed by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Industry, and FTA Chairman. According to Federal Decree-Law […]

The Ripe Market recently had its opening event at their new purpose built Park in the Dubai Police Academy, on Umm Suqeim Street and the Chevrolet Bolt EV was part of the exciting opening! The Park is the new permanent home of the weekly community market in Dubai and allows for over 100 SME businesses […]

Legions of fans young and old will be flocking to The Dubai Mall to witness Star WarsTM The Exhibit, a first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring over 40 life-sized figures of Darth Vader, Boba Fett, K-2SO, death troopers and a significant army of stormtroopers. Launched as part of The Dubai Mall’s festive campaign, the Star WarsTM Exhibit is […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Awards International announced the launch of the third edition of the Gulf Real Estate Awards (GREA) 2019 following the success of the two previous editions. The announcement was made during a press conference that was held yesterday at DLD’s head office, where all regional real estate companies were invited to […]

The Beach, a laid-back beachfront destination by Meraas, has a truly magical festive experience in store for you this year with a packed calendar of live performances, Christmas parades, festive dining, retail offers, a Santa’s Grotto virtual reality game and a chance to win Meraas Gift Cards. The holiday season extravaganza will start at 5pm […]

Barasti Beach invites party revellers to wave goodbye to 2018 the best way possible, with not one, but TWO massive celebrations at Dubai’s greatest beach bar. Notorious for delivering an incredible energy alongside extraordinary music, on December 31, Barasti Beach will be hosting One Last Barasti Pool Splash of 2018, a sun-blessed session of sublime pool […]

Louis Oosthuizen secured the first win of his home Open in breathtaking fashion after cruising to a six-shot victory at the South African Open hosted by the City of Johannesburg to move to third in the early stages of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai. The South African, whose last victory came at the ISPS […]

If you’re looking at celebrating the festive season under the warmth of the Dubai sun, DRIFT Beach Dubai, the bespoke seafront destination located at the picturesque One&Only Royal Mirage, is the perfect choice for a holiday celebration. The chic beachfront property will host a spectacular range of seasonal offerings that will ensure the end of […]

La Mer is set to transform into a festive fairy tale with a packed schedule of engaging activities, providing an ideal setting to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Running until 25 December, La Mer will sport one-of-a-kind ‘Under the Sea’ themed decorations, such as glistening jellyfish and dolphins, that complement the destination’s aquatic […]

Emaar has kicked off a 22-week programme of art, activations, entertainment and events at Downtown Dubai, the world’s iconic lifestyle destination that has captivated the world with its flagship attractions, Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, The Dubai Fountain and Dubai Opera, among others. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Downtown Dubai, the #MyDowntownDubai campaign will bring […]

People of determination in the UAE are being encouraged to apply for employment at Expo 2020 Dubai following the launch of its Programme of Inclusion today, in collaboration with the UAE’s Ministry of Community Development. The programme aims to empower the nation’s people of determination by providing meaningful employment opportunities that enable them to build […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) partnered with the international Promotional Trustee Medallion Associates, the leading real estate consultancy and advisory service provider in the UAE, to generate interest and confidence in Dubai real estate among British and international investors, the partnership was kicked off during the third Dubai Property Show – London, recently organised by DLD in London. […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) Sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, has issued a report on the paper products industry, which includes statistics on the number of companies operating in Dubai, and the historical presence of paper product companies from 1963 till 2018. This will assist in determining the expected volume […]

Start your morning with a calming yoga class, followed by a hearty poke bowl for breakfast before joining a cake decoration session. You can also get your weekly haul of artisanal products from Ripe Market every Tuesday. Now your family can do all of that under one roof at City Centre Me’aisam. Back by popular […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, in partnership with the American Society for Quality (ASQ), honoured four organisations for their outstanding implementation of innovative projects and solutions through a robust innovation system with sustained results and demonstrated impact on organisational processes and business. Furthermore, four quality professionals, with remarkable profiles were also honoured in […]

World No. 5 Bryson DeChambeau has confirmed his participation in the 2019 Omega Dubai Desert Classic, the region’s premier golfing event, at Emirates Golf Club from 24 – 27 January. The 25 year old Californian has just embarked on his third full season on the PGA Tour and has collected 5 PGA Tour wins in […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline & Group today unveiled a specially commissioned art piece named ‘From the Heart of Zayed’. The art piece, designed and created by Elygraf, a Filipino artist based in Dubai, was commissioned by Emirates Group to pay homage and celebrate the legacy of the […]

The Dubai-based fashion design house ASMARAÏA launched her latest holiday collection entitled Persian Gold coinciding the Al Arabiya Fashion Days in Saltykov-Chertkov Mansion, Moscow. The designer of the brand —Miss ASMARAÏA, tagged as the Middle East’s Mysterious Fashion Empress for her enigmatic, bewildering, peculiar, eccentric and quirky interpretation on classic Middle Eastern fashion, wows the […]

Emaar Entertainment’s KidZania® Dubai, the award-winning children’s edutainment attraction, is offering customers an unprecedented discount of 30% on all the online bookings. Visitors can now avail an incredible 30% discount on the online purchase of tickets instead of 20% and enjoy a fun day at the activity packed indoor mini-city. KidZania® offers a unique interactive […]

Emirates, the Official Sponsor of the Los Angeles Dodgers, will be welcoming baseball legend, Orel Hershiser and current Los Angeles Dodgers player, Ross Stripling and Bench Coach Bob Geren to Dubai. Orel Hershiser, also known as “Bull Dog” is one of major league baseball’s most well-known and respected retired pitchers. Most well-known for his legendary […]

The number of people staying in homes listed on Airbnb in the UAE is set to more than double during New Year’s Eve. The popular global platform is currently seeing a 108% spike in bookings during the New Year period, as travellers head to the Emirates to enjoy the celebrations. This figure is only expected […]

Leading global philanthropic organisation Dubai Cares and United Arab Emirates University will bring their educational focus and expertise to Expo 2020 Dubai, after signing official participation contracts. Dubai Cares becomes the first global organisation, and UAE University (UAEU) the first educational institution, to sign up to Expo 2020 Dubai. Both will be among the more […]

The globally celebrated and the most in-demand Bollywood singer Arijit Singh is gearing up for a live performance in Dubai. The much loved artist will be performing in Dubai after almost a two-year hiatus, with the show scheduled for Friday, January 11, 2019 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The 31-year old sensational singer is known […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has introduced an additional Airbus A380 service to Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo International Airport), effective 1 December, replacing the previous Boeing 777 aircraft on the route. EK762 (JNB-DXB) and EK761 (DXB-JNB) are now served by the flagship A380 aircraft. This change in aircraft supports growing demand in South Africa, a 14% increase […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a workshop in collaboration with Taylor Wessing (Middle East) which raised awareness about the UAE’s new arbitration law and examined how various provisions of the law may be interpreted and applied in practice. The workshop, held at Dubai Chamber’s premises, was attended by Dubai Chamber members, arbitrators, […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood theme park at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, has launched a brand-new line-up of live entertainment, filled with exuberant music, song and dance. The 11 new live entertainment shows will be held in the park throughout the day, and will include […]

H.E. Butti Saeed Al Ghandi, Second Vice-Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre, today attended the opening of the 3rd edition of The Global Franchise Market Exhibition (TGFM), the official franchise event in Dubai, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Held under the patronage of the Dubai Economy, the 2-day event aims to […]

Ibn Battuta Mall is ringing in the festive season with magical activities, including a special guest from the North Pole, dazzling decorations and free gift-wrapping, from 6 to 24 December. Explore the snowy winter wonderland of the Festive Village at China Court where Santa, dressed in his famous red coat and chunky boots, will greet […]

Calling all motorheads! Dubai Festival City, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s fully integrated mega project, will be hosting the 5th edition of the Emirates Cars & Bikes Festival at Marsa Plaza from December 6-8, 2018. The event, which is organised by Final Cut Events, will see over 1,500 custom cars and bikes and is expected to […]

HITEC Dubai 2018, the Middle East’s largest hospitality technology exhibition and conference, was officially inaugurated today by Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM). Co-produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba, this year’s expo, which is taking place at the Madinat Jumeirah Dubai from 5-6 December, is showcasing […]

Emirati designer Latifa Al Gurg will showcase her chic but sustainable creations on a global stage at the next World Expo, after winning a competition to dress more than 30,000 Expo 2020 Dubai staff and volunteers. Al Gurg, founder of fashion label Twisted Roots, emerged victorious after going head-to-head against two other finalists in a […]

Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Company S.P.C. has signed a partnership agreement with Italian luxury fashion house Roberto Cavalli, which will exclusively design the interiors of the Eastern Tower at the Waterbay project in Bahrain Bay. The project’s target completion date is for the 2nd quarter of 2019, and delivery date is set for 4th […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently participated in a seminar organised as part of the Interregional Export Forum in Perm, Russia, where participants were briefed on the various competitive advantages that Dubai offers to Russian exporters, companies and investors. During the forum, Sanan Nasibli, Head of Dubai Chamber’s Azerbaijan office, delivered a detailed presentation […]

Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment has revealed that more than 430,000 guests took part in its 47th UAE National Day celebrations that took place from 30th November to 3rd December, 2018. The celebrations included a series of events. To celebrate the UAE’s 47th National Day, a host of cultural […]

Emaar Entertainment’s KidZania® Dubai will transform into a winter wonderland this festive season with a special ‘Winter Games’ organised for all snow lovers. Organized until 5th January 2019, KidZania® ‘Winter Games’ will offer incredible family entertainment with special activities, fun events as well as spectacular performances and prizes to win throughout the festive period. Stroll […]

As part of its recently-concluded, “Surf and drive”, a three-month campaign with flydubai, Al-Futtaim Toyota, leader in sustainable mobility since 2008, offered brand new Toyota Rush SUVs to two lucky passengers. Aiming at promoting flydubai’s onboard connectivity, the promotion offered passengers the chance to enter the draw to win a Toyota Rush upon purchasing an […]

European Ryder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood has confirmed he will play in the 2019 Omega Dubai Desert Classic, reinforcing its status as ‘The Major of the Middle East’. Fleetwood will be joined by fellow Ryder Cup stars, past and present, including Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter, Tyrrell Hatton, Thorbjørn Olesen, Thomas Bjørn, Lee Westwood, […]

Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Al Fursan took to the skies in unison today to celebrate the UAE’s 47th National Day, as well as commemorate the legacy and values of HH Sheikh Zayed. The late founding father of the UAE dedicated his life and leadership to unify and shape a better collective future for the […]

Under its theme for Season 23, ‘Explore, Experience, Enjoy. This Way!’ and in keeping with its tradition of hosting the world’s biggest stars, Global Village has announced that international R&B sensation Jason Derulo will perform live on Friday, 14th December 2018 on its Main Stage. Expected to take Dubai by storm, the concert will headline the entertainment scene of Dubai this year being the End of School Term concert and is expected […]

Bringing epic entertainment to the UAE, Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai presents The Rotunda – a dedicated entertainment destination unlike anything the Middle East has seen before. Housed in a distinctive circular dome inspired by Rome’s famous Pantheon, the intimate 500-seat-360-degree viewing venue is a temple to awe-inspiring live acts and immersive shows. Guests can expect […]

Marking the nation’s 47th National Day, Dubai Festival City Mall invites shoppers to come and celebrate the UAE and its heritage with a series of events held at Festival Bay from 2:00 PM onwards, including two special fireworks displays at 8 PM and 10 PM, right after each special IMAGINE show on Sunday the 2nd […]

After six months of training, drills, and preparation, the EK Firebirds, an all-women’s rugby club comprised of Emirates Cabin Crew coming from 14 different nationalities, is ready to compete at the 2018 edition of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens invitational women’s tournament. Earlier today, the EK Firebirds squad met with the USA Women’s Eagles, […]

To mark the 47th UAE National Day and the historic achievements of this great nation, Expo 2020 Dubai hosted a special onsite celebration today for its staff of more than 660 people. The Expo 2020 team comprises individuals from more than 60 countries, perfectly highlighting the UAE’s spirit of unity, inclusivity and cross-cultural collaboration as […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry today hosted a meeting with a high-level Monégasque delegation headed by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, as part of its efforts to boost Dubai’s economic ties with the European country. The visiting delegation, joined by prominent CEOs and business leaders representing a wide variety of economic […]

While the official opening of the U.S. pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai -the next World’s Fair- on October 20, 2020 feels far away, Pavilion USA 2020, the partnership responsible for the United States’ National Pavilion, has been making important headway in the design and planning of the landmark building destined to represent more than 325 […]

Online booking is now open to secure seats at one of Dubai’s most anticipated annual festive music events, Jingle Bell Favourites at Dubai Opera. GEMS Music Hub which houses the GEMS Education Choir, made up of an ever-growing talent selection of 48 GEMS students, will be performing live alongside the London Concert Orchestra Show Band […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, has issued a report on the advantages of Al Hamriya area in Dubai as one of the attractive areas for companies to operate, where it has diversified business activities as well as a central location and integrated infrastructure. The report […]

A dedicated Youth Day designed to engage, inform and inspire the young generation of the GCC is one of the highlights of this year’s Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Open to all young people over 16, Youth Day takes place on Thursday 7 March 2019 at the Festival’s home, the InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City. […]

To mark the 47th UAE National Day, The Dubai Mall will host a programme of cultural activities and traditional entertainment from December 1st-3rd, for residents and visitors alike. The Dubai Mall’s promenade area will feature a large majlis, inviting guests to experience traditional hospitality with Arabic coffee and dates. In addition, the area will be […]

Emirates is offering UAE nationals and residents a chance to plan a short getaway for the 47th UAE National Day holiday weekend and beyond. Passengers can book now until 8th December to select destinations within Emirates network, for travel until 31st March 2019. Economy Class passengers can book flights to Amman starting at AED 1,825, […]

HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco visited the International Humanitarian City today in the presence of HE Reem Al Hashimi, Minister of State for International Cooperation and member of IHC Board of Directors. Prince Albert and accompanying delegation were interested in discovering the components that make IHC stand out as a hub for efficient emergency […]

As a part of the UAE National Day Celebrations, Al-Futtaim Honda, exclusive distributor of Honda cars, bikes, marine engines and power products in the UAE, has launched the Honda National Day Big Shopper Offer at the Big Shopper Event at Sharjah Expo. Valid from November 28 to December 2, the National Day offers provides customers […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, announced that it acquired a majority stake in bd4travel (Big Data for Travel), an award-winning tech company, which provides artificial intelligence(AI)-driven IT solutions to online travel agencies. Based in Germany and the UK, bd4travel’s services were designed specifically to meet the challenges of the travel industry. […]

In November, I happened to hear Rami speak at two conferences in Dubai in two weeks. First at the Meltwater Summit and then at the Vibe Marketers Fest. For those who don’t already know Rami, he is the Vice President, Partnerships @ Anghami. From consulting for Fortune Top 100 companies such as Pepsico, Visa, McDonald’s […]

Well-known singer-songwriter Atif Aslam dazzled visitors with a breath-taking performance at BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the Middle East. Aslam entertained visitors with popular hits, including some of his most iconic Bollywood songs in front of the stunning Rajmahal Theatre, the flagship attraction set […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, in celebration of the UAE’s 47th National Day, presented ‘The Wise Poet,’ a national theatrical performance written by Marie Al Halyan and directed by Marwan Abdullah Saleh. Dubai Culture partnered with the Cultural & Scientific Association in Dubai […]

Residential and infrastructure projects are driving the growth of Dubai’s construction sector and this trend is expected to gain momentum in the lead up to Expo 2020, new analysis released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. The analysis, based on recent data from Dubai Statistics Centre and Haver Analytics, found that the […]

Countries from every corner of the planet gathered in the UAE for Expo 2020 Dubai’s third International Participants Meeting (IPM), marking another important milestone on the journey to the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region’s first ever World Expo. A total of 626 delegates from around the world attended the meeting, which took […]

To celebrate the UAE’s 47th National Day, a host of events and festivities to enthrall and entertain guests will take place at Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment. The fun is set to begin on Friday, 30th November and last until Monday, 3rd December with […]