Marking the Centennial of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his legacy of giving to humanity, the Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) will allocate the proceeds of six distinctive number plates, representing milestones in the life of Sheikh Zayed, bearing Code  Code (Z), to charitable activities in the forthcoming Year of […]

in5, an enabling platform for students, entrepreneurs and established professionals, and Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC), will showcase a curated selection of its members’ works during Dubai Design Week, the region’s largest creative festival. This exhibition, to be held at in5 Design at Dubai Design District (d3), will run from 12 to 17 November […]

As the weather cools down, get ready to make the most of breezy mornings and chilled evenings at Golden Mile Galleria on Palm Jumeirah, which has recently expanded its line-up of shops, cafes, restaurants, health facilities and fitness studios. The destination boasts over 400,000 sq ft of retail space, located beneath the 10-building Golden Mile […]

Residents of Al Khawaneej neighborhood, are in for a pleasant surprise soon. Meraas has started the third phase of The Yard that is set to add a host of exciting new indoor and outdoor attractions. With the 200,000 square foot expansion expected to be complete by Q4, 2019, the new lifestyle attractions will complete the […]

Dubai-based Binghatti Developers, one of the leading real estate development companies in the UAE, has announced the completion of Binghatti Crystals in Dubai Silicon Oasis with all finishing, façade, and installation works done. Located just off sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed road, Binghatti Crystals is an iconic 12-floor building that highlights Binghatti Developers’ signature design. The […]

Real Estate values are impacted by a variety of factors such as the location of the property, the quality of construction and finishing, amenities and the overall local community to name a few. Another key factor which has always held a material weighting as a determining factor of real estate values is transport infrastructure. There […]

Emaar Development (DFM: EMAARDEV) is offering investors the last opportunity to invest in a residential apartment in Downtown Dubai, the world’s most visited lifestyle and retail destination, with the launch of Burj Royale. With unobstructed views of the iconic Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain, the new Burj Royale apartments bring a vibrant lifestyle choice […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched the third edition of its Market Access programme which aims to enhance cooperation and facilitate deals between innovative startups, SMEs, leading companies and government entities in Dubai. Startups and SMEs are invited to submit innovative ideas and solutions that solve key […]

GTA dnata, dnata’s joint-venture company in Canada, significantly expands operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport with the start of a new, long-term partnership with Air Transat. Air Transat, Canada’s leading holiday airline, operates approximately 140 weekly flights from Toronto during peak season.  Starting from November, GTA dnata provides ground and passenger services to the airline, […]

Justin Rose secured the first title defence of his career to jump up to third in the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings and back to the summit of the Official World Golf Ranking after holding his nerve to defeat Haotong Li in a dramatic play-off at the Turkish Airlines Open. The Englishman, who also […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park that is part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is hosting the biggest Diwali celebration in the UAE from the 9th and 10th of November with two mega concerts. Leading Indian musical talent Shankar Ehsan Loy and Neeraj Shridhar will […]

Emirates’ latest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with the ‘Game Changer’ First Class product will operate between Dubai and Vienna on a daily basis from 1 December 2018. Austria will be one of the first few countries in the world to be served by Emirates’ Boeing 777 aircraft with fully enclosed private suites inspired by Mercedes-Benz. […]

The cooling UAE temperatures won’t be the only reason for residents to smile this November, they have much more to look forward to, as the hit Indian playback-singing duo Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik are heading to Dubai for their upcoming concert. Themed around the music of the 90’s, the dazzling duo will entertain the […]

As the UAE’s hospitality industry continues its rapid growth, it presents highly promising career opportunities for skilled professionals, especially Emirati youth. Hotels are increasingly looking out for local talent across operational and functional areas as part of their commitment to Emiratisation. At the recently concluded NAJAH higher education fair in Abu Dhabi, Emirati job-seekers were […]

Arabian Adventures has signed a partnership agreement with HTMS International, one of the largest general sales agents in Italy. Under the agreement, HTMS will promote and sell the UAE-based destination management company’s premium services in the Italian market. Samir Mehta, General Manager of Arabian Adventures, said: “We are delighted to increase our investment into our […]

Meraas has announced that the spectacular active-lit façade at Dubai Arena is completed, with the elegantly panelled structure now fully installed. Work on external infrastructure and landscaping, including paving and parking spaces, are also under way, while the finishing touches are being made to the first of 46 hospitality suites. With a capacity to accommodate […]

Zero Gravity is thrilled to announce its New Year’s Eve line up for what promises to be an unforgettable beach festival on December 31st. Dance on the sand and at the poolside to an international DJ double-bill featuring Brit Award winners Rudimental and Sigala under a sky filled with fireworks. There’s no better place to […]

Dubai International Art Centre proudly inaugurated the 63rd Members Exhibition, at Gallery 76 in Dubai International Art Centre on Saturday 3rd of November, the exhibition is now open to the public till 13th November 2018, this show celebrates the creativity & talent of its members and artists. This exhibition showcased creations from its members who represent a […]

Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties (DFM: EMAAR), recorded a growth in net profit of 9 per cent during the first nine months (January to September) of the year to AED 1.639 billion (US$ 446 million), compared to the same period in 2017 at AED 1.507 billion […]

Noor Bank, a leading Shari’a-compliant bank in the UAE, today announced a significant partnership with Microsoft that will drive digital transformation within the bank’s operations to engage customers, empower employees, optimise operations and transform products and services. Within its decade-long presence, Noor Bank has grown at a substantial pace, and today provides a broad range […]

Diwali, also known as Deepavali or Dipvali, is a festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. City Centre Deira and City Centre Al Shindagha invite residents and tourists to join in the fun, dress up and create great moments with their families during the Diwali […]

Etisalat today announced its strategic partnership with National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), part of SENAAT Abu Dhabi, to implement Artificial Intelligence solutions for remote sensing, real time data, autonomous vehicles, and predictive analytics improving response time with all their consumers. NPCC, a leading international EPC contractor, provides engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning services to […]

Farmers Market returns to Bay Avenue, by Dubai Retail, this November bringing a new and exciting season of local and organic goodness with vendors retailing products ranging from home-grown vegetables and fruits to fresh baked goods, preserves and vegan treats. Returning for its 10th season, the Farmers Market offers a chance for consumers to source […]

Cinema Akil, the first arthouse cinema in the GCC, is pleased to announce the official opening of its flagship home in partnership with Alserkal Avenue, the region’s foremost arts and culture community. Cinema Akil has now opened its doors at Warehouse 68 in Alserkal Avenue, presenting a regional and international film programme that includes award-winning […]

The International Institute for Tolerance, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has announced the list of speakers for the World Tolerance Summit (WTS) sessions, which will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, […]

More than 400 UAE residents today convened at Al Ittihad Park on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai for the third edition of the Cigna Park Run, the monthly community outreach event aimed at promoting an active lifestyle, in addition to driving home the importance of heart health. Taking place as part of the ongoing Dubai Fitness […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced that the real estate brokerage commissions reached AED 842 million in the first nine months of 2018. The brokers contributed to concluding 18,121 transactions in that period. The report issued by the Department of Real Estate Studies and Research at DLD shows that brokers earned AED 429 million from land […]

Majid Al Futtaim’s shopping malls in UAE – Mall of the Emirates, City Centres, My City Centres and Matajer malls in Sharjah – today raised the UAE flag with visitors, demonstrating unified patriotism and national pride on UAE Flag Day. The day, established by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President […]

According to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to enhance the traffic safety and provide safe crossings for pedestrians, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will start the construction of three footbridges in different parts of Dubai. One of these […]

The Auto Renewal service launched by the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, has seen a 34% per cent increase in the number of total renewed licences (115,700) during the first ten months of 2018. The latest BRL report showed that the percentage of auto renewal transactions […]

The Sustainable City, the Middle East’s first fully operational sustainable community, will launch the first edition of ‘Origin’, a market which brings together a community of extraordinary designers, entrepreneurs and artisans; providing a unique creative platform to showcase their ethical, eco-friendly and sustainable handicrafts. These products will be carefully vetted and selected to ensure the […]

Three Emirati fashion labels have wowed judges in the final of a competition to dress more than 30,000 Expo 2020 Dubai volunteers and team members, showcasing designs that blend cutting-edge styles with the UAE’s rich heritage. The shortlisted designers – By Laha (Hamda Abbas, Sara Mustafa and Zainab AlShaikh), ARSHYS (Arshia Alam Khan) and Twisted […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, today hoisted the UAE flag as a formal dedication at Emirates Group Headquarters building to mark UAE Flag Day. Over 500 Emirates Group staff gathered to participate in the flag raising ceremony this morning. Commenting on the significance of […]

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has debuted its Event Plus online platform, a digital asset that provides exhibitors and contractors with a seamless and transparent point of access to DWTC’s universe of products and services. DWTC’s new digital asset is aligned with UAE Vision 2021 launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]

As winter approaches and nights get longer, wildlife in Dubai desert comes to life earlier every day. Operating ‘Night Safaris’, Arabian Adventures offers customers an exciting opportunity to explore the magical world of the desert after sunset. The ‘Night Safari’ includes an off-road night-time desert drive in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve – equipped with […]

As part of its 10 Year Celebrations and in a befitting tribute to the UAE Flag Day, The Dubai Mall has commissioned a special artwork that will awe visitors for its sweeping expanse and astounding celebration of national pride. Brought by Art Emaar, a platform for ambitious art initiatives in all their forms, ‘Floating Colours’ […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) and the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) have launched the first of its kind Halal Trade and Marketing Centre, in the presence of His Excellency Rustam Noor Ali Minnikhanov, President of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan and His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman […]

Experts at dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing travel agency, have handpicked a bespoke selection of offers for UAE travellers to make the most of the upcoming long weekend in celebration of UAE National Day (2nd December 2018). The curated selection of holiday packages contain return flights to destinations across the world with a three-night stay in […]

From 28th October to 24th November, Atlantis, The Palm will join the Dubai Fitness Challenge to get people from all walks of life to commit to a minimum of 30 consecutive minutes of daily activity for 30 days. Each day the resort welcomes residents to take part in underwater yoga, Padelo Paddle Boat sessions and […]

Three Emirati fashion labels have wowed judges in the final of a competition to dress more than 30,000 Expo 2020 Dubai volunteers and team members, showcasing designs that blend cutting-edge styles with the UAE’s rich heritage. The shortlisted designers – By Laha (Hamda Abbas, Sara Mustafa and Zainab AlShaikh), ARSHYS (Arshia Alam Khan) and Twisted […]

Customers travelling on Emirates’ India flights in the coming days are in for a special treat as the award-winning airline celebrates the festival of lights with traditional Diwali delicacies. From November 4 to 10, customers travelling in all classes between Dubai and India will enjoy classic Indian sweets and delicacies associated with Diwali. Emirates will […]

Due to popular demand, Live Nation Middle East confirm that French comedy sensation, Gad Elmaleh will perform a second, earlier show at Dubai Opera on December 11th, 2018, as part of The Dream Tour. The decision to add a second performance, which will commence at 7:00pm, comes after news broke that tickets to his previously […]

Dubai Miracle Garden, the world’s largest natural flower garden returns for the seventh season this November 1st with a host of new floral masterpieces, including a reimagined Disney Avenue, Floral Castle, Floating Beds and much more. Earlier this year, Dubai Miracle Garden marked the 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, the ‘True Original’, with the unveiling […]

Dubai’s leading real estate company, Allsopp & Allsopp are always looking to augment the real estate practice in the UAE and aim to improve property listings with virtual 360 tours. The virtual tour allows clients to get a real feel for the size, layout and condition of a property room by room before they decide […]

Dubai Media City, the region’s leading media hub, today confirmed its participation as a strategic partner in the 9th edition of the Dubai International Content Market (DICM), the leading international entertainment content and media marketplace in the MENA region. Set to run on 9 and 10 December, 2018 at the conference centre of the Jumeirah […]

The spectacular Beach Polo Cup Dubai is back for its 9th year, with two days of sporting action, entertainment and socialising under the stars this December. Held under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council for the 4th consecutive year, […]

Global pharmaceutical firm LEO Pharma, in collaboration with Dubai Health Authority (DHA), successfully set a Guinness World Record® for the world’s “largest awareness ribbon” today. Held at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, in the esteemed presence of Dr. Anwar Al Hammadi, Head of Dermatology Department, Dubai Health Authority, the attempt was made to raise […]

The Sustainable City, the Middle East’s first fully operational sustainable community, has joined hands with #TeamAngelWolf, to support the Dubai Fitness Challenge, launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, with a free, inclusive programme hosted for the community. At […]

HANRO, the world’s leading premium brand for high-quality lingerie, nightwear, and loungewear, has opened a new store in Dubai this month (October), which is the first HANRO store in the United Arab Emirates. The boutique is located in the new Fashion Avenue of the Dubai Mall, one of the largest and most luxurious shopping centres in the world. HANRO offers a complete selection of styles from its women’s and men’s collections on over 70 square meters. The store concept meets the high standard of the mall: the six meters high ceilings convey a unique sense of space. At the same time, the indirect lighting creates a pleasant and intimate atmosphere. HANRO’s Managing Director Stephan Hohmann is pleased with the first store in the United Arab Emirates: “In Dubai, we can […]

Emaar Hospitality Group is all set to mark the festive season and welcome the New Year with an unparalleled array of extraordinary festive experiences and sensational year-end events in the heart of Dubai. The incredible host of celebrations showcased at http://www.myfestivedubai.com include over 100 offerings at more than 15 destinations across the city, to offer residents and visitors […]

Fintech Summit, organised by leading regional deal facilitation company Naseba, brought together the Middle East and Africa region’s most prominent Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) institutions, technology providers and funders to share the latest trends and disruptive developments transforming the industry. Innovations in the field of RegTech, blockchain, robotics, AI and digital-only banking are […]

Emirates has expanded the network of destinations served by its flagship A380 aircraft with the launch of new scheduled A380 services to Hamburg and Osaka this week. The inaugural A380 service from Dubai to Osaka landed on October 28 at 16:55 local time while the second A380 service launch from Dubai to Hamburg landed at […]

City Centre Me’aisem, Majid Al Futtaim’s community shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destination, is inviting parents and children to do their spookiest costumes for the first ever Halloween celebration on October 31. The community mall, favoured by families residing in the surrounding residential areas, will be on the lookout for the best Halloween costumes. On October […]

Emirates Skywards has launched an on-demand ground transportation booking app called Emirates Skywards Cabforce in partnership with CarTrawler – the first of its kind in the world. The app is a mobile travel companion that will offer its loyalty members an affordable and efficient transportation service in 27 countries and 117 cities across the world […]

Hala China, a joint initiative between Meraas and Dubai Holding, has announced Dubai Fashion Days, a new eight-day event of fashion-centric programming that seeks to spotlight leading talent from the Middle East and China. Dubai Fashion Days is being organised in collaboration with JollyTrust, a subsidiary of the e-commerce platform JollyChic, and Arab Fashion Week. […]

Riverland™ Dubai, the free-to-enter themed recreational hub at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is throwing the biggest Halloween party for families from 30th October to 3rd November. Riverland™ Dubai will give out 50,000 free candies to trick-or-treaters and the best Halloween costumes will also win exciting prizes. […]

Students and educators across the UAE have held a week of activities to celebrate Two Years To Go until Expo 2020 Dubai. Supported by the Ministry of Education, ‘Expo Week’ began on 21 October, 2018, the day after Expo 2020 marked the start of its two-year countdown with a community event in Burj Park, Dubai. […]

KhalifaSat successfully launched into space today from Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan onboard the H-IIA rocket. KhalifaSat is the first-ever Emirati-designed satellite, manufactured with 100% local expertise and developed in clean rooms in technology labs at the Space Technology Laboratories of Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre. The satellite is one of the most technologically advanced […]

The competitive price of premium residential real estate in Dubai is underpinned by the huge potential for growth by the city – which in turn means stronger appreciation and returns on investment – as Dubai continues to record sustained growth led by its firm economic fundamentals. In particular, Downtown Dubai’s price offers the most competitive […]

The Public Transport Agency at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will operate four dedicated bus routes for serving visitors of the Global Village as of November 1.  The launch of the service concurs with the opening of the Global Village season 2018. The four bus routes are 102, 103, 104 and 106. “RTA is […]