The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the Dubai Police General HQ announced that the trial run of the Traffic Incidents Management Scheme would be applied to a 70 km sector of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road for one year starting from 16 September 2018. The step aims to ensure rapid deployment for […]

Meraas today revealed the new visual identity of its projects in Hatta, creating a brand that positions Hatta as a National Park and leading eco-tourism destination in line with the objectives of the Hatta Comprehensive Development Plan. The launch of this new visual identity is part of a long-term strategy Meraas has implemented with objectives […]

There is something about watching visual story telling on the big screen. And what better if you witness this with an elevated experience beyond the realm of standard entertainment. Get ready to witness a cinema experience like never-before as Reel Cinemas brings forth the Dolby Cinema™ experience to The Dubai Mall. Moviegoers can look forward […]

Atlantis, The Palm proudly announces a yearly increase of Chinese guests with more than 24,000 room nights from China since the beginning of 2018. As the resort’s second top leading source market in Q1, Atlantis remains one of the most popular resorts in Dubai and the UAE for Chinese visitors, particularly during Chinese New Year. […]

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the third and final phase of Vehicle e-Registration, enabling individuals to replace their existing vehicle registration cards by lifetime e-Registration, as of 1 August2018. RTA has launched the initial phase of the service last January for government vehicles, car rental companies, and taxis. Phase II kicked off […]

Etisalat, the official partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, which will take place from 14-21  March 2019, joined the world on July 20 in celebration of Special Olympics’ 50th anniversary to work together to create a new future for People of Determination. Etisalat’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Al Kifaf buildings […]

This summer, there is more value in store for you at Emaar. ‘U By Emaar’, the unique customer-focused rewards programme of Emaar, is offering an unprecedented saving of up to 35 per cent during summer months, as you dine, relax or entertain at Emaar Hospitality Group’s restaurants and spas, and at the leisure attractions under […]

Armani Hotel Dubai, the ultimate luxury destination located in the iconic Burj Khalifa, has been acknowledged as the ‘Best Luxury Hotel in Dubai’ at the international Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2018. The prestigious award recognises Armani Hotel Dubai for providing outstanding services and distinguished world-class guest experiences to luxury connoisseurs and affluent travellers from around the […]

As part of its community experience Dubai Design District is holding complimentary creative workshops in the Design Quarter throughout the summer for both adults and children. Running from 14 July to 25 August 2018, the workshops are being facilitated by Tashkeel, Jam Jar, Reem Al Awadhi and Jaffat Al Aqlamto offer an alternative way to […]

Premier developer, Emaar announced a landmark development that will strengthen UAE-China relations, coinciding with the historic visit of President Xi Jinping of China to the UAE. To honour Chinese expatriates in the UAE and bolster business ties with China, Emaar will develop the Middle East’s largest Chinatown within the retail district of Dubai Creek Harbour, […]

Dragon Mart – the world’s largest Chinese retail and trading hub outside China, and the central hub of Chinese activity in Dubai – will proudly celebrate UAE-China Week with a range of traditional festivities and celebrations this weekend. The live entertainment, from 19 to 21 July, includes lion dances, oriental music, roaming parades and more. […]

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai announces the start of installation of a toll gate (Salik) on Sheikh Zayed Road just before the Intersection of Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Yalayes Road (7th Interchange). The gate will become operational on October 24, 2018, following the opening of the 7th Interchange as well […]

Dubai Municipality has joined the celebrations of the UAE-China Week, which is being held from 17th to 24th July 2018 in honour of the Chinese president’s visit to the country, by lighting up Dubai Frame red, representing the flag of the People’s Republic of China and displaying the theme of the UAE-China week through the […]

Emirates’ iconic A380 aircraft will operate a one-off flight to Kotoka International Airport (ACC), Accra, on Tuesday 2nd October, as the global airline joins local authorities in celebrating the opening of the airport’s new Terminal 3. The airline’s flagship double-decker will become the first-ever scheduled A380 service to Ghana, with Emirates partnering with the airport to […]

This Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), The Outlet Village, Dubai’s indoor shopping and leisure destination by Meraas, is set to hold a four-day weekend sale with additional reductions on already discounted prices. From 18 to 21 July, the event will offer the perfect opportunity to nab the best bargains on high-end fashion brands, accessories and homeware. […]

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties, has marked a regional first by securing the ACTE-BCHA accreditation for 10 of its hotels in Dubai, underlining the strong value it brings for business travellers. The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) – Business and Conference Hotels Accreditation (BCHA) is the first hospitality […]

Emirates has won World’s Best Inflight Entertainment award for the 14th year in a row at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018. The airline also secured a service excellence award for best airline staff service in the Middle East this year. The Skytrax World Airline Awards are considered a global benchmark of airline excellence. This […]

Emirates today announced that it will introduce two additional flights to Lyon and one to Paris per week, complementing its existing schedule and providing even more choice and convenience to travellers. The increase in frequency from five to seven between Lyon and Dubai will see the route become a daily service, while the extra flight […]

The Custom Shop New York, the contemporary custom-made suit couturier revolutionizing bespoke fashion, has launched two new stores at Arabian Ranches Retail Centre in Arabian Ranches I and TheRanches Souq in Arabian Ranches II, making it the men’s and women’s tailor with the largest footprint in the GCC region. Offering a modern take on heritage […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that the real estate brokerage commissions reached AED 571 million during the first half of 2018, with a total of 5,181 active brokers — representing 2,113 offices — contributing to the sustainable growth achieved by the sector. The Department of Real Estate Studies and Research also reported that the […]

Summer is right around the corner and kids all over are gearing up for days ahead with no homework and lots of exciting activities! Emaar Entertainment is all set to make the summer break even more thrilling with a host of fun yet edutaining activities. Kids between the ages of 7-14 can have fun and […]

Meraas and Dubai Holding hosted a stunning cultural evening to mark the official launch of the Hala China initiative. Organised with the support of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the UAE, the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai, and Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture, the evening featured Chinese […]

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open a two-lane tunnel linking the Airport Street and Marrakech Street this Friday (July 20). The tunnel will provide smooth traffic flow from the Airport Street to Marrakech Street in a densely populated district with several schools as well as public and private entities in the neighbourhood. […]

The Beach, the upbeat waterfront destination by Meraas, invites you to spend a fun day by the sea with The Beach Goers campaign. Every day until 31 December 2018, you can enjoy the beach facilities and explore the destination’s eclectic selection of eateries at a 20 per cent discount. With every rental of a sunbed, a daybed, […]

Dubai’s leading culinary destination resort, Atlantis, The Palm and Hakkasan Group, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announced that Hakkasan will open within the property in September 2018, before moving to The Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences after its completion end of 2019. Renowned for its modern interpretation of authentic Cantonese cuisine, Hakkasan […]

Brandon Stone shot a remarkable round of 60 to break the course record at Gullane Golf Club on the final day of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open as he powered to victory in the Rolex Series event by four strokes to cement his spot in the European Tour’s season-ending DP World Tour Championship at […]

Majid Al Futtaim – the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia – invites residents to beat the summer heat and enjoy City Centre Me’aisem’s specially designed indoor tropical paradise with exciting activities and interactive games until August 4. City Centre Me’aisem—the beloved community-oriented mall—promises to keep […]

Emirates has been awarded IATA 753 compliance certification for its baggage operation in its home base of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The certification underlines the carrier’s capabilities to diligently track bags that flow through its Dubai hub for departing, arriving and connecting customers. IATA Resolution 753 requires airlines to track bags at four specific points […]

Live Nation Middle East confirms that French comedy star, Gad Elmaleh, is set to perform at Dubai Opera on December 11, 2018, as part of The Dream Tour. The highly-anticipated English-language stand-up show will feature his last Netflix special American Dream as well as new material about culture shock. Tickets will be available via www.ticketmaster.ae and […]

Travellers looking for a quick escape this summer can take advantage of Emirates’ attractive fare offers to more than 30 global destinations within its network. The offer applies to bookings made today until 23 July 2018 and for travel until 31 May 2019. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares to Beirut starting from AED 1,080, […]

The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai issued 1,185 new licenses and concluded more than 19,850 transactions during June 2018. The latest data, recorded on the ‘Business Map’ digital platform of BRL, indicates that the emirate continues attract businesses and investors as a competitive hub for […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia received a2018 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) VIVA Award for its Hands Free Shopping service at Mall of the Emirates. The prestigious ICSC Viva Awards recognises its world wide Gold winners and judged by marketing […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced a strategic partnership with Dubai Properties (DP), a member of Dubai Holding, to promote Dubai’s real estate sector. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, and Raed Al Nuaimi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Properties. Under the collaboration, Dubai Properties […]

La Mer is gearing up to welcome football fans to watch the much-anticipated final game of this year’s competition. Viewers can catch all the live action in a riveting atmosphere while sampling a selection of delectable treats at cafés and restaurants across the destination. Stars‘N’Bars About                          Stars‘N’Bars is an all-American sports bar famous for […]

Emirates today unveiled its 42nd dedicated lounge across its global network at Cairo International Airport (CAI). The lounge is now open to Emirates First Class and Business Class customers as well as Platinum and Gold members of Skywards, the airline’s loyalty programme. Reflecting the airline’s ongoing commitment to Egypt, the Emirates Lounge in Cairo represents […]

With the football madness in full swing, Al Seef continues to delight visitors of all ages with a packed evening schedule of football-themed entertainment during Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2018. The bustling Creekside destination is hosting fun photo sessions with football props and cut-outs, balloon artists, bubble shows, zorb performers and kids’ dance evenings. Children […]

With summer in full blaze, City Walk, The Beach, Boxpark, The Outlet Village, Al Seef and La Mer are kicking off their SunSational Summer campaign to ensure you enjoy the summer months in Dubai. Running from 12 July to 30 September 2018, the third edition of the campaign invites you to check out more than […]

The summer months are here and if you’re looking to keep the kids busy away from the rising temperatures, then you’re in luck. With the Novo Cinemas Gift Card you can treat the kids to the latest movies and blockbusters, all summer long. The card can be loaded with as much pocket money as you wish for […]

The region’s most-visited attraction by Emaar Properties is providing visitors – especially families and little ones – the unprecedented opportunity to meet Modhesh and have all the fun that Modhesh World, an integral part of the Dubai Summer Surprises offers. At Level 112 of Burj Khalifa, visitors will be welcomed to the world of Modhesh, […]

Binghatti Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Binghatti Holding, unveiled its plan to expand its Aghatti brand through opening seven branches in the UAE within the two coming years. After the success of the Aghatti restaurant in La Mer, Binghatti Hospitality is determined to progressively expand its Aghatti brand all over the UAE during the two […]

This Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), The Outlet Village, Dubai’s indoor shopping and leisure destination by Meraas, is set to hold a four-day weekend sale with additional reductions on already discounted prices. From 18 to 21 July, the event will offer the perfect opportunity to nab the best bargains on high-end fashion brands, accessories and homeware. […]

It’s raining sports and fans across the globe are looking forward to two of the most significant games of this year-2018 FIFA World Cup and WBA Welterweight Championship between Pacquiao & Matthysse. Well, now the nail-biting final rounds are here and offer the perfect excuse to head out and watch these games live on the […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first overseas operation. The Gerry’s Group in Pakistan and UAE-based dnata joined hands in July 1993 as Gerry’s dnata to provide ground handling services at Karachi Airport. The joint venture has since grown to become Pakistan’s largest cargo and ground […]

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties PJSC, has unveiled its new leadership development strategy for women, named ‘Hiya,’ which aims to help achieve gender parity at the workplace. This complements the vision of the UAE government to promote women’s participation across businesses and to achieve a gender-equal work […]

 Dubai Summer Surprises celebrations are in full swing at La Mer with a variety of terrific shopping and dining deals, fun activities and live shows regaling visitors of all ages. The destination is hosting an exciting line-up of entertainment acts including Porcapizza, an internationally acclaimed busker playing music on the most unusual instruments, and fantasy flowers […]

Travellers who are yet to decide on summer plans can take advantage of attractive holiday packages to Dubai by simply flying with Emirates. Upon booking, passengers can avail exclusive rates at world-class hotels, enjoy outstanding entertainment and experience theme parks across Dubai, including tickets to some of the city’s world-class shows and attractions*. Customers can […]

The UAE has set another benchmark for the early adoption of advanced new technology, with Expo 2020 Dubai becoming the first major commercial customer in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region to access 5G services,through its partnership with Etisalat. The leading UAE telecom provider connected Expo 2020 Dubai to its 5G network, making the site of […]

Majid Al Futtaim – the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia – invites residents to beat the summer heat and enjoy City Centre Me’aisem’s specially designed indoor tropical paradise with exciting activities and interactive games from July 6 until August 4. City Centre Me’aisem—the beloved community-oriented […]

AkzoNobel, a leading global paints and coatings company, has been selected as the sole supplier of protective coatings for Ain Dubai (Dubai Eye), the largest and highest Ferris Wheel in the world. Keeping Ain Dubai at its aesthetic best for years to come, AkzoNobel’s highly durable protective coatings will ensure that the massive steel structure […]

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is offering plenty of ways to keep everyone entertained this weekend through events and promotions taking part across the city.  Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai Tourism, shares the best activities for people to enjoy this weekend, including star singers, comedy nights and a final opportunity to […]

Standing 442 meters high, take in the breathtaking view while you enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the world’s highest restaurant, At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa. Indulge in savoury and sweet dishes from the breakfast menu, relished with stunning panoramic views of Downtown Dubai from level 122 of the iconic Burj Khalifa. Choose from the Decadence Menu complete […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed that the number of international delegations it hosted during the first half of this year increased by 106% over the same period last year. The chamber, which represents the interests of Dubai’s business community, announced that it received 721 visiting delegations, compared to 350 for the same […]

Mall of the Emirates has hosted unforgettable Dubai Summer Surprise moments in the past 11 years, from live gaming tournaments to concerts with some of the biggest Arab stars. This year too, the mall has pulled out all the stops to bring exclusive experiences and thrilling entertainment that’ll make you forget the rising temperatures and […]

Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—is bringing world-class entertainment and family experiences at Mall of the Emirates, by bringing one of childrens’ ultimate favorite: PAW Patrol, from July 12 to 19, 2018. Book your calendars for this unique family experience. In partnership with […]

Scotsman Russell Knox emphatically sealed his place in the European Tour’s season-ending DP World Tour Championship after holing two outstanding putts on the 18th as he beat Ryan Fox in a play-off to lift the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation title. The 33 year old walked up to the final hole in […]

Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates airline, has partnered with the ENTERTAINER to launch its own Emirates Skywards GO app for members. The app is a mobile travel companion that offers members access to over 4,400 2-for-1 offers at some of the best restaurants and spas in over 20 cities. In addition to value […]

Whether it’s a treatment for him or her, Samāna Spa brings a new standard of wellness; one that is simply clean.   With a highlight on organic wellness therapies, Samāna Spa’s clean beauty and bodycare treatments start with VitaJuwel-infused gem water, choosing from a selection to promote health, wellness, balance and more. A visit to […]

The Business Park at Dubai South has revealed it has witnessed a 400% growth in the number of companies operating in the park since its inception in early 2015. The number of companies that have set up operations in Business Park has increased from 900 in 2015 to 4500 in 2018. The Business Park has […]

The Emirates A380 touched down in Islamabad today for a historic one-off service to Islamabad International Airport. This was the first time ever that the iconic double-decker aircraft has landed in Pakistan. The landing demonstrated the airport’s readiness to accommodate the A380, the world’s largest commercial passenger jet. The special Emirates A380 flight was operated […]

Energise your body, mind and spirit at Address Dubai Marina, with an offer that meets all your needs. Begin with an hour of personal training at our state-of-the-art Fitness Centre, followed by a 50-minute massage at The Spa, and culminate the perfect workout with access to our Infinity Pool, providing spanning views of Dubai Marina. […]