Fuelled by economic trends, including the boom in trade and tourism between the UAE and China as well as concerted efforts of Dubai’s higher education institutions and Chinese recognition of Dubai degrees, universities at Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) continue to witness significant growth in their Chinese student population. As Dubai’s key education hub, DIAC has […]

 Laguna Waterpark is set to become the year-round surfing hub of Dubai with the introduction of two epic surf sessions that will provide the thrill of riding a real ocean wave in the heart of beachfront hotspot, La Mer. Nicknamed ‘The Ultimate Surf Machine’, The WaveOz 180 FlowRider – Laguna Waterpark’s star attraction – is […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination, continues to delight visitors with its diverse entertainment offerings, including the immersive stage show Toys: The Musical, during Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2018. Toys: The Musical tells the magical story of a young girl’s adventurous journey through a land of living toys. City Walk is hosting three shows […]

Need a good coffee? Head to the newly-opened specialty coffee house Baristas’ Corner at Canal Central Hotel in Business Bay. Developed by Emirati entrepreneurs Mr. Abdulla Alabdulla, Partner and Co-Founder and Mr. Mohamed Hassan Alshamsi, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of the company, Baristas’ Corner offers a wide selection of refreshing and unique brews. Mr. Alabdulla […]

Wendy’s, everyone’s favorite burger chain, is now serving customers in two new prime locations in the United Arab Emirates: The Dubai Mall, the UAE’s tourist hubi, and Al Wahda Mall in the capital Abu Dhabi. The opening ceremony of both new branches took place on Thursday, June 28. The newest restaurants will be serving up […]

As Dubai’s busiest real estate firm, Allsopp & Allsopp is acutely aware of the hidden costs and stresses of moving – especially when it comes to fixtures, fittings and furniture for your new home. With this in mind, the award-winning agency, which has had a presence in the UAE since 2008, has teamed up with […]

The Dubai Mall brings the entire family closer to all their favourite characters and action heroes this Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) by transforming the Star Atrium into an immersive, experiential zone from July 5 to August 4. The action-packed activation brings to life some of the world’s most popular super heroes visiting from their home […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has revealed that real estate transactions in Dubai for the first half of 2018 (H1 2018) reached AED 111 billion, reaffirming Dubai market’s attractiveness and ability to compete with global investment destinations. The strengths portrayed by Dubai’s real estate investments underscore the leadership’s mandate to ease business processes and procedures. According […]

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, announced the opening of Improvement of Al Awir Road and Entrances of International City Project (Phase I) on Saturday, July 14. The Project has been undertaken in collaboration with Nakheel, the master developer of […]

Emirates Engineering has successfully completed the reconfiguration of the second Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in its fleet. The conversion of the aircraft from three to two cabin classes was executed fully in-house at the Emirates Engineering hangars in Dubai. The reconfigured aircraft also features new, wider Business class seats in a 2-2-2 format, a new social […]

Reel Cinemas, the world-class cinema experience by Emaar Entertainment, has opened its much-awaitedhotel cinema at Rove Downtown, the contemporary midscale hotel in Downtown Dubai. Reflecting Rove Downtown’s ornate charm, Reel Cinemas at Rove Downtown has stylised seating and a distinct inner-city vibe along with ample parking space. The contemporary ‘Reel Boutique’ concept will provide an unapparelled level of […]

Dubai International Airport, DXB, has welcomed 36.9 million passengers during the first five months of 2018 according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. DXB welcomed a total of 36,943,613 passengers during the first five months of 2018 compared to 36,969,594 passengers recorded during the same period last year, a marginal […]

Acclaimed venue, COYA Dubai is set to host its much-awaited annual La Noche Blanca party on Wednesday 18th July 2018. The UAE’s favourite Latin American venue will transform into a white wonderland and guests are invited to sail away in their glamorous nautical themed attire for an evening of exquisite drinks, dinner and a dancing. […]

 With the weather heating up, LEGOLAND Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination has introduced awesome ways to spend your summer days with the launch of the all new “70 Days of Summer” program, running from 28 June-31 August 2018. Each day of the week, guests will have the chance […]

Emirates will be operating extra flights to Jeddah and Medina to help facilitate travel for pilgrims heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj. Emirates will be operating 33 additional flights to Jeddah and Medina from 6 to 31 August to support the journey for pilgrims expected to travel to the Holy […]

Escape the summer at Ski Dubai What better way to beat the heat than on the snowy slopes of Ski Dubai, the region’s first indoor ski resort. For the young and the young at heart, there’s something for everyone to make the summer holidays delightful. Ski, snowboard, zip line, make snow angles, rally the kids […]

The iconic Burj Khalifa by global developer Emaar Properties in Dubai, which has the world’s tallest LED panel installed on its façade, is now the world’s highest Football Live Scoreboard. With the finals drawing close, visitors and residents can keep up to date with the scorecards of the matches at the world’s most popular football […]

Union Coop has always been very particular when it comes to value-for-money promotions and taking the feedback of their valuable customers after every promotional campaign. After the phenomenal success of Union Coop’s first ‘Final Reduction’ promotion, the company announced a close sequel which will offer customers up to 90 percent discount on 1000 plus products. […]

This summer indulge your kids with a fun edutainment play space asEmaar Entertainment launches ‘Dig It’, an incredible play environment based around a real working building site. Launched at The Springs Souk, Dig It enables children to learn how to work together as they dig, move, build and create using various means that stimulate their imagination and […]

Guest Posts and Link Building are key ingredients of an effective SEO strategy. Many digital marketers tend to overlook the importance that Google Algorithm places on building external links. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, the leading digital marketing agency in Dubai, “Guest posts and text links from high authority sites establish brand credibility […]

Emirates has introduced 3D seat models on emirates.com, becoming the first airline to introduce web virtual reality (VR) technology on its digital platform. The 3D seat model is a visualisation engine that displays an immersive 3D 360 degree view of the interior of the Emirates A380 and the Emirates Boeing 777, giving customers a chance […]

Majid Al Futtaim – the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia – kicked off its six week schedule for Dubai Summer Surprises at City Centre Mirdif with its exclusive 12 hour sale. Now, visitors can experience interactive footfall experiences, incredible winning opportunities, entertainment for the whole […]

With Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), Dubai’s annual citywide summer celebration, underway, organisers Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has highlighted the multiple chances to win big this summer. From cars and cash to gold and jewellery, there are plenty of opportunities for shoppers to bag themselves a […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, announced today that it will deploy a one-off A380 service to Islamabad on 8 July 2018. The airline’s iconic double-decker will make its inaugural arrival in Islamabad on a special flight EK2524/EK2525. The A380 flight will depart Dubai on 8 July 2018 at 0800hrs and arrive in Islamabad at […]

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, for the eighth year in a row, has celebrated the graduation of its nursery kids. About 26 children of female employees have graduated from the Nursery established by RTA in 2010 in line with its corporate responsibility to raise the job satisfaction of this segment of employees. The […]

With nearly 4.5 million passengers transiting through the Dubai International Airport every month, the luxury airport hotel Dubai International Hotel has rolled out special transit packages for 12-hour as well as 24-hour stays. The Short Transit Package (up to 12 hours) starts at AED 500 for single occupancy (AED 560 for double; AED 660 for […]

Al Seef Hotel by Jumeirah opens this September, offering guests the opportunity to create their own tales of Arabian nights. Tucked away amidst the rooftops and courtyards of a souk located on the banks of Dubai Creek, the 200 room hotel is spread across 22 traditionally designed Arabian Bayt (homes), adorned with the wind towers […]

Dubai International’s, DXB, strategy of broadening consumer choice in retail and service offerings has received a major global acknowledgement, with millennial travellers voting the world’s number one international hub as the ‘Best Airport for Retail Environment’ at the Travel Retail Awards 2018 held recently in Singapore. The winning entries for the airport categories were chosen […]

In a joint effort to decrease emissions and global environmental footprint, Al-Futtaim Toyota, leader in sustainable mobility since 2008, handed over 454 Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) to Arabia Taxi, member of Arabia Holdings Group of companies and one of the UAE’s largest taxi operators, as part of a larger deal of 1000 Toyota cars […]

The Sustainable City, the Middle East’s first fully-operational sustainable community, has become the first gated community in the region to release its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory. The initiative is part of The Sustainable City’s strategic collaboration with Emirates Wildlife Society in association with WWF(EWS-WWF). The Sustainable City’s total emissions for the year 2017 are 8,761 […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that its Finance Department recently activated new smart payment services through the ‘Apple Pay’ and ‘Samsung Pay’ applications. The move is aligned with the Dubai Smart Government’s strategy to support outstanding government performance based on the latest technologies. DLD introduced the service at the beginning of June and it […]

Dubai-headquartered hospitality company, TIME Hotels, has opened the third O’Learys US sports-themed restaurant in the UAE. The casual dining venue, located within TIME Topaz Hotel Apartments in the Al Barsha area of Dubai, has a total capacity for 90 covers, across various different seating areas, including a restaurant and a bar. Boasting 16 large TV […]

 Ellington offers a big summer surprise with a great deal across a large roster of various developments including Wilton Terraces, DT1, Belgravia II, Belgravia Heights and Eaton Place. From July until August 31, 2018, buyers and investors should get involved and benefit from a 2% deduction on any unit purchased with a flexible 60% payment […]

Dubai-based Binghatti Developers announced that the construction of its AED 150 million project Binghatti Platinum is being processed at an accelerated pace, which will allow the company to deliver its project in January 2019. The two basement levels, ground, and four residential floors of the 13-storey building have already been completed, and at this pace, […]

Emirates has partnered with Dubai Parks and Resorts to offer its customers special privileges to Dubai’s exciting theme parks. Emirates customers can enjoy a special bundle offer with added value at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, when they purchase a two-day entry pass which gives them access to […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has supported the emirate’s high-end real estate sector through its sponsorship of LPS Beijing 2018, China’s leading invitation-only luxury property show. Dubai Chamber was a strategic partner for the three-day event, which was held recently, and showcased an array of companies operating in Dubai’s elite property sector to […]

BASE Dubai, the only super club in the city recently launched its pop up in Moscow for the World Cup 2018. Having hosted A-listers across the world, the venue welcomed Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio! The Victoria Secret model arrived in the Russian capital for the FIFA World Cup ahead and watched Brazil’s national football squad play […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has exercised its option to acquire an additional 40% share in Airport Handling SPA. The transaction will increase dnata’s total interest in the Milan-based ground handler to 70%. With majority representation on the board, dnata has already been managing the day-to-day operations of the company since […]

A new electronic trade portal that will enable trade and make life easier for business has been launched in the Dominican Republic by Dubai Trade World (DT World). As a subsidiary of DP World, DT World will provide its ‘Mawani’ system that connects logistics services onto one platform, as well as management and consultancy services […]

 A new luxury cinema experience awaits movie-goers at Reel Cinemas – The Dubai Mall. A never-before concept to be unveiled soon, the new experience will raise industry benchmarks. Set to personally pamper every filmgoer, with several upscale amenities, the ultimate movie-star experience awaits at the Platinum Movie Suites in Reel Cinemas – The Dubai Mall! […]

Emirates has launched a second daily flight between Dubai and Prague, to meet the increasing demand for travel on the route. Emirates has been serving the Czech market since 2010 and during this time has carried some 1.7 million passengers on the route. To meet the rising demand for both inbound and outbound travel, the […]

Dubai Duty Free, the world-renowned airport retail operator, has entered a new era in its commitment to the European Tour and the development of worldwide golf, becoming an Official Partner to the Tour in a four-year agreement. The Official Partnership follows the announcement in May that Dubai Duty Free has extended its title sponsorship of […]

The Booking and Dispatch Center at RTA’s Public Transport Agency has handled8,294,714 million bookings placed by taxi riders in Dubai during the first half of this year. “The average time taken to dispatch a taxi to a client has become 11.43 minutes, and the average time taken to respond to incoming calls at the Booking […]

Following last year’s successful Summer Camp, Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, has partnered with Gems Education for a second year in a row to organize a Summer Camp for children that will offer endless opportunities for fun and games, as well as boost their confidence and creativity. […]

Revel in a fresh Mediterranean spread surrounded by chic interiors and unrivalled views of the Golf Course as Nineteen relaunches to a delicious new menu. Choose from a Beverage and Soft Beverage Package for a Friday Brunch. Time: 12.30 until 3.30 pm Days- Every Friday Price per adult : AED 290 for a Soft Beverage Package and AED 380 for […]

Sweden’s Alex Noren moved up to second in the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings after sealing his second Rolex Series title by one stroke in a dramatic final afternoon at the HNA Open de France. The 35 year old started the final day seven shots adrift of compatriot Marcus Kinhult and was still off the […]

Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—invites all football fans to prove their gaming skills in the charged-up, live EA Sports FIFA 18 Challenge from June 23 for daily prizes and the grand prize of AED50,000. Don’t just watch the matches this football season, […]

The Emirates A380 touched down in Muscat earlier today for a one-off scheduled flight to Muscat International Airport (MCT). This special flight also marks 25 years of Emirates’ service to Oman, and reaffirms the newly opened airport’s infrastructure readiness for A380 operations. The Emirates A380, the world’s largest commercial passenger jet, was operated by Omani […]

In their first collaboration with UAE-based cancer non-profit Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has made a generous contribution of AED 1 million to FOCP’s Zakat campaign, recently. The charity revealed that this sizeable donation will be used by FOCP to support patients in the UAE who are burdened by the high […]

People’s willingness to move abroad for work has fallen in the last few years, weakening one of the solutions that countries and companies use to address their workforce problems, according to a new study by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and The Network. The study also found that, overall, workers continue to be more focused […]

Looking for a day away from it all? Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city to Manzil Downtown. Lounge and tan on our sunbeds or cool down with a relaxing dip in the pool. Time: Daily Price: AED 200 per person on weekdays and AED 250 per person on weekend All prices include a 10% […]

Soccer practice, dance rehearsals, and other scheduling conflicts make family mealtime seem like a thing of the past. This summer season, Armani Hotel Dubai encourages family- style dining with the ‘Bambini Dine for free ‘promotion. Book a family table and children under 10 years dine for free on signature Italian flavours at Armani/Ristorante (dinner), authentic […]

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 […]

The Beach, a vibrant destination set against the picturesque backdrop of the Arabian Gulf, brings you an exciting Scratch & Win promotion with hundreds of prizes up for grabs that will make this shopping season more rewarding than ever. As part of its participation in Dubai Summer Surprises 2018, The Beach is rewarding shoppers with […]

Visitors who don’t want to miss a single minute of the action will be pleased to know that all the games are screened at City Centre Deira’s VOX Cinemas, VOX Cinemas OUTDOOR at Aloft City Centre Deira, and at La Fabrique at Pullman City Centre Deira. Football enthusiasts will enjoy ‘The Striker’: City Centre Deira’s mixed reality […]

Emirates expects high passenger traffic on its flights this upcoming weekend, starting from Friday 29 June as travellers journey out for their summer holidays and long breaks. Over 220,000 travellers will be passing through Emirates Terminal 3 during the upcoming two weekends. The busiest weekend day for the airline is expected to be tomorrow, Friday […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination, is set to bring to Dubai the immersive stage show Toys: The Musical for Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2018 along with great deals and offers. DSS Entertainment and Offers Celebrating the universal love of toys, the 30-minute first-of-its-kind musical extravaganza is set to delight the whole family. Scheduled […]

A spectacular view is sure to set the tone for an impressive business meeting and At.mosphere, the fine dining restaurant set at Level 122 of the iconic Burj Khalifa offers a truly elevated dining experience complemented by breathtaking views of the city. The new multi-course set business lunch menus are curated to provide a unique […]

Expo 2020 Dubai will be held between October 20th, 2020 and April 10th, 2021 under the theme “Connecting minds, creating the future”, divided into three sub-themes: Mobility, Sustainability and Opportunity. More than 25 million visitors are expected, 180 countries should be represented. The pavilion of France will be deployed within the space dedicated to mobility. […]

 Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Dubai-based global developer Emaar Properties PJSC, has, in partnership with the Kalyan Group, marked its expansion to Sub-Saharan Africa to operate Address Hotel 2 Février Lomé Togo, an iconic hotel set in the heart of the city and in the tallest building in Togo, and truly […]