Ibn Battuta Mall is bringing three internationally-acclaimed kids’ shows – Peter Pan, Bugs Bunny and his Magical Carrots and The Desert Adventures of Daffy Duck – to the Middle East for the first time as part of an exciting line-up of live entertainment for Eid Al Fitr and Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2018. Each show […]

Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—is celebrating Eid Al Fitracross its shopping destinations. For the occasion, Mall of Emirates will be offering spectacular family entertainment and unprecedented prizes to win from June 8 to 17, 2018. In light of the occasion of Eid […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA), one of the UAE’s leading free zones, has announced a new strategic partnership with Daegu Gyeongbuk Free Economic Zone Authority (DGFEZA) in South Korea. The Memorandum of Understanding will aim to increase collaboration between the two parties and expand bilateral trade between the free zones. The MoU was signed in […]

It’s that time of the year when festivity is in full swing, families celebrate, feast and children look forward to the excitement of receiving Eidiya. This Eid Al-Fitr, Emaar Entertainment is bringing a host of exciting activities and entertainment for the whole family starting from June 14. Each Emaar Entertainment leisure attraction has something different […]

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates and the largest international cargo airline, has signed an MoU with Cainiao Smart Logistics  Network Ltd. (“Cainiao”), the logistics arm of the Alibaba Group, to jointly facilitate the delivery of cross-border parcels as Cainiao looks to expand its global logistics infrastructure with Dubai as a hub. The MoU […]

Emirates will be boosting its flights to Jeddah during the busy Umrah season. The airline will operate 24 extra flights, adding more than 10,000 additional seats between Dubai and Jeddah from 12 June to 24 June. The additional flights will be serviced by the Boeing 777-300ER. Emirates’ additional flights will help accommodate more convenient travel […]

Emirates employees across operational jobs share insights on Ramadan and how they observe the holy month under such demanding roles. Experience a day in the life of cabin crew Safiah Rahman, and engineering staff – Salman Ahmed and Saad Masood – during Ramadan. Ramadan in the air with Safiah Rahman, Emirates Cabin Crew For Emirates Cabin […]

Get ready to support your favourite team and enjoy football’s biggest tournament live at Reel Cinemas. Book in advance and stand a chance to win tickets to witness the 21st edition of one of the greatest sports tournaments on the planet! Clear your schedule for the upcoming month, as the 2018 Sports European football line-up […]

City Walk is set to delight football fans with live streaming and great deals during the upcoming football season that kicks off on 14 June and culminates on 15 July. Fuelling the football fever at the destination, three huge cardboard scoreboards will be placed around City Walk, displaying jerseys of the countries playing on a […]

In conjunction with ‘Zayed Humanitarian Day’ and the ‘Year of Zayed’, The Dubai Business Women Council has partnered with leading international companies to offer the ‘Spirit of Zayed’ mentorship programme, which represents an initiative that gives working women the skills and expertise that they need to excel and innovate. The ‘Spirit of Zayed’ mentorship programme, […]

Aquafina, PepsiCo’s number one global water trademark*, in partnership with Emirates Foundation, the national organization set up by the Abu Dhabi Government to facilitate public-private funded initiatives for the empowerment of youth across the UAE, and KidZania, made wishes come true for 10 orphan children. The children were treated to a special day out as […]

Dubai Outlet Mall is marking the holy month of Ramadan and the forthcoming Eid al Fitr celebrations with a wealth of good cause initiatives, as well as extending special promotions and great offers for shoppers. It’s all part of the Ramadan &Eid Carnival, with shoppers able to benefit from extended opening hours too  – from […]

There is no greater pleasure than watching ‘the beautiful game’ on the big screen and for the ultimate sporting experience, Novo Cinemas will be screening the world’s biggest football tournament in selected locations across the region! Fans will be able to watch their favourite countries and players in the magical movie theatre setting, complete with […]

Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—invites family and friends to celebrate Eid Al Fitr with a host of diverse and exciting activities and entertainment at its malls in the UAE. Residents and tourists can make lasting memories at Mall of the Emirates, City […]

Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City is spreading the joy of travel this summer with an exclusive staycation offer for GCC nationals and residents. Brighten up the summer with an escape to Dubai Festival City and discover the latest shopping, entertainment and dining destinations. Stay for a minimum of two nights before the 1st of September […]

Emirates announced today it will reinstate two weekly flights between Luanda and Dubai, increasing capacity to five flights per week between the two cities, starting from 1 July 2018. Customers can look forward to a daily service starting from the winter schedule. These additional flights will give passengers more travel choices and address the growing […]

The upcoming summer holidays presents the ideal opportunity for travellers from the United Arab Emirates to explore new destinations across Europe’s ancient cities and inspiring landscape. British Airways, which flies to more than 200 destinations worldwide, has launched an all-cabin special fares campaign across its routes to the UK, Europe, USA and Canada. The airline’s […]

Popular UAE performing arts centre, StepUp Academy, this year found great success at the International Festival of Dance and Performing Arts (IFDPA) competition in Disneyland Paris, claiming six trophies through a series of performances by 20 of its students, aged seven to thirteen. The IFDPA is the premier dance championship held at Disneyland Paris, where […]

This Eid Al Fitr, City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, will host a toy carnival, workshops and themed activities set to bring joy to residents and visitors. Giant teddy bears, life-sized board games and oversized toy props offer quirky photo opportunities, while adding a touch of childhood nostalgia. Visitors to the destination […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has opened an exclusive photography exhibition – Art from the Heart – portraying the Holy Month through the creative eyes of 12 talented people of determination at Mall of the Emirates. The special exhibition can be […]

Step inside the Pavilion Stadium and revel in a new type of match experience, onboard the QE2. This exciting new addition to Dubai’s football scene offers punters an air-conditioned tent with giant screens, comfy seating and state-of-the-art surround-sound. Hosted by radio personality, Big Rossi, expect a stadium-like vibe and a bit of football banter throughout […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, is setting ambitious sustainability targets for its new flagship Dubai community, Tilal Al Ghaf, with plans to become the first mixed-use development in the emirate to achieve a ‘very good’ rating under the BREEAM sustainability accreditation […]

Over 4,000 candidates from around the world have applied to Emaar Hospitality Group’s global talent competition to find budding professionals who are passionate about a career in the hospitality industry. The group of young professionals all below the age of 26 comprise graduates from top hotel and business schools with many having academic specialties in the […]

La Mer, a world-class beachfront destination by Meraas, will celebrate Eid Al Fitr with a host of entertainment activities, exciting dining deals, and unbeatable retailer discounts. In honour of the upcoming World Cup, the venue will transform into a football fan fest with roaming stilt walkers, hand balancers, and jugglers regaling the crowds with football-themed […]

Emirates is kicking off the summer season with special fares to the Philippines. UAE travellers can now enjoy competitive fares from June to August 2018. Travellers can book starting today until 24 June 2018 to avail the special offers. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares to Manila starting at AED 2,315, Clark starting at AED […]

This year, The Beach, Dubai’s upbeat waterfront destination, invites you to make the most of the city’s much-anticipated Dubai Summer Surprises with a raft of cool offers at its F&B and retail outlets and entertainment venues. Throughout the shopping season, visitors to The Beach can benefit from incredible discounts of up to 50% on restaurants, […]

During the holy month of Ramadan, thousands of laborers across Dubai will be watching classic movies thanks to a purpose-built double decker Mobile Cinema Bus, which is presented by Pert Plus touring 20 labor camps in Dubai. Friends and colleagues will have the opportunity to relax whilst a mix of movies, which will be screened […]

HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (CBG) is continuing its dedication to its customers with the introduction of a multitude of irresistible service offers, including Trade-in Service for the first time in the UAE. Huawei Trade-in Service helps customers instantly exchange their old android and iOS smartphones at the Huawei service centres for a new Huawei smartphone […]

Dubai’s award-winning day to night beach club, Zero Gravity is all set to get into the FIFA World Cup spirit kicking off on Thursday June 14th with free entry at all times. With a special World Cup Brunch on offer during big matches including unlimited food and beverage served 15 minutes ahead of the match […]

Town Square Dubai by Nshama has announced a new and attractive payment plan that will offer customers a ‘live life at your price’ value proposition. Already a thriving neighbourhood, Town Square Dubai offers customers the opportunity to become part of one of Dubai’s most sought-after and distinctive neighbourhoods offering attractive price-points that will appeal, especially, […]

 Emaar Development (DFM: EMAARDEV) has taken possession of the land for construction of Beach Vista residences in Emaar Beachfront, the private island destination in the Arabian Gulf. Site mobilisation and enabling work has commenced with the hand-over of homes scheduled for the third quarter of 2021. Emaar launched the sale of Beach Vista earlier this […]

Ibn Battuta Mall is bringing three internationally-acclaimed kids’ shows – Peter Pan, Bugs Bunny and his Magical Carrots and The Desert Adventures of Daffy Duck – to the Middle East for the first time as part of an exciting line-up of live entertainment for Eid Al Fitr and Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2018. Each show […]

Following the recent developments in health strategies and policies in the UAE, GEMS International School has announced a series of innovative initiatives under the MYHealth programme. GEMS International School responded quickly to the National School Health Agenda’s new requirements, with the launch of ‘MYHealth Kids’, a school initiative and program to support all students. The programme includes […]

Under the patronage of Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG), the gold & jewellery sector has announced the first of its kind collective promotion – My Jewellery Season, which will run from 8 June 2018 to 8 July 2018. DGJG is going beyond the usual promotional activities this year and introducing campaigns that will connect […]

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investments company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has reinforced its commitment to the community by supporting a number of social initiatives across the UAE during the Holy Month of Ramadan. As part of its outreach, Dubai Investments is supporting the ‘Smile on the Face’ campaign, which […]

The Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), chaired by HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, has endorsed the final design of public bus stations that serves Expo2020. The Project covers the construction of 14 bus passengers’ stations in addition to one bus depot […]

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) events accounted for a record AED 12.7 billion in retained value towards Dubai’s economy, equivalent to 3.3 percent of the emirate’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in 2017, according to the latest Economic Impact Assessment report released by DWTC. The study estimates the total economic output of DWTC’s large-scale events at […]

Emirates celebrated the inaugural flight of its new daily service from Dubai (DXB) to London Stansted (STN). The Emirates Boeing 777-300ER touched down just before 1400hrs local UK time yesterday, and marked London Stansted as the 7th airport in the UK from which Emirates operates. This brings to 10 the number of daily flights between […]

Ellington, the Dubai-born design-led boutique developer with a growing portfolio of bespoke, aesthetic and high-quality homes, has launched Belgravia Heights II in Dubai’s popular Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), following the successful launch and strong customer response to Belgravia Heights I, launched in April this year. Ideal for families and couples, Belgravia Heights II builds on […]

Emirates Institute of Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS) recently hosted a conference on blockchain and its application in financial services that drew the participation of more than 170 senior professionals from the banking and insurance industry. The event aimed to raise awareness about the Dubai government’s strategy on blockchain, analyze cases studies of blockchain implementation […]

Emirates, the largest international airline in the world, today announced it will start a third daily service between Moscow’s Domodedovo (DME) Airport and Dubai, commencing on 25th October 2018. Emirates has been serving the Russian market since 1st July 2003 and already flies twice daily to Domodedovo on Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER and daily […]

Boxpark, the hip urban destination by Meraas, is gearing up to offer an exciting Eid Al Fitr experience to residents and visitors with a line-up of events and activities for families. Music and dance will be at the centre of the action with the destination turning into a fun-filled entertainment zone. This year’s festivities will […]

The Human Resources & Development Department at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is starting the summer internship programme (Ajyal) for Emirati secondary school and university students. The Programme stems from RTA’s keenness to embed the spirit of work and learning skills in the youth generation. The programme is set to start on […]

Majid Al Futtaim and Marriott International, today announced the opening of Aloft City Centre Deira, the company’s design – led Aloft brand’s third property in the buzzing city of Dubai. Owned and developed by Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, Aloft City Centre Deira […]

ICONS© Coffee Couture, a fashion and lifestyle coffee shop chain offering healthy options for delectable desserts, opens its latest ICONS© Lounge concept at the Abu Dhabi Royal Ladies Club and Riviera Mall, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Having previously opened seven owned branches and two franchised units across the UAE, the German concept is looking at setting […]

Juma Al Majid Est. the exclusive distributor for Hyundai and Genesis in the UAE, has launched its biggest UAE sales & After sales centre on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road near Tasjeel Village in Sharjah. The 30,000-square-metre facility is home to a Hyundai showroom, a Genesis showroom, and a fully equipped After sales centre. The […]

Marking World Environment Day, DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has launched the UAE’s first green storage and warehouse facilities in Dubai, helping business to reduce their carbon footprint. The global trade enabler’s sustainable, long term growth is aligned with the United Nation’s ninth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable […]

More than 100 employees and families of Expo 2020 Dubai and its partners came together at Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary to celebrate World Environment Day and join the global effort to beat plastic pollution. Organised annually by UN Environment on 5 June, this year’s World Environment Day focuses on beating plastic pollution. Also present were […]

Dubai Properties today officially unveiled the Middle East’s largest living green wall at Dubai Wharf, located in the heart of Culture Village overlooking the historic Dubai Creek. Extending 210 metres in length and rising six metres high, the vertical garden spans 1,260 square metres and features over 80,000 plants forming a leaf canopy area equivalent […]

Dubai has ranked first in the Arab world in terms of government budget (as percentage of GDP), while globally the emirate ranked seventh in government efficiency and third in public finance, according to the Competitiveness Report 2018 issued by the International Competitiveness Centre of the International Institute for Management Development, IMD, based in Lausanne, Switzerland. […]

Following the successful launch in April of ‘Aquaventure After Dark’, Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis, The Palm is delighted to announce that it will once again open its doors to excited nighttime revelers. Attracting 3,500 teens and adults first time round, the ultimate slide and dance party will make its triumphant return on June 16th […]

In commemoration of the Holy Month of Ramadan and the Year of Zayed, the region’s leading trade enabler, DP World, UAE Region has launched a series of Ramadan initiatives that celebrate the season’s spirit of giving and Emirati cultural values. The programme includes donating to those in need, visiting elderly people and supporting DP World, […]

Rove Dubai Marina recently hosted 30 Mawaheb art students along with their art teachers and volunteer helpers at an Iftar at The Daily, Rove Hotel’s signature restaurant. During Ramadan, Rove Hotels has partnered with Mawaheb, a Dubai-based art studio who work with adults and teenagers of determination as part of their ongoing campaign ‘Pass it […]

If you are looking to experience Asian street food with a modern twist this Ramadan, Bao Wow at City Walk is the place to visit. The eatery’s diverse menu, featuring much-loved dishes from China, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan, will take you on a culinary journey around the Far East. Choose from a selection of […]

Whether parents are raising a water baby, or have teens that are budding athletes or chefs, Atlantis, The Palm’s range of Summer camp programmes has something for every child and teen aged 3-15 years old to enjoy. Starting from Sunday, 1st July until Thursday, 30th August 2018, Atlantis, The Palm will introduce two brand new […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised a series of charitable activities in cooperation with the Angel Appeal initiative to celebrate Zayed Humanitarian Day 2018 and the Year of Zayed. Over the course of two days, more than 100 Chamber staff volunteered their time to put together 1,000 Ramadan gift packs containing personal […]

Dubai-based Binghatti Developers, one of the leading real estate development companies in the UAE, has announced that Binghatti Crystals, one of its upcoming residential projects in Dubai Silicon Oasis, is on track for completion. Binghatti Developers confirmed that the structure of Binghatti Crystals has been completed with finishing, façade, and installation works currently in progress. […]

Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—has launched its annual ‘Make a Difference Together’ campaign across all shopping malls in the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt and Beirut this Ramadan. Its 12th annual ‘Make A Difference Together’ campaign, which encourages parents to teach their children […]

Address Downtown, the flagship hotel under Emaar Hospitality Group’s premium lifestyle Address Hotels + Resorts brand, has opened its doors to hotel guests, marking the arrival of Dubai’s much-loved destination, popular among visitors from across the world. Address Downtown has opened with several innovative features including new restaurant concepts, additional rooms and suites, The Spa […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will introduce regular scheduled commercial Airbus A380 services to Osaka (KIX) in Japan on 28 October 2018*. The deployment of the double-decker aircraft represents a capacity increase of 38%, and means that travellers will enjoy the comfort of an A380 to and from two Japanese gateways, as the flagship […]