Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, has announced the launch of Hub Zero, the region’s first immersive entertainment park that is set to offer innovative experiences created in association with world-famous video game developers including Electronic Arts, Capcom, KONAMI, Microsoft and Square Enix. Hub Zero will be located at CITY WALK, a premier urban lifestyle destination […]

CITY WALK, THE BEACH and BOXPARK are set to launch ‘Urban Pixels’, a one-of-a-kind photography competition that will offer hobbyists and amateur photographers in the region aged 12 and above a platform to showcase their talent. Starting 3 March 2016, the unique outdoor destinations by Meraas will host the talent-spotting event in association with Dubai […]

Dubai real-estate developer, Azizi Developments has announced the launch of Royal Bay Residence, an exclusive collection of 90 fully serviced luxurious residential apartments situated on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah, next to Anantara Hotel. The new project is part of company’s Dh4.5 billion development plan to build thousands of flats in Nakheel’s Al Furjan project and […]

Premium meet-and-greet-service, marhaba, now offers passengers arriving and departing from Dubai more choice to spend their travel time in comfort, with the opening of a dedicated lounge at Dubai International’s new Concourse D facility. The flagship marhaba lounge at Terminal 1’s new Concourse D has a modern and contemporary design, with a capacity of 255 […]

The critically acclaimed Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival lived up to its promise of an amazingstart to a three- day extravaganza. It was the opening night of the 14th edition of the festival and the atmosphere was electric as Youtube Sensation Postmodern Jukebox began to thrill the festival goers with spectacular tap dancing. Their energy was truly contagious playing hits like “Bad Romance” and “My Heart Will Go On”.  They even had the audience singing along to the popular cover of Justin Bieber’s “Sorry”. Following was British Rock Band James who did an encore as “Moving On” and “Sit Down” weren’t enough. It was inevitable seeing as the audience was begging for more! Everyone was in for a special surprise as Tim Booth jumped into the Fan Pit and Golden Circle  to sing along with all their fans bringing out one of the biggest cheers of the night! Then the Legendary Band Toto launched into their rocking performance wherein the level of musicianship onstage was immediately apparent. Everyone at the audience, regardless of their age danced along to each of their tunes. The world-class live band was in exceptionally fine form, starting off at a high level and keeping the energy up throughout their entire show. Their impressive set list included “Africa”, “I’ll Be Over You” and the joyous jazzy grooves of “Rosanna”. ###

 Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the flagship free zone business of Dubai and the trade and logistics hub for the wider Middle East region, organized a successful Jafza Car Free Day on February 24, 2016 to support sustainability and reduce carbon footprint. Over 5,000 staff from the Jafza Community, including senior executives from Jafza, customers, […]

More than 220,000 passengers have flown the two-class A380 on over 450 flights since it first entered service in December 2015. Click here to watch Emirates Cabin Crew explain the features of the two-class A380. The Emirates two class configured A380 features 58 flatbed seats in Business Class and 557 spacious seats in Economy Class, […]

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has inaugurated the first smart air-conditioned shelter for bus riders in Jumeirah. The shelter, which is fitted with complimentary WiFi internet connectivity, offers several other services to the public. It is the first of 100 smart […]

April 15, 2016 marks the release date of Santana IV, the wildly anticipated studio album that reunites the revered early ‘70s lineup of guitar icon Carlos Santana (guitar, vocals), Gregg Rolie (keyboards, lead vocals), Neal Schon (guitar, vocals), Michael Carabello (percussion) and Michael Sh rieve (drums). They’ve named the album Santana IV because it’s designed as a follow-up to 1971’s Santana III, which featured the same lineup, including percussion Karl Perazzo and bassist Benny Rietveld. Santana IV features 16 all -new tracks written and produced by the band that burst with the same unparalleled energy andsuperlative musicianship that made Santana a pioneering force in world music and a household name across the globe. The first single entitled ‘Anywhere You Want To Go’ will be released this coming February 5. The multiple Grammy winner and global guitar music icon Santana will come to Dubai this coming February 26 as part of his worlwide Luminosity Tour 2016. He will be bringing to the audience his creative and fiery fusion of Latin rock with blues, jazz and world music at the 14th edition of the Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival 2016 at Dubai Media  City Amphitheatre. OFFICIAL PROGRAM: 24 February 2016 Postmodern Jukebox 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM James 09:00 PM –10:00 PM Toto 10:30 PM–12:30 AM 25 February 2016 David Gray 08:00 PM – 09:30 PM Chris Botti feat. Sting 10:00 PM12:30 AM 26 February 2016 La Bomba De Tiempo 08:30 PM – 09:30 PM Santana 10:00 PM – 12:30 AM.

Dubai Properties Group (DPG), one of the largest fully integrated real estate and community development businesses in Dubai, today unveiled the master plan of Serena, its latest residential development of 2016, which will be located at DUBAILAND. Spanning a total area of approximately 8.2 million sq.ft, the smartly designed residential community targets the surging affordable […]

The UAE’s favourite Latin American destination, COYA Dubai unveils one of the secret ingredients that make up its inimitably unique DNA this spring. Combining creative dining with musical and artistic flair, the 2016 edition of the COYA Collective reveals a hand-picked selection of the most vivacious talents from the world- straight to your doorstep. The […]

CITY WALK, the premier urban lifestyle destination by Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, is set to welcome over 60 new tenants in 2016 comprising leading global brands, as well as innovative home-grown enterprises. Over 50 per cent of the new tenants expected to launch in 2016 opened doors to visitors on 14 February, welcoming families […]

Branded things of wonder by The Sunday Telegraph and given the verdict: Boy, does it get results’ by Tatler magazine, Biotec facials are the latest launch from Elemis to cause a global beauty storm. Having worked very closely with the British-born brand since opening the doors to its first location back in 2004, SensAsia Urban […]

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The UAE’s best indoor skydivers will take to the air for the second annual SandStorm Scrambles event when Inflight Dubai hosts the two-class competition on Friday (February 19). To be staged in the world’s tallest and largest tunnel for indoor flying, the competition is open to flyers of all abilities with the added twist that teams are scrambled from […]

New routes and old favourites dominate British Airways’ eagerly awaited annual list of predictions for 2016 holiday hot-spots. Top travel experts at British Airways have scoured the world looking for the latest hot-to-trot destinations for the year ahead for travellers from the Middle East and selected 10 of the top picks for 2016. According to […]

As one of Dubai’s biggest social and cultural events is approaching, the city is gearing up for the grand opening of the Middle East’s largest Art and Design Fairs, Art Dubai and Design Days. Inspired by the art and creativity that’s on display during the month of March, the stunning boutique hotel, Vida Downtown Dubai […]

The International Humanitarian City (IHC) held a three-day Humanitarian Project Management Course for emergencies for the first time in the GCC at its premise in Dubai. The course was organised in partnership with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and instructed by RedR, a global humanitarian capacity building NGO based […]

Smashburger is expanding its presence in the Middle East. Today, the rapidly expanding better burger restaurant announced a new partnership with Pearll Investments LLC to grow the brand in Qatar and United Arab Emirates, including Dubai and Doha, with 26 restaurants planned to open over the next several years. Twenty-two of the 26 units will […]

Yes it is… that is why Tiffany Biscuits conducted a social activation to bring home the message   How many times do you look at your phone, tab or laptop in a day? 40, 50 or 60 times? The truth is that it’s more than that. A study revealed that the average person checks their […]

Something’s brewing at CITY WALK and soon it’ll be ready to be served. A new day-to-night cafe spot is in the works of offering something good. Opening soon, The Brass, a homegrown Dubai brand, is a unique concept developed by the community for the community, with a team of experts in coffee, to culinary, from […]

Last weekend on a lazy afternoon while getting my car fueled up at the ENOC gas station, I decided to check out the Zoom Outlet. To my surprise I stumbled across a great eating place. Pronto is an unassuming and casual modern bakery cum coffee store that serves fresh and delicious food at ‘down-to-earth’ prices. […]

 Chef Uwe Micheel and his team of young chefs, in cooperation with Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek introduce Festival Nights aboard the Al Mansour Dhow. First exclusive night will be hosted by Chef Rahman and Chef Mithun on the 18th of February, featuring a variety of delicacies, it is no wonder these dishes have […]

On the first of February, Tribeca Kitchen & Bar launched its Paleo Menu, a healthier addition to its already organic menu that promotes wholesome eating and good living. Paleo diet is a way of eating…. like we did way back in the days, if a caveman couldn’t eat it neither should you. Cutting out all […]

Emirates SkyCargo has been named International Air Cargo Carrier of the Year at the Economic Times Logistics Awards in India. Organised by The Economic Times, India’s largest financial daily and the world’s second largest financial daily after The Wall Street Journal, the awards aim to recognise excellence in logistics that can set benchmarks for the […]

Vick Vanlian, the distinctive furniture and interior design brand from Beirut, announces its participation in Design Days 2016, with a sensational exhibition portraying limited edition pieces entitled “L.P.C: Love, Power, Copper”. Among the items to be exhibited are two collaboration pieces with Bokja Design and two pieces designed by Rayxander for the Vick Vanlian brand. […]

UAE Welcomes Presentation of the Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Humanitarian Financing to Member States at the UN New York, 5th February, 2016 (WAM) – The United Arab Emirates participated in yesterday’s presentation of the High-Level Panel on Humanitarian Financing to Member States at the United Nations. Co-Chair of the High-Level Panel Kristalina Georgieva, Vice President […]

Yadawei Ceramic Studio is Dubai’s premier destination for pottery and ceramic art; offering membership studio services, pottery workshops and sculpture classes in an unique industrial environment. Yadawei art gallery also showcases outstanding and rare collections of art. Location : Warehouse 30, TheBlock, 8 Street, Al Qouz 1, Dubai, UAE Timings : 10:00 am – 9:00 […]

The 2016 edition of Dubai International Boat Show will expand into an experiential lifestyle event which is set to delight its fans, according to its organisers Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC.) The 24th running of the Dubai International Boat Show, 1 – 5 March 2016, will showcaase a new visitor experience to include not only […]

Kids Club at Atlantis, The Palm, unveils two new exciting nights out for young adventurers aged 3 to 12 years – Candy Olympics and Pirates on the Palm. Starting from the 4th of February, the latest additions to the evening adventures programme at the Kids Club provide a thrilltastic time for youngsters whilst parents can […]

The 2016 edition of Dubai International Boat Show will expand into an experiential lifestyle event which is set to delight its fans, according to its organisers Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC.) The 24th running of the Dubai International Boat Show, 1 – 5 March 2016, will showcaase a new visitor experience to include not only […]

Little Things UAE, a gifting store that showcases exclusive toys and figurines for all occasions, unveils its collection of different boxed gifts this month. Bride of Chucky – AED 2,499 For all those who love to collect horrorr figurines, this box set with Chucky and Tiffany dolls with other little accessories will be a great […]

Date: 25 February to 12 March, 2016 Time: 8:00am to 12:00midnight Venue: BOXPARK, Al Wasl Road Brief: This Dubai Food Festival, BOXPARK will bring onboard a unique gumball machine to reward diners with exciting prizes daily as well as a chance to win a solid gold gummy bear worth up to AED50,000. From 25 February […]

To celebrate February, the month known for love, togetherness, relationships, Cocoona Centre for Aesthetic Transformations is running a 29 Day Beauty Festival.  During this month, the Centre plans to treat it customers with surprises that are in spirit of the mood every couple, lady and man will be in this month. The festival will give […]

Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to Sri Lanka by introducing an additional daily service between Dubai and Colombo. Effective 1st August 2016, the airline will operate five daily flights between Dubai and Colombo every day except Wednesdays when it will operate four flights. The additional frequency will enhance the weekly services on the route to […]

Henrik Stenson will be hoping to conjure memories of his ‘special victory’ when he returns to compete in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club from February 4 to 7. The first golfer to win the Tour Championships on the PGA and European Tours in the same season in 2013, Stenson savoured “extra […]

Take a break from your routine and sedentary lifestyle this February and head to THE BEACH for a special two-day event ‘Wellness by the Sea’ with Get Fit at THE BEACH, a first of its kind outdoor event celebrating a healthy lifestyle. From 5 and 6 February, the upbeat outdoor destination by Meraas will host […]

The Emirates A380 welcomed nearly 8,000 visitors in two days at this year’s edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIA). The two-class configured version was on display from 21-22 January and was open to both trade visitors and the general public, allowing them a glimpse into the largest commercial passenger aircraft in the world. Emirates […]

Emirates and Boeing have partnered together to sponsor ‘View from Above’, one of the largest aerial filming projects ever conducted using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones. Filming was conducted in 18 destinations on five continents including Emirates’ hub in Dubai and Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ home, Seattle. Footage for Dubai was provided by […]

SOS Children’s Villages International is proudto receive the Zayed FutureEnergy Prize, African Global High Schools award given yesterday to SOS HGSheikh Secondary School in Somaliland. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid,Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, SheikhMohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander ofthe Armed Forces, and Enrique Pena Nieto, President of […]

The Alwaleed Philanthropies (AP), chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), today announced the launch of the “Tweet for Heat” Campaign, a joint global initiative designed to galvanize widespread support for the plight of Syrian refugees facing harsh winter weather conditions. With more […]

The world’s most opulent all-suite hotel, Dubai’s sail-shaped Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, is bringing an expansive outdoor luxury leisure concept, called ‘North Deck’, to the market – by ship from Finland, over 8,000 nautical miles away. The hotel, which is renowned for pushing the boundaries of architectural design and luxury service, unveils a global first […]

The multi-award winning Bussola Lounge is inviting its customers to get their friends together and join its ‘Society’, a new weekly event that is set to become one of the most sophisticated evenings in the Dubai calendar. Starting this Wednesday from 7-10pm, the Bussola Lounge will provide the elegant setting for an evening of free-flowing […]

Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai, has launched the Talise Wellness Month offering local residents and hotel guests the chance to take part in the ultimate wellness experience this February. The aim is to combine nutrition, education, relaxation and fitness activities to help people achieve their New Year’s resolutions. The month kicks off with […]

Riverland™ Dubai, the gateway to Dubai Parks and Resorts, is continuing to attract top brands and has announced the second wave of partners to join the new dining, retail and entertainment destination, which is set to open in October 2016, along with three theme parks, a water park and a resort hotel. In total 34 […]

Highlights •On 11 and 14 January, two UN/ICRC/SARC convoys simultaneously delivered humanitarian assistance to Madaya/Bqine and Foah/Kafraya for 40,000 and 20,000 people under siege respectively. •During these missions, UN/SARC/ICRC teams confirmed cases of severe malnutrition in Madaya and related deaths. •5 people reportedly died of starvation since the 11 January convoy entered Madaya/Bqine. •Several cases […]

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today stressed that the UAE, led by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has become a global humanitarian leader and one of the world’s most generous supporters of international humanitarian causes. He was speaking during […]

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today received UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who is attending a ceremony marking the launch of a report on High-level Panel on Humanitarian Financing in Dubai. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, […]

Listings:  Chopard Valentine’s Day Collections  Accessories – Italian-style accessories and art of living  For this Valentine’s Day, Chopard offers a series of exceptional accessories extending an open invitation to travel and to enjoy the Dolce Vita. On the Mille Miglia road Featuring a design inspired by collectors’ car rear-view mirrors, a light metallic grey colour, […]

RUSSELL PETERS ALMOST FAMOUS WORLD TOUR JANUARY 19TH AND 20TH Live at the Dubai World Trade Center Tickets SOLD OUT for both shows on Tuesday, 19 January and Wednesday 20 January First joint venture between FLASH Entertainment and Live Nation Middle East is a resounding success  

Thursdays are special at Mikado Café, the signature Japanese food concept in Abu Dhabi, with the all-new Sushi-Licious promotion promising a real Sushi extravaganza. Come to Mikado Café and enjoy the special Sushi-Licious promotion throughout Thursdays that offers unlimited sushi for AED 130 and all-you-can-eat sushi with unlimited iced tea for AED 150. The promotion […]

29th and 30th January | Centrepoint Theatre, DUCTAC | Level 2, Mall of the Emirates Einstein was a scientist of such stature that he could look back across almost three hundred years to Isaac Newton without having his view obstructed by those who came in between. The five papers Einstein published at the age of twenty six became the foundation […]

Google just hired a camel named Raffia to do some Street Viewing in UAE.

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) launched a ‘Thank You’ campaign to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the accession of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The DIFC’s vibrant community was invited to thank the visionary leader by sharing their messages of […]

fluidmeet.com is an online marketplace for booking office space, meeting rooms, banquet halls, training rooms, desks, offices, cubicles & work spaces at guaranteed lowest prices. It has already been dubbed Dubai’s own “Airbnb of workspaces”. According to fluidmeet Executive Director, Jareer Oweimrin, “With the advent of the shared economy, we identified a niche opportunity for […]

Great Moscow State Circus on Verdansky Prospect, Russia, for the first time ever presents in Dubai its new production – “UFO: Circus From Another Planet”. Starring at the event will be the the show’s producers, representatives of the legendary circus dynasty, the Zapashny Brothers, whose groundbreaking international circus project, “UFO: Circus From Another Planet”, will […]

The Falcon Aviation team had the pleasure of hosting some of the most popular radio show presenters in Dubai from Virgin Radio for their ‘24 parties in 24 hours’. To make sure that they ended the night in style Falcon Aviation offered them a party in the sky. “We picked them up from the World […]