Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, serves up an array of delectable delights, soothing spa treatments and exclusive  business treats for the whole year at City Centre Deira. Mall visitors will get the chance to savour special offers: salon services and dine-for-free options. […]

Experience the best of the Tokyo food scene with a dedicated week of nothing but great Japanese cuisine at Latitude from 2 to 9 September 2015. Chef Azri Bin Che Ishak brings over 20 years of experience in a worldwide selection of signature restaurants and will be cooking live throughout Tokyo Week in one of […]

Mall of the Emirates, the regions first shopping resort and flagship luxury destination, is enhancing visitors experience by now offering additional 1, 300 parking spaces on level 4, as part of its strategic redevelopment, Evolution 2015. Now featuring a total of 7,200 parking spaces, Mall of the Emirates visitors can drive up to the new […]

This summer, travellers from around the world to Dubai have the unprecedented opportunity to ‘LIVE IT UP with Thrills, Flavours and Relaxation’ with the highly competitive packages specially tailored for the season by Emaar Hospitality Group. Offering the best of Dubai, now visitors can look for even better unbeatable offers after simply booking to stay […]

First store in Kuwait and third GCC store for the Belgian established luxury leather goods brand Kuwait City, 25 August 2015: 360 MALL, Kuwaits iconic shopping mall owned by Tamdeen Shopping Centers, has brought the world’s oldest luxury leather goods manufacturer, Delvaux, to Kuwait for the very first time. The Delvaux boutique was opened in partnership with the Dubai Holding […]

Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has announced a second daily A380 service to Frankfurt, adding 1,155 seats a week on the route, with 280 in First Class and Business Class. Commencing 1st January 2016, Emirates flights EK47/48, currently operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, will be up-gauged to an A380. The first […]

Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai, will offer the largest hotel event space in the United Arab Emirates when the Fort Island expansion is completed in October 2015. Set over 1,750 square meters, the space has tripled in size and is set to host banquets, parties, exhibitions, product launches, music concerts, weddings, sports events and festivals […]

Having mobile phones have become quite a normal thing for people of all ages nowadays. We all know how useful a mobile is but apart from all the useful things, mobile phones nowadays are becoming a distraction. Mobile phones have decreased the communication between members of the family. Before the internet was introduced to the […]

It is still early days for the Internet of Things (IOT), both here in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and globally. But, according to IDC, signs that it will soon be mainstream are already appearing. For retail, this is literally true. All those digital signs popping up in shopping centres and airports in the […]

British Airways’ High Life Magazine has identified the top landmarks that define Britain in the 21st century in a three month-long campaign where readers were invited to name the buildings – both historic and new – they felt exemplify the United Kingdom. With daily flights from Kuwait to London Heathrow, residents in Kuwait can now […]

Over 4,000 contestants will be contesting in Western Union’s singing competition which is called ‘Camp ka Champ’. It is something for the labourers so that it could make the labourers happy and bring smiles to their faces. This competition was started in 2007 and has grown since then as they increased the number of participating […]

A new Wi-Fi router has been launched by Google called OnHub. This is Google’s latest move to get ready for the connected home and also because more users can be drawn to by Google for their services. OnHub is a cylindrical router which comes with inbuilt antennas that scan the airwaves to spot the fastest […]

Memphis Depay had a night to remember as Manchester United beat Belgian club Club Brugge 3-1 at Old Trafford and move a step closer to qualifying for the Champions League. The young Dutchman scored 2 fantastic goals and set up the third goal for Marouane Fellaini deep into stoppage time. Manchester United went into this […]

November 30th will be officially known as Martyrs’ Day in the UAE to mark the sacrifice of all those people who died in their particular line of duty in their country. This day will be marked on an annual basis and it recognizes the sacrifices and dedication of the Emirati Martyrs who have sacrificed and […]

Jumeirah Al Qasr “The Palace” invites guests to enjoy complimentary Club benefits on stays of five nights or more. The offer is valid on entry level rooms including the Arabian Deluxe or Ocean Deluxe. The award-winning property is one of the three grand boutique hotels within Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai. Its decor, exquisite service and luxury […]

RTA’s Public Transport Agency has completed the installation of 3D maps of public bus routes in 16 bus stations in Dubai. The step is part upgrading works in bus stations in Dubai in the context of RTA’s efforts to bring happiness to bus riders through making the service more accessible. “The installation of newly designed […]

A six year old French child by the name of Maxence was born without a right hand but his wish of getting one was fulfilled due to an effort which shows an increased use of 3D printing technology to make prostheses. His mother said that he will be having a superhero hand and the colour […]

Yes, you heard it right? The record held by Burj Khalifa might be in danger. A Canadian company wants to build a tower which will enable astronauts to take an elevator part way into orbit. It would be 20 times higher than Burj Khalifa, which currently is the tallest building in the world which has […]

The Middle East’s premier motorcycle, music and lifestyle festival returns to Dubai on 22-24 October, and promises to be the biggest and best yet at a brand new home for 2015 – The Dubai Autodrome Now in its seventh year, Gulf Bike Week is the ultimate celebration of all things bike and motoring, making it […]

Dubai International Stadium yesterday hosted more than 30,000 people from the emirate’s Indian community who had gathered to see their country’s Prime Minister during his visit to the UAE. The stadium at Dubai Sports City, accustomed to hosting huge crowds for international cricket matches and concerts, proved the ideal location for the special public reception […]

This summer, travellers from around the world to Dubai have the unprecedented opportunity to ‘LIVE IT UP with Thrills, Flavours and Relaxation’ with the highly competitive packages specially tailored for the season by Emaar Hospitality Group. Offering the best of Dubai, now visitors can look for even better unbeatable offers after simply booking to stay […]

Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies today announced four new weekly flights between Dubai and Phuket to commence on 1 December 2015. Adding a capacity increase of 57 percent the four new flights will introduce connectivity from most cities in the Americas for the first time as well as improve connections to […]

In the Gulf region, the blistering summer makes it difficult to find an outdoor location to spend time and relax. THE BEACH by Meraas offers a range of activities for families, young adults and children alike including beachside relaxation, fitness sessions, shopping and a range of tasty food outlets to choose from. THE BEACH is […]

Do you have a story to tell about the UAE or Emirati culture but you don’t know where to start? Emirates Literature Foundation is offering a Mentorship Programme to emerging women Emirati writers for a once-in-a–lifetime opportunity to have their work mentored by award-winning fiction writer, Liz Fenwick. She will mentor one candidate through the […]

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), revealed that the RTA would build 12 marine transport stations at the Business Bay Canal and the Dubai Water Canal. “Five of these stations are being built at the Dubai Water Canal project; which […]

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to offer bike rental service along the line of the Dubai Tram. RTA will undertake this scheme over two phases, the first covers stations of Dubai Media City, The Palm Jumeirah, Knowledge Village, and Al Sufouh and the second phase covers JLT and Dubai Marina Stations as […]

Under the patronage of UN Messenger of Peace and Chairperson of International Humanitarian City (IHC) HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, wife of His highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the IHC on 19th of August joined efforts with the international humanitarian community, […]

Well the weekend is finally here. The day that everyone waits for whether they are working or studying or are on a holiday anyways. Some spend the weekend just relaxing, while some go away for the weekend to a resort or something. Everyone spends their weekend doing different things. For those who are confused as […]

When you think about it, this title does make sense. In this world, there are many different categories of people when it comes to cleanliness. There are those who are so addicted to the fact that they need to have a clean house, not a spot of dirt or anything that makes their house look […]

Celebrate the highly anticipated Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) at The Dubai Mall with a whirlwind of family-oriented and entertainment activities. Do not hesitate to splurge this summer! For every AED 500 spent you will get a chance to win thousands of instant prizes worth up to AED 1 million. A highlight during DSS is the […]

Modhesh World now in its 16th never fails to impress children and adults of all ages. The 16th edition started on 9th July and will end on 5th September at the World Trade Centre. This year, the theme of Modesh World was, “Every Step is a new adventure”. Modhesh World always has something new to […]

Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston will be the new celebrity who will be involved with Emirates Airlines after signing a 5 million dollar deal. With this deal, she will be a part of Emirates and will appear in a global digital and television campaign which will promote Emirates. Boutros Boutros, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President for […]

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, a flagship asset of Emaar Retail LLC, is marking a global historic first with the launch of a pioneering assisted breeding programme for one of its star inhabitants, the Sand Tiger Shark. Dubai Aquarium has the largest of its kind aquarium population of Sand Tiger Sharks (Carcharias taurus), also known […]

The one thing on every one’s mind will be “Wow it’s finally here”. Yes, the City Slide is now coming to Dubai. We have known about slides in water theme park and other parks. But this is something completely new. City Slide Dubai as it’s called is a concept brought forward from other countries i.e. […]

Yes you heard it right. Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will be coming to Dubai much to the delight of the Indian Community. The Indian Community is gearing up for Modi and all Indians living in the UAE are excited for the chance to see their beloved Prime Minister live. Narendra Modi will be coming […]

Art Dubai, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, Delfina Foundation and Tashkeel are collaborating for the fifth year to run the artists-in-residency programme A.i.R Dubai. UAE-based artists are invited to apply for a place on this exciting programme working collaboratively with six artists and with the residency’s international curator and locally based assistant curator. The four […]

Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, today announced its sixth daily A380 service to Australia and second daily service to Singapore with the up-gauge of its current service between Dubai and Melbourne via Singapore. From the 1st of March 2016, EK404 and EK405 will be operated by Emirates flagship A380 aircraft, replacing […]

Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, is set to launch ‘The Dome Box’, a dome theatre that will screen entertaining and educating cinematic productions. The Dome Box will captivate the senses in a dome with a 360-degree screen offering a unique audio-visual experience that narrates stories evoking wonder and awe. The cinematic explorations and on-screen adventures […]

This has been the thing that people have been talking about for some time. The trending topic if you would call it. This has been quite the shocking news for many people especially the Zimbabweans. People all around the world have been united in mourning Cecil and on everyone’s mind there was just one thing […]

The event that all football fans have been waiting for. The best league in the world is back for another mouth-watering and exciting season. The English Premier League or what people call, “The Barclays Premier League” begins on the 8th of August. This league consists of 20 of the top clubs in Britain. Each team […]

The Audi Cup got underway at the Allianz Arena yesterday as Real Madrid got through to the final as they defeated Tottenham Hotspurs. Real Madrid kicked things off when they faced off against the team from London. It was also a memorable moment for two Real Madrid players, Luka Modric and Gareth Bale as they […]

Famous for its very popular Bench Brunch every Friday from 10am to 3pm, The Pavilion Downtown Dubai has much more to offer the urban cosmopolitan scene. During these long hot months let The Pavilion Downtown Dubai cater to all of your needs, from its diverse and delicious menu that has multiple healthy options, to its […]

Progressive UAE-based home maintenance company, Hitches & Glitches, part of the Farnek Group, is offering its domestic customers a series of innovative and dedicated training courses for housemaids. Conveniently spread over two half days, the course will cover the ‘dos and don’ts’ of cleaning sanitary areas, living rooms, bedrooms and kitchen areas and will provide […]

Dubai Marina Mall, the premier retail and entertainment destination in Dubai Marina, is hosting a series of entertainment activities for the whole family as part of ‘Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS)’, until September 2, 2015. Children can meet their favourite character ‘Modhesh’, the official mascot of DSS, on August 15 from 4:30pm. Don’t miss the exciting […]

Book the perfect summer city escape at Jumeirah city hotels in Dubai and receive unlimited complimentary access to Dubai’s Wild Wadi WaterparkTM. The Jumeirah City Break offer includes Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Creekside Hoteland Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residences by Jumeirah Living. Guests also receive 20% off the best available rate when they book […]

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored the only goal of the match in the 24th minute to give Arsenal the win as they ran out 1-0 winners against Chelsea in the FA Community Shield. The midfielder’s goal proved to be the difference between the two sides in an important match which was played on a sunny afternoon at […]

Dubai Design Week and Beijing Design Week Organizing Committee are pleased to announce Dubai’s participation in Beijing Design Week (BJDW) as the Guest City for the upcoming 2015 edition, to be held from September 23 until October 7 in the Chinese capital. As part of a reciprocal agreement to foster further cultural exchange, BJDW will […]

Etisalat today announced the launch of the first interactive touch screen ‘Smart Service’ machine to sell new activated prepaid SIM cards for the first time in UAE. The automated innovative machine will enable customers to buy SIM cards within minutes with an inbuilt ability to verify the Emirates ID. At the time of the launch, […]

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), said that DEWA is working in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to host the best World Expo that the world […]

The delightful ‘Dine & Dream 2015’ campaign by Emaar Hospitality Group is rolling out a wealth of incredible offers to guests this summer. The food lovers’ ultimate fantasy, ‘Dine & Dream’ is designed to impress foodies with the most deliciously prepared dishes and also fulfil their wishes of experiencing a memorable trip to their favourite […]

OKKU Japanese Restaurant, Bar and Lounge, introduce their wonderful weekly edition to Tuesday Nights, Ladies Wine Club. Hosted by OKKU’s very own expert Head Sommelier, Eric Eybert,  between 6-10pm ladies are welcomed on a journey through iconic vin yards with three complimentary glasses of first class wines. With each glass served the OKKU team will […]

This summer, travellers from around the world to Dubai have the unprecedented opportunity to ‘LIVE IT UP with Thrills, Flavours and Relaxation’ with the highly competitive packages specially tailored for the season by Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties. Offering the best of Dubai, now even better, ‘LIVE […]

In response to strong demand, Emirates has confirrmed it will start operating a second daily service to Lisbon, Portugal from 1st January 2016. Timed to maximise a wave of new global connections to Lisbon, the second daily flight will offer travellers a convenient afternoon flight from Dubai to Lisbon helping to link customers in Australasia, […]

CITY WALK by Meraas invites visitors to find their inner child and relive the golden age of video games with the adrenaline-charged ‘Pixels in the City’. In line with the release of the much awaited ‘Pixels’ movie, classic arcade games such as Pacman, Mario Cart Single, Rambo and Speed Driver Twin will entertain crowds until […]

‘Blue Horse’, a painting by Dubai-based artist Sylvain Tremblay, was bought by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, at a charity auction in London, it was announced today by Canadian University Dubai, where Tremblay is a guest lecturer. The proceeds of the auction are earmarked for charities supporting sustainable water projects internationally. Tremblay, who is best […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, announced an early start of its Dubai Summer Surprises celebrations, in partnership with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE). From the first day of Eid Al Fitr until September 5, 2015 across City Centre Deira, City Centre […]

CITY WALK, THE BEACH and BOXPARK, three Dubai-based retail developments by Meraas, have jointly collected over 3,000 books as part of a unique ‘Book Donation’ initiative hosted at the retail establishments to mark the spirit of giving during the Holy Month of Ramadan. A collaborative effort between the retail entities at the three destinations and […]

Atlantis, The Palm welcomes its newest family attraction this summer with the launch of Atlantis Family Fun Factory, an exciting indoor entertainment destination packed with video games, prizes, treats and arts and crafts, all available for unlimited play at one fixed price: perfect for keeping youngsters (and parents) entertained during the summer months. Taking place […]

Dubai Marina Mall, the premier retail and entertainment destination in Dubai Marina, will host a range of exciting activities for the whole family to celebrate Eid Al Fitr from the first day of Eid until July 22, 2015. This Eid, little ones can bring their own teddy bears and join ‘Forever Friends Teddy Bears Picnic’ […]

This summer, Emirates’ award-winning ice entertainment system debuts two famous YouTube channels ‘Cute Girls Hairstyles’ and ‘Brooklyn & Bailey’. Known for their hairstyle tutorials, fashion and beauty vlogs, the two channels have over 5 million subscribers and over half a billion views combined on YouTube. Families gearing up for their summer break can look forward […]