Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai, has launched the world’s first AlphaSphere DELUXE ­ a holistic experience which incorporates sound therapy, colour therapy, aromatherapy and massage techniques to promote deep relaxation and regenerate the body and mind. The award-winning Talise Spa is the first spa and wellness destination in the world to offer the […]

Hundreds of classic cars and motorbikes from as early as 1920, and defined by unmatched elegance and continued functionality, will take centrestage at the seventh edition of the Emirates Classic Car Festival organised by Emaar Properties and the Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE), the official representative of the ‘Fédération Internationale des Véhicules […]

Providing unrivalled guest experiences through innovative and thorough destination management should be the priority of every entertainment developer. This was the message Dubai Parks and Resorts – set to be the region’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination when it opens in October 2016, underscored during the annual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions […]

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, the Ottoman inspired luxury resort located on Palm Jumeirah, is proud to announce its selection as the ‘Best Overseas Beach Hotel’ in the Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Choice Awards 2015. The ceremony was held on 16 March 2015 at the Lotte Hotel, Moscow, Russia where Jumeirah Zabeel Saray’s General Manager, Fernando Gibaja […]

A Sparkling Gourmet Brunch Savour the full culinary creativity of our chefs, now with the added fizz of bubbly. Our brunch fuses fine dining with a buffet experience. From evening style table service and à la carte specials, to delicious salads, cheese and dessert buffets, you enjoy the best of both worlds: gourmet taste and […]

Fashion Victims Season 2 has brought together talents from around the world to relish a holistic fashion event on April 3rd 2015 at the Atlantis. The event will see Nancy Ajram, Lebanese singer and Arabic music icon attend the fashion shows and the awards dinner, and have labels like Sorapol, Math Collective, Joshua Fenu, Taibo Bacar, Sponsa, and […]

Dubai Trolley has arrived. The region’s first hop-on hop-off trolley system in Downtown Dubai, also featuring the world’s first hydrogen-powered trolley trams, is currently being tested, following the delivery of the first trolley tram at Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard. Emaar Properties is redefining the norms of urban mass transit within Downtown Dubai, its flagship mega-development […]

Dubai ­ Alserkal Avenue announces a selection of 15 new art galleries, cultural organisations and creative businesses to join the developing arts and culture hub in the fall of 2015. The announcement marks the first in a series of concept launches planned throughout the year in tandem with commissions and events by Alserkal Avenue’s newly […]

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the signing of the first-ever St. Regis polo resort, The St. Regis Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club, in partnership with Al Habtoor Group LLC. Scheduled to open early 2017, the 136-room hotel will be the centerpiece of a six-million square-foot equestrian sports complex in Dubai. […]

YOTEL, an affiliate company of Kuwait-listed IFA Hotels & Resorts KSCC, has signed a long-term agreement with Dubai Investment Properties LLC (‘DIP’) to operate a new hotel in Dubai, UAE. This marks the hospitality brand’s first property in the Middle East. The hotel is part of a major new development located on Sheikh Zayed Road, […]

UNHCR has launched an online digital platform aimed at significantly enhancing private sector engagement and support for the Syria humanitarian response. The launch comes as the Syria crisis approaches its fourth anniversary, with Syrian refugees become the largest population of concern under UNHCR’s mandate. The online ‘Partnership Platform’ acts as a one-stop shop for the […]

Emirates Aviation College (EAC) – Crew Training has reported a record-breaking year for 2014, with over 33,000 attendees in various training courses (with some crew members attending multiple courses in a year). Covering different disciplines from Safety & Emergency Procedures, Medical Training, Service and Image, the training college caters to both new cabin crew recruits […]

SIKKA Art Fair, an artist-led fair of fully commissioned works, by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is hosting an impressive line-up of 50 Emirati and UAE-based artists, in addition to three collectives and two arts initiatives, for its fifth edition to be held from March 14 to 24, 2015. Bringing arts to […]

The Middle East’s first ever cycling store for women has opened in Dubai ­ catering to the huge amount of women now taking up cycling. In the UAE there is a growing number of initiatives designed to increase cycling in the city such as the Dubai Tour, 92 Cycle Challenge and countless clubs and groups. […]

Town Square, Dubai’s first-of-its-kind smartly designed, stylish, green neighbourhood by Nshama, a private developer of integrated lifestyle communities, has launched Hayat Townhouses, the second phase of residences at unmatched price points. Residents become part of a vibrant 750-acre (32 million sq ft) development anchored by a central square that is the size of 16 footfall […]

The biggest international street theatre and comedy fair in the Middle East is back for the second year at Al Ghurair Centre. With double the acts, street markets and never before seen shows in the Middle East, this year’s DubFest is sure to be the most memorable family experience of the year. The free street-based […]

Dubai has ranked first in the Middle East and Africa region for quality of living, according to Mercer’s Quality of Living Rankings in 2015. Vienna was voted the city with the best overall quality of living for the second consecutive year. It was followed by Zurich, Auckland, and Munich, taking second, third, and fourth place […]

Madinat Jumeirah, the luxurious Arabian Resort of Dubai, is proud to host the ninth edition of Art Dubai and showcase the world’s largest selection of artists from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia region. Madinat Jumeirah has been the official hotel partner and main sponsor since the inception of Art Dubai in 2007. […]

Mohamad Shakeer, Dubai’s very own Super Model will be crowning Miss Glamicious. With just a few days to go, there have been over 300 entrees for this prestigious title and close to 50 Beautiful ladies have been shortlisted to walk the ramp at the Glamicious Style Fiesta taking place on the 14th of March at […]

Park Inn by Radisson today announced the opening of a new hotel and residence in Al Barsha, Dubai. Part of the Carlson Rezidor hotel group, the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Apartments is the brands first property in Dubai and second in the UAE. The bright future of the nation, as outlined in UAE Vision […]

Dubai’s first bespoke ‘town square’ development is redefining the city’s property sector by bringing unmatched value and competitive pricing for end-users through its first showcase of elegant townhouses within a stylishly designed, green and smart neighbourhood. Nshama, a private developer of integrated lifestyle communities, is offering aspiring home-owners their ‘dream residence’ in Dubai at affordable […]

The first annual Dubai Property Show concluded successfully on Sunday after receiving a phenomenal response on its first ever exhibition held at Londons Olympia from Feb 27th March 1st, 2015. Showcasing over 60 leading real estate companies from Dubai and UAE, the exhibition offered thousands of properties, educative seminars by experts for potential buyers and […]

Young talents from across the UAE, representing the multicultural diversity of the nation, mesmerized audiences with their spell-binding music and performing arts skills at the KidZania SuperstarZ Season 3 grand finale held at Dubai Ice Rink in The Dubai Mall. Captivating spectators with their amazing performances, the twenty finalists were selected after elaborate auditions and […]

Dubai’s hotel establishments welcomed 11,629,578 guests in 2014, registering a 5.6% increase on 2013’s total. Figures released today by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) show steady year-on-year growth and significant increases across key indicators including hotel establishment revenues and guest nights. The figures for 2014 indicate that Dubai is continuing to maintain […]

To encourage residents of Kuwait to enjoy a family holiday this spring, British Airways’ holiday experts have put together a list of their top destinations that will suit parents and children for a quick getaway. The airline is also going a step further and launching a special fares spring campaign running from today 2 March […]

CNN International is celebrating world cuisine with a new series that explores a different destination each month through the dish that has helped put it on the map. Starting on March 6, each episode of Culinary Journeys will feature a different world-renowned, respected chef on a journey to explore the cuisine of one of the […]

This March, enjoy the lovely weather by the ocean with great attractions at THE BEACH. ​The rhythmic beats of the ‘Sunset Drum Circle’ at twilight led by Dubai Drums sets the tone for a relaxed evening with friends and family. Join the circle for a complimentary lesson while the setting sun plays to the mood. […]

Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of Development and International Cooperation, President of the UAE Committee for Coordination of Humanitarian Foreign Aid, opened the Regional Humanitarian in Action Conference held from 24 to 26, February 2015 at the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai. It was organised in collaboration with Humanitarian Policy Grope (HPG) […]

Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development, President of the UAE Committee for Coordination of Humanitarian Foreign Aid, opened the Regional Humanitarian in Action Conference being held until 26th February at the International Humanitarian City, IHC, in Dubai, organised in collaboration with Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) and Oversees International Development […]

Dubai Cruise Tourism today announced that Dubai’s cruise season saw its busiest month so far in January 2015. The cruise terminals in Mina Rashid welcomed over 30 ship calls, bringing over 150,000 cruise tourists to the emirate in just one month, including 26 hub ship calls from four cruise lines. Mina Rashid also accommodated five […]

On March 18-21 you are invited to experience a unique urban art project at Madinat Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah. STREET LIFE is a colourful blend of nightclub vibes, cutting edge video art, world class hip-hop and break dancers and digital art. Featuring music by Macklemore, Lil Wayne, Avicii and Clean Bandit, STREET LIFE takes the […]

With the Oscars just around the corner, viewers can see all the action, live and at the same time it airs in the US, exclusively on OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network. As the home of blockbuster movies and series, OSN will broadcast the 87th Academy Awards ceremony on OSN Movies Festival HD, on February […]

‘golf in DUBAi’ have joined the sporting world in congratulating and celebrating the appointment of MENA Golf Tour Patron, Darren Clarke, as Europe’s 2016 Ryder Cup captain at Hazeltine National in Minnesota, USA. “Darren is special and one whose charismatic personality transcends his sport and his appeal crosses all demographics This is a thoroughly well […]

Middle East off-road driving enthusiasts have a new facility to test and develop their skills. Land Rover, the global leader in the production of luxury all-terrain vehicles, today inaugurated its first Land Rover Experience Centre in the Middle East region, in collaboration with Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). The new Experience Centre will enable Bahraini residents, […]

MoU states IHC will be providing construction space for the programme partners to carry out building the sustainable bus stop. TheInternational Humanitarian City (IHC) witnessed a successful deal inked with the Carbon Ambassadors.  As per the MoU, the IHC has agreed to provide construction space to Consolidated Constructions Company (CCC) which will be working on […]

The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and entertainment destination, is welcoming the Chinese New Year of the Goat with a wide range of dining offers dedicated to Chinese visitors, providing them with menus in Chinese and special dishes across all restaurants. A Chinese version of the website is available for visitors to view for […]

The annual Leisure Wedding Fair will be held on February 28, 2015 at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club. Whether looking for informed and inspiring choices to plan your dream wedding or finding the right wedding planner, cake maker or your fairy-tale wedding dress, The Leisure Wedding Fair is the place to be. The event brings […]

Eight restaurants in Dubai have been crowned the winners of the emirate’s first social dining awards, the 2015 Restaurant Buzz Awards. Organised by two UAE start-ups, social restaurant discovery tool, RoundMenu and impartial restaurant review website, FooDiva, with the support of Commercial Bank of Dubai, the awards are based around social occasions and voted by […]

Jumeirah Group’s two signature Italian restaurants; Alta Badia inJumeirah Emirates Towers and Segreto in Souk Madinat Jumeirah, have unveiled their all-new ‘Farm to Table’ menus featuring seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and farmers. The new menus are part of the restaurants’ commitment to support UAE produce and use the freshest ingredients available. Jumeirah Group’s Executive Italian Chef, Claudio Melis said: […]

The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and entertainment destination, and Souk Al Bahar, the Arabesque mall with an extensive array of F&B outlets, are celebrating the Dubai Food Festival in partnership with Dubai Festivals & Retail Establishment, with a delectable choice of culinary offers and entertaining events including live cooking demos by veteran chefs. […]

Mall of the Emirates, Majid Al Futtaim’s leading shopping, leisure and entertainment destination committed to redefining the shopper experience, ushering in Chinese New Year with cultural performances from February 17- March 5. The start of 2015 in the Chinese calendar — the ‘Year of the Sheep’ — will see great moments for everyone, every day, […]

Live Nation Middle East has announced that the pre-show for Thirty Seconds to Mars concert on Friday, April 10th will feature award-winning alternative rock band Juliana Down and will be hosted by crowd favorites Virgin Radio’s very own Kris Fade, Rossi and the Virgin Team. The concert will be held at the Dubai World Trade […]

The construction sector contributed 7.89% to Dubai’s Gross domestic product (GDP) in the first half of 2014, according to the latest report from the Dubai Statistics Centre. The figures were brought into the spotlight by the organisers of the International Property Show while announcing the biggest edition of the event to be held from 30 […]

Global property developer Emaar Properties PJSC announced a record AED 3.350 billion (US$ 912 million) net operating profit for full-year 2014, 30 per cent higher than FY 2013 net operating profit of AED 2.568 billion (US$ 699 million). Underlining the robust performance of its real estate business as well as the strong recurring revenues from […]

Consumer optimism in Dubai kept growing in the final three months of 2014 after three quarters of stability according to the quarterly consumer confidence survey conducted by the Department of Economic Development (DED). The positive sentiment revealed in the survey was largely attributed to improving job prospects and personal finances. The overall consumer confidence index […]

Emirates Airline has launched a celebration of cricket with fans the world over, as the national teams from 14 countries commence their journey to compete for the glory and the title of world champions at the ICC Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. As the Official Worldwide Partner of the International Cricket Council […]

Until February 28, 2015, Dubai Marina Mall, Pier 7 and Marina Retail F&B outlets will be hosting an array of activities as part the Dubai Food Festival 2015. The fun and interactive ‘Food Festival’ will include a variety of roaming acts, from Chef’s Carnival Band to ‘Chef Stilt Walkers’ and ‘The Sweet’ Rollers to entertain […]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has thanked the International Humanitarian City (IHC) for its US$ 1 million contribution that helped feed 30,000 Syrian refugees living in camps in Jordan during the month of January as they faced a severe snow storm. The donation came as part of a UAE nationwide fundraising campaign (Tarahamou), […]

DUBAI – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today thanked the International Humanitarian City (IHC) for its US$ 1 million contribution that helped WFP feed 30,000 Syrian refugees living in camps in Jordan during the month of January as they faced a severe snow storm. The donation came as part of a UAE nationwide […]

Dubai headquartered Stallion Group promoter and Chairman, Sunil Vaswani has topped the Arabian Business GCC Indian Rich List for 2015, with an estimated net worth of $7.2 billion (source: www.arabianbusiness.com) Altogether, 11 billionaires make this year’s list, with the total wealth of the Gulf’s 50 richest Indians valued at just over $50 billion. Stallion Group […]

Date: Ongoing until Saturday, 28 February 2015 Event: ‘Savour the City’ Brief: CITY WALK invites food lovers in Dubai to enjoy gastronomic treats during Dubai Food Festival 2015 and win big, with a unique spend and win campaign – ‘Savour the City’. The initiative offers shoppers a passport that holds three stamp boxes. Every purchase […]

Surpassing annual footfall figures achieved by the world’s most popular tourist destinations and key international airports, The Dubai Mall is once again the ‘world’s most-visited lifestyle destination’ welcoming over 80 million visitors in 2014. For the fourth consecutive year, the flagship mall asset of Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS) continues to appeal to global visitors and […]

Date: Ongoing until Saturday, 28 February 2015 Event: A Bite at THE BEACH Brief: Inviting foodies in Dubai to savor Dubai Food Festival 2015 and win big, THE BEACH hosts a unique spend and win campaign – ‘A Bite at THE BEACH’. As part of the initiative, visitors to the outdoor destination are being handed […]

The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, today said that the UAE has demonstrated its strong commitment to the UN through its humanitarian and peace keeping missions in the region. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, on the sidelines of the Government Summit in Dubai, the Secretary-General said, “The United Arab Emirates is one of […]

Dubai is one of the fastest growing cities in the world and is rapidly carving out a niche as a world-class aviation, hospitality and entertainment hub. A short break in Dubai as a guest of three globally respected brands, Emirates, Jumeirah and Pacha Ibiza Dubai, will provide a series of world-class experiences. Arrive into Dubai […]

Four Japanese writers spent nearly three weeks in the UAE during which they received the opportunity to visit diverse locations that reflect the lifestyle, social values, culture and heritage of the country. The unique experiences of the four writers in the UAE will be turned into four books in Japanese language which will be translated […]

Armani Hotel Dubai, located in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, is drawing on the cooler winter temperatures with the opening of three landscaped outdoor balconies that add much-needed al fresco space to the hotel’s popular dining venues. The three terraces extend the hotel’s outdoor dining facilities with dedicated balcony seating for diners choosing to […]

The winners of the first ‘UAE Drones for Good Award’, the largest award of its kind in the world, were announced today in the presence of His Highness Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE ministers and international dignitaries. The competition, launched at the 2014 Government Summit, took place in Dubai Internet City in front of […]

OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, is releasing the full new season of House of Cards on its award-winning digital platform, OSN Play, on February 28, at the same time as its US release. Golden Globe winners Kevin Spacey (Frank Underwood) and Robin Wright (Claire Underwood) return in Season 3, which follows the disappearance of […]

Jumeirah Golf Estates and The European Tour today announced that the premium residential golf community in Dubai has become an Official Partner to The European Tour – the first golf and property development to join the Tour’s elite list of global partners. As host venue to the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai – the climactic […]