The holiday cheer has spread across Riverland™ Dubai! Thousands of visitors embarked on a festive journey as they were greeted with spectacular performances by traditional European dancers and ajoyful parade with Santa and friends. Guests also joined the magnificent carollers and buskers by the river as they sang their all-time favourite holiday songs. As the […]

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts today announced the launch of a new set of industry-first specialised Rules for its recently formed Digital Economy Court (DEC) Division. In addition, leading international judicial expertise has been recruited to oversee and operate the new Court’s cutting-edge digital infrastructure and service capabilities. Under Decree No. 29 of […]

The Dubai Police is hosting the second edition of the World Police Summit at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 7-9 March 2023. The Summit – the world’s most influential gathering of law enforcement officials, security experts, and decision makers – will feature multiple conferences and a comprehensive international exhibition that showcase ground-breaking technologies and […]

After a break of 1,115 days, the Dubai Marathon will roar back onto the Middle East’s sporting calendar when the 22nd edition of the region’s oldest long-distance running event gets underway on February 12, 2023. A hugely popular event on the global sporting scene, the Dubai Marathon is recognised as one of the fastest distance […]

Imagine escaping to a mysterious cosmos on a voyage of discovery right here in Dubai. Soon that dream will become a reality when AYA, the first in a new generation of immersive, experiential entertainment parks, opens its doors in WAFI City on Saturday 17th December 2022. Launched by parent company HyperSpace, a Future Forward Entertainment […]

The World of Coffee exhibition 2023 will reinforce the increasing growth of the UAE coffee market, and according to 6wresearch, it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3 percent during the forecast period of 2021-2027. According to a report by Fanack, coffee consumption in the Middle East amounts to USD 7 billion per […]

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal offers guests a chance to indulge in classical festive experiences and tantalizing menus across its restaurants.From an Asian-inspired Christmas dinner at Li Jiang, a Middle Eastern dinner in Mijana, and a classic dinner at The Forge, to a fabulous family-friendly brunch at Giornotte, guests can look forward to a […]

The DP World Tour and BMW Group have signed an extension to their partnership that will see the leading premium automotive brand BMW remain an Official Partner, and the Official Car, of the DP World Tour until the end of the 2027 season. As part of the agreement, BMW will also remain as Title Partner […]

Those wanting to catch the music entertainment can now avail of a special limited-edition Golden Circle tickets which will go on sale on Monday at 4pm From 399AED per concert, music fans can watch Tiësto, Wizkid, deadmau5, Ne-Yo, Mohamed Ramadan or Armin van Buuren when they each perform next week Tickets are for the Golden […]

This winter season, entertainment lovers have a new spot to experience the magic of cinema, as Roxy Cinemas has announced the opening of its new rooftop screen. Guests will be able to take in the year’s biggest movies and sporting events in comfort amongst the breathtaking views on the rooftop of the Galleria Mall in […]

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, today announced the opening of three new international representative offices in Egypt, Israel and Turkey, based in Cairo, Tel Aviv and Istanbul, respectively. The Cairo office was officially inaugurated today at a special ceremony in the presence of H.E. Mariam Khalifa Al Kaabi, […]

This year the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2022 was bigger and better than ever and saw a record number of over 2.2 million residents taking part in the wide array of free fitness activities between 29-Oct – 27 Nov 2022. For the fourth consecutive year, Fitbit supported and helped UAE residents to take on new […]

The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) returns next week with the very best the city has to offer, including unmissable deals, a kaleidoscope of entertainment experiences, mouth-watering food, and mega prizes. The 28th edition of the world’s longest-running retail festival starts on 15th December, 2022, and runs until 29th January, 2023, across an action-packed 46-day calendar. […]

Host your event with the superstars at Madame Tussauds Dubai and make it one to remember! Wow your guests and deliver an event not to be forgotten. Located on Bluewaters, Madame Tussauds Dubai is the hottest venue, offering your guests a red-carpet experience. Where else can your guests interact with Kylie Jenner, Justin Bieber, and […]

Santa’s mischievous elves will be dancing their way around Global Village, makingthe region’s leading destination for multicultural entertainment, dining, shopping and attractions a more wonderful world during the most wonderful time of the year, from nowuntil January 8. Guests will need to keepa look out for the cheeky elves as they pop up across the […]

Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the region headquartered in Dubai, becomes the new Regional Sponsor of the Argentinean National football team. Becoming in this way first regional bank sponsor for the Argentine National Football Team in Middle East & Egypt. The Argentine Football Association and Mashreq Bank have signed a Regional Sponsorship Agreement until […]

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has facilitated the transportation of over 150,000 football fans between Dubai and Doha in the opening two weeks of the world’s largest football tournament. As football fever grips the globe, dnata’s highly trained teams of ground handlers, passenger and ramp agents have ensured that fans make […]

Emirates and Air Canada have expanded their partnership to offer frequent flyer members joint loyalty programme benefits. Emirates Skywards members can now earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by Air Canada – accessing a network of more than 220 destinations worldwide. Aeroplan members will also benefit from earning and redeeming Points on all […]

Dubai Parks™and Resorts, the Middle East’s largest theme park in the Middle East, has turned into the ultimate magical destination this season with fireworks, festive workshops, enchanting live shows and parades, adding to the park’s thrilling rides and rollercoasters. With over 50 different activities across four theme parks, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts is one of […]

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), today announced that GITEX GLOBAL 2022, held last October, has achieved record-breaking results in generating AED2.6 billion (USD698million) worth of total economic output, with 57% (AED1.4 billion, USD394million) retained in Dubai’s economy, according to an Economic Impact Assessment Report. GITEX GLOBAL 2022 attracted more than 170,000 attendees, 40% (68,000) of […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, has launched Dubai Team for Accessible Travel and Tourism as part of the endeavours to consolidate the emirate’s global standing as round-the-year destination accessible to all. He […]

Customers based in the UAE can now enjoy fast delivery on their shopping from the UK with Emirates Delivers. Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce platform of Emirates SkyCargo, enables customers to shop from multiple online retailers in the UK, consolidate their purchases, and have the goods delivered directly to their door. Thousands of UAE-based shoppers have […]

Get ready to be mesmerized by the mellifluous voices of not one but two talented singers at the Grand Winter Music Fest. Following the amazing live performances by Singers Armaan Malik on 25th November and Lucky Ali on 3rd December, this December 17th, Indie Pop & Bollywood will be taking over with singers Kanika Kapoor and Jasleen Royal. Hear the […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, today opened the much-anticipated MEBAA Show 2022 at Dubai Airshow site (DWC). Reaffirming the MEBAA Show’s position as the foremost business aviation platform in the Middle East […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, today announced the launch of daily flights to St Petersburg’s Pulkovo International Airport (LED) from 20 January 2023. The carrier has grown its network to 114 destinations most of which were not previously served with direct airlinks to the United Arab Emirates. flydubai flights to St Petersburg from Terminal 2, Dubai […]

Underscoring Dubai’s status as the leading global hub for trade and business events, the second edition of the World of Coffee Dubai 2023 exhibition has received registrations from more than 1,000 international, regional, and local companies and brands from over 30 countries worldwide, surpassing the participation figures from the previous edition. The three-day event, organised […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced that during the first nine months of 2022, the number of FinTech and innovation firms joining DIFC exceeded the total that established operations during the whole of 2021. Amongst that number are graduating […]

Alserkal Avenue, the region’s home to galleries, artists and businesses that embrace the spirit of contemporary art, invite the whole family to enjoy an array of fun-filled activities and watch FIFA World Cup matches, free of charge from 9th to 18th December. The event, programmed by Alserkal Advisory for Quoz Creative Zone, will bring football, […]

Madame Tussauds Dubai announces that a wax figure of country music star turned pop queen Taylor Swift is the latest figure to join its incredible line-up of famous personalities. This marks the first international addition to the hugely popular attraction since it opened on Bluewaters in October of last year. Taylor Swift is one of […]

Dubai Airports is introducing a comprehensive new programme to ensure the delivery of a sector leading, inclusive, and seamless travel experience for all People of Determination (POD) with hidden disabilities that travel through Dubai International (DXB). As part of Dubai Airport’s shared values ‘We all meet the world differently’, this new initiative will contribute to the […]

It’s almost time for the ho-ho-holidays at Global Village. Guests will be able to meet Santa and his helpers as they land at Global Village on Thursday, December 8, at 7:00pm for the festive tree lighting ceremony. Global Village’s famous 21-metre-high festive tree will be adorned with glistening lights and the elves will be lending […]

One of the world’s leading wrestling organizations, PROGRESS Wrestling, is coming to Dubai – with a women’s title match as their main event. While the UAE has seen female headline matches in the past, this will be an un precedented event as a title will be on the line for the first time ever in […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has ramped up its operations to Gatwick Airport with the addition of a third daily A380 flight. The airline continues to scale up its UK operations to meet sustained demand ahead of the holiday rush. The additional frequency will offer enhanced capacity with more than 1,000 seats to/from Gatwick to Dubai, […]

Josh Brolin, American actor and director, was spotted having lunch at SUSHISAMBA on 3 December 2022. ABOUT SUSHISAMBA DUBAI SUSHISAMBA Dubai delivers a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine, culture, music, and design. The menu is a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on piquant flavors, the finest ingredients, and […]

Kerzner International Holdings Limited (“Kerzner”) the owner of the iconic Atlantis Resorts& Residences and ultra-luxury One&Only Resorts worldwide, has today announced that first-of-its-kind immersive lifestyle and fitness brand, SIRO, will launch its inaugural hotel, SIRO One Za’abeel, in Q4 2023. This first hotel for the SIRO brand will sit in the heart of Dubai’s iconic […]

Emirates’ flagship A380 made a landmark touchdown at Auckland Airport. This is first time the Emirates double-decker has landed in Auckland since February 2020, demonstrating increasing travel demand in and out of New Zealand. The special non-stop daily service from Dubai to Auckland was greeted at Auckland Airport ahead of the country’s first fully open […]

The wait is officially over for the opening of Terra Solis Dubai, the latest addition to the iconic Tomorrowland family, where people from around the world will be able to soak up the atmosphere of the legendary festival in a unique desert destination in Dubai. The soft opening of the pool and glamping will take […]

Following an opening ceremony and press conference, the second annual Dubai Duty Free Sailing League Regatta starts tomorrow at Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC). Featuring the SB20, one of the most popular open keel design boats in the world, 24 teams will compete over four days in a series of 10- to 15-minute races with […]

Global Village welcomes guests from around the world to celebrate the UAE’s 51st National Day with inspiring performances by a special 33-piece orchestra, playing classical Arabic music, until December 4th. The hour-long show entitled ‘Nation of Sun and Moon’beginswith the UAE’s national anthem ‘IshyBilady’ as the musicians honour the UAE’sunique heritage and achievements through a selection […]

Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, the UAE’s first and only dedicated children’s hospital, will host the 25th edition of the World Congress of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP 2022) at the Dubai World Trade Centre next week. Held every two years, the Congress bring together the global community […]

Jewelry LAB, an emerging Ukrainian jewellery brand that has evolved to shift focus to laboratory-grown diamonds will be showcasing conflict-free jewellery and environment friendly man-crafted gemstones during the Women’s Exhibition 2022 at the Al Mahara Ballroom of Dubai Ladies Club from 10am to 11pm on the 5th and 6th of December 2022. According to Anna […]

If you haven’t been to the BudX FIFA Fan FestivalTM Dubai yet, then you’ve really been missing out. Located at the stunning Dubai Harbour, football fans are treated to the most picturesque backdrop while watching every moment of every match on the 330sqm screen with 4D audio immersive sound. Between all the football action, whether […]

The Emirates Group today celebrated the UAE’s 51st National Day at its headquarters in Dubai with colourful cultural activities and live performances, putting the spotlight on the country’s heritage and its energy for the future. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, commemorated the eventful […]

Dubai Calendar, the official listing platform for events in the city, has curated a range of the best live entertainment, cultural, lifestyle and sporting events that will take place in Dubai during December 2022. The epic line up of events includes the BudX FIFA Fan Festival, Emirates Airline Dubai 7s, Dubai Shopping Festival and the […]

Following the hugely successful event last year, the EDBF Euro Cup Dragon Boat Championship will return to the Waterfront Market,Deira, on Friday 9th, Saturday 10thand Sunday 11th December 2022. Promising to be an event to remember, 140 teams from 12 countries from across the world will compete for the coveted EDBF Euro Cup Dragon Boat Championship […]

ZāZEN Properties, a leading sustainable property developer in the UAE, will officially launch sales for its newest project, ZāZEN Gardens, next week. This LEED-Gold-certified development in Al Furjan is currently under construction and sales are expected to follow a similar trajectory to that of ZāZEN One, the homegrown brand’s flagship project which was completed in […]

Celebrate the season with glittering holiday nights at the Dubai Opera’s grandest dining establishments. Belcanto and Eden Bar are hosting Christmas feasts and New Year’s Eve parties that are dialing up the vintage glam for the most memorable festivities. Whether it’s the opulent theater vibe at Belcanto or the delicious breeziness of an al fresco […]

Alpago Properties, the real estate famous for developing high-end residential, commercial and hospitality projects, has just announced the most recent sale of their incredible signature villa, Riva Del Lusso, for AED130 million. Another addition to the sensational Billionaire’s Row, located on the picturesque Frond G of the world-famous Palm Jumeirah, this impressive villa is truly an architectural […]

MAG, the leading real estate developer in the UAE, has announced the launch of Keturah Reserve, an AED 3 billion exclusive and innovative new luxury residential development in Meydan, one of Dubai’s most sought-after residential areas. The project offers transformational living through the design of space and is the first residential development in the Middle […]

The ILT20 adds another layer of dazzle to its inaugural opening ceremony,set for Friday January 13 (2023), with the signing of RnB megastar Jason Derulo. The award-winning singer-songwriter legend, well known for hits like Sliding, Savage Love, Don’t Wanna Go Home, and Whatcha Say is expected to have the crowd at their feet and wanting more […]

Dubai International Chamber, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, recently hosted its first Chamberthon competition designed to engage business leaders in Dubai to develop a new programme to attract startups and SMEs from international markets to the emirate. The hackathon-style event, hosted in Dubai, brought together a select group of participants, representing various […]

Quoz Arts Fest, the region’s best-loved arts and culture festival, returns for its 10th edition on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 January 2023across Alserkal and Al Quoz with a diverseline-up of music, art, contemporary dance and performing arts. Bu Kolthoum and Saint Levant, two musicians defining the pulse of music from the Arab world for […]

Following the start of the highly anticipated Season 27 concerts, Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment has today announced that Arab superstar Nancy Ajram will be performing live on Monday, December 12 starting 9pm, at the Global Village Main Stage. Chosen by the UNICEF as […]

This holiday season, Jumeirah Golf Estates is hosting a plethora of Christmas and New Year’s Eve activities, creating the ideal festive environment to enjoy with loved ones. Gather your friends and family to celebrate with a variety of carefully curated events such as the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Christmas Day brunch, New Year’s Eve gala, and more, assuring Jumeirah Golf Estates will be […]

DIFC welcomed the first Perrotingallery in the Middle East with a celebratory gallery tour and gala dinner at DIFC’s highly commended, Michelin-starred and Gault &Milau-awarded, Japanese fusion restaurant – Clap. Besides renowned Japanese contemporary artist, Takashi Murakami and Canadian sculptor and painter, Jason Boyd Kinsella, the evening had some of Dubai’s and Paris’ most prominent […]

Chaimaa Holding, a leading developer of high-end residential projects in Morocco and Dubai, officially launched its brand-new real estate development on Thursday, 24th November, at an exclusive launch event in the lavish Bulgari Yacht Club in Dubai. THE SHAPE OF EXCLUSIVITY Elegance by Chaimaa is a premium residential development comprising one and two-bedroom apartments and studio […]

Promoting the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle and marking the end of an exciting month packed with fitness activities, more than 1,000 school students from 25 schools across the UAE took part in a walkathon at Expo City Dubai on Friday. The Expo City School Walkathon – an initiative of the Expo School […]

Dubai International (DXB), a leading global hub for travellers from all over the world, is now home to the region’s first airport gaming lounge concept with the opening of Game Space on 21st November 2022. The unique space is set to further enhance travellers’ experience at the world’s busiest international airport. Offering a novel alternative […]

In celebration of artists, creatives and designers, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is beginning preparations to organise the 11th edition of Sikka Art and Design Festival that will be held from 24th February to 5th March, 2023, in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. Through the festival, Dubai Culture seeks to present an exceptional edition […]

Calling all car fanatics to an unmissable event at the beautiful landmark and luxury destination, Dubai Creek Resort, home to both Park Hyatt Dubai and Dubai Creek Golf Club. The public are invited to attend the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE Jubilee Edition for free and discover everything from pedigree classics to historic racers. The Dubai […]