Dubai Maritime City (DMC), a DP World Company, hosted a Maerifa official gathering that supports its strategic objective of strengthening Dubai’s status as a global maritime hub. Held at the official DMC headquarters, the brief session effectively served to maintain and further develop strong-standing ties between the world maritime cluster’s vast portfolio of strategic collaborating […]

Dubai Opera, the ultimate performing arts destination, has announced its exceptional November lineup. The city’s most iconic cultural destination will be hosting to a diverse programme of 5 world-class performances. The entertainment offering is truly multifaceted, with the varied lineup ensuring there’s something for everyone. This unique and awe-inspiring venue will bring the world’s most […]

Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney stopped by the offices of the Dubai Sports Council this week and was photographed with two of the DP World Tour’s most prestigious trophies. The Harry Vardon Trophy is awarded to the player who finishes the DP World Tour season at the top of the Rankings, with the […]

Global Village, the region’s leading family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is now open for Season 27. As guests gathered at Gate of the World ready for the opening of the 27th Season, the Global Village ‘Wonder Rides’ – a unique fleet of some of the world’s most recognisable and iconic taxis–drew up at […]

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region has announced the 2022 edition of its annual Unity Run will be hosted on Saturday, 19 November at Dubai Design District. The Emirates NBD Unity Run is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin […]

The first all-inclusive spa and salon is set to open in Dubai this November and it is owned and managed by the cast of the Real Housewives of Dubai – Caroline Brooks, named The Glass House Salon and Spa and it will be located at Citywalk Dubai. Because of her passion for skincare and haircare, […]

The long-awaited Dubai Fitness Challenge returns for its 5th edition and challenges residents and tourists to complete 30 minutes of activity every day from October 29th to November 27th. adidas’ growing partnership with Dubai Tourism ensures the vision to make Dubai the most active city in the world, promoting the culture of physical activity and […]

Ski Dubai has revealed its 2022 / 2023 team of Sponsored Athletes, which identifies the region’s most talented skiers and snowboarders, at a special event hosted last night. This year’s diverse cohort is made up of 34 high calibre male and female athletes from seven different nationalities, including 18 Emiratis, who range in age from […]

Sole DXB, with the support of its strategic partners Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Calendar, is happy to announce their 2022 10-year anniversary stage line-up. The premiere cultural & lifestyle festival returns on December 9, 10 and 11 at d3, a global hub for art design and creativity and a member of TECOM Group […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Bulgari, the leading, continue to activate their fruitful strategic partnership to strengthen bridges of cultural and creative interaction between the UAE and Italy.To these ends, Bulgari held a press conference in Rome to inaugurate an exhibition that celebrates the works of the three finalists for the Bulgari […]

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in MENA, today has reported its financial results for the nine months ending 30th September 2022. H.E AbdulAziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of Mashreq, said: “As we approach the end of the year, it is my pleasure to announce a healthy net profit of AED 2.6 billion for Mashreq […]

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), organiser of the Gulfood and GulfHostevents, is pleased to announce the regional finalists of Gulfood YouthX, a culinary competition aimed at aspiring young chefs working in some of the region’s most iconic hotels and restaurants. Ten teams of three went head to head in a ‘Culinary Casting’ qualifier round at the […]

Olé Dubai, the enigmatic exclusive lounge at Souk Al Bahar, announces an exciting line-up of thrilling and electrifying performances this month, giving partygoers the ultimate nightlife experience. Since opening in July, Olé Dubai has created a reputation as one of the city’s top night-out destinations with its infectious party atmosphere, buzzing with excitement and energy, […]

Riverland™ a European themed recreational and dining destination, & the most Instagrammable place in Dubai, set within Dubai Parks and Resorts™ revs up for an iconic free-to-enter supercars event – ‘Land of Legends Motor Show’, on Saturday 22nd of October. With more than 200 customized cars & motorbikes, the diverse line-up will be on display […]

Set to energize the Dubai community for 30 days, Dragon Mart, one of the world’s largest trading hubs announces the opening of its fitness hub as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge featuring free golf classes and badminton courts, from 29 October to 4 November. MyGolf Dubai, the region’s largest indoor golf facility, will be […]

Dubai Airports has issued an advisory alerting traveller that Dubai International (DXB) will experience an exceptionally busy 10-day period as a result of schools breaking for half-term holidays later this week. Passenger numbers at DXB are rising rapidly towards 2019 levels on the back of strong recovery throughout 2022, making seasonal peaks busiest since the […]

Hop on The Palm Monorail for an exciting new journey to The Pointe, Dubai’s waterfront lifestyle and dining destination, which officially opens its own station today. The new station is part of The Palm Monorail’s ongoing efforts to support the UAE’s vision to become a fully smart and sustainable country by boosting mass transit and […]

Ahead of Halloween season, Dubai Parks and Resorts has announced a fright-worthy World of Halloween with creepy activities across all its theme parks and the Lapita Hotel perfectly suited for adults and kids alike. With haunted house, scary mazes, tricks, treats, jack-o-lanterns and horrifying themes on offer, Dubai’s leading attraction will turn into one of […]

The USA Cheese Guild®, the centre for cheese excellence and knowledge, will host 12 USA Cheese Specialists® in Dubai later this month as part of a competition to crown one of the experts, ‘The Big Cheese‘. US Cheese In partnership with the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA) Dubai, the 12 finalists, all of whom are […]

The United Arab Emirates is further displaying the importance of the healthcare sector as it is set to host three healthcare events next week in Dubai where more than 4,000 healthcare professionals and participants are expected to attend and 140 expert speakers will deliver 110 scientific sessions. Over 40 participating countries will also be present […]

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, in partnership with Jessica and Rita Kahawaty, founders of culinary brand Mama Rita, hosted a decadent pink afternoon tea to raise awareness and funds for Al Jalila Foundation, in association with Brest Friends during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pictured above, from left, NihalAboushousha from Al Jalila Foundation,Jessica Kahawaty, Rita Kahawaty and Executive […]

WHAT:              Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp., has taken over Dubai’s Burj Khalifa to celebrate the launch of TH Monogram and the brand’s new collection. Designed by celebrated British illustrator and graphic designer Fergus Purcell, TH Monogram was inspired by the classic motifs found in the TOMMY HILFIGER archives and reimagined, creating an […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, launched today its revamped portal that has been redesigned to better serve its travel trade partners. flydubai’s new Travel Agency Portal has been redesigned with a fresher visual look and provides a more personalised online experience with a range of advanced features and self-service tools, catering to the needs of its […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today the launch of flights to Osh in Kyrgyzstan from 03 November with a twice-weekly service, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate direct flights from Dubai. The addition of flights to Osh makes it the second point in Kyrgyzstan including the capital, Bishkek. ​ With the launch of operations […]

marhaba, part of dnata, continues to expand its lounge offering as passengers increasingly look for quality airport hospitality services to boost their travel experience. Most recently, marhaba has re-opened a newly-refurbished lounge at Dubai International’s (DXB) Terminal 3. Located at Concourse ‘C’, the newest marhaba lounge features contemporary Arabic influences, enhanced buffet area and a […]

Homegrown real estate developer, ZāZEN Properties, has shared its insights on the latest trends in the country’s sustainability efforts for the UAE real estate sector, which has continued to increase over the past year. Real estate construction is responsible for approximately 40% of primary global energy consumption and research has shown that the construction of […]

DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre,will organise the second edition of World of Coffee Exhibition 2023as part of its endeavour to foster the emerging coffee industry in the Middle East. The exhibition – which will be held in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association and the Specialty […]

The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) has officially launched the 5th cycle of its Mentorship Programme, one of its trailblazing initiatives designed to strengthen Dubai’s reputation as a preferred destination for talented entrepreneurs and an incubator of major economic projects. The six-month cycle was launched during a briefing session recently held to bring mentees together […]

 Dubai Calendar, the official listing platform for events in the city, has announced an incredible line-up of live music, culture and sport events which will take place throughout the city during November 2022. Whether you are looking for musical entertainment or to laugh along at a comedy show, or enjoy a variety of culinary experiences […]

Gulf Capital, a leading thematic Private Equity firm investing across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, announced the successful completion of its exit from CHO Group, a fully-integrated producer and global exporter of olive oil and the largest operator in North Africa. This investment reflects Gulf Capital’s strategy of increasing its investments in food security […]

Gulf Capital, a leading thematic Private Equity firm investing across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, announced the successful completion of its exit from CHO Group, a fully-integrated producer and global exporter of olive oil and the largest operator in North Africa. This investment reflects Gulf Capital’s strategy of increasing its investments in food security […]

The world’s largest free fun run and one of the key highlights of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), Dubai Run, presented by Mai Dubai,  will take over the iconic Sheikh Zayed Road on 20 November. Runners of all ages and fitness abilities are invited to register and challenge themselves to go the distance. The fourth edition […]

Emirates’ Taipei-Dubai route is scheduled to go daily from 6 November, following the conclusion of Taiwan’s reopening plan with the termination of its mandatory COVID-19 quarantine restrictions for arrivals. Operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft, Emirates’ flight EK366 from Dubai departs at 02:50hrs and arrives in Taipei at 14:45hrs. The return flight EK367 from Taipei […]

Dubai Media City, a world-renowned media hub and a member of the TECOM Group PJSC, and Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity have partnered up to showcase inventive and award-winning campaigns with the Student Creative Hack Competition. Encouraging the development of the young creative talent in the MENA region, the competition serves to help students […]

In this role, Hamda will bring her significant human capital and talent development expertise to lead and grow human resources, nurture and develop Mashreq talent, and support culture and engagement enhancement programmes across the organization. She will be responsible for leading key priorities such as DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), streamlining distributed workforce and hybrid […]

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE and the second-largest Islamic bank in the world, announced today its collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI) at GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech show taking place in Dubai from 10-14 October 2022. The new collaboration will enable the bank to digitize […]

The Emirates Dubai 7s, part of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, has announced a partnership with Nakheel Community Management as the Presenting Partner for the Netball Tournament taking place on the 1st – 3rd December 2022. Emirates Dubai 7s: Netball presented by Nakheel Community Management will see numerous netball divisions compete on four courts […]

The Emirates Dubai 7s, part of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, has announced a partnership with Nakheel Community Management as the Presenting Partner for the Netball Tournament taking place on the 1st – 3rd December 2022. Emirates Dubai 7s: Netball presented by Nakheel Community Management will see numerous netball divisions compete on four courts […]

kanvas, a new creative hub in Dubai,transforms artworks by 12-year-old Karolina Sávolt into a 20-minute immersive projection experience that transports viewers to the artist’s imaginary living room.The video art exhibition features eight oil paintings showcased in a new digital perspective reflecting a young girl’s fantasy depicted in feminine figures, fairy-tale-like creatures, geometric patterns, and vibrant colours. […]

Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to groove at RELM FEST, Nakheel’s one-of-a-kind music festival held at The Pointe, which will bring renowned regional artists to perform all weekend from 21 to 23 October, from 6 pm till 11pm followed by after-parties at selected venues till late. The Pointe, the premium waterfront destination […]

AtGITEX Global 2022, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, continued to mark its data centre excellence by announcing a new certification from Uptime Institute, internationally recognised as the Global Digital Infrastructure Authority. The independently assessed and awarded Tier III Gold Certification […]

Diwali in Dubai, the beloved festival of lights, kicks off tomorrow, 14 October and runs until 28 October with a wealth of promotions, Diwali markets and exhibitions, exciting live entertainment, thrilling competitions and prizes, and more to be enjoyed across the city. Across Dubai, shopping malls, retail outlets and brands are organising their own special […]

Global Village has revealed further details of some of the additional new experiences and attractions guests can look forward to throughout Season 27. Arriving at the perfect time for Halloween, the newly built House of Fear will be the scariest haunted house experience in the region featuring a team of actors across nine different experiences […]

Udrive, a dedicated pay-per-minute car rental platform, today announced the launch of Udrive Stations, the world’s first area-exclusive car rental station. The platform was launched in collaboration with Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), One Central and ibis One Central, in an effort to provide exclusive mobility to its users in the area. Udrive Stations provides […]

Unique Properties, one of Dubai’s leading real estate agencies, has observed strong demand for short-term rentals in the UAE. There are 10,000 active rental listings in Dubai and their occupancy rates rose by 32% from December 2020 to December 2021; average daily rates have grown between 15% – 28% and monthly rates are rising to […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, continues to grow its operations to the island nation of the Maldives with the launch of a new daily service to Gan International Airport (GAN) from 04 February 2023. flydubai started its operations to the Maldives in 2013 with the launch of direct flights to Velana International Airport (MLE) in the […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has partnered with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA)for fixed, ICT, special projects and long-term technical support. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Mohammed Yousef Al Mudharreb, CEO, Corporate Technology Support Services Sector, RTA and Fahad Al Hassawi, Chief Executive Officer at du at GITEX Global […]

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAEpaid a visit to the esteemed ‘Car of the Future’ showcase at the e& stand on the first day of GITEX Global 2022, taking in the Cadillac InnerSpace Concept – a […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, and The Coca-Cola Company Middle East have signed a strategic multi-year partnership which will see Coca-Cola become the official soft drinks and water partner for the family destination. As part of the partnership, Coca-Cola Middle East will exclusively supply […]

Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s fully integrated destination and part of Al-Futtaim Group, Dubai Festival City is back with its most awaited Festival Fitness Series in partnership with Race ME Events. First in the series, the Half Marathon will take place on October 22nd, 2022 at Dubai Festival City. Committed to creating the best possible community […]

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)announced the winners of the ‘Creative Innovation Challenge’ competition, which was launched within the North Star Dubaievent accompanying the largest technology event,GITEX Global 2022. The competition succeeded in attracting 50 projects from entrepreneurs in the creative sector at local, regional and international levels, and presented its innovative solutions for […]

Vezeeta, the champion of health-tech innovation in emerging markets, has raised new funding to fuel its growth plans, and fund imminent M&A deals in MEA, powered by long-time partners and investors – Abu Dhabi-based Gulf Capital and Sweden-based VNV Global. After reaching profitability, Vezeeta is now set to spearhead its expansion into new products and […]

The largest community cycling event in the Emirate, Dubai Ride, presented by DP World, is set to return for its third edition on 6 November 2022, as one of the key highlights of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC).  Tens of thousands of cyclists are expected to gather on Sheikh Zayed Road to turn Dubai’s most famous […]

Following its sell-out camp in April, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the ultimate relaxed luxury family beach resort,has announced the return of the highly sought-after children’s football camp Football Escapes for two consecutive weeks this October. Led by well-loved football legends Michael Owen, Robbie Keane, and Ledley King, Football Escapes will run over two weeks, from 17th […]

Vezeeta, the champion of health-tech innovation in emerging markets, has raised new funding to fuel its growth plans, and fundimminent M&A deals in MEA, powered by long-time partners and investors– Abu Dhabi-based Gulf Capital and Sweden-based VNV Global. After reaching profitability, Vezeeta is now set to spearhead its expansion into new products and search for […]

Underlining Dubai’s leading position as a destination for future innovations and a hub for leading multinational companies to launch their latest technologies in global markets, Dubai International Chamber hosted today the world’s first public flight of the pioneering eVTOL flying car X2 designed by Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng at Skydive Dubai. The event was […]

–‘PIAF! Le Spectacle’will return to Dubai Opera on 22 October 2022, with Broadway Entertainment Group and to mark the occasion we will be celebrating the iconic, influential songs of Édith Piaf. “La Vie enRose” (1946) Arguably, Piaf’s most famous song, this heart-breaking ballad articulates timeless themes of love, romance, and resilience. Covered by famous artists, […]

In its efforts to build and reinforce a customer-centric culture across the organization, Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the UAE’s largest Islamic Bank and the second-largest Islamic bank in the world, recently introduced its Customer Charter #AllAboutYou, a promise that reflects DIB’s commitment in providing customers with banking services that are simple to understand, delivered in a […]

Sole DXB, Dubai’s hotly anticipated, culture leading festival, returns this December after a three-year hiatus for its 10-year anniversary edition. With previous guests including the likes of Nas, Stormzy, Hiroshi Fujiwara, and Petra Collins, guests can expect another stellar line up of talent from the worlds of music, fashion, visual art and sports, for 2022. […]

The unveiling of Vida Hotels and Resorts’ latest project, Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club has been confirmed to open in Q4 of 2022. The impressive location with yacht-filled marina views is reason enough to make this your next favourite destination. The waterfront property consisting of 158-hotel rooms and residences is set to bring excitement […]