Commemorating the 12th day of Christmas and the day of Epiphany when the 3 Kings visited baby Jesus in Bethlehem, the Luxembourg Pavilion is inviting guests to experience an ancient European tradition dating back to the 14th century whilst sampling the classical royal dessert known as The King’s Cake or Dräikinnekskuch with a twist. The King’s Cake […]

Expo 2020 Dubai will be home to the Middle East’s first Vegan Food Festival this January, presenting flavours from around the world with a game-changing culinary experience in association with Veganuary and Vegan Days. Taking place over from 14to 30January at Expo 2020’s Festival Garden, the food fest will bring together the greatest plant-based food […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is letting the joy of the Festive season envelop guests as they come together for spectacular celebrations to mark Russian Christmas until January 8, 2022. Guests can visit the Russian Pavilion to meet Russian Santa Claus, more commonly known […]

Preimo Urban Mobility, which was established in 2018 as Mojay Lifestyle Limousine, is a luxury chauffeur service has relaunched with the aim to provide comfort and safety through innovative technology. The company has successfully completed 20,000 trips and delivered to an elite clientele of world leaders, business executives, government officials, 5 star hotels, aviation sectors […]

Kicking off a new season of outdoor entertainment, The Square @ISD Dubai, the city’s new outdoor concert venue, launched today. Located in the heart of new Dubai, the venue will host an active program of live entertainment, from music festivals and concert series featuring global and regional artists to corporate and private events. The Square […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the fifth edition of its Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC) with the support of leading industry organisations. DDC 2022 will be held on 21 February 2022 at Atlantis, The […]

‘We Are The Makers’is the central theme of the Ireland Pavilion’s Maker’s Gallery; a permanent, awe-inspiring exhibition curated by Lynn Scarff, Director of the National Museum of Ireland, featuring a diverse collection of art-work, sculptures and innovations from Ireland with an international impact. The Maker’s Gallery, located to the left of The Courtyard inside the […]

Classical music, world culture, celebrity guests and a grand European ball – Dubai has never seen anything like the Dresden Opera Ball before. This landmark cultural event arrives in Dubai on 14th March 2022, with the aim to unite world cultures through music and dance. Dubai Opera will host the glamorous event, which is based […]

The Bus-on-Demand service of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recorded huge growth in the number of commuters on board these buses. Statistics reveal that 603,052 riders used this service from the time of launch in February 2020 until the end of 2021. The service recorded a significant increase in ridership numbers, where 428,377 riders […]

Dubai Duty Free announced annual sales of Dhs3.563 billion (US$976 million) in 2021 which is 40% higher compare to last year.. Reflecting on the year, which was still overshadowed by Covid-19, Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman & CEO of Dubai Duty Free said, “Overall, it has been a very good year for the operation despite […]

Expo 2020 Dubai will be home to the first-ever Vegan Food Festival in the Middle East. A game changing culinary experience with flavours from around the world taking place over 3 weekends from 14th to 30thJanuary, Friday through Sunday. Expo 2020 is proud to bring together the greatest selection of plant-based food to the region […]

Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry led by the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), welcomed more new partnerships at the Malaysia Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai. Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged with renowned players such as International Assistance Sdn Bhd (IASB) and HADID International Services (HADID). These partnerships will further allow the industry to gain new customer […]

Residential values in the world’s tallest building – The Burj Khalifa, have climbed 23%, according to analysis carried out by global property consultant Knight Frank to mark the 12th anniversary of Dubai’s iconic global landmark. Faisal Durrani, Partner – Head of Middle East Research, Knight Frank, explained: “The theme for 2021 has been the exponential rebounding of […]

Announces the destination is welcoming vaccinated as well as non-vaccinated tourists Travel health & safety protocols implanted in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) Awarded the ‘Safe Travel Stamp’ by the World Travel and Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel & Tourism Council Buoyed on by a steady increase in tourist arrivals, Sri Lanka, […]

Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded 8,958,132 visits during its first three months, boosted by a slate of spectacular events across the December festive season and with more world-class sport, music and cultural performances expected in the second half of its six-month run. From October to December 2021, Expo hosted a total of 8,902 government leaders, […]

Dubai Sports Council has launched a ‘Basketball Development Program’ for Dubai clubs, with the aim of developing the skills of Emirati coaches and players. The initiative has been launched under the framework of Decision No 4 2020 of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, which makes […]

The Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has undergone tremendous changes since 5th August 2019 with the new government coming into picture, said Shri Ranjan Prakash Thakur, Principal Secretary, Industry & Commerce, J&K during the inauguration of the J&K Week at the India Pavilion in EXPO2020 Dubai today. “This is the dawn of […]

In a first-of-its-kind Dubai City of Gold initiative, Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG), the largest trade body for the jewellery industry, has creatively joined hands with 14 popular content creators and influencers. Taking Dubai’s love for shopping up a notch and in celebration of the UAE’s move to a new weekend, DJG uses its amazing platform […]

To extend the festivities and in line with the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic is giving the general public the chance to win a ‘Golden Ticket’ when registering for their free General Admission tickets for this year’s event! This year’s tournament is not to be missed, with Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, […]

Emaar, the UAE’s globally renowned and recognised integrated real estate development company, hosted a monumental New Year’s Eve celebration in Downtown Dubai to ring in 2022 in style. Living up to its “Eve of Wonders” theme, Emaar’s display provided a wondrous visual extravaganza of pyrotechnics choreographed to a light and laser show brought to life through Burj […]

Over the last three decades, Dubai has grown in reputation as one of the world’s most exciting golf destinations. With several world-class golf courses including ones designed by the sport’s most celebrated stars, golfing enthusiasts are spoilt for choice in the emirate. As the host of major global tournaments, Dubai also offers one of the […]

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, has marked its fifth year of engagement with DIFC FinTech Hive, the largest financial technology hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region and part of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), successfully completing two sprints of […]

Atlantis, The Palm and Moët & Chandon broke the Guinness World Records™ title for the world’s largest drinking glass pyramid at the Maison’s star-studded Effervescence event series at WHITE Beach, Atlantis, The Palm. Under the magnificence of the resort’s Asateer Tent, 120 VIPs donning glamorous gowns and dapper suits raised a glass to 2022 as […]

In the three months since opening its doors to the world, Expo 2020 Dubai has provided a beacon of hope for millions of people from around the world who have visited and participated, both physically and virtually, bringing together the international community in a show of resilience in uncertain times. During those months, leaders and […]

A love of nature is something very much on display across a range of pavilions at Expo, with each offering their own interpretation of greenery, forests and animals. The Singapore Pavilion, for example, houses more than 170 species of plants, as seen on everything from hanging gardens to vertical walls. To achieve this green, multi-layered […]

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, created the perfect setting to ring in the New Year in style with eight spectacular firework displays to mark the arrival of 2022 in eight countries across the world. Festivities started with the arrival of New Year in Australia […]

In line with EXPO 2020’sSustainability focus, glass and design leader LASVITis illuminating the Czech PavilionwithGolden Rain, an organic six-meter-high groundbreaking installation made entirely of recyclable metal and glass, that marries technology and harmony with nature to showcase the process of manufacturing water from air. Golden Rain connects the traditional craft of glass making to modern […]

In alignment with the government’s decision with regard to the new work week, starting 2ndJanuary 2022 Global Village,the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment,will have three days of extended operating hours instead of the earlier two. Family day has been shifted to Tuesday from the earlier Monday when […]

The world’s largest and tallest observation wheel Ain Dubai hosted unique parties, experiences, entertainment, light and drone shows before the official New Year’s Eve Countdown by Omega &Rivoli on the LED wheel and fireworks rung in the New Year to truly cement its position as the ultimate celebration destination. Taking place on the Ain Dubai […]

When you think of activities that can bring about health benefits, gambling probably won’t be the first on your list. However, according to new research, it can lead to some surprising effects in the body, helping us to relax and feel better as well as improving health. Gambling has been practiced for thousands of years, […]

As the year draws to a close, a high volume of passengers are expected to surge through Dubai International to meet their travel plans for the New Year celebrations and the holidays season. With nearly 1 million travellers departing and arriving into Dubai, the peak travel period which starts today will last through 10 January […]

Emirates progressed on its recovery path in 2021, rebuilding its passenger network to 128 cities by December including a new route to Miami launched in July. At the end of 2021, all of Emirates’ 133 Boeing 777 aircraft and nearly 60 of its A380 fleet are in active service, connecting people to their loved ones and […]

Celebrate the Russian Festive Season this year at Billionaire Dubai, marveling at the dramatically orchestrated show which is sure to shimmer with Festive glamour. The perfect place for a luxurious celebration,step through the red velvet curtains into the hedonistic world of Billionaire Dubai for a Russian Christmas and New Year’s Eve that you will never forget. […]

HE Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, has visited the Singapore Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai to have a closer look at the latest technologies in environmental sustainability and the integration of nature, architecture and technology, through digital designs representing a microcosm towards growth, sustainability, and resilience. Located at the […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that it has partnered with Schneider Electric in the UAE,theFrench, indisputable leader in power management – medium voltage, low voltage,secure power, and automation systems. The newly formed partnership will see Schneider supply Azizi’spremium soon-to-be-completed residential and commercial developments at Riviera. The company will provide […]

The visitors who have walked across the threshold of the Italy Pavilion at Expo2020Dubai since the opening of the Universal Exposition to date amount to about 680 thousand, with a forecast of reaching 700 thousand by the end of the year. In addition to the public physically present, 7 million virtual visitors were involved in […]

As it celebrates three exciting and enjoyable months at Expo 2020 Dubai, the Thailand Pavilion is honouring its over 700,000 visitor milestone and the fact that it has become one of the most popular country pavilions at the landmark global gathering. Now welcoming over 8,000 visitors a day, the Thailand Pavilion is ranked one of […]

This week, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) through its agency Tourism Malaysia is taking over the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, United Arab Emirates(UAE)between 26th December 2021 until 31stDecember 2021. Promoting Malaysia as the next Top of the Mind Ecotourism Destination in the World, the Ecotourism Week at the Malaysia Pavilion […]

From investment deals to climate goals, cross-border collaboration to multi-national festivals, the first three months of Expo 2020 Dubai have seen a plethora of link-ups between countries, organisations, and artists, showing that exhibition is truly exemplifying its theme, ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’. In early October, Uganda signed business deals worth US$650 million while in […]

Club Vista Mare Palm Bay don’t miss the party of the year as Palm Bay welcomes in the New Year from 8 pm to 12 am. Indulge in sharing starters, mains and desserts, free-flowing grape, selected cocktails and more starting at AED350 per person for reservations, call 058 594 1834 or email reservations@palmbaydubai.com Ibn Al […]

Al Nabooda Automobiles is delighted to once again be a Gold sponsor of the annual Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, which took place last night at the Armani Hotel in Downtown Dubai. The Audi representative in the UAE has been proud to be a partner of the awards since its inception 12 year ago, and was […]

The 12th edition of the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards honoured the top international football talents of the season. Held in conjunction with the 16th Dubai International Sports Conference, organised by the Dubai Sports Council, the evening celebrated the world of football with a countdown at the Al Wasl Plaza at Expo 2020 Dubai, followed by […]

Shaheen H. Al-Ghanem, CEO of Warba Bank, a leading Kuwaiti Islamic Bank, Tuesday rang the market-opening bell to celebrate the listing of the Bank’s US$250 million perpetual Tier-1 Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai, in the presence of Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and Dubai Financial Market (DFM). This is the third Sukuk listing by Warba […]

Since opening on October 1, the Thailand Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai has already welcome over 100k visitors and it continues to attract vast crowds every day. An explosion of shimmering gold and dynamic displays and performances, there’s so much see and do, whether you arrive in the morning, at lunchtime or late in the […]

The countdown is officially on! Ain Dubai will be the place to ring in the New Year, with a host of unique parties, experiences, entertainment and drone and fireworks shows. Taking place on the Ain Dubai Plaza overlooking JBR and the palm, the Rockstar Party NYE Party in Plaza, held in partnership with Rockstar Energy […]

Pioneers of a unique dining experience, perfectly paired with an opulent and expertly orchestrated show, Billionaire Dubai is an electrifying masterpiece of entertainment in the heart of Business Bay. Not one to rest on their laurels, Billionaire Dubai has opened up the ultimate after-dinner-and-a-show party, which is sure to take the nightlife scene in Downtown, to new heights. The exhilarating world […]

ENOC Group has been awarded the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for its innovatively designed Service Station of the Future, and the Customer Focus Award for its eLink Station at the 2021 Idea of the Year Awards. The Ideas UK Award is an international award recognising innovative ideas and rating innovative organisations based on global standards […]

Visits to Expo 2020 Dubai continue to climb substantially, increasing to 8,067,012 in the period up to 27 December as the most significant global gathering of 2021 continues to welcome visitors safely and responsibly. Expo’s stringent COVID-19 safety measures are designed to protect everyone on site, and include mandatory mask-wearing – indoors and outdoors – […]

Emirates Post Group, in collaboration with the General Authority of Sports, has announced the issuance of the commemorative stamp titled ‘UAE Sport in 50 Years’ in celebration of the nation’s milestones in sports over the last five decades. The stamp showcases the most significant achievements of Emirati athletes in the regional and global sports arenas. […]

Nestlé is partnering with the Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, where it’s hosting a contactless and immersive “Together for Good” exhibit from December 14 to January 16. Along with an accompanying website, it displays key Nestlé commitments to society, encourages people to join in taking action, and offers the chance to win a prize of a five-night/six-day all inclusive trip […]

The Qatar Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai organized a number of events and activities on the occasion of Qatar National Day, with the participation of His Excellency Mr. Sultan bin Rashid Al Khater, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry; Her Excellency Mrs. Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and […]

From life-size ornaments to festive parades, Expo 2020 Dubai celebrated Christmas (25th December) with a day full of spectacular activities for everyone to enjoy. Dressed up as Santa’s elves, reindeers, and wrapped gifts, Christmas performers paraded through the site spreading holiday cheer to excited visitors. In a magical Christmas evening celebration, audience was also impressed […]

H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, welcomed the world’s leading football personalities to the 16th session of the Dubai International Sports Conference, which will take place on 27 December, alongside the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. Organised under the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives by Dubai […]

The birds of prey will again soar high and fast as the new season of Fazza Championship for Falconry–Telwah, organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre (HHC), will kick off on Tuesday, December 28, in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai. Over the years, the Fazza Championship for Falconry–Telwah (lure in Arabic) has a grown in size, […]

The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), a NAMA Women Advancement affiliate, is calling out to members to avail a golden opportunity to secure funding for their unique ideas by participating in SBWC Pearl Quest, one of the largest pitch funds that will be open to women founders and entrepreneurs in the UAE. SBWC is collaborating […]

Bosnia and Herzegovina are one of 192 countries participating in Expo 2020 Dubai. Its pavilion is situated in the Opportunity district, providing you with insight into the country’s unparalleled uniqueness. A heart-shaped country with a rich culture and a deep-rooted industrial heritage, Bosnia and Herzegovina presents Expo visitors with a distinct, memorable experience. Edin Forto, […]

Bangladesh’s economic growth is expected to increase to 6.6% in the fiscal year ending June 2022, according to International Monetary Fund. This month as the country celebrated its 50th Independence Day, its Cabinet Secretary declared that the nation’s GDP per capita had grown by 9% over the past year, rising to $2,227.On the occasion, the […]

In a move that further contributes to realising the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the world’s best city to live, work and visit, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched an online portal that provides a ‘One-Stop-Shop’ for […]

Binghatti Developers, a leading real-estate development company, announced that their latest project “Binghatti Rose” located in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) was was sold out within just hours of launching during a launch event held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Dubai on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. The launch came as a season finale to the […]

The progression of technology and the production of convergent devices such as smartphones and tablets have changed how the media consumes information; shifting from books and newspapers to TV and radio and finally to the Internet. And to comply with this, numerous business companies have changed their marketing strategies to be predominantly based online. But […]