The Selfie Kingdom (TSK), Dubai’s first ever dedicated selfie museum opens its doors for photo / selfie enthusiasts of all ages. Close to the Expo 2020 site, TSK is an interactive space that aims to inspire creativity, art, design and promote digital content. The hub currently features fifteen pop-up rooms with vibrant and unique backdrops/props […]

The UAE leadership places great importance on protecting the environment and promoting a green economy, and placing sustainability at the forefront of its strategic priorities. This prioritisation supports UAE Vision 2021, which aims to build a sustainable environment and a diversified and sustainable competitive economy that ensures a secure future for generations to come. The […]

Emirates Aviation University celebrated its 30th graduation ceremony, honouring more than 243 students. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, the graduation ceremony took place at the university’s campus in Dubai Academic City. The graduation ceremony was attended by Dr Ahmad […]

Emirates today announced its contributions to bushfire relief in Australia. The airline will be donating 10% of all EmiratesRED sales on every flight from 17 January until 16 February 2020 and matching this dollar-for-dollar. The proceeds will go towards the recovery and rebuilding efforts taking place in the communities affected across Australia. “We are deeply […]

Mawaheb from Beautiful People (Mawaheb), a Dubai-based non-profit art studio for the determined ones from 16 years and above , invites you to an exhibition titled ‘In Between The Dots’. The exhibition showcases artworks created by its students, inspired by the work of contemporary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Every artwork reflects an emotion or cherished […]

The UAE today lit up the iconic Burj Khalifa in a towering display of national support for Australia following the recent bush fires that have devastated the country. The massive display adorning the world’s tallest building read #MatesHelpMates, the hashtag used to show the outpouring of solidarity with Australia a longstanding friend of the UAE […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that the UAE has always been a leader in launching initiatives and projects that serve the people of the region and the world. As part of its vision, the nation will continue to be […]

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today attended the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Dubai Press Club (DPC), which was held in the presence of Arab information ministers and prominent officials. The event, held at DPC’s new headquarters, located in One […]

Dubai Opera and Broadway Entertainment Group have partnered with Sharjah UNESCO World Book Capital 2019, to celebrate the power of culture, performance, literature and poetry to unite people across borders and generations. The partnership celebrates the Winter/Spring 2020 series of performances staged at Dubai Opera offering theatregoers a complimentary book on the opening night for theatrical adaptations based on novels such […]

Emirates today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trip.com Group, a world’s leading one-stop travel service provider. The agreement was signed in Shanghai by executives of both companies, signalling the start of a strategic cooperation between Emirates and Trip.com Group and allowing the airline to expand its reach in the […]

The global economy is going through a phase of transition and it is highly influenced by the gold industry of every country. For the UAE market, Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group plays an instrumental role in regulating the gold sector, and this year as well with their innovative promotion “Dubai City of Gold” campaign for […]

As quilting remains a perennially popular hobby for people of all ages, the 2020 edition of the International Quilt Show Dubai (IQSD) is set to break records as the biggest event the region has ever seen, attracting crowds of up to 1000 people each day. Event Director Shanker Ramakrishnan runs Dubai-based hobby shop Classic Quilts, […]

The 2020 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon is expecting to see a record number of Emiratis line up at the start on 24th January, 2020, alongside some of the world’s greatest elite marathon athletes, thanks to the viral “#My City_My Race” campaign. Organised under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, has issued Decree No. 1 of 2020 placing Dubai government sports organisations under the supervision of Dubai Sports Council. The Decree states that government sports organisations, including those established or annexed through a […]

Best known for his hit single “Addison Lee”, UK hip hop star, Not3s will be taking the crowd by storm at afterhours party location, Mantis on January 16th for his headline performance in Dubai. His hit single ‘Addison Lee’ brought him to the forefront of the music industry – selling over 200,000 copies of the track […]

Assala Nasri, one of the Arab world’s biggest stars is ready to entertain guests at Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park, and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, with a stunning live concert from 9 pm on Friday, 17th January. The adored Syrian singer will bring her strong and […]

For the third year running, Hala China, by Meraas and Dubai Holding, will usher in the Chinese New Year with a bang. And this year is set to be bigger and better than ever before, as a rich variety of cultural performances and experiences will take place across the city’s leading destinations from 16 January […]

DP World has won a further legal hearing against the Government of Djibouti over the Doraleh Container Terminal. A Tribunal of the London Court of International Arbitration ordered Djibouti to restore the rights and benefits under the 2006 Concession Agreement to DP World and Doraleh Container Terminal SA within two months, or pay damages. An […]

Dubai Future Academy, one of Dubai Future Foundation’s initiatives, organized a training course in partnership with University of Oxford on “Artificial Intelligence and Good Governance”. The course was co-facilitated by a group of international and local experts in the fields of modern technology, artificial intelligence, and future foresight. The three-day training course which was co-designed with […]

Shell UAE is proud to announce it has signed an agreement to be a national partner of the Netherlands pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, the largest event ever to be staged in the Middle East. Beginning in October, Expo 2020 Dubai will host 192 countries and millions of visitors for a six-month celebration of human brilliance […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announces that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has enacted the Employment Law Amendment Law No. […]

Roxy Cinemas kicks off the decade with the announcement of an all new location for their famed ladies night, which will return on the 21st January 2020. In addition to the regular screening at Roxy Cinemas Platinum Plus screens in City Walk, the highly-anticipated ladies night will now be available for booking at The Beach, JBR […]

Continued efforts by Dubai Economy to improve consumer rights awareness and strengthen consumer feedback as part of promoting the city as a safe and competitive shopping destination have led to a substantial increase in consumer complaints.  While 32,650 consumer complaints were received in 2018, the past year saw a 20% increase leading to 39,113 complaints, […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), today laid the foundation stone for the W Motors Automotive Facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE, the first manufacturing facility of its kind in the Middle East with an investment of AED370 Million. The groundbreaking event was also attended by […]

With the UAE expected to introduce a new data protection law in the near future, it is crucial that businesses enhance their understanding of data privacy and its legal implications, experts from PwC Middle East explained during a recent workshop at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s headquarters. The workshop, entitled “Data Privacy in the […]

The Outlet Village, the Tuscan inspired destination by Meraas where fashion lovers and trendsetters meet, celebrated the 25th Dubai Shopping Festival in style last weekend. Visitors were in for a visual treat at the nature-inspired Fashion Greenhouse that hosted vibrant fashion shows presenting the latest collections worn by popular Dubai influencers. Fashion enthusiasts got their […]

Branden Grace shot to the summit of the Race to Dubai after securing his ninth European Tour triumph with a spellbinding final round 62 to hold off defending Champion Louis Oosthuizen and win the South African Open hosted by the City of Johannesburg. The home favourites could not be separated as they made the turn […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attended today “Artificial Intelligence Experts Retreat”, which was organised by the National Programme of Artificial Intelligence, AI, and attracted 350 AI experts from public and private sector. Sheikh Mohammed also launched a programme to attract AI talents. It seeks […]

Standard Chartered Bank has been announced as the Title Sponsor of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup (Dubai Open) Tournament in 2020. The Dubai Open is the most coveted trophy of the five tournaments under the umbrella of the prestigious Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series. The highly anticipated Standard Chartered Gold Cup 2020 will run from 16 February […]

Poetic Strokes brings the internationally acclaimed Pakistani action crime thriller “Laal Kabootar” to Dubai audiences on 29th of January at Novo Cinemas in Ibn Battuta Mall. The film is produced by Harvard graduates, Hania Chima and Kamil Chima; written by Ali Abbas Naqvi and directed by Kamal Khan. Taha Malik is the music director while […]

Glimpses into Air Traffic Control (ATC) modernisation and innovation will be provided to aviation industry stakeholders at the ATC Forum which is returning for its third straight year in June 2020 during the record-setting Airport Show, the world’s largest annual airport industry gathering. The event is coming at a time when it has been predicted […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (4-9 February) has today announced details of a ground-breaking venture with Dubai Police and the Penal and Correctional Institutions, along with other initiatives to mark the beginning of the countdown to the 2020 Festival. Tomorrow, I Will Fly, a book of essays written entirely by men and women in […]

Due to the continually prevailing weather conditions and in the interest of comfort of guests and all partners working on site, Global Village management has decided to keep its gates closed for today, Sunday January 12, 2020.  The world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, will re-open tomorrow, Monday, January 13, 2020, for […]

Dubai Economy confirmed that the emirate’s economic competitiveness and its ability to attract investors to grow and expand their businesses in various economic sectors have been further strengthened in 2019. According to a recent report by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy, 38,377 new licences have been issued in 2019, a […]

Popular Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar wooed crowds of fans at Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural festival park, and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, as she produced a captivating and vivacious live performance on Friday, 10th January. Neha Kakkar brought her infectious charm and stunning voice to the Global Village […]

If you are a fan of game development, participate in a weekend of game making and join the world’s largest game jam in Dubai, organised as part of The Global Game Jam® (GGJ). Hosted by SAE Institute in partnership with startup incubator ‘in5’, participants will be challenged to a hackathon lasting from 30th January to […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – registered 1,969 new companies in 2019, a signal of strong investor confidence in Dubai and the Authority’s position as one of the world’s most interconnected business districts. DMCC finished 2019 with the strongest Q4 registrations in four […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature today announced it will welcome Jo Nesbø, one of the world’s greatest crime writers, to the 2020 event (4-9 February). The world-renowned Norwegian author, whose books have sold more than 45 million copies in 50 languages, is recognized for broadening the scope of modern crime and thriller fiction. Speaking […]

Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer of RENAULT in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, is delighted to renew its participation in Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), one the biggest and most awaited sales event, for another consecutive year. In celebration of the 25th edition of the annual […]

Boxpark, Dubai’s hip urban destination by Meraas, is celebrating the 25th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival with its very own Carnival in a Box activation every Thursday to Saturday until 1 February. Every weekend at Boxpark this month has been a celebration unlike any other. By simply spending AED100 at any of Boxpark’s outlets, […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global 8th ranked international financial centre and leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announces His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has enacted a new DIFC Leasing Law […]

Due to prevailing weather conditions and in the interest of comfort of guests and all partners working on site, Global Village management has decided that the park will remain closed today, Saturday, January 11, 2020. The world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, will re-open tomorrow, Sunday, January 12, 2020. We look forward to welcoming guests […]

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – hosted His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, in its Almas Tower headquarters on 9 January 2020, for a briefing on DMCC’s role in facilitating, promoting and driving global trade through the emirate of Dubai. Accompanied […]

His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), revealed RTA’s intention to start a trial-run of drones in inspecting Dubai Metro tunnels extending 14 km on both the Red and Green Lines. Using drones enables a precise and fast inspection of the condition of assets. It […]

This 25th Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), witness an unprecedented array of street acts, performed by some of the world’s leading names, including Guinness World Records holders, only at Downtown Dubai. With 30 daily performances, including levitating human statues, mesmerising magical acts and awe-inspiring costumed set-pieces by ‘live statues’, Downtown Dubai Street Fest is your go-to […]

Experience one of the Arab music world’s biggest talents live, let Robbie Williams entertain you and marvel at 10 spectacular firework displays at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah this Dubai Shopping Festival. Live concerts galore: 17 and 24 January Beloved Arabic singer Mohammad Hamaki will captivate fans with a free, live concert at The Pointe’s […]

Today, Emaar Properties launched Burj Crown, a new, 44-storey luxury residential tower located on the vibrant Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard with direct views of Dubai Opera and Burj Khalifa. Designed by leading Hong-Kong based architecture firm LWK Partners, the 440-unit tower offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments, all with priceless views of Dubai’s most […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that 35 per cent of the construction of Creek Views is now complete. The development, which is 100% freehold, is situated on the iconic Dubai Creek in Dubai Healthcare City. Creek Views is scheduled to be completed by the first quarter of 2021, with […]

Art exhibits created by local Emirati artists, Trolls’ Middle East debut and the first-ever flyboard show on the creek, make up just three of the many reasons to celebrate the 25th Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) extravaganza at Al Seef this year. Al Seef has been named the strategic partner of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) today announced that it contributed 12% of Dubai’s AED 1.02 trillion foreign trade in the first nine months of 2019. The results highlight the success of DAFZA’s strategic projects that have played a role in supporting Dubai’s economic growth and enhancing its GDP. DAFZA’s operational performance supported the increase in […]

It is never too early to plan for the next adventure, especially when it comes to treating the travel bug. Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to curate another bumper year of travel and discover its extensive, global network in 2020. For a limited time, jet-setters can look forward to exploring over 150 destinations […]

Jumbo Distribution, a division of Jumbo Group, has expanded its brand portfolio by partnering with Swiss brand Laurastar SA, the world leader in Premium Quality professional ironing systems. Jumbo Electronics will become the exclusive representative, distributor and service provider of Laurastar garment care products in the UAE, including end-to-end operations from distribution, logistics, warranty and […]

It’s been a big year for Wavehouse. Having carved a name for itself across the region as a fun-loving hangout for both families and groups of friends, the casual, all-encompassing entertainment destination has plenty to celebrate. On Thursday 30th January from 8pm onwards, Dubai residents are invited to the birthday party of the year, as […]

India’s comedy king Kapil Sharma is all set to bring his irrepressible, bubbly squad of on-stage neighbours to Dubai, comprising the ever-popular Bharti Singh, Kiku Sharda, Sumona Chakravarti, Chandan Prabhakar and  Krushna Abishek amongst others. The group, which has garnered massive popularity in The Kapil Sharma Show, will bring the house down with their hilarious […]

Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global eighth ranked international financial centre, which will enable the bank to open Escrow accounts for owners’ associations in DIFC’s jurisdiction. Under DIFC regulations, Mashreq Bank is also registered to […]

La Perle, Dubai’s #1 entertainment show has once again reached an astounding milestone, delivering 1,000 breathtaking shows that captivated the entire region. To say thank you for making 1,000 shows possible, La Perle is giving you an exclusive offer on Gold tickets. Buy a bundle of 4 tickets for only 1,000 AED and save up […]

Two of international golf’s most promising young talents, Viktor Hovland and Shugo Imahira, will make their first appearance at the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic when they arrive at Emirates GC later this month, lining up against a host of Major Champions, Ryder Cup players and serial European Tour winners. They will be joined in the […]

Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading event organizer with over 520 events annually across over 45 economic sectors, announced that it is organizing SiTL Middle East, a brand-new trade show focused on providing the latest developments in the transport and logistics sector to be held at Dubai South from November 16 to 18, 2020. The new […]

The Dubai Sports Council CEO’s Masters Golf Day will take place at the magnificent Dubai Sports City Els Club on Wednesday 8th January 2020, as part of the Dubai Sports Council’s commitment to promoting golf as a business networking and key tourism tool for the UAE and region. The Dubai Sports Council CEO Masters, sponsored […]

With the rising popularity of vegan meals amongst its customers, Emirates is celebrating Veganuary on board by including an additional plant-based option on its menus for the month of January. While vegan meals can be pre-booked on all flights and classes, this is the first time Emirates is including a readily available vegan option on its menus. […]