Celebrating the unique unifying power of diversity in the UAE, the historic one-off Emirates A380 flight marking the 48th UAE National Day and the UAE Year of Tolerance has returned to Dubai International Airport. With over 540 passengers celebrating a shared sense of place and pride to call the UAE their home, the one-of-a-kind flight, unprecedented […]

The Emirates Group celebrated the UAE’s 48th National Day today with a range of activities at its headquarters in Dubai. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group commemorated the special occasion with a cake-cutting ceremony. In addition, Emirates Group staff at enjoyed a special Emirati […]

Emaar Entertainment is marking the upcoming 48th UAE National Day with special activities for the whole family. Visitors can immerse in the spirit of the nation and enjoy the national anthem at Dubai Ice Rink from December 1-3 daily between 16:30-17:00pm. To honor the spirit of the national day, Dubai Ice Rink has also organised […]

To celebrate the 48th UAE National Day, from December 1-3, The Dubai Mall will host a range of activities under the theme ‘Reflecting on the Past and Looking towards the Future’, to delight residents and visitors alike. Guests can explore elements of the UAE’s past through an exceptional photographic installation, the Watani Exhibition hosted at […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) celebrated the UAE’s 48th National Day with a series of cultural activities and performances including traditional music and dance reflecting the national values of the UAE. The celebration, widely attended by DIFC’s vibrant and lively community of more than 24,000 professionals, took place against the backdrop of the iconic Gate […]

Head to The Dubai Mall this Friday, November 29 as the world’s most-visited retail and lifestyle destination, hosts the White Friday Sale. Shop from your favourite brands and enjoy savings of up to 70% across retailers with early parking from 8am and 3,000 new spaces at The Dubai Mall Zabeel. Food lovers can take advantage […]

In addition to Sole DXB’s stellar music, art, film, talks and basketball programme, the festival has teamed up with the world’s leading fashion houses and sports brands to offer guests a next level sartorial experience. Streetwear has always been at the core of the brand’s DNA and this year Sole DXB has excelled its well-earned […]

Today, GEMS Education students put up a spectacular performance at La Perle aligned with UAE’s Year of Tolerance’. The marvellous show was presented under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and in association with world-famous director, Franco Dragone […]

Dubai Economy has announced the launch of the ‘Young Economist Challenge,’ an innovative competition aimed at engaging students across universities in the UAE by providing them with the opportunity to directly contribute to economic development, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE […]

To mark the UAE’s 48th National Day, Meraas, the Dubai-based holding company known for its revolutionary architectural imagination, has teamed up with acclaimed Emirati artist Sultan Al Shamsi to create a series of 10 digital canvases that symbolise the traditional values of the UAE. Al Shamsi’s art will be displayed on big screens across Meraas’ […]

‘Tis the sea-sun to be jolly at The Beach as the laid-back beachfront destination by Meraas prepares to welcome visitors for its festive season with a host of fun-filled experiences with Santa and his beloved elves between 5 – 25 December. Santa will arrive at his quaint wooden grotto at The Beach in style on […]

Encounter a world of memorable experiences centred on national pride as Global Village comes to life in a vibrant décor of red, green, white, and black for 48th National Day celebrations from Sunday 1st December until Tuesday 3rd December. With a diverse range of National Day celebrations and activities on offer, Global Village will be […]

In celebration of the 48th UAE National Day, Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to plan a short getaway to one of its many global destinations. Go on an adventure and discover Emirates’ extensive network including the airline’s new destination, Mexico City. The offer is valid for bookings starting today until 7 December 2019, for […]

Round up the children and get ready to embark on a truly unique cinema experience with Little Roxy – the perfect opportunity to catch the latest blockbuster in a specially designed space for children. Available exclusively at The Beach and City Walk locations, Little Roxy is priced at just AED 75 and includes entrance for one adult and one […]

Etisalat today announced its first ‘Green Friday’ in UAE, an annual sale that aims to give all subscribers maximum benefits before the much awaited end of the year holiday season with the best in deals and discounts for its wide range of devices, mobile services and home entertainment. This limited special promotion will be held […]

Underscoring its mission to bring the world together, Emirates has rolled out its A380 dressed in the striking ‘Year of Tolerance’ livery from its Engineering Centre, ready to take-off for the historic one-off EK 2019 flight on 29 November that will bring together the diverse, multi-cultural communities of the UAE. The vibrant ‘Year of Tolerance’ […]

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International superstar and singer-songwriter, Ellie Goulding will take Dubai by storm on the 10th January, 2020 for an exclusive performance at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena. Fresh from her performance at one of the world’s largest Thanksgiving shows – the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Show on the 28th November, Ellie will be making her Coca-Cola Arena debut on the 10th January […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region and global number eight international financial centre, has announced that it will host the region’s leading finance conference at the Dubai Exhibition Centre during Expo 2020 Dubai, taking place in Dubai between 20 October 2020 […]

Expo 2020 and government-led infrastructure projects were key factors driving the growth of Dubai’s construction sector in 2018 and 2019, and this is trend expected to continue over the next two years, according to new analysis released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry at a briefing organised for delegates attending the Big 5 exhibition. […]

Arabian Adventures, part of Emirates Group, has strengthened its presence in the United States and Canada by appointing Hidden Doorways Travel Collection as its market representative. The partnership will see the company drive awareness and sales of Arabian Adventures’ premium products and services by promoting its comprehensive UAE and Oman offering to consumers and trade […]

Emirates has reinvented its inflight retail offering by launching EmiratesRED. The new collection offers customers on board not only a wide selection of duty and tax free products, but also the ability to purchase unique experiences in Dubai and beyond, as well as products from Emirates Official Store. The revamped offering has been welcomed by […]

Emirates expects a busy travel period this weekend ahead of the 48th UAE National Day holiday. The busiest time for departures in Terminal 3 will be on Friday 29th November with over 40,000 passengers travelling through Terminal 3. Customers are reminded to check-in early and arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight departure […]

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, stated that the participation of over 5,000 volunteers, including university students, families, workers, graduates, government employees, private sector employees, the elderly, people of determination and women, in creating the world’s largest natural flower carpet highlights the UAE’s values of tolerance, especially as they represent more than […]

Get ready to groove as the most sensational, magical and talented brother duo, ArmaanMalik and Amaal Mallik are heading to Dubai for a special National Day Celebration event. The famous brothers will be performing live at Bollywood Parks Dubai on Monday, 2nd December 2019 from 8:30 pm onwards. Available on Platinumlist Dubai, the ticket for […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai issued 4,763 new licenses for various professional, commercial, industrial and tourism activities in October 2019. This comes in line with the continuing investor confidence in Dubai and new opportunities arising across diverse economic sectors. According to the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in DED 68.1% of […]

Flytxt, the Dutch company with headquarters in Dubai and the independent market leader in intelligent marketing technology announced that VinaPhone (unit of VNPT), the second-largest telecom operator in Vietnam has deployed its flagship product NEON-dX. VinaPhone will harness analytics, AI and marketing automation capabilities of the platform to drive personalized engagement with more than 30 […]

The first cycle of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Customer Excellence Award was officially launched earlier today at the MRM Business Conference in Dubai which also saw the launch of the 11th cycle of the MRM Business Award and 3rd cycle of the MRM Business Innovation Award. Applications for all three awards are […]

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the region’s largest indoor movies-inspired theme park, featuring immersive rides and attractions along with LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water Park is commemorating the 48th UAE National Day with a superb ‘Buy one park ticket and get additional tickets for only AED 48 each’. This celebratory offer for all UAE residents is valid from […]

Bayut has announced yet another impressive milestone this month, with their monthly unique sessions exceeding a whopping 3 Million in October 2019! Following on from their incredible campaign featuring Hollywood heartthrob Chris Hemsworth, Bayut has solidified their position as the most trusted real estate website in the UAE, with the largest inventory of available listings. […]

Emirates is adding a fourth daily service to Dhaka from 1 June 2020, to cater to Bangladesh’s growing economy and the country’s large diaspora who work and live in the Middle East, Europe and the US. The new service will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER in a two-class configuration, featuring 42 Business Class and […]

A delegation led by Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Cares recently visited Vietnam to witness the launch of a three-year program that aims to scale-up a librarian training model that will help underserved students adopt and grow a habit of reading. The AED 7,347,000 (USD 2 million) program is set to […]

Back by popular demand, the LEGO® Architecture Burj Khalifa returns to store shelves in the UAE. Re-launching in commemoration of the 48th UAE National Day, the once-limited edition set is being re-introduced across select retailers exclusive to the UAE. Suitable for anyone aged 12 years and above, the prized collectable allows LEGO fans to bring […]

Emirates has signed a codeshare and interline agreement* with SpiceJet to give travellers to and from India seamless access to a wider and a stronger route network. This is the first-ever codeshare agreement signed by SpiceJet. From early 2020, customers travelling to India can take advantage of many more flight options on routes common to […]

This UAE National Day experience authentic Emirati heritage at Downtown Dubai and Souk Al Bahar, which will host a wide range of entertainment activities to delight everyone. Visitors can also experience the mesmersising LED show on Burj Khalifa as well as The Dubai Fountain’s dazzling performances set to the tune of the UAE National Anthem […]

One of the truly iconic R&B groups in music history, Boyz ll Men will perform in UAE for the very first time at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. The group redefined popular R&B and continues to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations, the band has penned and performed some of the most celebrated […]

Jon Rahm pocketed a mammoth US$5 million in prize money after winning both the DP World Tour Championship and the European Tour’s Race to Dubai on an action-packed final day at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The Spaniard, who has now won four Rolex Series events, started the day tied at the top of the leaderboard with […]

Jon Rahm was crowned as the DP World Tour 2019 Champion, also scooping the “Race to Dubai” title, at the 10th edition of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. Over 60,000 fans attended the final round of Dubai’s biggest golf event, which has been supported by Emirates for 10 years. As the Official Airline, Emirates engaged […]

On November 24th, the finals of the UAE’s first DP World Tour Championship STEAMathalon presented by BMW Group Middle East and AGMC took place at Jumeirah Golf Estates, in association with Canada’s leading Ed-Tech company, Kalebr, European Tour, Re:Set and Dubai Autism Center. DP World Tour Championship STEAMathalon presented by BMW Group Middle East and […]

AGMC, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars authorised dealer in Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates unveiled a brand new and exceptional collection of stunning and highly Bespoke Rolls-Royce cars during a special event held at the Rolls-Royce Boutique in City Walk. The Rolls-Royce Wraith Teal, Rolls-Royce Wraith Falcon, Rolls-Royce Brenner Green Dawn Black Badge, and the Rolls-Royce Orange […]

ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, today marked the ground-breaking of its Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion, located near the UAE pavilion and between the Sustainability and Opportunity Districts. Under the theme of ‘Reimagine Energy’, the pavilion will be split across five distinct pavilion structures or ‘houses’ inspired by traditional oil […]

The International Institute for Tolerance (IIT) today announced at a press conference the start of competitions for the prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Tolerance Award that will receive nominations from across the globe. Individuals and entities with outstanding achievements in promoting tolerance worldwide can be nominated for the first-of-its-kind award that celebrates the intrinsic […]

Global Village has been recognised in excellence for health and safety management by the British Safety Council, which has awarded the world’s leading multicultural festival park its highly regarded ‘Sword of Honour’ achievement. The region’s first family destination for culture, shopping and entertainment, Global Village established a blueprint for success earlier in 2019, when it […]

Dubai Freezone Authority (DAFZA), represented by Director General, His Excellency (H.E.) Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, and a number of officials this week welcomed a delegation from the Bank of China, led by Executive Director of the Board Mr. Lin Jingzhen and senior delegates. The meeting took place at DAFZA Square Business Center to discuss future […]

Comic satire will be the name of the game for Dubai audience as it gears up to watch the performance of the irrepressible duo, Rajiv Nigam and Shyam Rangeela. The two comedians, known for taking jibes at Indian political personalities will be performing in Dubai on Saturday, November 30th, at Emirates Theatre, Emirates International School, […]

Meraas, the Dubai-based holding company, is gearing up to host spectacular National Day celebrations across its destinations from 28 November to 2 December. With star-studded concerts, fireworks and tons of activities for the kids, Meraas has everything you need to add a touch of national pride to your five-day weekend. Concerts and Fireworks La Mer, […]

As the DP World Championship reaches its climax today, Mike Lorenzo Vera leads the final round at 15 under, sharing the top ranking with John Rahm, who is provisionally at the top of the Race to Dubai Rankings. Emirates is the official airline of the DP world Championship and is in its 10th year supporting the […]

Curated as part of the National Day celebration in the United Arab Emirates, the exhibition will showcase artwork of eminent artists – local and international honoring local traditions and customs. Marking the unification of the seven emirates in 1971, it’s a truly wonderous display of patriotism, color and traditions. More details to follow soon. Opening […]

Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE), the world-class residential golf destination offering luxury homes and leisure facilities among two internationally-acclaimed championship golf courses, has announced the launch of an attractive offer on Alandalus. Buyers can benefit from an attractive and flexible plan on Alandalus units during the week of the DP World Tour Championship that would see […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a global top 10 International Financial Centre and the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has announced the launch of global currency exchange and payments company WorldFirst in the Centre. UK headquartered WorldFirst was acquired by Ant Financial, the financial technology arm of […]

Al Ghurair Centre will house more than 40 paintings for a one month Art Exhibition in honor of the 48th anniversary of UAE; the artworks for this show are inspired by the local culture; history, people, animals, landscapes, architecture and life in the United Arab Emirates. Visitors to the show will find incredibly beautiful images […]

The 11th edition of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship is set for an enthralling final day over the Earth course with Spaniard Jon Rahm and Frenchman Mike Lorenzo-Vera tied at the top of the leaderboard on 15 under par. Overnight leader Lorenzo-Vera carded another sub 70 round with a three under par 66 but […]

Award-winning Bollywood music duo Vishal & Shekhar put on a blinding show for the Global Village Main Stage. Taking place at the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park, and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, the concert was the latest headline booking to take the stage in the park’s impressive line-up of […]

A surge in arrivals over the summer months accelerated Dubai’s tourism momentum, as the city welcomed 12.08 million international overnight visitors in the first nine months of 2019, according to the latest visitation figures released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). The strong 4.3 percent increase in volume growth compared to […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) collaborated with industry leaders for the Future Aviation Lounge (FAL) during Dubai Airshow 2019, an initiative which showcased high impact innovations within the sector. FAL, a collective business network, is based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which is used to analyse and predict the future of the global aviation industry. […]

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, has announced its participation in the 23rd edition of Cairo ICT 2019, one of the leading technology events in the middle east. Cairo ICT will run from December 1 to 4 at Egypt International Exhibition Center […]

The Emirates A380 ‘UAE in Space’ mission livery made its official operational debut today, 22 November as it took off to its first destination Melbourne, Australia as flight EK 408. The aircraft will continue to fly across the Emirates A380 network of more than 50 destinations over the course of the next year. Paying tribute […]

Emirates has successfully wrapped up the 2019 edition of the Dubai Airshow with over 33,000 people visiting and experiencing Emirates’ commercial and training aircraft displays, exhibition stand and chalet this year. For the 2019 edition of the Dubai Airshow, Emirates showcased its latest Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER with the ’mobility’ (blue) and ‘opportunity’ (orange) […]

Mike Lorenzo-Vera extended his lead at the top of the DP World Tour Championship to three shots after posting a three under par 69 while the battle to be crowned Race to Dubai champion heated up after a fascinating day on the Earth course. The 34 year old picked up where he left off yesterday […]

Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE-based Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), in partnership with Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services has successfully conducted live screenings of a demonstrative aerial surveillance mission taking place in Germany, from an airborne Airbus H145 helicopter equipped with a communication system developed […]