Get ready to be spooked this Halloween with Fright Nights 2 at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the region’s largest indoor Hollywood-inspired theme park, featuring immersive rides and attractions that will transform into a zone of spine-chilling experiences between 24th October and 9th November! Kids, get dressed in your spookiest outfits and go Trick or Treating through the […]

Majid Al Futtaim took the shopper experience to new platforms this week as it partnered with Google to create the world’s first fashion show on the streets. Available to view exclusively on Google Street View and shot by Google’s cameras on October 10th 2019 the fashion show took place at the Shindagha corniche. The activation […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, and the number eight global financial centre, has marked a significant rise in Islamic assets being managed in the Centre, recording a 45% growth between Q2 2018 and Q2 2019. Islamic finance is growing at […]

Golden Mile Galleria on Palm Jumeirah is hosting a new season of its free, immensely-popular Run & Flo workout to mark the start of Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019, with the first event on Saturday, 19 October. Held on the terraces of Golden Mile Galleria Building 2, adjacent to Al Ittihad Park, the event encourages healthy […]

A spooky adventure awaits all this month at LEGOLAND® Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region – as the theme park celebrates Halloween with light-hearted fun for the entire family from 16 October – 2 November. With an exciting Brick-or-Treat experience, Fang-tastic daily dance parties, spooky […]

The ultimate outdoor destination is ready to welcome you! Downtown Dubai is transforming into one inspiring fitness playground as it marks the Dubai Fitness Challenge through a month-long series of activities that will not just keep you fit but also delight you with its exceptional setting in the heart of the city. It will be […]

Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera have revealed an exclusive dining package with Kizmet, situated next to Dubai Opera, for its iconic show, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. The exclusive package includes a two-course set menu at Kizmet restaurant and two VIP tickets to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA for only AED 850. Kizmet is a boutique dining concept that epitomises the simple idea that food with soul will never be […]

The first ever Mai Dubai City Half Marathon is around the corner and organisers of the event are excited to announce a new race category added to the already popular event. The 2.5km community run will take place on Friday 25th October at 9.30am following the 5km, 10km and half marathon in the heart of the Dubai International Financial […]

Michelin, a leading mobility company dedicated to enhancing its client’s mobility, sustainability, designing and distributing needs, successfully held the opening ceremony for its Africa, India and the Middle East (AIM) operations at DAFZA. The official opening ceremony took place at the new headquarters, in the presence of His Excellency (H.E.) Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Director […]

The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Dubai 2019, today welcomed a special guest when His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of Tolerance, toured the venue at Dubai Studio City Sound stage. The Minister was joined by Mohamed Al Aidaroos, Managing Partner, Ink Readable Books, organizer of the Big Bad Wolf […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is looking for candidates in Oman to join its multinational cabin crew team. The Dubai-based airline is holding a Cabin Crew recruitment open day in Muscat. The Open Day will be held at 9am sharp on Saturday, 19th of October at Park Inn by Radisson Muscat; Sultan Qaboos St, […]

The 20th of October marks one of the cutest days in the animal calendar – International Sloth Day. These slow moving, tree hugging sleep enthusiasts are some of the most relatable animals to humans, so in honour of this special day, The Green Planet invites visitors to pay homage to these glorious creatures. Since 2010, International Sloth […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has unveiled its revamped Market Access programme which pairs leading companies in the UAE with startups that offer innovative solutions addressing their key challenges. Details of the new Market Access features were announced at a launch ceremony in Dubai which was attended by […]

Following the recent debut of its flagship A380 aircraft to Cairo, Emirates will introduce a regular scheduled commercial A380 service to the Egyptian capital starting from 27 October 2019, four times a week. The only airline to operate a scheduled A380 service to Cairo, Emirates will replace the 777-300ER aircraft currently operating EK923 and EK924 […]

This fall, La Mer, the world-class beachfront destination by Meraas, will host a series of activations for visitors big and small that feature everything from kids’ activities to an outdoor retail market and roaming entertainment. So, gather the whole family and head down to the laid-back destination between 24 October and 9 November to enjoy […]

American rapper, producer and creative innovator will.i.am is the voice of Expo 2020 Dubai’s new roll call of milestone moments, celebrating the incredible history of human achievement and anticipating the accomplishments yet to come across the fields of art, music, fashion, science and more. The ‘Be There’ film, which suggests how Expo 2020 plans to […]

Boxpark is framing a canvas full of activities to get you in the mood for some serious art this outdoor season. The hip urban destination by Meraas will roll out street art studios for promising artists young and old who’d love to see their masterpieces on display in the Louvre one day. Over three weekends […]

Ladies nights in this region might make you think free-flowing drinks and half price food, but what about unlimited adventure? TEPfactor in JBR is launching their very own ladies night – Ultimate Ladies Night Adventure – on Sunday, 27th October and this is one girls night out that is worth putting in your diary, today. […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced its electronic connection with Sakani, the residential community management portal of Emaar Properties, to settle service charges through a number of channels, such as Dubai Real Estate Self Transaction (REST), Mollak, and Emaar’s payment channels. Emaar is the first major real estate developer to integrate with Mollak that was developed […]

Palm Jumeirah, the world-famous Dubai landmark from master developer Nakheel, is warming up to host a multitude of sports events this winter, with a new collection of land and water activities – many free of charge – for beginners and seasoned athletes. The island will transform into a winter workout wonderland for four months from […]

Sole DXB announces its return to d3 for 2019, with the support of its partner Cadillac and strategic partners Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Tourism. The highly-anticipated annual event will entertain festival-goers across December 5, 6 and 7. Sole DXB has been presenting the finest cultivation of street culture, championing their main pillars of […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, under which the bank will provide trade finance solutions for the Digital Silk Road – a Dubai 10X initiative using blockchain technology to digitise and simplify trade processes. The […]

Bernd Wiesberger claimed a second Rolex Series title and shot to the summit of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after securing a third victory of the season with a hard-fought triumph at the Italian Open. The Austrian, who won the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open and the Made in Denmark presented by FREJA earlier […]

SocioLadder, a technology and consulting services leader in the humanitarian, charity and social development sector, has signed an agreement with Dubai Cares, UAE-based global philanthropic organization, to launch a crowdfunding platform, enabling the community to raise funds electronically in support of Dubai Cares’ educational programs in developing countries. SocioLadder Charity and CSR platform is powered […]

Landmark Group will be hosting its 11th edition of the Beat Diabetes Walk this year on Friday, November 15th at the Dubai Zabeel Park. The annual flagship CSR initiative spearheaded by the retailer brings together thousands of people year on year to raise awareness about Diabetes among residents in the UAE. Earlier this year the […]

A group of 15 aspiring local writers have today completed Emirates Literature Foundation’s first three-day intensive creative writing course delivered by award-winning author Lisa O’Donnell. The course is delivered in association with Curtis Brown Creative, the creative writing school of major UK literary agency Curtis Brown. The sold-out course attracted emerging writers from Dubai’s multicultural […]

His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, today rang the Nasdaq Dubai market-opening bell to mark Dubai soaring into the top ten of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI). Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region and has risen up the ranks […]

The UAE Cabinet has approved a policy to enhance the country’s position as a global hub for gold and jewelry trade, along with initiatives and tools to support its implementation. The aim of the new policy is to enhance the competitiveness of the UAE in the gold markets regionally and globally while maintaining its position […]

The world’s watch industry is set to converge on Dubai for the fourth edition of Dubai Watch Week, the global event celebrating the art of horology, scheduled to take place from 20th to 24th November. The biennial platform, dedicated to uniting and growing the global watch community for the preservation and transmission of horological knowledge, […]

Dr Christian Guttmann, one of the pioneers in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, reckons AI is set to change the world of sports “in many, many ways”, arming athletes and sports leaders with data that improves performance and decision-making, and elevates the world of sports to a new level. Speaking ahead of […]

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has further established itself as a global facilitator for business growth and prosperity and a vital engine for Dubai’s economy following the announcement of its half year results for 2019. DAFZA’s contribution to Dubai’s foreign trade reached 12% in the first half of the year, confirming the success of its […]

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Founder and Chairman of the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), announced that 2,350 exhibitors from 55 countries will take part in the 21st WETEX under the theme ‘At the Forefront of Sustainability’ and the 4th Dubai Solar […]

The world’s most popular musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will make its UAE debut at Dubai Opera on 16 October 2019 and will run until 9 November 2019. Brought to the region for the very first time by Broadway Entertainment Group, in partnership with Dubai Opera, musical theatre enthusiasts and theatre first-timers will experience […]

The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy has commenced a series of workshops for preparing younger generations to explore innovative business opportunities and capitalise on the growing popularity of online business platforms as well as eCommerce across the country. The workshops target students across schools and universities in Dubai to introduce them […]

Following the success of the first weekend, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Dubai is gearing up for a final week of non-stop Book Sale, and Dubai book lovers are all over it. Over 90 thousand avid readers and bookworms descended on Sound Stage over the first weekend to explore books across several genres – […]

Ellington Properties, an award-winning design-led boutique developer, teamed up with the American University in Dubai (AUD) to provide expert advice to a group of its interior design students under the company’s Art Foundation. The Foundation was launched in 2017 with the vision of creating meaningful art through engagement with local talent. The initiative was targeted at third-year […]

Maraya Art Centre, an organisation that strives to support emerging artists and designers, yesterday, hosted the opening of Colour Bar: Colour, Space, and Bits per Pixel.  The exhibition, which will run until November 30, is curated by Emirati visual artist and video composer Hind bin Demaithan and features the work of four digital artists based […]

It’s time to get outdoorsy and make the most of the fresh autumn weather. Kite Beach, Dubai’s favorite community beach is offering a range of exciting and fun activities to make the most of your day at the beach, no matter what floats your boat. Enjoy adrenaline-pumping water-sports or break bread with family and friends at […]

Expedia Group has released Q2 2019 tourism data showing more than a 55% increase in Russian tourists visiting the UAE, compared to the same period last year. The number of tourists from around the world visiting has significantly increased, leading to continued growth in the hospitality sector across the Emirates. Many Europeans, including Russians, are […]

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has partnered with Big Bad Wolf 2019 in an effort to promote the culture of reading and giving in the UAE. As a charity partner for the world’s biggest book sale, which is taking place between October 10 to 20, Dubai Cares is hosting an on-site […]

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane and former Dutch football star Clarence Seedorf will headline a stellar cast of speakers at the first Dubai Artificial Intelligence in Sports (DAIS) Conference and Exhibition, which takes place on October 14 and 15 at Dubai World Trade Centre’s Sheikh Rashid Hall with sessions starting 9am. Being organized under the […]

Expo 2020 Dubai and the Ministry of Education (MoE) today announced a collaboration that will provide students of UAE public universities with exceptional opportunities to learn and develop their skills through the Expo 2020 University Visit Programme. The programme provides university students in the UAE with the opportunity to attend The World’s Greatest Show, which […]

Mercedes-Benz Challenge presented by Gargash Group and powered by Rush-A-Way is back with its 8thseason offering power-packed and thrilling challenges on 1st November 2019. The full-day event brings together 100 teams of 2-4 members competing to solve seven exciting challenges that will be located in different hotspots of Dubai. The winners will proudly drive away […]

Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (DEWA) has awarded a contract for construction work of its new headquarters, called Al-Shera’a (Arabic for sail). DEWA awarded the AED 981,960,889 contract to a consortium comprising Ghantoot Transport & General Contracting and Ghantoot Gulf Contracting. Construction is expected to be complete within 30 months. DEWA previously awarded the first phase of construction, worth […]

Over 40 regional and prominent international designers from the Middle East, Europe and Asia will come together once again for the Arab Fashion Week from 9th to 14th October 2019 in City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle neighbourhood by Meraas. The event celebrates a wide calendar of fashion shows, pop-ups, presentations and trunk shows which […]

Prof Marc Raibert and Dr Christian Guttmann, two of the biggest names in the world of robotics and Artificial Intelligence, will be sharing their authoritative insights at the first Dubai Artificial Intelligence in Sports (DAIS) Conference and Exhibition, which will be held at Dubai World Trade Centre’s Sheikh Rashid Hall on October 14 and 15. Being […]

DAMAC has announced the early completion of the final floor slab of the North tower of its premier London project, DAMAC Tower Nine Elms. The core and floor slabs of the South Tower were also completed in August 2019. Commenting on the progress, Senior Vice President at DAMAC Properties, Niall McLoughlin, said, “Being our premier development in London, and the […]

Downtown Design, the region’s leading design trade fair, will take place from 12-15 November, as part of Dubai Design Week With increased participation from international brands, this year’s edition will be the most varied yet, with representation from 30 countries In anticipation of Expo2020, the fair will house more country pavilions than ever, including presentations […]

H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, inaugurated the world’s first floating Smart Police Station, at GITEX 2019. Dubai Police has partnered with the group behind the innovative Floating Seahorse Villa, Kleindienst, to reveal the world’s first floating Smart Police Station. The announcement was made […]

High-level delegations joined by government officials and business leaders from Brazil, Azerbaijan and Ethiopia visited GITEX Technology Week 2019 in Dubai this week where they participated in 100 bilateral meetings with key stakeholders from the UAE, including 16 promising startups exhibiting at GITEX Future Stars 2019. The roadshows, organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and […]

An epic journey of discovery awaits at BMIUAE on Friday 11th October, when Satori presents Maktub – a spiritual experience that collides with musical mastery, where endless dreams and energy meet on the dance floor. Dedicate your spirit to healing practices and good vibes with a day full of atmospheric music and performances that raises the vibration […]

For over two weeks, hundreds of Emirates customers were wowed with fabulous surprises and novel prizes at Emirates Terminal 3. Sharing the joy and creating a buzz among travellers was part of Emirates Skywards’ celebrations on achieving a key milestone: 25 million members. From 22 September to 7 October, Emirates Skywards gave away around 400 prizes, […]

H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, inaugurated the world’s first floating Smart Police Station, at GITEX 2019. Free of any human intervention, the Station will be opened in the sea off Dubai’s World Islands next year. It will help sea users and World Island […]

The QE2 will celebrate the festival of lights with a Diwali Festival of Flavours at the Lido. Friends and families can enjoy an extensive feast of Indian delicacies, live music, a kids’ play area and the option to combine the evening with a night’s stay and breakfast.

GEMS Education and its UniConnect division have partnered with My Path to Uni (MPTU), a new consortium of high-profile education providers offering both online and offline best-practice college and career guidance resources and services to students. This is the first resource of its kind in the region, offering a one-stop-shop for students to access a […]

H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has inaugurated the second chapter of the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale in Dubai. The ten-day book sale is recognised as the world’s largest and will open its doors to the public from 10th-20th October in Dubai Studio […]

Emirates Post celebrated World Post Day with an awards ceremony in which the UAE winners of the UPU International Letter Writing Competition were honoured. Fittingly, the event was held at the Etihad Museum, which chronicles the birth of the UAE. Since 1969, World Post Day has been celebrated annually on 09 October in more than […]

Meraas is hosting a range of breast cancer awareness activations this month to raise the profile of the most diagnosed cancer in women worldwide, and one that is predicted to affect two million more people every year. With cancer cases forecast to double by 2030 in the Middle East, according to research from the World […]

Sales prices in Dubai are expected to continue to soften for the remainder of the year, by up to 5% in some instances, while rental rate declines appear to be slowing with decreases of just 1% witnessed in Q3 according to the latest research from leading international real estate services firm, Chestertons’ Observer: Dubai Market […]

Dubai Asset Management, the owner and manager of one of the city’s largest portfolios of residential rental communities and a member of Dubai Holding, today announced the launch of a cutting-edge staff accommodation management app. The new interface of the DubaiAM Life platform targets corporate housing clients and accommodation managers across its 10 residential communities. […]