Emirates today announced it will introduce a daily A380 service for a temporary period between Glasgow and Dubai from 16 April 2019.  It will be the first time the popular double decker aircraft will operate on a scheduled basis to Scotland. The larger capacity A380 will replace Emirates’ current twice daily Boeing 777 service between […]

Union Coop, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE, opened its second branch of the COOP chain at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah. This new branch of the COOP concept comes as part of its expansion strategy to increase its market share by opening new branches of different sizes. The branch was inaugurated by H.E. Khalid […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and a main sponsor of Spanish football club, Real Madrid, today unveiled a new decal featuring action images of some of the club’s top players on one of its A380 aircraft. The new decal was created to mark the occasion of Real Madrid’s charter flight on an Emirates A380 from Madrid […]

Meraas and Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of the Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, have signed a partnership to launch ‘Al Seef SME District,’ an innovation hub within Al Seef, the bustling waterfront promenade with a distinct legacy and contemporary spirit. Paying tribute […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, has signed an exclusive partnership with Baskin-Robbins to broaden its marketing platform by expanding its offering for customers and spreading awareness about the destination through Baskin-Robbins’ extensive network of over 800 outlets across the GCC. As a strategic partner, Baskin-Robbins will have […]

Dubai based international entrepreneur and philanthropist Ghassan Aboud was awarded for “Excellence in International Business” at the 2018 Enterprise Agility Awards – Entrepreneur of the Year held at the Hilton Hotel, Habtoor City, Dubai on December 4th 2018. The annual event organized by BNC Publishing recognizes business leaders that have established themselves distinctly as industry […]

Dubai will soon be home to the meticulously designed Dubai Hills Park, one of the nation’s most beautiful outdoor destinations in Dubai Hills Estate. Located at the crossroads of Al Khail and Umm Suqeim Roads, Dubai Hills Estate is one of the largest master-planned communities in the city offering breathtaking views of the iconic Dubai […]

dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing travel agency, offers a unique opportunity to the visitors of its store in The Dubai Mall to ‘leave’ the UAE and enter a winter wonderland representing England’s iconic cities and countryside. dnata Travel has even transported a traditional red telephone box from the streets of the UK to the only […]

Majid Al Futtaim,  the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia,  gave members of the public their first view of the city’s newest outdoor community events venue – the activation hub at Tilal Al Ghaf – for the Dubai premiere of ‘Aquaman’. Featuring landscaped parkland overlooking Lagoon […]

ENOC Group has piloted its first compact fuel station concept in Dubai – a new fuelling format offering customers accessible and convenient refuelling services. The pilot station is designed to cater to residents living in residential communities, and is equipped with one above tank fuel dispenser and a vending machine. The fuelling unit is distinguished […]

Etisalat today announced a new insurance offering – ‘Home Protection Plan’ for all eLife home customers to provide a hassle-free option, making sure all household goods are insured for just AED 10 per month. The new insurance plan provides coverage of up to AED 50,000 to eLife customers giving them complete protection of their home […]

This festive season, The Dubai Mall invites guests on a magical journey through different worlds, encountering memorable characters and revelling in a host of activities that will spread festive cheer to all – available until January 12th 2019. The enchanting world of Disney’s new live action fantasy The Nutcracker and the Four Realms comes to life […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the Middle East, is hosting sensational Indian musical duo Vishal-Shekhar on 21st December at 8 pm in front of Rajmahal Theatre. The duo consists of Vishal Dadlani, singer and vocalist of the electronic band Pentagram, and Shekhar Ravjiani, a […]

This festive season, City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, is gearing up to host the Winter Concert, a spectacular line-up of musical performances by students and teachers of Brooklyn Melodies Music Center, a leading music school in Dubai. Visitors can enjoy singing, dancing, ballet acts and musical recitals performed by students of […]

Three time Omega Dubai Desert Classic Champion Ernie Els, known as ‘The Big Easy’, will return to Emirates Golf Club to tee it up for the 30th edition of the tournament from 24 – 27 January 2019. Els will be joined by fellow South African Major winner Louis Oosthuizen who won the South African Open […]

Travel is expected to peak this weekend for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with over 100,000 passengers passing through Terminal 3 this upcoming weekend ahead of the winter holiday break. The busiest time for departures will be on Friday 14th December with more than 30,000 passengers scheduled to travel. Peak travel […]

A report by the Dubai Technology Entrepreneurship Campus (Dtec), a wholly owned technology hub by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), prepared in collaboration with ArabNet and startAD, an innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at New York University Abu Dhabi and powered by Tamkeen, revealed that the UAE ranks first in the region in terms of […]

Gianni Infantino, President of Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), leads another star-studded list of speakers for the Dubai International Sports Conference as world football’s top decision-makers and stars assemble for the 13th edition of the annual convention at Madinat Jumeirah on January 2 and 3. The FIFA chief will be making his fifth consecutive appearance […]

Emirates is bringing Christmas joy to the skies this December with a delicious festive menu on select flights and nostalgic films on board. Customers travelling for the holidays in December will enjoy several Christmas specials across all cabin classes on board and on the ground. Christmas menus With an extensive offering of festive favourites available all December, […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) organised LPS Shanghai, at the Shanghai Convention Centre, China. DLD was accompanied by a delegation of senior real estate developers in Dubai as strategic partners of the show. The Dubai pavilion was inaugurated at LPS Shanghai in the presence of HE Rashid Matar Al Siri Al Qemzi, UAE Consul-General in Shanghai; […]

Meydan One, a pioneering, next-generation lifestyle and retail destination, which is currently under development as part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City in Dubai, has announced that the project is on track for its launch in early 2020 with 60 per cent of structural work already completed. The Meydan One project is Dubai’s […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest theme park destination in the Middle East, is getting ready for the holiday season with brilliant lights, festive-themed pop-ups and seasonal decorations running from December 2018 until January 7th, 2019 at LEGOLAND® Dubai, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai and RIVERLAND™ Dubai. Visitors can celebrate the season around a dazzling […]

New Year’s Eve in Dubai is a legendary night like no other and for such a spectacular annual event, it pays to be at the coolest party. For one night only, get ready to party like it’s 1970 at the city’s exclusive downtown dining spot, as Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera hosts a 70’s Roller […]

Dubai will once again rock with spontaneous laughter as it welcomes India’s stand-up comedy icon, Raju Srivastav for a rib-cracking performance this weekend. “Comedy Ka Dhamaka” will indeed be a laughter explosion liberally packed with hilarious punchlines with Srivastav extracting, as well as injecting, humour from our everyday-life simple incidents. For a triple “dhamaka” the […]

Emaar, the developer of the iconic Burj Khalifa and the upcoming Dubai Creek Tower, has commenced business development operations in China. This follows the announcement in July of the company’s expansion to the country, coinciding with the coinciding with the historic visit of President Xi Jinping of China to the UAE. Emaar has a team […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, today announced that it had completed the acquisition of New York-headquartered inflight and VIP caterer, 121 Inflight Catering. The acquisition allows dnata to significantly expand its operations in the United States, further strengthening its global network of catering businesses. Founded in 2007, 121 Inflight Catering offers […]

BASE, Dubai’s home-grown superclub, gives you the best year-enders with wild weekends full of exciting performances this December! Experience the aural, visual and social exhilaration of scintillating live sets from the world’s top DJs and hip-hop stars to round off 2018 in spectacular fashion! Shortcutz performs at BASE to close November weekend on an intense […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, organised the ninth edition of Live Our Heritage Festival which launched on 30 October at Global Village. The festival was attended by a number of important personalities, most notably Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Hasher Al Maktoum. The […]

The Federal Tax Authority’s (FTA) Board of Directors discussed Value Added Tax (VAT) Refund Scheme for Foreign Businesses at its 7th meeting, held today (Monday, December 10, 2018), and headed by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Industry, and FTA Chairman. According to Federal Decree-Law […]

The Ripe Market recently had its opening event at their new purpose built Park in the Dubai Police Academy, on Umm Suqeim Street and the Chevrolet Bolt EV was part of the exciting opening! The Park is the new permanent home of the weekly community market in Dubai and allows for over 100 SME businesses […]

Legions of fans young and old will be flocking to The Dubai Mall to witness Star WarsTM The Exhibit, a first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring over 40 life-sized figures of Darth Vader, Boba Fett, K-2SO, death troopers and a significant army of stormtroopers. Launched as part of The Dubai Mall’s festive campaign, the Star WarsTM Exhibit is […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Awards International announced the launch of the third edition of the Gulf Real Estate Awards (GREA) 2019 following the success of the two previous editions. The announcement was made during a press conference that was held yesterday at DLD’s head office, where all regional real estate companies were invited to […]

The Beach, a laid-back beachfront destination by Meraas, has a truly magical festive experience in store for you this year with a packed calendar of live performances, Christmas parades, festive dining, retail offers, a Santa’s Grotto virtual reality game and a chance to win Meraas Gift Cards. The holiday season extravaganza will start at 5pm […]

Barasti Beach invites party revellers to wave goodbye to 2018 the best way possible, with not one, but TWO massive celebrations at Dubai’s greatest beach bar. Notorious for delivering an incredible energy alongside extraordinary music, on December 31, Barasti Beach will be hosting One Last Barasti Pool Splash of 2018, a sun-blessed session of sublime pool […]

Louis Oosthuizen secured the first win of his home Open in breathtaking fashion after cruising to a six-shot victory at the South African Open hosted by the City of Johannesburg to move to third in the early stages of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai. The South African, whose last victory came at the ISPS […]

If you’re looking at celebrating the festive season under the warmth of the Dubai sun, DRIFT Beach Dubai, the bespoke seafront destination located at the picturesque One&Only Royal Mirage, is the perfect choice for a holiday celebration. The chic beachfront property will host a spectacular range of seasonal offerings that will ensure the end of […]

La Mer is set to transform into a festive fairy tale with a packed schedule of engaging activities, providing an ideal setting to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Running until 25 December, La Mer will sport one-of-a-kind ‘Under the Sea’ themed decorations, such as glistening jellyfish and dolphins, that complement the destination’s aquatic […]

Emaar has kicked off a 22-week programme of art, activations, entertainment and events at Downtown Dubai, the world’s iconic lifestyle destination that has captivated the world with its flagship attractions, Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, The Dubai Fountain and Dubai Opera, among others. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Downtown Dubai, the #MyDowntownDubai campaign will bring […]

People of determination in the UAE are being encouraged to apply for employment at Expo 2020 Dubai following the launch of its Programme of Inclusion today, in collaboration with the UAE’s Ministry of Community Development. The programme aims to empower the nation’s people of determination by providing meaningful employment opportunities that enable them to build […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) partnered with the international Promotional Trustee Medallion Associates, the leading real estate consultancy and advisory service provider in the UAE, to generate interest and confidence in Dubai real estate among British and international investors, the partnership was kicked off during the third Dubai Property Show – London, recently organised by DLD in London. […]

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) Sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, has issued a report on the paper products industry, which includes statistics on the number of companies operating in Dubai, and the historical presence of paper product companies from 1963 till 2018. This will assist in determining the expected volume […]

Start your morning with a calming yoga class, followed by a hearty poke bowl for breakfast before joining a cake decoration session. You can also get your weekly haul of artisanal products from Ripe Market every Tuesday. Now your family can do all of that under one roof at City Centre Me’aisam. Back by popular […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, in partnership with the American Society for Quality (ASQ), honoured four organisations for their outstanding implementation of innovative projects and solutions through a robust innovation system with sustained results and demonstrated impact on organisational processes and business. Furthermore, four quality professionals, with remarkable profiles were also honoured in […]

World No. 5 Bryson DeChambeau has confirmed his participation in the 2019 Omega Dubai Desert Classic, the region’s premier golfing event, at Emirates Golf Club from 24 – 27 January. The 25 year old Californian has just embarked on his third full season on the PGA Tour and has collected 5 PGA Tour wins in […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline & Group today unveiled a specially commissioned art piece named ‘From the Heart of Zayed’. The art piece, designed and created by Elygraf, a Filipino artist based in Dubai, was commissioned by Emirates Group to pay homage and celebrate the legacy of the […]

The Dubai-based fashion design house ASMARAÏA launched her latest holiday collection entitled Persian Gold coinciding the Al Arabiya Fashion Days in Saltykov-Chertkov Mansion, Moscow. The designer of the brand —Miss ASMARAÏA, tagged as the Middle East’s Mysterious Fashion Empress for her enigmatic, bewildering, peculiar, eccentric and quirky interpretation on classic Middle Eastern fashion, wows the […]

Emaar Entertainment’s KidZania® Dubai, the award-winning children’s edutainment attraction, is offering customers an unprecedented discount of 30% on all the online bookings. Visitors can now avail an incredible 30% discount on the online purchase of tickets instead of 20% and enjoy a fun day at the activity packed indoor mini-city. KidZania® offers a unique interactive […]

Emirates, the Official Sponsor of the Los Angeles Dodgers, will be welcoming baseball legend, Orel Hershiser and current Los Angeles Dodgers player, Ross Stripling and Bench Coach Bob Geren to Dubai. Orel Hershiser, also known as “Bull Dog” is one of major league baseball’s most well-known and respected retired pitchers. Most well-known for his legendary […]

The number of people staying in homes listed on Airbnb in the UAE is set to more than double during New Year’s Eve. The popular global platform is currently seeing a 108% spike in bookings during the New Year period, as travellers head to the Emirates to enjoy the celebrations. This figure is only expected […]

Leading global philanthropic organisation Dubai Cares and United Arab Emirates University will bring their educational focus and expertise to Expo 2020 Dubai, after signing official participation contracts. Dubai Cares becomes the first global organisation, and UAE University (UAEU) the first educational institution, to sign up to Expo 2020 Dubai. Both will be among the more […]

The globally celebrated and the most in-demand Bollywood singer Arijit Singh is gearing up for a live performance in Dubai. The much loved artist will be performing in Dubai after almost a two-year hiatus, with the show scheduled for Friday, January 11, 2019 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The 31-year old sensational singer is known […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has introduced an additional Airbus A380 service to Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo International Airport), effective 1 December, replacing the previous Boeing 777 aircraft on the route. EK762 (JNB-DXB) and EK761 (DXB-JNB) are now served by the flagship A380 aircraft. This change in aircraft supports growing demand in South Africa, a 14% increase […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a workshop in collaboration with Taylor Wessing (Middle East) which raised awareness about the UAE’s new arbitration law and examined how various provisions of the law may be interpreted and applied in practice. The workshop, held at Dubai Chamber’s premises, was attended by Dubai Chamber members, arbitrators, […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood theme park at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, has launched a brand-new line-up of live entertainment, filled with exuberant music, song and dance. The 11 new live entertainment shows will be held in the park throughout the day, and will include […]

H.E. Butti Saeed Al Ghandi, Second Vice-Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre, today attended the opening of the 3rd edition of The Global Franchise Market Exhibition (TGFM), the official franchise event in Dubai, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Held under the patronage of the Dubai Economy, the 2-day event aims to […]

Ibn Battuta Mall is ringing in the festive season with magical activities, including a special guest from the North Pole, dazzling decorations and free gift-wrapping, from 6 to 24 December. Explore the snowy winter wonderland of the Festive Village at China Court where Santa, dressed in his famous red coat and chunky boots, will greet […]

Calling all motorheads! Dubai Festival City, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s fully integrated mega project, will be hosting the 5th edition of the Emirates Cars & Bikes Festival at Marsa Plaza from December 6-8, 2018. The event, which is organised by Final Cut Events, will see over 1,500 custom cars and bikes and is expected to […]

HITEC Dubai 2018, the Middle East’s largest hospitality technology exhibition and conference, was officially inaugurated today by Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM). Co-produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba, this year’s expo, which is taking place at the Madinat Jumeirah Dubai from 5-6 December, is showcasing […]

Emirati designer Latifa Al Gurg will showcase her chic but sustainable creations on a global stage at the next World Expo, after winning a competition to dress more than 30,000 Expo 2020 Dubai staff and volunteers. Al Gurg, founder of fashion label Twisted Roots, emerged victorious after going head-to-head against two other finalists in a […]

Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Company S.P.C. has signed a partnership agreement with Italian luxury fashion house Roberto Cavalli, which will exclusively design the interiors of the Eastern Tower at the Waterbay project in Bahrain Bay. The project’s target completion date is for the 2nd quarter of 2019, and delivery date is set for 4th […]