The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, has issued a report on the advantages of Al Hamriya area in Dubai as one of the attractive areas for companies to operate, where it has diversified business activities as well as a central location and integrated infrastructure. The report […]

A dedicated Youth Day designed to engage, inform and inspire the young generation of the GCC is one of the highlights of this year’s Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Open to all young people over 16, Youth Day takes place on Thursday 7 March 2019 at the Festival’s home, the InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City. […]

To mark the 47th UAE National Day, The Dubai Mall will host a programme of cultural activities and traditional entertainment from December 1st-3rd, for residents and visitors alike. The Dubai Mall’s promenade area will feature a large majlis, inviting guests to experience traditional hospitality with Arabic coffee and dates. In addition, the area will be […]

Emirates is offering UAE nationals and residents a chance to plan a short getaway for the 47th UAE National Day holiday weekend and beyond. Passengers can book now until 8th December to select destinations within Emirates network, for travel until 31st March 2019. Economy Class passengers can book flights to Amman starting at AED 1,825, […]

HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco visited the International Humanitarian City today in the presence of HE Reem Al Hashimi, Minister of State for International Cooperation and member of IHC Board of Directors. Prince Albert and accompanying delegation were interested in discovering the components that make IHC stand out as a hub for efficient emergency […]

As a part of the UAE National Day Celebrations, Al-Futtaim Honda, exclusive distributor of Honda cars, bikes, marine engines and power products in the UAE, has launched the Honda National Day Big Shopper Offer at the Big Shopper Event at Sharjah Expo. Valid from November 28 to December 2, the National Day offers provides customers […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, announced that it acquired a majority stake in bd4travel (Big Data for Travel), an award-winning tech company, which provides artificial intelligence(AI)-driven IT solutions to online travel agencies. Based in Germany and the UK, bd4travel’s services were designed specifically to meet the challenges of the travel industry. […]

In November, I happened to hear Rami speak at two conferences in Dubai in two weeks. First at the Meltwater Summit and then at the Vibe Marketers Fest. For those who don’t already know Rami, he is the Vice President, Partnerships @ Anghami. From consulting for Fortune Top 100 companies such as Pepsico, Visa, McDonald’s […]

Well-known singer-songwriter Atif Aslam dazzled visitors with a breath-taking performance at BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the Middle East. Aslam entertained visitors with popular hits, including some of his most iconic Bollywood songs in front of the stunning Rajmahal Theatre, the flagship attraction set […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, in celebration of the UAE’s 47th National Day, presented ‘The Wise Poet,’ a national theatrical performance written by Marie Al Halyan and directed by Marwan Abdullah Saleh. Dubai Culture partnered with the Cultural & Scientific Association in Dubai […]

Residential and infrastructure projects are driving the growth of Dubai’s construction sector and this trend is expected to gain momentum in the lead up to Expo 2020, new analysis released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. The analysis, based on recent data from Dubai Statistics Centre and Haver Analytics, found that the […]

Countries from every corner of the planet gathered in the UAE for Expo 2020 Dubai’s third International Participants Meeting (IPM), marking another important milestone on the journey to the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region’s first ever World Expo. A total of 626 delegates from around the world attended the meeting, which took […]

To celebrate the UAE’s 47th National Day, a host of events and festivities to enthrall and entertain guests will take place at Global Village, the world’s leading multicultural Festival Park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment. The fun is set to begin on Friday, 30th November and last until Monday, 3rd December with […]

nook, the region’s first co-working space dedicated to sports, fitness and wellness professionals, officially opened its doors in One JLT on November 26, 2018 with a fitness packed open day for industry professionals followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony by Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC. Ravi Bhusari, nook Co-Founder, said: “We are thrilled to […]

Musicians representing about 190 nations have been brought together in the Dubai desert to perform an unprecedented rendition of the UAE national anthem, as part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s celebrations to mark the 47th UAE National Day and the Year of Zayed – honouring the country’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The […]

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory authority for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, obtained its first-ever Guinness World Records title for the largest wooden block mosaic in the world. The piece, displaying the Year of Zayed logo, was crafted as part of DSOA’s 47th UAE National Day celebrations. Dr […]

The UAE’s leading banking group, Emirates NBD marks the 47th UAE National Day by offering the UAE community a unique opportunity to renew its oath and pledge allegiance to the country. The bank is inviting citizens and residents to visit purpose-built installations depicting key values of the oath laid out at popular locations across the […]

Vincitore Real Estate Development along with Valor Real Estate and Nerveen Al Jabban and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan organized Dubai’s 1st Haute Boulevard lifestyle event in Dubai. The event also saw attendance by Mr. Vijay Doshi, Managing Director, Vincitore Real Estate Development and Ahmed Kilani, […]

Win. Love. Victory will capture the spirit of the union by featuring artworks by established UK street artist, Dosa, a guest Arabic artist and emerging contemporary talent, Lillie Bernie, who will be performing a live art show at the event. Dosa will be paying tribute to the UAE, using a combination of abstract shapes and layers […]

Golden Mile Galleria on Palm Jumeirah is transforming into a hub for arts and culture this season with ‘A Cultural Flair’ – a festival that brings together an eclectic group of artists, musicians, painters, sculptors and dancers under one roof to celebrate creativity, and engage with the community through various forms of artistic expression. Held […]

A total of 190 countries have confirmed their participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, confirming its position as a truly global destination and bringing to life the World Expo’s theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’. With just under 700 days to go until Expo 2020’s opening ceremony, the milestone means that Expo has already surpassed […]

Ellington, Dubai’s leading design-led property developer, has marked the latest addition to its portfolio of contemporary architectural designs, with the launch of Belgravia Square. Situated in a central Dubai neighbourhood, at Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), the development incorporates a G+4 building with two uniquely planned ‘L-shape’ blocks that face each other. They will have a […]

Members of Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, can now achieve their next Emirates Skywards tier faster thanks to an exciting new offer to earn up to double Tier Miles on flights. The offer is valid for eligible tickets booked between 26 November and 03 December 2018 (both days inclusive) for […]

The Dubai Design & Fashion Council (DDFC), established by the Government of Dubai to raise the profile of Dubai as a regional and global destination for design, and SRP Group, a Chinese company specialised in licensing products and cross-border trading, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen and cultivate Dubai’s design industry as […]

Small and medium-sized enterprises are playing a vital role in expanding trade ties between the UAE and Caribbean region, according to the heads of chambers of commerce who spoke at the inaugural UAE-Caribbean Cooperation Forum in Dubai earlier today. During the forum, a panel discussion entitled ‘The Role of the Private Sector in Building a […]

The quest for youth and beauty has been a relentless human pursuit over centuries. Our looks impact how we feel and how we present ourselves to the world. This relationship between inner and outer beauty has fuelled innovation, evolved aesthetic surgery into a booming industry, and nurtured highly skilled aesthetic surgeons. Hollywood stars have always […]

The Beach, a laid-back beachfront destination by Meraas, invites you to celebrate the 47th UAE National Day weekend in grand style with live dance performances, roaming giant mascots, and two days of fireworks. The destination also has a host of special offers and giveaways in store. You can enjoy spectacular fireworks displays on 1 and […]

Dubai’s iconic leisure destination WAFI is back with a patriotic expression platform that will run from 18th November to 2nd December during mall operating hours, ending in an entertaining finale on the 47th UAE National Day. The campaign, which is titled ‘Thank You Zayed’ is a symbolic representation and an invitation to UAE nationals as […]

Fans travelling to the F1 will be able to skip the traffic between Dubai and Abu Dhabi and start the event in style with a luxurious chopper chauffeur. Through a partnership with Atlantis, The Palm and FLYHIGH Dubai Helicopter Services, from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th of November 2017, a luxurious charter to Yas Island, […]

Emirates made a clean sweep this week with award wins across multiple countries – from Russia and Belgium to the UAE – a testament to the airline’s consistent delivery of industry-leading travel experiences for its diverse customer base, and its commitment to investing in innovative products that will ensure its customers fly better. Emirates was […]

The region’s largest creative festival welcomed 75,000 visitors into Dubai Design District (d3) from the 12-17 November and saw over 250 events by 130 participating companies, reflecting the city’s position as a regional hub for design and creativity and as a key event in the global cultural calendar. Illustrated in the growth of content in […]

Boxpark, the hip urban destination by Meraas, is set to mark the 47th UAE National Day with traditional folk performances and family-friendly activities. From 29 November to 3 December, a dedicated children’s area will host a range of fun UAE-themed art and craft workshops and face-painting sessions. Henna artists will also be available. Visitors can […]

Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network recently hosted an informative seminar at the Chamber’s premises where industry experts highlighted best practices and benefits for businesses and organisations that invest in converting their existing buildings into green buildings. Participating in the seminar were Marcos Bish, Managing Director, Summertown Interiors; Fatima Al Hebshi, Sustainability Engineer, Ministry of Climate Change […]

Last Exit Al Khawaneej at The Yard, Meraas’ trendy food truck park in suburban Dubai, is set to dazzle visitors with a spectacular display of human and animal feats at The Latino Circus, rated as one of the top circuses in the world by industry leaders. Twice a day from 22 November to 21 December, […]

On Tuesday, November 6th2018, Cross Counter, a three year old horse hailing from the stables of Godolphin, created history by winning the 158th edition of the Melbourne Cup, Australia’s biggest horse racing event – commonly referred to as the race that stops a nation. Following the race victory, Emirates SkyCargo transported the champion horse from […]

All roads lead to City Walk this weekend, with the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas set to offer something for everyone – from front-row runway excitement and the most sought-after pop-up for fashionistas to supercar photo ops for auto enthusiasts and knockout deals for shopaholics. There are many reasons to make a beeline for […]

The International Women Photographers Association (IWPA) has just concluded the 2018 edition of its annual photography award. The finale came after the laureate of the IWPA Award completed an international traveling exhibition across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East as well as an official solo exhibition held at the Canon Japan Headquarter Gallery in Tokyo. […]

Posh Village, an exhibition concept specialising in luxury events, opens its doors to the public on November 29 2018 with its inaugural event, ‘A Starry Night of Fashion’. The three-day exhibition will feature bespoke fashion and  jewellery items crafted by high-end European designers. A range of beautifully hand-crafted handbags, art and one of a kind […]

At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest observation deck in the iconic tower by Emaar, brings a show-stopper contemporary art installation by eminent artist Colette Miller. Against the glass panels of Level 124 and 125, the hand-painted Wings comes to the region for the first time. Perched by the façade of the tower, the […]

Skydivers will perform aerobatic feats in Inflight Dubai’s indoor wind tunnel on November 24th. Ten special triathlete children will have the chance to fly with some of the world’s best skydivers, and an additional five special children have been invited to participate in the games activities will fly with the skydivers during the show. VIPs […]

A spectacular celebratory agenda featuring musical entertainment and scintillating fireworks await visitors to mark the 47th UAE National Day, on 1 and 2 December 2018, at La Mer, the world class beachfront destination by Meraas. Over the course of the two days, firework displays will light up the skies around the beach destination at 9pm, […]

Companies from around the world can unlock business opportunities, forge international partnerships and drive growth by registering on Expo 2020 Dubai’s new global Online Marketplace (OMP). The free-to-use platform forms part of Expo 2020’s commitment to create a long-lasting economic impact by supporting companies of all sizes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in line […]

Dubai Studio City, the region’s leading business community for the broadcasting, production and events sectors, today announced the launch of CineMENA, a unique platform that celebrates the art of content creation and nurtures local talent in the field. The initiative aims to assist content creators in enhancing their skills through an annual agenda of events, […]

Good deals come in all shapes and sizes, and in true UAE style, Yellow Friday shoppers can now rent luxury supercars online from noon for only 100 AED. In a never before seen move during sale season, noon partnered with Car Vault, Dubai’s largest supplier of premium rides, to give customers the chance to super-size […]

Dubai Creek Harbour, described as ‘The World of Tomorrow’, has launched Sunset residences, a limited edition of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments in a pedestrian-friendly community with private gardens, waterfront views and resort-style amenities. Sunset residences have a stand-out location right by Creek Beach, ‘where the city meets the beach’ and are located near […]

The Dubai Fitness Challenge has sparked a rush for healthy food deliveries – and some truly unusual location requests. Nando’s outlets across the city are reporting a surge in orders from morning until the early hours as fitness fanatics look for a post-workout boost. It has seen their delivery drivers head to destinations including desert […]

Dubai Internet City (DIC), a member of TECOM Group, the leading technology communities in the Middle East, hosted the seventh edition of the annual Yogafest, one of the largest yoga gatherings in the Middle East. The successful three-day event that drew the participation of over 5,000 visitors, offered fitness enthusiasts of all age groups over […]

On the occasion of the World Children’s Day, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) hosted a group of 40 children who were taken on a unique tour of its warehouses and showroom. The 10-year-old students learned about the role of IHC in facilitating emergency responses and strengthening cooperation among humanitarian agencies who provide help to other […]

Trident Limited and their UAE channel partners, Alia Mohammed Trading Company, this morning organised a networking conference for their UAE Business Associates and members of local media at the Shangri-La hotel, Dubai. Addressing the conference, Mr. Naveet Jindal, CEO (Sales & Marketing – Paper & Chemicals Business) of Trident Limited presented the meteoric rise of […]

RAKBANK’s partnership with the Spanish football club, FC Barcelona, has scored a goal for all the football club’s fans in the UAE through the recent announcement of an exclusive Platinum Mastercard affinity Credit Card. In line with FC Barcelona football club, RAKBANK and Mastercard’s shared dedication to innovation, this partnership will pave the way for […]

Marking the nation’s 47th National Day, Dubai Festival City Mall invites shoppers to come and celebrate the UAE and its heritage with a series of events held at Festival Bay from 2:00 PM onwards, including two special fireworks displays at 8 PM and 10 PM, right after each special IMAGINE show on Sunday the 2nd […]

Mughal-E-Azam, the signature premium dining restaurant at BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, has re-launched with a brand new menu which takes guests on a royal culinary journey through India, with mouth-watering tikkas from the north, coastal-inspired delicacies from the south and decadent Biryanis from the Deccan region. Tucked away in the iconic BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the classic […]

A bulked up Dubai Muscle Show returns to Dubai World Trade Centre for the third year in a row from December 7-8 with a blockbuster bill of brawn and biceps. Organised in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of […]

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has announced a packed programme for 2019, appealing to all ages and nationalities and featuring outstanding authors, thinkers and opinion formers. The Festival will take place from 1–9 March 2019. Recognised as one of the leading literary festivals in the world, highlights include Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, author […]

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 […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to expand in the United States. The company has launched operations at Los Angeles International Airport and now provides quality and reliable ground handling and cargo services at 20 airports in the country. To establish operations in Los Angeles, dnata has invested $8 million in […]

Get ready for unmissable money-saving opportunities as Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, Deira, Me’aisem, Al Shindagha and My City Centre Al Barsha, prepare for the next three-day Super Sale, offering shoppers spectacular discounts of up to 90%. Bargain hunters and fashion lovers will find incredible deals on hundreds of brands at the event, […]

School students from across the UAE have contributed to the global development agenda by engaging in a meaningful conversation about the future of urban living at Expo 2020 Dubai’s first ever Next Gen World Majlis. Expo 2020’s World Majlis series is designed to address 21st century challenges through the long-established Emirati and Arab tradition of […]

In an exciting finale, Alexander Zverev took home the trophy as the winner of The Nitto ATP Finals. The season-ending event saw Zverev defeat Novak Djokovic after winning against Roger Federer in the semi-finals the previous day. This highly anticipated tournament drew crowds of over 250,000 at the stadium and over 90 million viewers worldwide. Emirates branding was […]

Danny Willett sealed his first title since winning the 2016 Masters Tournament after lifting the season-ending DP World Tour Championship with a superb 72 hole score of 18 under par 270 while Francesco Molinari became the first Italian to be crowned the European Tour’s Race to Dubai champion after accumulating 6,041,521 points for the season. The Englishman, […]