Dubai’s leading real estate company, Allsopp & Allsopp are always looking to augment the real estate practice in the UAE and aim to improve property listings with virtual 360 tours. The virtual tour allows clients to get a real feel for the size, layout and condition of a property room by room before they decide […]

Dubai Media City, the region’s leading media hub, today confirmed its participation as a strategic partner in the 9th edition of the Dubai International Content Market (DICM), the leading international entertainment content and media marketplace in the MENA region. Set to run on 9 and 10 December, 2018 at the conference centre of the Jumeirah […]

The spectacular Beach Polo Cup Dubai is back for its 9th year, with two days of sporting action, entertainment and socialising under the stars this December. Held under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council for the 4th consecutive year, […]

Global pharmaceutical firm LEO Pharma, in collaboration with Dubai Health Authority (DHA), successfully set a Guinness World Record® for the world’s “largest awareness ribbon” today. Held at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, in the esteemed presence of Dr. Anwar Al Hammadi, Head of Dermatology Department, Dubai Health Authority, the attempt was made to raise […]

The Sustainable City, the Middle East’s first fully operational sustainable community, has joined hands with #TeamAngelWolf, to support the Dubai Fitness Challenge, launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, with a free, inclusive programme hosted for the community. At […]

HANRO, the world’s leading premium brand for high-quality lingerie, nightwear, and loungewear, has opened a new store in Dubai this month (October), which is the first HANRO store in the United Arab Emirates. The boutique is located in the new Fashion Avenue of the Dubai Mall, one of the largest and most luxurious shopping centres in the world. HANRO offers a complete selection of styles from its women’s and men’s collections on over 70 square meters. The store concept meets the high standard of the mall: the six meters high ceilings convey a unique sense of space. At the same time, the indirect lighting creates a pleasant and intimate atmosphere. HANRO’s Managing Director Stephan Hohmann is pleased with the first store in the United Arab Emirates: “In Dubai, we can […]

Emaar Hospitality Group is all set to mark the festive season and welcome the New Year with an unparalleled array of extraordinary festive experiences and sensational year-end events in the heart of Dubai. The incredible host of celebrations showcased at http://www.myfestivedubai.com include over 100 offerings at more than 15 destinations across the city, to offer residents and visitors […]

Fintech Summit, organised by leading regional deal facilitation company Naseba, brought together the Middle East and Africa region’s most prominent Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) institutions, technology providers and funders to share the latest trends and disruptive developments transforming the industry. Innovations in the field of RegTech, blockchain, robotics, AI and digital-only banking are […]

Emirates has expanded the network of destinations served by its flagship A380 aircraft with the launch of new scheduled A380 services to Hamburg and Osaka this week. The inaugural A380 service from Dubai to Osaka landed on October 28 at 16:55 local time while the second A380 service launch from Dubai to Hamburg landed at […]

City Centre Me’aisem, Majid Al Futtaim’s community shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destination, is inviting parents and children to do their spookiest costumes for the first ever Halloween celebration on October 31. The community mall, favoured by families residing in the surrounding residential areas, will be on the lookout for the best Halloween costumes. On October […]

Emirates Skywards has launched an on-demand ground transportation booking app called Emirates Skywards Cabforce in partnership with CarTrawler – the first of its kind in the world. The app is a mobile travel companion that will offer its loyalty members an affordable and efficient transportation service in 27 countries and 117 cities across the world […]

Hala China, a joint initiative between Meraas and Dubai Holding, has announced Dubai Fashion Days, a new eight-day event of fashion-centric programming that seeks to spotlight leading talent from the Middle East and China. Dubai Fashion Days is being organised in collaboration with JollyTrust, a subsidiary of the e-commerce platform JollyChic, and Arab Fashion Week. […]

Riverland™ Dubai, the free-to-enter themed recreational hub at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is throwing the biggest Halloween party for families from 30th October to 3rd November. Riverland™ Dubai will give out 50,000 free candies to trick-or-treaters and the best Halloween costumes will also win exciting prizes. […]

Students and educators across the UAE have held a week of activities to celebrate Two Years To Go until Expo 2020 Dubai. Supported by the Ministry of Education, ‘Expo Week’ began on 21 October, 2018, the day after Expo 2020 marked the start of its two-year countdown with a community event in Burj Park, Dubai. […]

KhalifaSat successfully launched into space today from Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan onboard the H-IIA rocket. KhalifaSat is the first-ever Emirati-designed satellite, manufactured with 100% local expertise and developed in clean rooms in technology labs at the Space Technology Laboratories of Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre. The satellite is one of the most technologically advanced […]

The competitive price of premium residential real estate in Dubai is underpinned by the huge potential for growth by the city – which in turn means stronger appreciation and returns on investment – as Dubai continues to record sustained growth led by its firm economic fundamentals. In particular, Downtown Dubai’s price offers the most competitive […]

The Public Transport Agency at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will operate four dedicated bus routes for serving visitors of the Global Village as of November 1.  The launch of the service concurs with the opening of the Global Village season 2018. The four bus routes are 102, 103, 104 and 106. “RTA is […]

Emirates is gearing up to launch the world’s first “biometric path” which will offer its customers a smooth and truly seamless airport journey at the airline’s hub in Dubai International airport. Utilising the latest biometric technology – a mix of facial and iris recognition, Emirates passengers can soon check in for their flight, complete immigration […]

A cultural extravaganza is on offer for residents and visitors to UAE this year at Global Village, the world-leading multicultural festival park and the region’s first family destination for culture, shopping and entertainment, as it opens its 23rd season in Dubai on Tuesday, 30th October, 2018. Under the theme “Explore, Experience, Enjoy. This Way!”, Global […]

A delegation led by Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Cares, visited Rwanda as part of a monitoring and evaluation trip to witness the progress of its two programs launched in 2017. The first program of the UAE-based global philanthropic organization, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, is focused on […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it will be supporting the second edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge 2018 as a sponsor and participant. An initiative of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, the Dubai Fitness Challenge […]

John Varvatos, an American luxury menswear brand, is set to open their first store in the Middle East. Opening in the new Dubai Mall fashion avenue, John Varvatos is a brand that occupies a unique place in the landscape of American design. With a unique brand position that unites a rock n’ roll sensibility, old world […]

To kick off the new outdoor season, The Beach by Meraas is set to host ‘23 Days to Fall in Love with The Beach’, a three-week extravaganza that showcases the best of the destination’s multifaceted offerings. Divided into three experiential weeks dedicated to the main pillars of The Beach – Dine, Shop, and Play – […]

Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s flagship office building, Festival Tower, at Dubai Festival City, is now home to the International Institute for Tolerance (IIT), making the tower a powerhouse of diverse and prestigious government offices. IIT was founded in 2017 upon the decision by his Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of […]

English singer-songwriter sensation, George Ezra is set to perform in Dubai for the first time as he unleashes his arena-filling choruses and soulful energy on January 22nd, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Tickets for the must-see live event can be purchased through www.ticketmaster.ae from 12:00pm on October 30. Having recently earned the accolade of […]

Dubai World Central, DWC, has added another name to its growing list of international airlines with the arrival of the inaugural flight of Pegas Fly (Ikar Airlines) on Saturday. Pegas Fly will operate charter flights into DWC from multiple destinations in Russia, which has emerged as one of the most important destination countries for Dubai […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, has concluded the first edition of its ‘Finance for Youth’ programme, which gathered over 45 select Emirati finance and business students and fresh graduates for five days of insightful talks and conversations at The Academy. Held […]

Xander Schauffele surged to fourth place in the Race to Dubai after securing a maiden European Tour title with a dramatic play-off victory over Tony Finau at the WGC-HSBC Champions, China. The American started the day three back from his fellow countryman but reeled him in after carding the lowest round of the day with […]

Design, art and innovation are at the very core of Kohler Co., the global brand’s participation in the Dubai Design Week serves as a platform to further celebrate these core values. Kohler believes that good design is a language that crosses borders, and that good design draws inspiration from culture, art, and the very people it […]

Pure Gold Jewellers, the award winning jewellery retailer, is celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with an intricately designed diamond and gold collection in floral motifs.  Diwali is considered an auspicious time to buy precious jewellery and Pure Gold Jewellers’ exquisite collection is inspired by flowers that are central to Diwali celebrations as those who […]

The winners of the Dubai Maritime Innovation Award were revealed in a special awarding ceremony held at Dubai Maritime Summit 2018, a high-level gathering of experts being staged during the UAE Maritime Week 2018. The award recipients consisting of national, regional, and international companies were honored for their pioneering efforts to advance creativity and innovation […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination in the Middle East, is gearing up for the winter season with longer opening hours, festive celebrations and a range of annual passes designed to suit everyone’s tastes. The annual pass is hugely popular – and offers unbeatable value and exciting benefits including one-year […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, UAE Maritime Week, a first-of-its-kind event on the regional map, kicked off today (October 28, 2018), with the participation of leading global maritime industry leaders attending to discuss the maritime sector’s […]

Golden Mile Galleria is hosting a trick-or-treat themed Hallowe’en parade for kids on Friday, 2 November at 5pm. Children can dress-up in Hallowe’en-themed costumes, make-up and hairstyles to join the procession, and enjoy an exciting line-up of activities, games and treats. The parade starts at Golden Mile Galleria Building 9 (Organic Foods and Café) and ends […]

Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai is partnering with Fitness First to host a range of activities including body mass index measurements, group exercises, workout competitions, morning walks and more, in support of the Dubai Fitness Challenge that is running from 26 October to 24 November. In line with the mission of the Challenge to encourage […]

Emaar Entertainment’s KidZania® Dubai turns into a haunted house this Halloween! Kids can look forward to a spooky experience as exclusive activities and Halloween themed events are being organised for the spine-chilling festival. The attraction will be decorated with scattered spiders, skeletons, big pumpkin monsters and scary character cut-outs accompanied with special sound effects to […]

Headed by HE Michèle Alliot‐Marie, a delegation from the EU Parliament visited IHC today. On behalf of IHC Chairperson, HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai and Board of Directors, the CEO, Giuseppe Saba, welcomed […]

Cigna, a global health services provider dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security, is warming up to host the third edition of its popular active lifestyle event, the Cigna Park Run, as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2018. The fun family event will take place at Al Ittihad Park […]

Blockchain will be a key focus at the 3rd annual Fintech Summit being held in Dubai on 30th October 2018 on board the Queen Elizabeth 2 at Port Rashid. Organised by leading regional deal facilitation company Naseba, the conference will bring together over 200 leading Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) decision makers (CEOs, COOs, […]

The Color Run presented by Daman has teamed up with UAE charity, Friends of Cancer Patients to give love to unsung heroes, on the eve of this year’s 2018 event, which is set to take place on Saturday 10th November 2018. The collaborative campaign, designed to champion those individuals who really make a difference, invites […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in conjunction with Philips Lighting, has launched a pilot project at Jumeirah Corniche. The Project aims to identify the benefits of implementing the Intelligent Pedestrian and Cycling Track Lighting System at Jumeirah Corniche. The system adapts the luminary level to the need and movement of road users. Explaining the […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, launched a photo exhibition in August under the theme ‘Mosques of the World’ in cooperation with the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) and Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU). This exhibition […]

Emirates Cooperative Society UAE’s leading grocer that has a chain of supermarkets and hypermarkets in the UAE, today announced their expansion plans with the launch of their new look community supermarket branded ‘Market Street’ near to fish roundabout, Al Muteena, Deria, Dubai. The store is operational and currently offering great deals to boost early customers. […]

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai received a team from the Expo 2020 Volunteers programme, which is on a tour of government and private sector entities in the emirate. His Excellency Ali Ibrahim, Deputy Director General of DED, received the Expo 2020 Dubai portable stand, which arrived today at the DED Headquarters in […]

Al-Futtaim ACE has a PRICE CRASH promotion with up to 25% off selected products, including Home, Outdoor Garden, Automotive, Paint, DIY and select pet products. There are also special offers for Diwali. Details of the event: Event: Al-Futtaim ACE PRICE CRASH Date: October 24 and 28 – online only ; October 25 to 27 – […]

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) is taking part in the international Big Bad Wolf Books Sale, which Dubai is hosting for the very first time on October 18-28, 2018, in Dubai Studio City. The event is the biggest of its kind in the world, offering significant discounts to incentivise the community […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, has announced the list of partners and finalists for the Islamic Creative Economy (ICE) Competition, which was launched in partnership with Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC). The winners will be announced during the Global Islamic Economy Summit […]

Following the sell-out customer response to Collective, the first co-living community in Dubai Hills Estate, the serene, lush lifestyle destination located only 15 minutes from Downtown Dubai and City Walk, Emaar has unveiled its second phase – Collective 2.0. Enabling customers to stop renting and start owning, the Collective 2.0 homes start at AED 664,888 […]

The UAE is keen on promoting happiness and so is the Art of Living, which celebrated the milestone of touching 10,000 lives in the country through its flagship initiative, Happiness Program. In line with the vision of country’s Happiness Agenda, the program is fuelling nation’s transformation to happiness by providing sustainable scientific and holistic solutions […]

The Women Committee at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) took part in the Pink October 2018 initiative aiming at raising the public awareness about breast cancer through different activities. The Committee organised a Pink Caravan of 11 abras from Jaddaf Marine Station to the Dubai Water Canal Station. The initiative is a gesture of […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia today announced an investment in Wadi which operates Wadi Grocery, the fastest growing online grocery delivery platform in Saudi Arabia. The investment in Wadi is part of a US$ 30 million funding round that will help […]

The Sustainable City, the Middle East’s first full-fledged sustainable development, has achieved a milestone 99% occupancy in addition to significant improvements in energy and water use efficiency. These impressive results were highlighted at WETEX 2018 held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. This is the third consecutive year of The Sustainable City’s participation […]

Emirates, one of the world’s most awarded airlines for its industry-leading services, invites global travellers to “Fly Better” with the launch of its bold new brand promise. “On this day in 1985, Emirates flew its first customers from Dubai to Karachi. While the airline has grown exponentially since, our promise to customers remains unchanged – […]

Dubai International Art Centre proudly hosts its 63rd Members Exhibition, at Gallery 76 at Dubai International Art Centre from 3rd to 13th November 2018, this show celebrates the creativity & talent of its members and is open to the public. This exhibition will showcase creations from its students who represent a diverse demographic of amateur […]

China Mobile International Limited (CMI) yesterday announces the launch of its Middle East office in Dubai, further deepening its investment and collaboration with the Middle East. CMI will work to deepen relationship with local operators and foster growth in size and diversity of products and services. In line with China Mobile’s Big Connectivity strategy, CMI […]

Dubai Industrial Park (DI), one of the largest industrial hubs in the UAE and a member of TECOM Group, explored future trade opportunities at the fourth edition of the annual UAE-India Economic Forum (UIEF) that aims to strengthen the long-standing strategic ties between the two countries. Held at the Habtoor Grand Resort in Dubai, the […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has pledged its renewed commitment to supporting tourism into Vietnam and bilateral trade, with a special focus on Ho Chi Minh City, by signing global marketing agreements to promote tourism to the city from the United Arab Emirates and encouraging trade and investment. H.E. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phong, the […]

Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, attended the opening ceremony of the fifth World Green Economy Summit (WGES), in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai. The Summit is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice […]

Users of nol cards issued by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) can now use their cards to pay for purchases at all retail outlets of Carrefour affiliated to Majid Al Futtaim Group across Dubai. The procedure has been enabled through a Mercury payment scheme, a leading firm in this field. “This service is now […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the premier Bollywood-themed park that is part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region in association with Zee Network, is hosting the biggest Diwali celebration in Dubai on the  9th and 10th of November. Starting from just AED 99, guests can enjoy live performances, thrilling […]