Al Seef, the bustling waterfront destination by Meraas, situated along the picturesque Dubai Creek, is celebrating Saudi National Day in style, with an extended weekend of dinning and shopping offers, Saudi folkloric entertainment and a chance for shoppers to win exciting prizes. From 20 September to 23 September, Al Seef hosts special folkloric entertainment across […]

A graduate of Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been honoured by the Supreme Commander of Dubai Police, Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, for inventing an innovative that device that analyses air quality and helps asthma and allergy sufferers avoid contaminated areas. Inspired by his sister’s struggle with asthma, Saeed Matar Al-Jabri, who is currently […]

The UAE has led the Middle East’s private K-12 growth. Dubai and Abu Dhabi account for 60% of the private K-12 market. This data was released by L.E.K. Consulting, a leading global management consulting firm, ahead of the IPSEF Middle East conference taking place in Dubai this weekend. According to the report, The Private K-12 […]

Planning your next movie outing? Book your favourite blockbuster in Dolby Cinema and turn your movie outing into a complete culinary ride with a 50% off at Guy Fieri’s & Kitchen -The Dubai Mall. All you have to do is purchase a Dolby Cinema movie ticket from the Digi Kiosk, present the receipt at Guy […]

The German capital, Berlin, has seen the launch of the 12th edition of International Trade Fair for Transport Technology (InnoTrans 2018). The event is held from 18–21 September, with the participation of 3000 entities from 61 countries with about 200 innovations exhibited in five key segmants: Rail Technology, Rail Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel […]

Tally Solutions, a leading international accounting and compliance software provider commended the UAE’s role for its emergence as one of the major incubators of innovation and future technology in the world today. The company also recognised UAE’s focused initiatives which have not only helped diversify the economy of the country, but also become global models […]

Visitors from around the world will be wowed by a German Pavilion that will take them on a unique and exciting educational journey through a ‘world of sustainability’ at Expo 2020 Dubai. The design of the pavilion and its theme, ‘Campus Germany’, were revealed today at an event in Dubai, attended by Ernst Peter Fischer, […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a special ceremony yesterday at its head office to recognise member companies that have demonstrated outstanding export performance during first eight months of 2018. The exclusive Exporter of the Month gathering honoured eight companies that operate in the trade sector. Dabur International Limited and Dayal Building Material […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has launched its 10th regional health awareness campaign, Feel the Beat, offering complimentary cardio-health screening for women in shopping malls in the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon and Oman, in collaboration with the American Heart Association, the […]

Candylicious, an Emirati homegrown concept and a world-renowned candy haven, truly bringing out the child in everyone, has opened two new stores in the world’s busiest global hubs – Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3 and At The Top Burj Khalifa. Serving sweet moments for close to a decade now, the new stores feature a fresh brand identity and a […]

Members of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee, under the chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Expo 2020 Higher Committee Chairman, President of the Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, have met to discuss updates and latest developments. The meeting at the rapidly […]

Asahi Yukizai Corporation – Japan’s leading company in industrial resins and plastic valves –  successfully held the opening ceremony for its Middle East operations at Dubai Airport Freezone – DAFZA. The new office will play a key role in expanding the company’s business across the Middle East and North Africa region. The opening ceremony was […]

Emaar is celebrating the Saudi National Day from September 20 to 23 with an assortment of activities and never-before offers that will delight Saudi visitors and UAE residents. The highlights of the activities include Burj Khalifa featuring the Saudi national flag on its LED screen, the world’s largest-of-its-kind, while The Dubai Fountain will come to […]

U By Emaar, the customer-focused loyalty programme by Emaar, has joined hands with Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the Middle East, and the world’s leader in digital payments, Visa, to create Dubai’s most rewarding card programme, Emirates NBD U By Emaar Visa credit cards. Emirates NBD U By Emaar Visa credit cards will allow […]

The Big Bad Wolf Books Sale, the world’s biggest book sale, will debut in Dubai — and this thriller has all the makings of an instant classic. The first-ever Big Bad Wolf Books Sale Dubai, held in collaboration with Dubai Production City, will run at Dubai Studio City soundstages 2 and 3 from 18 – […]

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new phase of ‘Capture Your Memorable Moments on Your Vehicle’s Plate’ initiative for Code W. The initiative gives customers the opportunity to choose 5-digit licensing plates under this code resembling important dates & events in their lives such as birthday, employment date, wedding date, graduation date, among […]

As residents look to enjoy their outdoor space during the cooler months, home improvement and lifestyle store, Al-Futtaim ACE has the perfect solution to refresh or revitalize their garden or balcony. The Al-Futtaim company has just launched its exciting Outdoor collection with hundreds of new products that will provide plenty of inspiration for customers to […]

Boxpark, the hip urban destination by Meraas, will take visitors on a cultural journey through staging traditional Emirati Al Ayala dance performances at 6pm from 21 to 23 September to mark Saudi National Day. Often referred to as the stick dance, Al Ayala is performed during various national celebrations and festivals across the UAE. The […]

The Beach, an upbeat waterfront destination by Meraas, invites you to celebrate Saudi National Day, observed every year on 23 September. To mark this occasion, The Beach will host a grand parade on 22 September at 6:00pm with horses marching along with Saudi national melodies. From 20 to 23 September, enjoy complimentary screening of a […]

Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-Chairman of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, and in partnership with Dubai Design District (d3) and supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, Dubai Design Week will be returning for its fourth edition from 12-17 November, 2018. Taking place at […]

Celebrate the launch of Fall/Winter collections at The Dubai Mall from September 19th-October 31st with ‘Shades of Autumn’, a campaign that brings the best of the fashion season to life. Be on the lookout for The Dubai Mall’s ‘Best Picks of the Season’, a collection of the ‘must have’ fashion pieces and accessories on display, […]

Centra Hub announced that it will be participating in FM Expo 2018, the region’s largest trade show for the facilities management (FM) industry, to be held from September 23-25, 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Center. The company will demonstrate the key features and benefits of its solutions at the niche event. Centra Hub caters […]

Sunrise sessions with At the Top, Burj Khalifa are back! Early risers can now view the magical and colorful sunrise hues from Level 124 from 5.30 am. Visitors can also enjoy a tasty light breakfast at The Café, every Friday and Saturday morning throughout winter. Adult tickets are priced at AED 135 per person, with […]

Laguna Waterpark is set to host the ‘Jashn O’ Splash baa Shoma’ Persian Day on Friday 21st September from 10am to 10pm. Advance tickets are priced at just AED99 online or AED125 at the door, and waterpark enthusiasts can splash, surf, slide and relax the night away through all of Laguna’s attractions, whilst enjoying a party […]

Emirati university students now have the valuable opportunity to learn from hugely experienced professionals from around the world thanks to Expo 2020 Dubai’s newly launched Internship Programme for undergraduates and recent graduates. Hundreds of young Emiratis will be immersed in preparations for the Arab world’s largest ever event, making meaningful contributions to Expo 2020 while […]

Ashun Wu became the first Chinese player to win three times on the European Tour by making a birdie on the final hole to secure a one-stroke victory over Englishman Chris Wood at the KLM Open and all but seal his spot at the European Tour’s season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai. The 33 year […]

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Major General Abdullah Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police General HQ, yesterday launched the Traffic Incidents Management Unit vehicle. The Unit’s vehicles will be deployed on a 70 km stretch of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed […]

Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, will begin the delivery of seven projects from Q4 onwards. The new projects to be added to Azizi’s steadily growing portfolio are Shaista Azizi, Samia Azizi, Azizi Star, Farishta Azizi and Azizi Plaza in Al Furjan; Azizi Mina on The Palm Jumeirah; and Azizi […]

Fidu Properties, one of the leading real estate brokerage companies in the UAE property market, which had a recent transaction of around AED 500 million with Emaar Properties , has announced the opening of its second office in Dubai. The new office, located in Emaar Square is part of the company’s expansion plans in the […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Dubai Creative Clusters Authority (DCCA) signed two memorandums of understanding (MoU) as per the parties’ interests to structure and develop their relationship. The first MoU covers the integration of electronic systems and the exchange of both information and technical expertise, while the second revolves around the registration of freehold lands […]

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas, is gearing up to host a gala celebratory concert with performances from popular Saudi singer Dalia Mubarak and Emirati artist Shamma Hamdan to mark Saudi National Day. On 22 September, for one night only, Khaleeji music enthusiasts can enjoy the live performances of these regional superstars […]

marhaba, one of the world’s fastest growing passenger services providers, celebrates the first anniversary of its Melbourne lounge. Offering excellent value services for passengers of all airlines and travel classes, the marhaba lounge has been the first pay-as-you-go lounge at Melbourne Airport. In the past 12 months, over 25,000 passengers were hosted in the spacious […]

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, supported the ‘Back to School’ initiative which was launched by the Ministry of Education to welcome new students at the beginning of each year, with the aim to create an attractive and stimulating environment for them. In support […]

With the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the International Humanitarian City facilitated an airlift of much-needed relief items from UAE to Indonesia, Indonesia yesterday evening. The aircraft transported some 91 metric tons of shelter toolkits, tarpaulins, and blankets provided […]

Dubai Autodrome is gearing up to host the third edition of the Emirates Motorsport Expo (EME) on Friday, 14 September, 2018. Convening more than 60 exhibitors and 4,000 motoring enthusiasts, key speakers at the day-long event will notably unveil the Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE’s motorsport calendar for 2018/19. Free to the public, […]

The Outlet Village, Dubai’s indoor shopping and leisure destination by Meraas, invites guests and kids to celebrate Saudi National Day with unique entertainment to stimulate their creativity. Kids at the destination can explore the creative kids zone until 29 September, that features giant indoor games including a larger-than-life jenga, snakes and ladders, xoxo and kerplunk, […]

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has achieved a 4.6% reduction in electricity consumption during the second month of its ‘24⁰C Cool’  campaign. The three-month campaign targets more than 85,000 end-user customers. It urges them to set their air conditioners at 24 degrees Celsius in summer, to reduce […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Reed MIDEM SAS to promote the services offered by DLD. The agreement aims to enhance the trust in Dubai’s real estate sector through a cooperation between the two parties. The company will use its expertise to promote DLD’s services across investors. HE Sultan […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai is gaining popularity as a premier destination for international events and awards and will host the prestigious South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) on the 14th and 15th of  September at BOLLYWOOD PARKS ™Dubai, the world’s first Bollywood inspired theme park. The SIIMA Awards celebrate South Indian cinema – and are returning […]

The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai completed 17,710 transactions including 1,221 new trade licenses during the past month according to the ‘Business Map’ digital platform. Renewal of Licenses accounted for 9,071 transactions while there were also 2,111 transactions related to Trade Name Reservation and 1,475 […]

Emirates Airline, for the seventh year in a row, is the Official Airline of the 2018 US Open, one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. From August 25 to September 9, Emirates engaged with guests and tennis fans through its sponsorship, providing a look into the award-winning service that has fueled the airline’s expansion to […]

Sir Tim Clark has been named “Aviation and Transport Business Leader of the Year” at the Gulf Business Awards 2018, held last night in Dubai. The regional accolade recognised Sir Tim for his contribution to the aviation sector over the past 12 months, as well as his dedication and sustained commitment to building an outstanding […]

The Middle East Arthritis Foundation (MEAF) announced that it will hold a public community event on 12th October at the Shangri-La hotel, Dubai to mark World Arthritis Day 2018 (WAD). Concurrent with this year’s theme – ‘Don’t Delay, Connect Today‘, the Foundation will host a number of activities led by arthritic patients including a fashion […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has been awarded Telecom Company of the Year under the Preferred Brands category at The Filipino Times Awards (TFT Awards) at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. The telco has a longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion – ensuring that UAE residents across all nationalities are able to benefit from […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a workshop which provided the business community with more clarity on existing real estate laws in the UAE and recent regulatory developments impacting the sector. The workshop, led by Dubai-based law firm Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants, was held at Dubai Chamber’s premises and attended by […]

Emirates played host to the stars at the 2018 US Open at The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens in New York City. Celebrities joined Emirates in the private hospitality suite and cheered on tennis pros from the suite’s terrace with a prime center-court vantage point in Arthur Ashe Stadium. […]

Former DP World Tour Championship winner Matthew Fitzpatrick held his nerve to defeat Denmark’s Lucas Bjerregaard in a play-off to defend the Omega European Masters title and edge closer to the European Tour’s Race to Dubai top ten. The Englishman, who became the first player to successfully defend his title at Crans-sur-Sierra Golf Club since […]

In response to increased demand for travel during the autumn school holidays, Emirates today announced it will operate its A380 between Dubai and St. Petersburg, temporarily replacing the Boeing 777 aircraft currently operating on the route. During the period of 25 to 29 October 2018, in advance of the school holidays in Russia, flights EK […]

Hala China has announced that the first Chinese Film Week in Dubai will commence on 1 October 2018, with a programme that includes the screening of some of China’s most popular blockbusters in Dubai. The event will also bring some of the biggest celebrities and directors in Chinese cinema to the city for a celebration […]

The Museum of Illusions, the world’s fastest growing museum chain, has officially opened its doors at the heart of the emirate’s signature Al Seef by Meraas development near the iconic Dubai Creek. Boasting the largest collection of optical illusions in the Museum of Illusions’ worldwide portfolio, Museum of Illusions Dubai is a flagship attraction in […]

Emirates has won “Preferred Airline of the Year by Filipinos” at The Filipino Times Awards 2018. The airline has been crowned for the second consecutive year based on reader feedback and online public voting. The accolade recognises Emirates’ commitment to offering the Filipino community, one of the fastest growing segments in the UAE, world-class excellence […]

On Friday the 14th of September 2018, the students of the Ballet Centre get an opportunity of a lifetime to audition for the Mariinsky Theatre from St. Petersberg. The auditions are open only to the Ballet Centre Students who are +7yrs and if anyone is keen to audition, then they can call and register themselves […]

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with Area 2071, is set to launch a 10-week networking series on September 12th 2018 which will bring together stakeholders from the Dubai startup ecosystem and feature inspirational talks by renowned speakers, business leaders and industry experts. Networking events will be […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has partnered with Holidays by flydubai to bring incredible value and experiences to residents of the UAE. The new partnership, announced in August, is part of the commitment to deliver added consumer benefits as well as reach wider audiences. du aims to build its connection with customers and […]

Kidzapp, the ultimate digital guide to family-friendly activities and events in the UAE, launched as a mobile app one year ago and has since grown to become a valuable resource of information for families across the UAE. Over the last year, Kidzapp was on a mission to give parents more options and ideas to make […]

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has carried out a comprehensive study on the Economic Impact of the Dubai Metro Project, including both its Red and Green Lines, in collaboration with Henley Business School, University of Reading, one of the longest-established universities in the UK. The study analysed the direct and indirect economic benefits of […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) revealed that the results of the Dubai real estate market during the first eight months of 2018 are encouraging, especially in light of the timely completion of projects. One of the signs of the real estate market’s attractiveness is its continued ability to attract additional investors who have invested heavily, contributing […]

Meraas has revealed the first details of Port de La Mer, a new residential neighbourhood at La Mer. Inspired by the allure of the Mediterranean, the exclusive freehold community will include apartments designed with a timeless aesthetic, the first of which have been released to the market, as well as a 192-berth superyacht marina. Port […]

Sports in the UAE is set to take a major leap into the future following Dubai Sports Council’s deal with Finland-based biotechnology firm Evogenom Oy, which will introduce the country’s sports sector to the world of genomics and genetic testing for the first time. Genomics has been gaining traction in the world of sports, developing […]

Emirates celebrated a double win this week at the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards, after being named ‘Best Business Airline’ and ‘Best Airline – Long-Haul Holiday’. The airline won the prestigious accolades based on votes from Condé Nast Traveller readers’ for the best travel experiences in the world. The Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards 2018 questionnaire ran online from […]