Majid Al Futtaim and Marriott International, today announced the opening of Aloft City Centre Deira, the company’s design – led Aloft brand’s third property in the buzzing city of Dubai. Owned and developed by Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, Aloft City Centre Deira […]

ICONS© Coffee Couture, a fashion and lifestyle coffee shop chain offering healthy options for delectable desserts, opens its latest ICONS© Lounge concept at the Abu Dhabi Royal Ladies Club and Riviera Mall, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Having previously opened seven owned branches and two franchised units across the UAE, the German concept is looking at setting […]

Juma Al Majid Est. the exclusive distributor for Hyundai and Genesis in the UAE, has launched its biggest UAE sales & After sales centre on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road near Tasjeel Village in Sharjah. The 30,000-square-metre facility is home to a Hyundai showroom, a Genesis showroom, and a fully equipped After sales centre. The […]

Marking World Environment Day, DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has launched the UAE’s first green storage and warehouse facilities in Dubai, helping business to reduce their carbon footprint. The global trade enabler’s sustainable, long term growth is aligned with the United Nation’s ninth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable […]

More than 100 employees and families of Expo 2020 Dubai and its partners came together at Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary to celebrate World Environment Day and join the global effort to beat plastic pollution. Organised annually by UN Environment on 5 June, this year’s World Environment Day focuses on beating plastic pollution. Also present were […]

Dubai Properties today officially unveiled the Middle East’s largest living green wall at Dubai Wharf, located in the heart of Culture Village overlooking the historic Dubai Creek. Extending 210 metres in length and rising six metres high, the vertical garden spans 1,260 square metres and features over 80,000 plants forming a leaf canopy area equivalent […]

Dubai has ranked first in the Arab world in terms of government budget (as percentage of GDP), while globally the emirate ranked seventh in government efficiency and third in public finance, according to the Competitiveness Report 2018 issued by the International Competitiveness Centre of the International Institute for Management Development, IMD, based in Lausanne, Switzerland. […]

Following the successful launch in April of ‘Aquaventure After Dark’, Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis, The Palm is delighted to announce that it will once again open its doors to excited nighttime revelers. Attracting 3,500 teens and adults first time round, the ultimate slide and dance party will make its triumphant return on June 16th […]

In commemoration of the Holy Month of Ramadan and the Year of Zayed, the region’s leading trade enabler, DP World, UAE Region has launched a series of Ramadan initiatives that celebrate the season’s spirit of giving and Emirati cultural values. The programme includes donating to those in need, visiting elderly people and supporting DP World, […]

Rove Dubai Marina recently hosted 30 Mawaheb art students along with their art teachers and volunteer helpers at an Iftar at The Daily, Rove Hotel’s signature restaurant. During Ramadan, Rove Hotels has partnered with Mawaheb, a Dubai-based art studio who work with adults and teenagers of determination as part of their ongoing campaign ‘Pass it […]

If you are looking to experience Asian street food with a modern twist this Ramadan, Bao Wow at City Walk is the place to visit. The eatery’s diverse menu, featuring much-loved dishes from China, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan, will take you on a culinary journey around the Far East. Choose from a selection of […]

Whether parents are raising a water baby, or have teens that are budding athletes or chefs, Atlantis, The Palm’s range of Summer camp programmes has something for every child and teen aged 3-15 years old to enjoy. Starting from Sunday, 1st July until Thursday, 30th August 2018, Atlantis, The Palm will introduce two brand new […]

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised a series of charitable activities in cooperation with the Angel Appeal initiative to celebrate Zayed Humanitarian Day 2018 and the Year of Zayed. Over the course of two days, more than 100 Chamber staff volunteered their time to put together 1,000 Ramadan gift packs containing personal […]

Dubai-based Binghatti Developers, one of the leading real estate development companies in the UAE, has announced that Binghatti Crystals, one of its upcoming residential projects in Dubai Silicon Oasis, is on track for completion. Binghatti Developers confirmed that the structure of Binghatti Crystals has been completed with finishing, façade, and installation works currently in progress. […]

Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—has launched its annual ‘Make a Difference Together’ campaign across all shopping malls in the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt and Beirut this Ramadan. Its 12th annual ‘Make A Difference Together’ campaign, which encourages parents to teach their children […]

Address Downtown, the flagship hotel under Emaar Hospitality Group’s premium lifestyle Address Hotels + Resorts brand, has opened its doors to hotel guests, marking the arrival of Dubai’s much-loved destination, popular among visitors from across the world. Address Downtown has opened with several innovative features including new restaurant concepts, additional rooms and suites, The Spa […]

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will introduce regular scheduled commercial Airbus A380 services to Osaka (KIX) in Japan on 28 October 2018*. The deployment of the double-decker aircraft represents a capacity increase of 38%, and means that travellers will enjoy the comfort of an A380 to and from two Japanese gateways, as the flagship […]

Ahead of its 5 July launch, Emirates is offering special fares to Santiago.  Travellers from the UAE can book special fares on all Economy and Business Class travel starting today until 18th June 2018 for travel between travel between 5th July 2018 and 31st January 2019. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares starting from AED […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is hosting a special photography exhibition, ‘Art from the Heart’, at Mall of the Emirates that portrays the Holy Month through the creative eyes of 12 talented people of determination until June 16. Mall of the […]

Dane Thorbjørn Olesen shot into the top ten of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings after posting four sensational rounds of sub-69 to claim his fifth European Tour title at the Italian Open, while the Race to Dubai welcomed a new leader in the shape of Italy’s Francesco Molinari who took the runner-up spot. […]

To mark World Environment Day, DMCC, the world’s flagship Free Zone, and the leading trade and enterprise hub for commodities, announced a partnership with Duracell, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance alkaline batteries, to encourage employees to recycle their used batteries. The partnership sees the rollout of designated collection battery bins across the 66 towers of […]

Technical and engineering teams of the Rail Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai are continuing technical site visits to several European countries. These visits aim to track the work progress and review the latest developments in the manufacturing of a wide range of sophisticated technologies relating to Route 2020 Project. Abdul […]

Small business owners are confident the remainder of 2018 will be a period of strong growth. A new MEED survey of 75 of the UAE’s top SMEs conducted recently shows more than 60% are confident of achieving as much as 20% growth compared to their performance last year. For 13% of the respondents, an even […]

Dubai has become the first city in the Middle East and 24th in the world to be appointed a UNESCO Creative City of Design. During a press conference held on Sunday at the Youth Hub in the Emirates Towers, the UNESCO announced the selection of Dubai as the first Creative City of Design in the […]

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, EITC, was awarded the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, 5 Star Gold Rating for its consistent innovation in contributing to the UAE happiness agenda. du Customer Service Centre in Al Salam Tower achieved consistently high scores across the six criteria assessment. The 5 Star Gold Rating was commemorated at the […]

Emirates NBD today announced that UAE-based Pioneers Waseet Securities has signed up as a trading member to avail the bank’s settlement and clearing services. Following the approval by the Securities and Commodities Authority, SCA, as a ‘General Clearing Member’, Emirates NBD has added several clients to its portfolio making it the market leader in providing […]

In view of financial literacy’s critical role in the success of an economy and the sustainable development of a society, the UAE Banks Federation, UBF, has stepped up its efforts to increase the level of financial awareness in the country. In response to the growing relevance of financial awareness and closely aligned with the increasing […]

Action-packed evenings at Ranches Restaurant, Arabian Ranches Golf Club Cheer for your favourite team as you enjoy some appetising pub grub and beverages in a dedicated fan zone at Ranches Restaurant! Bound to ensure that you feel the live energy of the stadium. Date: June 14 until July 15 Time: 6.30am to 12.00am Price: À […]

Crowne Plaza Dubai is excited to announce the return of the rib-tickling Laughter Factory to Zinc on Thursday 21st June, 2018. Zinc will be welcoming some of the world’s finest stand-up comics who will be flying into the Middle East from across the globe, with one combined mission – to make you laugh. Dubai’s true […]

More than half of UAE employees work remotely every week, and over 50% do so for at least half of the week, heralding a major reassessment of corporate real estate, according to new study by International Workplace Group (IWG), the parent group of leading workspace companies including Regus. The UAE study was part of a […]

Mall of the Emirates is celebrating the Year of Zayed by giving a group of young people, who are part of the Special Photography Programme by Asateer Events, the opportunity to showcase their photography skills in an exclusive ‘Art from the Heart’ photography exhibition. The budding photographers have recorded distinctive elements of Mall of the Emirates’ interior, […]

Aspinal of London to continue its highly successful partnership with LIWA and is renewing its contract for a further five years to focus together on a programme of significant retail expansion within the Middle East. The past five years have recorded success between Aspinal of London and LIWA through the launch of four retail stores […]

Dubai Hills Mall, the trendy new retail and lifestyle destination in Dubai Hills Estate, is coming to life with Emaar Development (DFM: EMAARDEV) achieving new construction milestones. Dubai Hills Mall is centrally located in Dubai Hills Estate, one of the largest mega-developments by Emaar as a joint venture with Meraas. It is set in an […]

Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—will make this Ramadan memorable for the communities that it serves with a wide range of offers and opportunities to win all month at City Centre Me’aisem, City Centre Al Shindagha and My City Centre Al Barsha in […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today won Epsom Derby, Britain’s richest horse race, and the most prestigious of the five Classics. Masar of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum’s Godolphin stable stormed to victory under jockey William Buick in Saturday’s Epsom Derby, as trainer […]

Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice President of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF), has predicted a spurt in the popularity of the sport following its successful debut in the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament. With competition for gold medals in 29 different categories, the first edition of the NAS Jiu-Jitsu Championship attracted more than 400 participants […]

The Logistics District at Dubai South has launched Masary, a new smart electronic system that reduces the transit time of goods and vehicles. The new system is considered the first of its kind in the region and will positively impact the traffic of goods and vehicles that move through the district. The Masary system is […]

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, announced the opening of Phase II of the Parallel Roads Improvement Project at the Business Bay on 8th June. Works under this Phase included improvements to the Western part of the Parallel Roads in […]

Looking for the perfect workout to stay fit in this blazing heat? The Burj Club in the iconic Burj Khalifa has introduced an incredible range of monthly summer membership offers giving fitness enthusiasts the ultimate workout plan to stay fit and healthy. The summer promotion is across three categories: Personal Training, Gym Only Membership and […]

This summer The Spa at Address Montgomerie launches the Relax and Hydrate package. The Spa, set within the tranquil Address Montgomerie in Emirates Hills, is the perfect relaxation retreat. Indulge in a 30 Minute Oceanic Oil and Salt Scrub and a 30-minute Regenerating Back and Head Massage promising to exfoliate your skin leaving it refreshed, […]

In celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2018, Atlantis, The Palm will launch the ultimate ‘World Cup Fan Zone’ from 14th June to 15th July 2018. With a capacity of over 2000 fans, the ‘Atlantis World Cup Fan Zone’ will be the place to watch the FIFA World Cup, airing all of the action, live […]

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), in partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has developed the Digital Silk Road project, which seeks to use blockchain technology to eliminate key complexities and weaknesses in the global trading system. The project aims to further increase the transparency of supply chains through digital transformation and comprehensive […]

U.S.-based Babson College, the recognized world leader in entrepreneurship education, is expanding to Dubai, U.A.E., to offer graduate and executive education programs for working professionals across the region. The Babson MBA – Dubai, delivered in a blended online and face-to-face format, will launch in January 2019. Babson’s MBA has been ranked No. 1 in entrepreneurship for […]

The UAE has won its bid to host the International Conference on Space Operations (SpaceOps) 2022 as it is set to develop as a key hub for the global space industry, the Director General of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced. The goal to develop the UAE’s capabilities in space sciences, research […]

Emirates is giving customers even more reasons to explore Dubai and the United Arab Emirates with the return of its signature pass this summer. ‘My Emirates Pass’ turns the Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership card, giving travellers exclusive offers and discounts within the UAE. Emirates customers flying to or through Dubai between 1 […]

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), Dubai’s annual citywide summer celebration, will return to the city from 22 June – 4 August 2018, offering a six-week extravaganza of sales, retail experiences and events. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), the 21st edition […]

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, expands its partnership with EGYPTAIR in Dubai. Starting today, dnata will provide the airline with premium cargo handling services from its best-in-class facility at Dubai World Central (DWC).  EGYPTAIR will initially operate one cargo flight a week between Dubai and Cairo using an Airbus A300F aircraft. […]

UAE-headquartered upscale residential, hospitality and commercial property developer Seven Tides has announced that it has sold 661 apartments, valued at AED 301,863,775 million since the sales launch of its first mixed-use development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), in Dubai, SE7EN CITY JLT, on Thursday 24th May 2018. “To sell out phase one of our project […]

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), praised RTA’s obtaining the Dubai Chamber of Commerce’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Label. Thus, the RTA has become the first government entity to win this accolade for the second straight year. “RTA is always keen to […]

One of UPS’s 747 jumbo jets dedicated for long-haul international use is sporting a modified paint scheme highlighting the company’s role as official logistics partner for Expo 2020 Dubai. UPS has only modified the livery of an aircraft four other times in the airline’s 30-year history. Each of those times signifies a major news event […]

Al Maha, a Luxury Collection, Desert Resort & Spa, managed by Marriott International, has unveiled an array of exciting summer offers for its patrons in UAE. Ideally located in a lush palm oasis, the luxury resort offers unobstructed views of the golden dunes of the royal Arabian dessert. The desert resort encapsulates the heritage and culture […]

Emirates Skywards has revamped its family offering to provide a richer, more rewarding programme called ‘My Family’. Family members can now pool up to 100% of Skywards Miles earned on Emirates flights, allowing them to redeem rewards faster than before. Each member can pool up to 100% of their miles earned on Emirates flights and […]

Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the Middle East, has partnered with Diebold Nixdorf, a world leader in driving connected commerce, to soon launch Emirates NBD EasyHub, the region’s first integrated digital kiosk that will allow customers to sign up for new products and access a variety of teller services, functioning like a mini-branch that is open […]

Dubai Creek Tower, the global icon in the heart of the 6 sq km Dubai Creek Harbour, has completed concrete placement for the pile cap two months ahead of scheduled completion. The concrete pouring commenced in September last year and reached over 50 per cent completion in January 2018. Dubai Creek Tower’s pile cap is […]

Meraas is bringing pop-up libraries at City Walk, Boxpark and Al Seef, to life through special Hakawati storytelling sessions held on weekends during its Gift a Smile initiative, between 9pm and 10pm. The campaign invites communities to help spread happiness and hope during the Holy Month of Ramadan by donating books, toys and clothes in […]

The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), today, said that the decree No 20 of 2018 exempting companies operating in Dubai from fines and facilitating license renewals, which was issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, reflects the vision of Dubai’s leadership […]

Emirates Islamic has announced the launch of a personalised banking experience for its UAE national customers. For new salaried accounts, the bank is welcoming UAE nationals with a bonus of up to AED3,000 and much more. Emirati customers looking to buy a car will benefit from special pricing as low as 1.99% during Ramadan, coupled […]

With the onset of the holy month of Ramadan, Café Society located at TAMANI Marina Hotel & Hotel Apartment in Dubai, is sharing its celebration by offering a lavish buffet spread of traditional favorites for guests during Iftar and a carefully crafted menu for Suhour. Since charity is one of the keys values for TAMANI […]

Emirates Engineering has successfully accomplished the first complete replacement of landing gear on A6-EDF, the first Emirates Airbus A380 aircraft to have its entire landing gear system replaced at one time. Comprising five sets of landing gear – two under the wings, two under the body, and one nose landing gear, the work was planned […]

Dubai will hold its first ever Customer Happiness Summit & Awards, in October this year. The event will feature government officials, experts, business leaders, policy makers and investors from a myriad of business disciplines as they congregate, connect, explore and propose new ways to support Dubai’s Happiness Agenda, to become one of the happiest cities […]