Acclaimed as one of the finest talents of her generation, Charley Hull will be hoping to put a smile on the face of British golf with a victory at the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters at Emirates Golf Club from December 7-10. The 20-year-old prodigy will start as a nailed-on favourite in the season-ending Ladies European […]

DXBeach is back for a brand new season, announcing two 15-hour music festivals at its postcard-perfect home of Zero Gravity on Friday October 21 and Friday November 18. The now-established and much-anticipated event has consistently seen crowds flock to Dubai’s most-talked-about entertainment venue since its birth in April 2015, with more than 6,000 revellers attending […]

Introducing ‘The Ultimate Collection’ by Assouline Vida Downtown Dubai continues its dedicated support of the arts by curating a spectacular, interactive installation at the stylish boutique hotel. In collaboration with Art Space, the engaging exhibition is featuring a creative collection of luxury culture and lifestyle books from Assouline, as they are formally launched within the […]

Helpling UAE is revolutionizing home cleaning, by offering Dubai residents a safe, easy to use, online booking platform that connects customers to professional local maids. Already used in more than 170 cities across four continents, Helpling is the world’s most widely available online marketplace for household services. With Helpling, customers can book a one-off, weekly, […]

Landmark Group, the region’s leading retail and hospitality conglomerate, will host the eighth edition of the Beat Diabetes Walk at Dubai’s Zabeel Park on Friday, 18 November, 2016. Registrations for the eighth annual Beat Diabetes Walk in the UAE can be completed online at www.beatdiabetes.me from 14 October to 12 November, 2016. All registered participants […]

Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (EO) UAE, the local chapter of the dynamic global network of entrepreneurs, was pleased to invite a group of its members to a learning session with the special guest host Peter England, CEO of RAKBANK, at the event ‘In the Boardroom’ (ITB), which was held at the Taj Hotel in Dubai. EO members […]

New line up of events at the fashionable hotel Say goodbye to summer and welcome in the new season with Vida Downtown Dubai, as they gear up for another exciting calendar of events. Choose from a variety of outstanding dining experiences that include both laidback lounging and gourmet culinary journeys. The stylish boutique hotel is […]

The design community in Dubai is ready to stage the largest celebration of design and creativity in the Middle East, collectively underlining Dubai’s rich and multi-faceted design landscape. When Dubai Design Week kicks off on 24 October, design professionals, residents and visitors will be able to engage in more than 150 events over six days […]

Hollywood actress, director and producer Jennifer Aniston makes a return to the Emirates A380, and makes a new friend, in a new global digital and TV advertising campaign for the world’s best airline*. The ad builds on the success of the first Emirates-Jennifer Aniston ad launched last year, a much talked-about campaign which quickly went viral. In a similar […]

The Abraaj Group (“Abraaj” or the “Group”), a leading investor operating in global growth markets, announced today the curator, winning artist and shortlisted artists selected for the ninth Abraaj Group Art Prize, the most significant arts prize in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. The Abraaj Group Art Prize 2017 Winning Artist: Rana […]

Oktoberfest DXB, an authentic, ten day celebration of all things Bavarian is set to take place from 20th to 29th October at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre with tickets available for purchase now. Organisers promise ten days of fun and entertainment in true Bavarian style from culinary delights and craft beverages to entertainment for everyone. […]

Join us at Dusty’s as the venues launches ‘Jam Sessions’ every Monday, a platform for live musicians with sax, drums, bass and all that rolls in the world of music. Each week will be focused on a different genre for instance Jazz, Latin, blues etc.   What: Jam Sessions Where: Dusty’s DIFC When: Every Monday, […]

Mall of the Emirates—the region’s first shopping resort and flagship luxury destination—launches its much-awaited annual fashion event ‘World of Fashion’, from October 11 – 15, 2016. Bigger than ever, this season promises to deliver a spectrum of great fashion moments. Style savvy visitors will be treated to the sixth edition’s schedule of events which includes: […]

Coming off of her second season on the LPGA Tour, Cheyenne Woods looks to step up to the plate and challenge a strong field at the forthcoming Omega Dubai Ladies Masters at Emirates Golf Club from December 7-10. With sporting prowess running in the family, the niece of Tiger Woods has already carved her own […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts will open LEGOLAND® Dubai and Riverland™ Dubai on 31st October and Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Water Park, Lapita™ Hotel and MOTIONGATE™ Dubai will follow closely after Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination, announced  today that it will now open on 31st October with LEGOLAND® Dubai and […]

Ali Saleh Alshunnar recently beat his brother’s record as youngest Emirati to climb Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, at only 15 years old. Standing at 5,895 metres above sea level, Kilimanjaro is the highest free standing mountain in the world. Ali beat his brother Moawiya’s record by a five-month age difference, completing the challenge only […]

City Centre Me’aisem—the community-oriented shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destination located in the Me’aisem area of International Media Production Zone (IMPZ) in Dubai—is inviting surrounding communities to come and join the exciting festivities marking the malls’ first anniversary. Visitors will enjoy fun family-entertainment and complimentary fitness classes, from now until Oct 17, 2016. To celebrate its […]

In celebration of the Islamic New Year and due to popular demand, our client COYA Dubai has extended brunch offering to this Friday and Saturday. Guests who wish to experience the brunch during the long weekend can choose between two days to check it out. Packages remain as always: Non- alcoholic AED 328.00 House beverage […]

For the second year in a row, Hard Rocck is going green with new offerings from its limited-time vegetarian menu, just in time for Vegetarian Awareness Month. Beginning on Saturday, October 1 through Monday, October 31, 2016, Hard Rock Cafe Dubai will expand its legendary menu and serve up fresh and satisfying vegetarian-friendly dishes and […]

It’s been quite a month-and-a-half for Dubai’s adopted son Rafa Cabrera-Bello. The former OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic winner represented Spain, alongside Sergio Garcia, as golf made a return to the Olympic Games in Rio for the first time since 1904 in August, and finished in a share of fifth place. This weekend he has the […]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and FUNN, the Sharjah Media Arts for Children and Youth Foundation, signed on Mondaya two-year agreement to work together on fighting hunger worldwide, particularly among youth and children. Under the agreement, WFP and FUNN will work jointly on projects that help vulnerable communities, and provide school feeding programmes […]

Dubai-based Al Hashemi is a conceptual artist and designer specializing in site-specific installations, spatial art and modern public sculpture. Inspired by the traditions of her Emirati culture and local artisans, she creates intriguing, interactive works that experiment with new materials and techniques. Much like Swarovski, Al Hashemi’s work unites craftsmanship with innovation, making her a […]

Fresh from recording another series of the hugely popular TV show ‘The Voice Kids’, Filipino music icon Bamboo will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre on October 27 as part of a series of live shows at several iconic international concert venues. Bamboo’s Dubai show will be welcomed by the thousands of Filipinos who […]

White Nights in Dubai, the first ever musical festival of its kind in the Middle East that will bring together a carefully curated collection of the brightest and biggest stars from the world of music, confirms Jonas Kaufmann, dubbed as the ‘New King of Tenors’, to perform on Thursday, April 6th 2017 at Dubai Opera. […]

Dumyé’s Dolls With Purpose® opened their first boutique, in the infamous Dubai Mall (second floor next to the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo) on September 2nd, 2016. You can expect to find Dumyé’s full range of dolls available, including the much loved DIY Doll Kits, sweet Petite Dumyés and stylish Limited Edition dolls, with some […]

‘Nature’s Creations Reimagined’ Vida Downtown Dubai continues its ‘Art in Vida’ initiative promoting regional creativity with the unveiling of its latest artistic collaboration, ‘Nature’s Creations Reimagined,’ an installation curated by Cities Boutique. The innovative display will be featured in the lobby of the fashionable hotel for the entire month of September, providing an interactive experience […]

 Bareburger, a successful burger restaurant group that began in New York City, will be making it’s Dubai debut in October at Festival City Mall, with three more locations soon to follow.Bareburger is dedicated to the organic food movement, creating a diverse menu with all-natural ingredients and free-range meats. The restaurant has been designed by John […]

Saturdaze ‘over easy at Vida Downtown Dubai Classic City Brunch with the ˜Vida Touch Vida Downtown Dubai introduces a brand new brunch, Saturdaze, to the cosmopolitan crowd of Dubai, inspired by the traditional NYC brunches, the boutique hotel brings you an authentic brunch with its signature funky flair. Giving guests the opportunity to enjoy an […]

A UAE plane carrying over 100 tonnes of aid will leave for Entebbe, Uganda, early on Sunday to deliver vital relief supplies to more than 60,000 South Sudanese refugees who have flocked to the Ugandan border, fleeing from the conflict in South Sudan. This immediate response follows the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister […]

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced that the completion rate had reached 85% on the construction of the Bluewaters Island Access Bridges opposite to the JBR. The project, which is undertaken by the RTA in conjunction with Meraas Holding Group […]

Alcohol is a cruel mistress. It fuels great conversations, pointless arguments, and in some cases- elevated stupidity. You end up losing things that you should not lose. From walking sticks, monocles, and a single glass eyeball, people have lost anything from their most prized possessions to the weirdest things they own, inside a nightclub. The […]

Hot-on-the-heels of the highly-successful Spring edition, the Autumn edition of the SoPritti – Fashion, Glamour and Lifestyle exhibition will take place from 10am to 8pm on 24th September, 2016, at the Al Yasaat Ballroom, Murooj Rotana Hotel, Dubai. In the tradition of the Sopritti exhibition’s previous 12 editions, the glamourous event will showcase highly sought-after […]

IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world’s largest indoor theme park, wholly owned by the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group and managed by IMG Worlds, proudly welcomed over 100,000 international and local guests to the park over the Eid Al Adha long weekend. Alongside the spectacular rides and attractions within the theme park, guests were offered […]

  Every day is different, so are the theme nights at Olive Oil Restaurant.Rich flavours from around the world are on offer every night from 7 to 11 p.m. with prices starting from AED 169* per person. What’s more? Dine between the 15th of September and the 29th of October 2016 and receive up to 30% discount or […]

New line up of events at the fashionable hotel Say goodbye to summer and welcome in the new season with Vida Downtown Dubai, as they gear up for another exciting calendar of events. Choose from a variety of outstanding dining experiences that include both laidback lounging and gourmet culinary journeys. The stylish boutique hotel is […]

Deliveroo, the on-demand food delivery service, today unveils its new visual identity, logo and rider equipment. Introducing the brand new Roo and a refreshed commitment to becoming a world-class food delivery service: Designed in collaboration with branding agency DesignStudio, and leading road safety organisation, Brake, Deliveroo’s new look stands out as well as enhances its […]

Wendy’s is making its delicious burggers even tastier from September 8th2016 when it upgrades to 100% Angus Beef in all its burgers.  And the best bit? There will be no extra cost to the customer. The new even juicier 100% Angus burgers available in all 17 Wendys restaurants in the UAE, will go hand in […]

Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, located in the heart of the ancient cultural district and diplomatic enclosure of Dubai, welcome guests to savor ‘All you can eat & drink’ promotions that will offer everyone an enjoyable gastronomic experience. Indulge in extensive dinner buffet at the Silk Route Chinese and Thai, a known restaurant in Old […]

Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) and Entertainment Retail Enterprises opened their newest Nickelodeon Store in the Dubai Mall today. The store is owned and operated by Al Garawi Group Ltd. in partnership with Entertainment Retail Enterprises. UAE residents and tourists now have unparalleled hands-on access to unique interactive experiences and exclusive Nickelodeon products in […]

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with luxury department store Bloomingdale’s – Dubai as the retailer launches its Fall 2016 seasonal campaign. The airline is showcasing its iconic ‘penthouse in the sky’, The Residence, inside the store at Dubai Mall. Etihad Airways will also offer Bloomingdale’s – Dubai customers […]

Saturday 3rd & Mon 5th September 2016 In Celebration Of Rock Legend Freddie Mercury’s 70th Birthday #AreYouReadyToFreddie #FFAD Staff at Hard Rock Cafe Dubai will be donning fake moustaches to become Freddie For A Day from Friday 2nd September to Monday, 5th September, to create awareness for the Mercury Phoenix Trust. Freddie For A Day, […]

The World Humanitarian Day (marked on Friday) holds a special significance for the UAE. The country, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has remained in the forefront of supporters of humanitarian initiatives and has justifiably been recognised as a humanitarian capital, being the world’s largest donor of development […]

The UAE is deeply committed to protecting humanitarian workers and providing emergency relief to more than 130 million people affected by humanitarian crises in over 40 countries, Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said on Thursday on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day. In a statement to mark World Humanitarian […]

Splash, the Middle East’s largest high-street fashion retailer today announced international icons Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif as brand ambassadors. The mega stars known for their acting finesse and their on-trend sartorial choices with a massive fan following will be seen representing the brand Splash through a series of brand campaigns across the Middle East. […]

Burger Pit, a classic American airstream, has launched its first outlet in the UAE at Last Exit, the newly opened first-of-its-kind gourmet food truck park by Meraas. Drawing inspiration from the retro era of the 50’s, Burger Pit blends old fashioned gastronomic values to cater to Dubai’s ever-growing demand for quality food that can be […]

The Brass are going the extra mile to ensure your day gets off to the best possible start. Enjoy lighter-than-air omelettes with scrumptious fillings or a fresh granola with berries, oats and Greek yoghurt.  For a more savoury experience, indulge in their delicious smoked salmon sandwiches – the perfect way to get increase your vital […]

 Nothing says Italy quite like its food and very few capture this better than family favourite Carluccio’s. This summer, with new Executive Chef Christo Nortier at the helm, the authentic Italian café and restaurant will be launching a brand new menu; combining Carluccio’s classics and new favourites to give diners in the UAE an innovative […]

The trendy boutique hotel is awarded prestigious Green Key Certification Vida Downtown Dubai continues to set a new benchmark for hotels in the region after receiving the prestigious Green Key Certification. Therefore, it is now among a small group of hotels within the UAE to gain the eco-label which promotes sustainability within the hospitality industry. […]

Starting on August 14th, Tashkeel will transform into a day camp as young artists are welcomed into the studios. Tashkeel is gearing up for its summer camp that includes two weeks of half-day programming for children and teenagers aged 8-16. The first week will run from August 14-18 and the second from August 21-25, with […]

Marvel at the incredible acts in the Forest Caravan this weekend at BurJuman. From stilt walkers to flower fairies, this parade is not to be missed every Thursday, Friday and Saturday!

WHEN: Every Friday from 1pm – 4pm WHERE: Downtown Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, entrance from Souk Al Manzil WHAT: All-you-can-eat small plates served family style including handpicked selection of Jamaican specialities. From 2pm DJ Cheriana will be on the decks setting the mood PRICE: AED 195 for adults and AED 95 for Pickneys […]

    Aged Feta Watermelon Salad GRK Fresh Greek continues to bring authentic Greek street food, bursting with flavour, to the city of Dubai, with the opening of its second restaurant in August 2016 at BurJuman Centre, Dubai.   GRK’s philosophy is simply to source the best quality products from Greece, including extra virgin olive oil, […]

Eight aspiring fashion designers from the UAE are this week embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will see them receiving mentorship at the renowned London College of Fashion, one of the world’s most esteemed and highly regarded fashion schools. Commencing Monday, July 25, the young designers will be the first participants of a unique programme […]

Promoters and organisers of the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters have hailed Morocco’s trailblazing golfer Maha Haddioui, who has qualified for the Rio Olympics, calling it a ground-breaking achievement for women’s golf in the Arab world. “Being the only Arab in the 60-player field, Maha’s qualification for the world’s biggest sporting extravaganza will leave a lasting […]

Known as the ‘godfather’ of fusion cuisine, chef Peter Gordon is coming to the UAE this September to host a series of gastronomic events at Jones. Whether you are an aspiring foodie or a full blown epicurean, there will be something to suit your palate during his visit. Included in the line-up of events are; […]

Coca Cola’s Ice Bottle Introduced On Egypt’s Beaches This Summer  Freeze! There’s a new drinking vessel in town. Coca Cola’s Ice Bottle is taking on the summer sun and making sure you can ‘˜chill’ on the beach.The true definition of summer is – sea, sun and sand. Add a sub-zerro coke in there and you’re […]