AlAbraaj Restaurants Group, a Bahraini based organization that has created and launched unique food concepts since 1987 with 30 stores in Bahrain and now in Dubai, has announced the launch of YaSalam! Restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Cluster F. YaSalam! is committed to be “Fresh To Impress”. The concept offers the traditional Arabian fast food, […]

Arab children participating in the 12th Sharjah Arab Children Forum (SACF), were taken away as they explored the world and multiple cultures when visiting the Global Village in Dubai. Children’s visit to the Global Village came in a move that aimed to ignite their enthusiasm, knowledge and bring joy to their spirits. The visit was […]

Fashion Forward Dubai (FFWD), the region’s most progressive fashion platform debuts its Fall/Winter ’16 collections this Thursday 31st March, marking the start of the four day industry-focused fashion event. The upcoming event is FFWD’s seventh edition, having launched in April 2013. Over six successful seasons FFWD has matured into a recognised and credible platform respected […]

With the opening of its third outlet in March 2016, Operation Falafel brings a new food experience to Kite Beach. The restaurant takes the form of an edgy shipping-container, where it serves traditional Arabic food to the sun warmed visitors of Dubai’s most popular beach. The much-loved menu remains the same, and features unbeatable homemade […]

Anisha Misra, the talented fashion designer behind the brand Anisha Misra, is set to debut her inaugural spring/summer collection at an exclusive fashion soire to showcase her first collection Antiquity Revived. Taking place on 17 April, the fashion show celebrating the launch of the brand will take place at Sass Cafe, Dubai International Financial Center […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Biin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, and Chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation, today signed a contracting agreement with Al Jaber LEGT Engineering and Contracting LLC [ALEC], paving the way for the Passenger Terminal Building expansion at Al Maktoum International Airport. […]

Drydocks World, the international service provider to the shipping, offshore, oil, gas and energy sectors, has celebrated the yards anniversary with a ceremony to mark 33 years of excellence. Since 1983, the company has evolved to service a multitude of maritime market segments, expanding the customer base and transforming alongside the progress of Dubai into […]

Emirates expects high passenger traffic on its flights this upcoming weekend starting from Wednesday 23rd March as travellers head abroad for spring and holiday breaks. Over 115,000 travellers will be passing through Emirates Terminal 3 this upcoming weekend, with consistently high passenger loads from Dubai also expected on 27 and 28 March. Emirates reminds customers […]

A multi-talented singer, author, and businessman Ahmed Bukhatir created history when he was announced as one of the top 3 winners of Montegrappa Writing Prize from Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2016. Bukhatir, who has gained immense popularity worldwide with his angelic voice, spreading peace and love, is on the way to publish fantasy and […]

TOIFA 2016 – Bollywood’s most celebrated awards show wraps up with a full house at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City. With the wave of the most popular celebrities at the event, it was a complete entertainment gala for the Dubai fans. Along with the awards, Bollywood celebrities also won the audiences’ hearts with their […]

Arabian Automobiles Company, the flagship automotive division of AW Rostamani Group and exclusive dealer for Infiniti in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, has announced the launch of its new Infiniti Virtual Showroom on Google Maps powered by Street View Technology, the first-of-its-kind digital facility in the Middle East. The Virtual Showroom brings the premium Infiniti […]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its ‘Shine a light on Climate Action campaign, to raise awareness about the dangers of the increasing effects of climate change. The campaign was launched by DEWA in preparation for Earth Hour 2016 and supports the Green Economy for Sustainable Development Initiative, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed […]

Emirates and AC Milan are celebrating their partnership with the unveiling of a bespoke decal which depicts the club’s football players in action on an A380 aircraft that operated on the Dubai – Milan – New York JFK route. The first flight of the ‘AC Milan A380, A6EET operated as EK0205, and touched down at […]

Aster DM Healthcare, a Dubai-based healthcare conglomerate is reiterating its call amongst journalists in the GCC and India to submit their work that is socially-relevant and has impacted the community. The deadline for submission to the Aster Media Awards is on March 15, 2016 via http://www.astermediaawards.com. Aster Media Awards was launched last February to recognize […]

Changan Automobile, China’s largest auto manufacturer is launching its range of vehicles in the UAE under an exclusive dealership arrangement with UAE-headquartered private investment group, MAN INVESTMENTS. Changan, established in Shanghai in 1862, entered the auto manufacturing business in 1984. Its global presence is reflected in its 2015 sales success – some 2.777 million units […]

Keeping true to its mission of providing effortless travel experiences for guests so they can experience more, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HOT), has launched a campaign “Delight my Journey” aiming to surprise thousands of travellers passing through the world’s busiest airport, Dubai International Airport, with thoughtful gestures and prizes. […]

Date:      01 March 2016 to 31 May 2016 Time:     3:00pm to 6:00pm Venue:   Le Tresor – Classic Car Cafe, BOXPARK, Al Wasl Road Brief:     Guests can now experience a French twist on a timeless tradition as Le Tresor – Classic Car Cafe launches afternoon tea, served Sunday-Thursday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm […]

INTERSECT BY LEXUS, located in DIFC, has quickly become one of the most sought after destinations for Dubai’s cosmopolitan scene and they are ready to entice you with a line up of stylish and sophisticated Spring offerings. Look no further than INTERSECT BY LEXUS for an evening of perfectly paired grape beverages (red and white) […]

Whether you’re looking for somewhere to impress a date, behold mixology at it’s finest or sip on the best tipples in town, our new bar has it all. Think smouldering black leather, emerald green upholstery, shimmering flecks of silver and the kind of low lighting that makes everyone look good. The first thing you notice? […]

British Airways has today unveiled its prestigious new lounge at the newly built Concourse D in Dubai International Airport. The airline’s new concept lounge features a special Concorde Bar for those flying in First. The lounge has been designed to maximise space using architectural elements such as illuminated glass screens giving customers separate spaces to […]

Following the successful launch of its daily service to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Emirates announced today that the route will be served by a Boeing 777-300 aircraft effective 27 March. With 364 seats, the 777-300 will take Emirates capacity on the route to 5096 seats per week, an increase of more than 50 percent compared […]

Quintessentially Lifestyle,  the leading luxury lifestyle management and concierge service, celebrated their exclusive Live The Dream Party at the city’s new Nikki Beach Dubai, the first and original luxury beach club concept.  Quintessentially is infamous for unlocking doors and offering unrivalled access for their elite clientele, and this event was no different, hosting their annual […]

Date:  29 February, 2016 Event: Leap of Faith with Beat Diabetes at Jump Boxx Timing:  6:00pm – 8:00pm Venue:  Jump Boxx at Uptown Mirdiff, Dubai’s favourite family-friendly indoor trampoline park that features an open-jump arena. Brief:  On 29 February, Beat Diabetes, the community-focused initiative by the region’s leading retail and hospitality conglomerate Landmark Group, hosted over […]

Food Enthusiasts from Dubai’s media community were treated to a sneak peek into Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck’s Taste of Italy restaurant this week. Dubai’s latest exciting new casual dining offering is the Michelin-starred chef’s first casual dining experience in the region, and one that is creating a well-deserved buzz among the city’s discerning gourmands who […]

The Ford Mustang GT was this week crowned as ‘2016 Best Coupe’ at UAE’s wheels magazine’s Car of the Year Awards, beating out stiff competition in a notoriously tough segment. “The Mustang is an iconic car, and the GT has gained tremendous popularity here in the Middle East, among both hard-core motorists and motoring experts,” […]

Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, has announced the launch of Hub Zero, the region’s first immersive entertainment park that is set to offer innovative experiences created in association with world-famous video game developers including Electronic Arts, Capcom, KONAMI, Microsoft and Square Enix. Hub Zero will be located at CITY WALK, a premier urban lifestyle destination […]

CITY WALK, THE BEACH and BOXPARK are set to launch ‘Urban Pixels’, a one-of-a-kind photography competition that will offer hobbyists and amateur photographers in the region aged 12 and above a platform to showcase their talent. Starting 3 March 2016, the unique outdoor destinations by Meraas will host the talent-spotting event in association with Dubai […]

Dubai real-estate developer, Azizi Developments has announced the launch of Royal Bay Residence, an exclusive collection of 90 fully serviced luxurious residential apartments situated on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah, next to Anantara Hotel. The new project is part of company’s Dh4.5 billion development plan to build thousands of flats in Nakheel’s Al Furjan project and […]

Premium meet-and-greet-service, marhaba, now offers passengers arriving and departing from Dubai more choice to spend their travel time in comfort, with the opening of a dedicated lounge at Dubai International’s new Concourse D facility. The flagship marhaba lounge at Terminal 1’s new Concourse D has a modern and contemporary design, with a capacity of 255 […]

The critically acclaimed Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival lived up to its promise of an amazingstart to a three- day extravaganza. It was the opening night of the 14th edition of the festival and the atmosphere was electric as Youtube Sensation Postmodern Jukebox began to thrill the festival goers with spectacular tap dancing. Their energy was truly contagious playing hits like “Bad Romance” and “My Heart Will Go On”.  They even had the audience singing along to the popular cover of Justin Bieber’s “Sorry”. Following was British Rock Band James who did an encore as “Moving On” and “Sit Down” weren’t enough. It was inevitable seeing as the audience was begging for more! Everyone was in for a special surprise as Tim Booth jumped into the Fan Pit and Golden Circle  to sing along with all their fans bringing out one of the biggest cheers of the night! Then the Legendary Band Toto launched into their rocking performance wherein the level of musicianship onstage was immediately apparent. Everyone at the audience, regardless of their age danced along to each of their tunes. The world-class live band was in exceptionally fine form, starting off at a high level and keeping the energy up throughout their entire show. Their impressive set list included “Africa”, “I’ll Be Over You” and the joyous jazzy grooves of “Rosanna”. ###

 Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the flagship free zone business of Dubai and the trade and logistics hub for the wider Middle East region, organized a successful Jafza Car Free Day on February 24, 2016 to support sustainability and reduce carbon footprint. Over 5,000 staff from the Jafza Community, including senior executives from Jafza, customers, […]

More than 220,000 passengers have flown the two-class A380 on over 450 flights since it first entered service in December 2015. Click here to watch Emirates Cabin Crew explain the features of the two-class A380. The Emirates two class configured A380 features 58 flatbed seats in Business Class and 557 spacious seats in Economy Class, […]

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has inaugurated the first smart air-conditioned shelter for bus riders in Jumeirah. The shelter, which is fitted with complimentary WiFi internet connectivity, offers several other services to the public. It is the first of 100 smart […]

April 15, 2016 marks the release date of Santana IV, the wildly anticipated studio album that reunites the revered early ‘70s lineup of guitar icon Carlos Santana (guitar, vocals), Gregg Rolie (keyboards, lead vocals), Neal Schon (guitar, vocals), Michael Carabello (percussion) and Michael Sh rieve (drums). They’ve named the album Santana IV because it’s designed as a follow-up to 1971’s Santana III, which featured the same lineup, including percussion Karl Perazzo and bassist Benny Rietveld. Santana IV features 16 all -new tracks written and produced by the band that burst with the same unparalleled energy andsuperlative musicianship that made Santana a pioneering force in world music and a household name across the globe. The first single entitled ‘Anywhere You Want To Go’ will be released this coming February 5. The multiple Grammy winner and global guitar music icon Santana will come to Dubai this coming February 26 as part of his worlwide Luminosity Tour 2016. He will be bringing to the audience his creative and fiery fusion of Latin rock with blues, jazz and world music at the 14th edition of the Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival 2016 at Dubai Media  City Amphitheatre. OFFICIAL PROGRAM: 24 February 2016 Postmodern Jukebox 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM James 09:00 PM –10:00 PM Toto 10:30 PM–12:30 AM 25 February 2016 David Gray 08:00 PM – 09:30 PM Chris Botti feat. Sting 10:00 PM12:30 AM 26 February 2016 La Bomba De Tiempo 08:30 PM – 09:30 PM Santana 10:00 PM – 12:30 AM.

Dubai Properties Group (DPG), one of the largest fully integrated real estate and community development businesses in Dubai, today unveiled the master plan of Serena, its latest residential development of 2016, which will be located at DUBAILAND. Spanning a total area of approximately 8.2 million sq.ft, the smartly designed residential community targets the surging affordable […]

The UAE’s favourite Latin American destination, COYA Dubai unveils one of the secret ingredients that make up its inimitably unique DNA this spring. Combining creative dining with musical and artistic flair, the 2016 edition of the COYA Collective reveals a hand-picked selection of the most vivacious talents from the world- straight to your doorstep. The […]

CITY WALK, the premier urban lifestyle destination by Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, is set to welcome over 60 new tenants in 2016 comprising leading global brands, as well as innovative home-grown enterprises. Over 50 per cent of the new tenants expected to launch in 2016 opened doors to visitors on 14 February, welcoming families […]

Branded things of wonder by The Sunday Telegraph and given the verdict: Boy, does it get results’ by Tatler magazine, Biotec facials are the latest launch from Elemis to cause a global beauty storm. Having worked very closely with the British-born brand since opening the doors to its first location back in 2004, SensAsia Urban […]

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The UAE’s best indoor skydivers will take to the air for the second annual SandStorm Scrambles event when Inflight Dubai hosts the two-class competition on Friday (February 19). To be staged in the world’s tallest and largest tunnel for indoor flying, the competition is open to flyers of all abilities with the added twist that teams are scrambled from […]

New routes and old favourites dominate British Airways’ eagerly awaited annual list of predictions for 2016 holiday hot-spots. Top travel experts at British Airways have scoured the world looking for the latest hot-to-trot destinations for the year ahead for travellers from the Middle East and selected 10 of the top picks for 2016. According to […]

As one of Dubai’s biggest social and cultural events is approaching, the city is gearing up for the grand opening of the Middle East’s largest Art and Design Fairs, Art Dubai and Design Days. Inspired by the art and creativity that’s on display during the month of March, the stunning boutique hotel, Vida Downtown Dubai […]

The International Humanitarian City (IHC) held a three-day Humanitarian Project Management Course for emergencies for the first time in the GCC at its premise in Dubai. The course was organised in partnership with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and instructed by RedR, a global humanitarian capacity building NGO based […]

Smashburger is expanding its presence in the Middle East. Today, the rapidly expanding better burger restaurant announced a new partnership with Pearll Investments LLC to grow the brand in Qatar and United Arab Emirates, including Dubai and Doha, with 26 restaurants planned to open over the next several years. Twenty-two of the 26 units will […]

Yes it is… that is why Tiffany Biscuits conducted a social activation to bring home the message   How many times do you look at your phone, tab or laptop in a day? 40, 50 or 60 times? The truth is that it’s more than that. A study revealed that the average person checks their […]

Something’s brewing at CITY WALK and soon it’ll be ready to be served. A new day-to-night cafe spot is in the works of offering something good. Opening soon, The Brass, a homegrown Dubai brand, is a unique concept developed by the community for the community, with a team of experts in coffee, to culinary, from […]

Last weekend on a lazy afternoon while getting my car fueled up at the ENOC gas station, I decided to check out the Zoom Outlet. To my surprise I stumbled across a great eating place. Pronto is an unassuming and casual modern bakery cum coffee store that serves fresh and delicious food at ‘down-to-earth’ prices. […]

 Chef Uwe Micheel and his team of young chefs, in cooperation with Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek introduce Festival Nights aboard the Al Mansour Dhow. First exclusive night will be hosted by Chef Rahman and Chef Mithun on the 18th of February, featuring a variety of delicacies, it is no wonder these dishes have […]

On the first of February, Tribeca Kitchen & Bar launched its Paleo Menu, a healthier addition to its already organic menu that promotes wholesome eating and good living. Paleo diet is a way of eating…. like we did way back in the days, if a caveman couldn’t eat it neither should you. Cutting out all […]

Emirates SkyCargo has been named International Air Cargo Carrier of the Year at the Economic Times Logistics Awards in India. Organised by The Economic Times, India’s largest financial daily and the world’s second largest financial daily after The Wall Street Journal, the awards aim to recognise excellence in logistics that can set benchmarks for the […]

Vick Vanlian, the distinctive furniture and interior design brand from Beirut, announces its participation in Design Days 2016, with a sensational exhibition portraying limited edition pieces entitled “L.P.C: Love, Power, Copper”. Among the items to be exhibited are two collaboration pieces with Bokja Design and two pieces designed by Rayxander for the Vick Vanlian brand. […]

UAE Welcomes Presentation of the Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Humanitarian Financing to Member States at the UN New York, 5th February, 2016 (WAM) – The United Arab Emirates participated in yesterday’s presentation of the High-Level Panel on Humanitarian Financing to Member States at the United Nations. Co-Chair of the High-Level Panel Kristalina Georgieva, Vice President […]

Yadawei Ceramic Studio is Dubai’s premier destination for pottery and ceramic art; offering membership studio services, pottery workshops and sculpture classes in an unique industrial environment. Yadawei art gallery also showcases outstanding and rare collections of art. Location : Warehouse 30, TheBlock, 8 Street, Al Qouz 1, Dubai, UAE Timings : 10:00 am – 9:00 […]

The 2016 edition of Dubai International Boat Show will expand into an experiential lifestyle event which is set to delight its fans, according to its organisers Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC.) The 24th running of the Dubai International Boat Show, 1 – 5 March 2016, will showcaase a new visitor experience to include not only […]

Kids Club at Atlantis, The Palm, unveils two new exciting nights out for young adventurers aged 3 to 12 years – Candy Olympics and Pirates on the Palm. Starting from the 4th of February, the latest additions to the evening adventures programme at the Kids Club provide a thrilltastic time for youngsters whilst parents can […]

The 2016 edition of Dubai International Boat Show will expand into an experiential lifestyle event which is set to delight its fans, according to its organisers Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC.) The 24th running of the Dubai International Boat Show, 1 – 5 March 2016, will showcaase a new visitor experience to include not only […]

Little Things UAE, a gifting store that showcases exclusive toys and figurines for all occasions, unveils its collection of different boxed gifts this month. Bride of Chucky – AED 2,499 For all those who love to collect horrorr figurines, this box set with Chucky and Tiffany dolls with other little accessories will be a great […]