Date: 25 February to 12 March, 2016 Time: 8:00am to 12:00midnight Venue: BOXPARK, Al Wasl Road Brief: This Dubai Food Festival, BOXPARK will bring onboard a unique gumball machine to reward diners with exciting prizes daily as well as a chance to win a solid gold gummy bear worth up to AED50,000. From 25 February […]

To celebrate February, the month known for love, togetherness, relationships, Cocoona Centre for Aesthetic Transformations is running a 29 Day Beauty Festival.  During this month, the Centre plans to treat it customers with surprises that are in spirit of the mood every couple, lady and man will be in this month. The festival will give […]

Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to Sri Lanka by introducing an additional daily service between Dubai and Colombo. Effective 1st August 2016, the airline will operate five daily flights between Dubai and Colombo every day except Wednesdays when it will operate four flights. The additional frequency will enhance the weekly services on the route to […]

Henrik Stenson will be hoping to conjure memories of his ‘special victory’ when he returns to compete in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club from February 4 to 7. The first golfer to win the Tour Championships on the PGA and European Tours in the same season in 2013, Stenson savoured “extra […]

Take a break from your routine and sedentary lifestyle this February and head to THE BEACH for a special two-day event ‘Wellness by the Sea’ with Get Fit at THE BEACH, a first of its kind outdoor event celebrating a healthy lifestyle. From 5 and 6 February, the upbeat outdoor destination by Meraas will host […]

The Emirates A380 welcomed nearly 8,000 visitors in two days at this year’s edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIA). The two-class configured version was on display from 21-22 January and was open to both trade visitors and the general public, allowing them a glimpse into the largest commercial passenger aircraft in the world. Emirates […]

Emirates and Boeing have partnered together to sponsor ‘View from Above’, one of the largest aerial filming projects ever conducted using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones. Filming was conducted in 18 destinations on five continents including Emirates’ hub in Dubai and Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ home, Seattle. Footage for Dubai was provided by […]

SOS Children’s Villages International is proudto receive the Zayed FutureEnergy Prize, African Global High Schools award given yesterday to SOS HGSheikh Secondary School in Somaliland. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid,Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, SheikhMohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander ofthe Armed Forces, and Enrique Pena Nieto, President of […]

The Alwaleed Philanthropies (AP), chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), today announced the launch of the “Tweet for Heat” Campaign, a joint global initiative designed to galvanize widespread support for the plight of Syrian refugees facing harsh winter weather conditions. With more […]

The world’s most opulent all-suite hotel, Dubai’s sail-shaped Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, is bringing an expansive outdoor luxury leisure concept, called ‘North Deck’, to the market – by ship from Finland, over 8,000 nautical miles away. The hotel, which is renowned for pushing the boundaries of architectural design and luxury service, unveils a global first […]

The multi-award winning Bussola Lounge is inviting its customers to get their friends together and join its ‘Society’, a new weekly event that is set to become one of the most sophisticated evenings in the Dubai calendar. Starting this Wednesday from 7-10pm, the Bussola Lounge will provide the elegant setting for an evening of free-flowing […]

Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai, has launched the Talise Wellness Month offering local residents and hotel guests the chance to take part in the ultimate wellness experience this February. The aim is to combine nutrition, education, relaxation and fitness activities to help people achieve their New Year’s resolutions. The month kicks off with […]

Riverland™ Dubai, the gateway to Dubai Parks and Resorts, is continuing to attract top brands and has announced the second wave of partners to join the new dining, retail and entertainment destination, which is set to open in October 2016, along with three theme parks, a water park and a resort hotel. In total 34 […]

Highlights •On 11 and 14 January, two UN/ICRC/SARC convoys simultaneously delivered humanitarian assistance to Madaya/Bqine and Foah/Kafraya for 40,000 and 20,000 people under siege respectively. •During these missions, UN/SARC/ICRC teams confirmed cases of severe malnutrition in Madaya and related deaths. •5 people reportedly died of starvation since the 11 January convoy entered Madaya/Bqine. •Several cases […]

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today stressed that the UAE, led by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has become a global humanitarian leader and one of the world’s most generous supporters of international humanitarian causes. He was speaking during […]

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today received UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who is attending a ceremony marking the launch of a report on High-level Panel on Humanitarian Financing in Dubai. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, […]

Listings:  Chopard Valentine’s Day Collections  Accessories – Italian-style accessories and art of living  For this Valentine’s Day, Chopard offers a series of exceptional accessories extending an open invitation to travel and to enjoy the Dolce Vita. On the Mille Miglia road Featuring a design inspired by collectors’ car rear-view mirrors, a light metallic grey colour, […]

RUSSELL PETERS ALMOST FAMOUS WORLD TOUR JANUARY 19TH AND 20TH Live at the Dubai World Trade Center Tickets SOLD OUT for both shows on Tuesday, 19 January and Wednesday 20 January First joint venture between FLASH Entertainment and Live Nation Middle East is a resounding success  

Thursdays are special at Mikado Café, the signature Japanese food concept in Abu Dhabi, with the all-new Sushi-Licious promotion promising a real Sushi extravaganza. Come to Mikado Café and enjoy the special Sushi-Licious promotion throughout Thursdays that offers unlimited sushi for AED 130 and all-you-can-eat sushi with unlimited iced tea for AED 150. The promotion […]

29th and 30th January | Centrepoint Theatre, DUCTAC | Level 2, Mall of the Emirates Einstein was a scientist of such stature that he could look back across almost three hundred years to Isaac Newton without having his view obstructed by those who came in between. The five papers Einstein published at the age of twenty six became the foundation […]

Google just hired a camel named Raffia to do some Street Viewing in UAE.

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) launched a ‘Thank You’ campaign to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the accession of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The DIFC’s vibrant community was invited to thank the visionary leader by sharing their messages of […]

fluidmeet.com is an online marketplace for booking office space, meeting rooms, banquet halls, training rooms, desks, offices, cubicles & work spaces at guaranteed lowest prices. It has already been dubbed Dubai’s own “Airbnb of workspaces”. According to fluidmeet Executive Director, Jareer Oweimrin, “With the advent of the shared economy, we identified a niche opportunity for […]

Great Moscow State Circus on Verdansky Prospect, Russia, for the first time ever presents in Dubai its new production – “UFO: Circus From Another Planet”. Starring at the event will be the the show’s producers, representatives of the legendary circus dynasty, the Zapashny Brothers, whose groundbreaking international circus project, “UFO: Circus From Another Planet”, will […]

The Falcon Aviation team had the pleasure of hosting some of the most popular radio show presenters in Dubai from Virgin Radio for their ‘24 parties in 24 hours’. To make sure that they ended the night in style Falcon Aviation offered them a party in the sky. “We picked them up from the World […]

Ethiopian running superstars Mamitu Daska and Mula Seboka are the latest big names to join a powerful field of elites for the first world-class marathon of the Olympic year, the 2016 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on January 22. With Daska and Seboka – winners of the ladies’ race in Dubai in both 2010 and 2014 […]

Emirates will launch a daily circular service from Dubai to Cebu (CEB) and Clark (CRK) in the Philippines, starting March 30, 2016. Utilising a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, this new route will strengthen international connectivity to two of the Philippines’ fastest-growing international hubs. The island of Cebu lies in Visayas, one of the three principal geographical […]

Emirates and Airbus teamed up to search for the ultimate A380 fan in the UAE ahead of the Dubai Airshow in November. A Facebook competition, jointly organised by Emirates and Airbus, garnered over 1,000 entries in less than three days. To enter, participants had to express why they were ardent fans of the Emirates A380, […]

Celebrate this New Years Eve 007 style! On Thursday December 31st, from 8:00 pm VII Dubai In Association With Aston Martin is proud to present their 007 New Year’s Eve Ball to bring in 2016. With the ultimate license to entertain, VII will be captivating its mesmerized audience with unlimited entertainment , Canapes andan elaborate drinks menu […]

(29 December 2015) We all want to be the wild ones when dapper rapper Flo Rida takes the mic this New Year’s Eve at Movida Dubai. No doubt this troublemaker will be pumping up the night with his smash hits and giving a performance that will have everyone spinning round. Get ready to get low […]

Travel is expected to reach an all-time high at the end of this week for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with visitors flocking into Dubai for New Year’s celebrations and the upcoming Dubai Shopping Festival. Excluding transit passengers, over 174,000 people are expected to arrive into Dubai from 28 December until […]

BMW group continues to present customers with unmatched, market-leading benefits and privileges of owning a new BMW vehicle equipped with the pioneering and cutting-edge technology – BMW ConnectedDrive. The BMW ConnectedDrive technology has two components: the Driving Assistant the Services and Apps that offer car owners a range of categories that include travel, office and […]

Chillout Productions is pleased to announce a co-headline act to embrace the night of February 25th, the English singer-songwriter David Gray  will take the stage dazzling the audience with songs from his 10th and latest album Mutineers, as well as classic songs from throughout his career. Previously announced for this memorable evening are the Grammy Award-winning […]

The Traffic Movement and the Handling of Operational Plans during Annual Events Team at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is fully prepared for managing the traffic during the eve of the New Year 2016. A comprehensive and strict plan has been put in place for managing the movement of vehicles and public […]

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at THE BEACH, the upbeat outdoor destination by Meraas, with its exciting line-up of events from 5.00pm on 31 December 2015 to 10.30am on 1 January 2016. The activities promise a memorable occasion for friends and families looking for a truly out-of-the-box experience. Soak in the ocean vibes at THE BEACH […]

du has simplified communications for UAE tourists with the introduction of the brand new Tourist Plan for the country visitors. Now those visiting the UAE can take advantage of all the benefits of a specially designed prepaid line, allowing them to stay in touch with friends and relatives in the UAE or back home. The […]

His confidence on a high after swinging his way into record books, Bryson DeChambeau is primed for a fresh challenge when he makes his maiden appearance in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club from February 4 to 7. Bringing his own flair and exuberance to the game, the 22-year-old Californian announced his […]

Sunil Vaswani, Chairman of the Dubai headquartered Stallion Group was honoured with the Rising Star Award at the prestigious ABLF Series event held at the Armani Hotel in Dubai on the November 29th. He was conferred the recognition by Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development and Royal Patron of […]

Emirates expects a record number of traveellers to take to the skies as this upcoming weekend is expected to be one of its busiest for 2015. On 18 December alone, over 34,000 people will check into Emiratesdedicated Terminal 3 facilities. Over 535,000 people will be travelling with Emirates over the period between 17-19 December. This […]

Educate A Child (EAC), a global programme of the Education Above All Foundation, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are launching a new three-year partnership that will provide access to education for 710,000 children affected by conflict and forced displacement in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Building on a partnership that has given more […]

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has upgraded the Automatic Vehicle Monitoring (AVM) system used to monitor the movement of buses by introducing a new technology enabling instant monitoring of bus speed. The system fitted to buses and linked to the Control Center aims at conserving the lives and properties. Explaining the new technology, Musa […]

Chillout Productions is pleased to announce a co-­ -headline act to embrace the night of February 25th, the English singer-­ songwriter David Gray will take the stage dazzling the audience with songs from his 10th and latest album Mutineers, as well as classic songs from throughout his career. Previously announced for this memorable evening are the Grammy Award-­ winning master trumpeter Chris Botti featuring the world-­ renowned icon Sting at the 14th edition of the Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival 2016 at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. Over his 22-­‐year career, David Gray has been many things to a lot of fans. He is the artist behind “White Ladder,” recorded in a bedroom studio before becoming the top-­‐album in Ireland’s history, selling over 5 million copies worldwide. “Babylon,” “Sail Away,” “My Oh My,” “Please Forgive Me,” “This Year’s Love,” and “Silver Lining” though first released in 1998, the songs from White Ladder are still as seductive and original tody as they were 17 years ago. David Gray is not just a singer-­ songwriter but he is also a talented guitarist, pianist, and harmonica player, making him one of the most popular solo stars in England. He has released ten studio albums, picking up many awards, accolades and achievements along the way. With songs like “Back in the World”, “As the Crow Flies”and “Beautiful Agony” from Mutineers,this artist is with no doubt liberated from even his own expectations. Mutineers then is an experiment that seems to fizz with the joy of its own assembly. The sound of a musician making a clean break and some sharp turns but also reconnecting with the freedoms of an earlier dream, a rebuke and a salutation to all that’s gone before. “Now boasting over 20 years as a professional musician, Gray has always been equally successful in the studio and as alive performer,his energy on stage is enormously infectious that ultimately engages any music lover. After two sold out gigs in 2008 and 2010 at the Dubai Jazz Festival, David Gray is returning for nother gloriously magical performance that is expected to be a huge attraction to a massive crowd. His fanbase is constantly growing in this region as well as worldwide, and with his latest release Mutineers in 2014, we are confident that his upcoming show will be a huge success. The night of February 25th is a double bill offering to the festival fans starting with David Gray performance, and with the show of the year “Chris Botti featuring Sting”.

If festive cheer, authentic Japanese flavours and all-night dancing sounds like just the ticket, then don your red lipstick and high heels and head to Downtown Dubai’s coolest New Year’s Eve bash at Toko Dubai. Ring in the New Year at this urban setting whilst tucking into a delicious spread including Black sesame salmon tataki, […]

Social media sensation Paige Spiranac says she is simply “blown away” by the landscape and dynamic energy of Dubai. “Someone told me that Dubai is a mix of Las Vegas and Disney World. It’s way cooler than that. It’s just amazing,” said the 22-year-old social media sensation ahead of her maiden appearance in the Omega […]

It’s the time to celebrate the pride and unity of the United Arab Emirates. Every National Day, Rainbow Milk does something innovative and out of the box to celebrate its 60 years association with the country.  This year the brand got in touch with the world famous artist, Giulia Bernardelli, who turns spilt tea, coffee, […]

The Emirates Group celebrated the UAE’s 44th National Day today with a spectrum of activities across the organization. At Emirates Group Headquarters and across its offices and facilities in Dubai, departments gathered for a dynamic programme of activities that were enjoyed by both Emiratis as well as their expat colleagues. To officially kick off the […]

Petra and her family stayed for 6 days at the newly renovated Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf summer houses and enjoyed the beach and nice temperatures, taking time to visit Wild Wadi Waterpark and Souk Madinat. Coinciding with the celebration of UAE National Sports Day on 25 November, WTA world No.6 Petra was keen to participate […]

Dubai luxury, opulence and prestige will be taken to a higher level this coming festive season, owing to the premier destination’s latest attraction: the Palazzo Versace Dubai. With three exquisite venues offering different dining experiences, the fashion brand hotel will provide a feast for the senses, starting from December 6th until early in the New […]

For the second year in a row, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) hosted the “Humanitarian Action Forum”, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) at the IHC premises in Dubai. Shaima Al Zarooni, CEO of the International Humanitarian City, inaugurated the Forum in presence of […]

To celebrate the 44th National Day of the UAE, City Sightseeing Dubai, is giving all UAE residents complimentary tours on its hop-on hop-off tour buses on 2nd December. This is the first time the company is doing this since it started operating the unique hop-on hop-off bus tours in Dubai from October last year in […]

Lewis Hamilton made a visit to the Gramercy in the Dubai International Financial Centre for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton made a beeline to the Gramercy to spend time with his fans and well-wishers. Attending the Gramercy, Lewis Hamilton charmed the audiences with an impromptu exchange. Speaking about Hamilton’s visit, Abdul Kader Saadi […]

Alpha Group of Companies Chairman/CEO Mr. Sheikh Mohamed Bayorh and senior executives from leading prominent companies in UAE welcomed the Nigerian Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Honorable Dr. Emmanuel Kachikwu, and senior executives from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) this week at the Burj Al Arab. The Honorable Dr. Emmanuel Kachikwu, Minister of State Petroleum Resources of Nigeria and […]

Brand Dubai, a subsidiary of the Government of Dubai Media Office has unveiled a public art installation titled ‘˜Sand In the Waves’™ on The Beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR). Created by acclaimed New Zealand artist Gary Yong, ‘Sand in the Waves’ is a unique piece of public art that uses sand bags to create the shape of […]

On the 22nd of November 2015, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek’s atmosphere was tense as each moment the competition got tougher and tougher. 4 top influencers of Dubai were fighting for their chance to have their masterpiece, prepared in Minato to be on the new menu for the next 3 months. Chef Suri as […]

More than 90 high school administrators profited last week from a rare opportunity between November, 15-16, 2015: an appearance in UAE by the Vice President of The Princeton Review USA, Michael Gamerl. A 25-year veteran of one of the world’s leading test preparation company, The Princeton Review, USA, Mr. Gamerl presented the first national seminar of […]

The 2015 DP World Tour Championship saw record crowds of 65,280 gather at Jumeirah Golf Estates as Rory McIlroy did the Dubai Double of winning both the tournament and The Race to Dubai for the second time in his career. The European Tour’s season-ending finale has developed a reputation as not only one of the […]

Race to Dubai leader Rory McIlroy will go into the final day of the US$8 million DP World Tour Championship just one shot off the pace as leader Andy Sullivan’s dreams of landing the biggest title of his career remain firmly alive at the Earth course, Jumeirah Golf Estates. In 2012, McIlroy lifted both the […]

Celebrating the magical hour of sunset and beyond, Corona SunSets Music Festival will bring together some of the best local and international DJ talent in an impressive line up across the three day event. The first free Corona SunSets to be held anywhere in the world, it will also be the largest free music event […]