Yes you heard it right. Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will be coming to Dubai much to the delight of the Indian Community. The Indian Community is gearing up for Modi and all Indians living in the UAE are excited for the chance to see their beloved Prime Minister live. Narendra Modi will be coming […]

Art Dubai, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, Delfina Foundation and Tashkeel are collaborating for the fifth year to run the artists-in-residency programme A.i.R Dubai. UAE-based artists are invited to apply for a place on this exciting programme working collaboratively with six artists and with the residency’s international curator and locally based assistant curator. The four […]

Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, today announced its sixth daily A380 service to Australia and second daily service to Singapore with the up-gauge of its current service between Dubai and Melbourne via Singapore. From the 1st of March 2016, EK404 and EK405 will be operated by Emirates flagship A380 aircraft, replacing […]

Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, is set to launch ‘The Dome Box’, a dome theatre that will screen entertaining and educating cinematic productions. The Dome Box will captivate the senses in a dome with a 360-degree screen offering a unique audio-visual experience that narrates stories evoking wonder and awe. The cinematic explorations and on-screen adventures […]

This has been the thing that people have been talking about for some time. The trending topic if you would call it. This has been quite the shocking news for many people especially the Zimbabweans. People all around the world have been united in mourning Cecil and on everyone’s mind there was just one thing […]

The event that all football fans have been waiting for. The best league in the world is back for another mouth-watering and exciting season. The English Premier League or what people call, “The Barclays Premier League” begins on the 8th of August. This league consists of 20 of the top clubs in Britain. Each team […]

The Audi Cup got underway at the Allianz Arena yesterday as Real Madrid got through to the final as they defeated Tottenham Hotspurs. Real Madrid kicked things off when they faced off against the team from London. It was also a memorable moment for two Real Madrid players, Luka Modric and Gareth Bale as they […]

Famous for its very popular Bench Brunch every Friday from 10am to 3pm, The Pavilion Downtown Dubai has much more to offer the urban cosmopolitan scene. During these long hot months let The Pavilion Downtown Dubai cater to all of your needs, from its diverse and delicious menu that has multiple healthy options, to its […]

Progressive UAE-based home maintenance company, Hitches & Glitches, part of the Farnek Group, is offering its domestic customers a series of innovative and dedicated training courses for housemaids. Conveniently spread over two half days, the course will cover the ‘dos and don’ts’ of cleaning sanitary areas, living rooms, bedrooms and kitchen areas and will provide […]

Dubai Marina Mall, the premier retail and entertainment destination in Dubai Marina, is hosting a series of entertainment activities for the whole family as part of ‘Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS)’, until September 2, 2015. Children can meet their favourite character ‘Modhesh’, the official mascot of DSS, on August 15 from 4:30pm. Don’t miss the exciting […]

Book the perfect summer city escape at Jumeirah city hotels in Dubai and receive unlimited complimentary access to Dubai’s Wild Wadi WaterparkTM. The Jumeirah City Break offer includes Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Creekside Hoteland Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residences by Jumeirah Living. Guests also receive 20% off the best available rate when they book […]

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored the only goal of the match in the 24th minute to give Arsenal the win as they ran out 1-0 winners against Chelsea in the FA Community Shield. The midfielder’s goal proved to be the difference between the two sides in an important match which was played on a sunny afternoon at […]

Dubai Design Week and Beijing Design Week Organizing Committee are pleased to announce Dubai’s participation in Beijing Design Week (BJDW) as the Guest City for the upcoming 2015 edition, to be held from September 23 until October 7 in the Chinese capital. As part of a reciprocal agreement to foster further cultural exchange, BJDW will […]

Etisalat today announced the launch of the first interactive touch screen ‘Smart Service’ machine to sell new activated prepaid SIM cards for the first time in UAE. The automated innovative machine will enable customers to buy SIM cards within minutes with an inbuilt ability to verify the Emirates ID. At the time of the launch, […]

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), said that DEWA is working in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to host the best World Expo that the world […]

The delightful ‘Dine & Dream 2015’ campaign by Emaar Hospitality Group is rolling out a wealth of incredible offers to guests this summer. The food lovers’ ultimate fantasy, ‘Dine & Dream’ is designed to impress foodies with the most deliciously prepared dishes and also fulfil their wishes of experiencing a memorable trip to their favourite […]

OKKU Japanese Restaurant, Bar and Lounge, introduce their wonderful weekly edition to Tuesday Nights, Ladies Wine Club. Hosted by OKKU’s very own expert Head Sommelier, Eric Eybert,  between 6-10pm ladies are welcomed on a journey through iconic vin yards with three complimentary glasses of first class wines. With each glass served the OKKU team will […]

This summer, travellers from around the world to Dubai have the unprecedented opportunity to ‘LIVE IT UP with Thrills, Flavours and Relaxation’ with the highly competitive packages specially tailored for the season by Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties. Offering the best of Dubai, now even better, ‘LIVE […]

In response to strong demand, Emirates has confirrmed it will start operating a second daily service to Lisbon, Portugal from 1st January 2016. Timed to maximise a wave of new global connections to Lisbon, the second daily flight will offer travellers a convenient afternoon flight from Dubai to Lisbon helping to link customers in Australasia, […]

CITY WALK by Meraas invites visitors to find their inner child and relive the golden age of video games with the adrenaline-charged ‘Pixels in the City’. In line with the release of the much awaited ‘Pixels’ movie, classic arcade games such as Pacman, Mario Cart Single, Rambo and Speed Driver Twin will entertain crowds until […]

‘Blue Horse’, a painting by Dubai-based artist Sylvain Tremblay, was bought by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, at a charity auction in London, it was announced today by Canadian University Dubai, where Tremblay is a guest lecturer. The proceeds of the auction are earmarked for charities supporting sustainable water projects internationally. Tremblay, who is best […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, announced an early start of its Dubai Summer Surprises celebrations, in partnership with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE). From the first day of Eid Al Fitr until September 5, 2015 across City Centre Deira, City Centre […]

CITY WALK, THE BEACH and BOXPARK, three Dubai-based retail developments by Meraas, have jointly collected over 3,000 books as part of a unique ‘Book Donation’ initiative hosted at the retail establishments to mark the spirit of giving during the Holy Month of Ramadan. A collaborative effort between the retail entities at the three destinations and […]

Atlantis, The Palm welcomes its newest family attraction this summer with the launch of Atlantis Family Fun Factory, an exciting indoor entertainment destination packed with video games, prizes, treats and arts and crafts, all available for unlimited play at one fixed price: perfect for keeping youngsters (and parents) entertained during the summer months. Taking place […]

Dubai Marina Mall, the premier retail and entertainment destination in Dubai Marina, will host a range of exciting activities for the whole family to celebrate Eid Al Fitr from the first day of Eid until July 22, 2015. This Eid, little ones can bring their own teddy bears and join ‘Forever Friends Teddy Bears Picnic’ […]

This summer, Emirates’ award-winning ice entertainment system debuts two famous YouTube channels ‘Cute Girls Hairstyles’ and ‘Brooklyn & Bailey’. Known for their hairstyle tutorials, fashion and beauty vlogs, the two channels have over 5 million subscribers and over half a billion views combined on YouTube. Families gearing up for their summer break can look forward […]

BurJuman Centre will put its ‘petal’ to the metal on July 21st with the launch of a limited – time, ‘Flower Power’ fest featuring a kaleidoscope of floral displays, workshops for adults and a kids craft area, all designed to celebrate the floral form in all its glory. Visitors to the mall are invited to stroll through and interact with over […]

Fashion Forward (FFWD), the region’s definitive fashion platform, returns for its sixth season this October. Once again, the best couture, ready-to-wear and accessories designers of Middle Eastern origin or region-based will showcase their latest collections. Since its launch in April 2013, FFWD has hosted five successful events which have seen members of the regional and […]

The inaugural ‘Innovation 4 Impact’ Competition, hosted by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) the integrated free zone technology park, and the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) in collaboration with Thomson Reuters, will take centre-stage at the Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES 2015) that will run from […]

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company, and member of Dubai Holding, is offering Gulf residents 10% off Best Available Rate and a complimentary chauffeur ride to one of Dubai’s shopping malls this summer with their partners, Careem, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading app for booking private cars. The offer is in conjunction […]

THE BEACH, the upbeat outdoor destination by Meraas, hosted notable Emirati authors to celebrate the love of reading during the Holy Month of Ramadan with #Story to Share Book Donation Campaign. Authors Omar Al Busaidy (Just Read It), Alia Al Hazami (Alatash), and UAEBBY board member Maitha Al Khayat (Illustrator), along with Iman Ben Chaibah, […]

The number of refugees fleeing the conflict in Syria to neighbouring countries has now passed four million, confirming that crisis as the world’s single largest refugee crisis for almost a quarter of a century under UNHCR’s mandate. New arrivals in Turkey and updated data from the Turkish authorities on refugees already in that country have […]

Etisalat Group, the leading telecommunications operator in Middle East, Africa and Asia, will offer its subscribers across 19 markets free access to Wikipedia via Wikipedia Zero. Wikipedia Zero is the Wikimedia Foundation’s global initiative to enable everyone to access and participate in Wikipedia, the world’s largest free knowledge resource. The collaboration between Etisalat and the […]

Live Nation Middle East is excited to announce that BLAZE The Show, a high energy non-stop street dance and break dance show, will be a main event of this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the biggest summer celebration in the region. BLAZE will be live at Centrepoint Theatre, DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates from Thursday, […]

Dr. Bertrand Piccard, one of The Solar Impulse 2 pilots, which made global aviation history this weekend, will speak publically for the first time since breaking the world record at the Global Solar Leaders Summit. The summit will take place on 14tth September alongside Gulf Sol 2015, which starts on Monday 14th September until 16th September […]

At 150 years old, Printemps is in its prime and full of splendor, more determined than ever to remain a key, thrilling part of a Parisian lifestyle focused on character, inspiration and new discoveries. Window displays designed by Steve Hiett The departement store asked the renowned British photographer Steve Hiett to capture the essence of […]

This summer, Coya Dubai supports its first CSR initiative to promote sustainability in collaboration with ARTSPACE. From July until the 15th of August, this multi-dimensional Peruvian outlet showcases its first public recycled art display by Ocean Sole and a photographic project ‘Genesis’ by renowned Brazilian photojournalist Sebastio Salgado. Supported by ARTSPACE, Ocean Sole– a collection […]

Thousands of ds of shopping enthusiasts continue to stream into the Ramadan Night Market as the souq completed its fourth day at Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre. The exhibition that opens at 8pm and closes at 2am every night surpasseda staggering 40,000 visitors with the number expecting to grow further. Offering a wide […]

Dubai’s Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation’s (AMAF)’s has launched a donation campaign for the Salma food relief programme through which it plans to produce and distribute one million long-life halal meals to victims of wars and natural disasters around the world in 2015. In 2014, AMAF had distributed 200,000 meals to Palestinians in Gaza Strip […]

– Just two weeks into Ramadan, compareit4me.com, the largest financial comparison site in the Middle East, has seen a 70% increase in user applications in the UAE. compareit4me is expected to generate more than 300,000 applications in 2015, boosted by regional expansion and continuous growth in the finance comparison industry as a whole. After enjoying […]

Emirates Official Store, the home of Emirates collectibles, makes it easier for fans of the airline to ‘Fly Emirates’ no matter where they are in the world. Emirates merchandise brings aviation, travel and sport fans togetherconnecting people and their passions around the globe. With a few clicks on www.emiratesofficialstore.com, shoppers can now choose from the […]

Pinkberry, the world’s leading frozen yogurt retailer, has unveiled the new Mint Lemonade frozen yogurt flavor, exclusively during Ramadan in all stores across Kuwait, UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Lebanon, Qatar, Jordan and Egypt. Developed locally, this flavor is inspired by the refreshing taste of the region’s popular Mint Lemonade drink. The blend of lemons and fresh […]

In issue close to my heart is that of the psychological stigma in Dubai communities. destigmatize treatment for mental health through therapy in many parts of the world is a topic lesser discussed and as a result, poorly understood by the society at large. This causes a lot of stigmatization of disorders due to the cultural […]

Global property developer Emaar Properties PJSC is marking the Holy Month of Ramadan at its elegantly designed ‘Downtown’ tent, serving traditional Arabian and contemporary cuisine as well as offering outstanding hospitality and ambiance for an evening to remember. Located at ‘The Venue’ on Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, the bustling thoroughfare in Downtown Dubai, ‘Downtown’ is […]

Butterfly fly… A flash of cobalt blue fluttered past my eyes and made its way to a juicy looking slice of watermelon, synchronously a gigantic Monarch butterfly flew haphazardly to join its mate. Elsewhere, butterflies of all shapes, colors, and sizes went about their daily life whilst I had the opportunity to get up close […]

Al Serkal Avenue As of late, we are seeing a sharp incline in the aesthetic culture of Dubai industry with more and more craftsmen, designers, creators, and artistes making their way to the city. Paving the way for Dubai’s growing artistic tradition is Al Serkal Avenue: a district in the Al Quoz industrial area that […]

The world’s who’s who of fashion will once again descend on Dubai for what will be a spectacular celebration of fashion and emerging designer talent at the third edition of Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience, the largest of its kind fashion event in the Middle East, to be held at The Dubai Mall. The flagship fashion […]

Each year during Ramadan, all of Dubai goes head over heels in preparation for the more dazzling, extravagant and luxurious Iftar dinners. But what about Suhoor? Lesser known by non-fasting, non-Muslim crowds in Dubai, Suhoor is the early morning meal enjoyed by those fasting before the crack of dawn in the early hours of day. […]

Wafi has been a consistent member of the ever-growing mall scene in Dubai. Overshadowed by its competitors however, on an average weekend day it sees barely any traffic, and weekends create scant business usually circumscribed to its many upscale restaurants and lounges. There’s a lot more to the establishment than just that however! Wafi is […]

 The employees of Holiday Inn Dubai ­ Al Barsha, Ciiti, Alcatel Onetouch, Bloomberg and EFS Facilities Services partnered in an event yesterday to celebrate the true spirit of Ramadan by inviting low income workers from EFS for Iftar. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Citi’s Global Community Day, over 200 volunteers from Citi, Holiday Inn, […]

This is going to come as a bit of a shock, but Dubai does NOT have any Michelin starred restaurants to date. Dubai’s dining scene is definitely burgeoning due to the increase in internationally renowned restaurants finding a place here, and the culture amongst expats of eating out. Despite this prime market, Michelin has left […]

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today announced the launch of EI World – a fun and easy way to bank on iPhones. EI World is a first of its kind mobile banking app that allows Emirates Islamic customers to conduct a range of banking transactions in a fun […]

Experience soulful shopping as Dubai’s very own and the only night market returns this Ramadan offering not just convenience but a wide variety of everything you need for Eid. Ramadan Night Market is back with loads of exciting activities and events planned for the entire family, alongside providing a unique sensory shopping experience. The market […]

In many European cities, the main mode of transportation is cycling. Whole cities are laid out with bike tracks and all public corners are accessible by a bicycle. This eco friendly, pro-health transport option is sensible and possible in Europe with health/environment conscious communities, pre-planned streets and a reasonable climate. So what about Dubai? The […]

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts in Europe are celebrating the start of the summer with a variety of fantastic seasonal offers. 1)   Experience a new level of luxury at Jumeirah Bodrum Palace Set along the spectacular Bodrum coast with the Aegean Sea as its outlook, the recently opened all-suite and villa Jumeirah Bodrum Palace brings […]

A UNHCR report, released today, shows that worldwide displacement from wars, conflict, and persecution is at the highest levels we have recorded, and accelerating fast. UNHCR’s new annual Global Trends report shows a sharp escalation in the number of people forced to flee their homes, with 59.5 million people forcibly displaced at the end of […]

Emirati fashion designer Nazek Al Sabbagh has launched a new ‘Colours of Ramadan’ collection to mark the holy month. Featuring around 11 designs for women and kids, the collection presents elegant dresses that combine traditional and modern designs. Al Sabbagh has created a colourful collection using pure Italian cotton. From the lavish traditional designs of […]

Wild Wadi Waterpark is offering commplimentary entry every Monday during Ramadan, in return for charitable clothing donations. The items of clothing will be donated to support Beit Al Kheir Society, a non-profit organisation that provides assistance to underprivileged families in the UAE. Every Monday throughout the Holy Month, between 3pm – 7pm, guests who donate three […]

Former Olympic showjumper, two-term President of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), FEI Honorary President and Classic-winning racehorse owner, HRH Princess Haya received the honour in recognition of “Her outstanding elegance as a competitor, a leader and a woman working tirelessly for the good of equestrian sports” said Mr. Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President & Head of […]

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member ofDubai Holding, has announced it will donate AED 10 per room night sold to Dubai Cares during Ramadan 2015. The funds will be used to support Dubai Cares’ programmes aimed at providing quality primary education to children in developing countries. The donation will apply for […]