A question that features in most if not all dinnertime conversations is that of real estate—‘So how is the market doing?’ Living in Dubai, we’ve gotten accustomed to frequent market booms, new projects, and incomplete construction sites. Let’s take a look at the current market as we approach the end of the second quarter this […]

Dubai Eye on Bluewaters Island Bluewaters Island—located near JBR—is going to be the home of our town’s newest and coolest attraction: the Dubai Eye. An imit ation of the famous London Eye, the Dubai Eye is set to the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. Meeras Holding is the developed on the project, which is […]

The British University in Dubai’s 4th Sustainability Summer School came to an end on 11th June 2015, the event was held Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum. The event attracted a huge number of Bachelors and Masters Students from Universities across the UAE. The weeklong programme was designed to motivate […]

Parks in Boxes? What’s next? The loss of Safa Park has hit hard amongst many long time Dubai residents. To ease this blow however, developer Meeras—of The Beach at JBR and the beloved Citywalk—has come up with a new “pop-up” concept mall called Box Park. This new project takes inspiration from a quirky London shopping district […]

Emirati designer Nazek Al  Sabbagh dazzled fashion lovers with her outstanding creations at the “Hawaa’ Fashion” Expo in Bahrain held under the patronage and presence  of Sheikha Thajba bint Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, wife of HH Shaikh Salman bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, President of Survey and Land Registration Bureau. Al Sabbagh, who participated under […]

Ramadan is right around the corner and during the holy month many restaurants close form sunrise to sunset opening in line with tradition and in respect for Muslims that are fasting. Most if not all restaurants tend to open towards the evening in preparation for Iftar and Suhoor. In Dubai however, each year there are […]

Dubai Sports City is all set to start the handover of apartments this week within its latest flagship development ­ Canal Residence West’s Venetian building. It follows the successful completion of the first phase of hand-overs involving Canal Residence West’s European and Mediterranean Buildings and further builds on the population at Dubai Sports City where […]

The two month long school campaign – ‘The UAE Schools Environmental Sustainability Competition’ – aimed at increasing awareness among students of their natural surroundings, saw an outreach to all schools in the UAE with 33 schools directly participating, over 1.027 million impressions made via social media and a sustainable garden planted in the backyard of […]

Hard Rock Cafe is ready to party like it’s 1971! On June 14, 1971, Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton opened the first-ever Hard Rock Cafe in London and an iconic brand was born. To honor the brand’s founders and celebrate its birthday on Sunday, June 14, 2015, Hard Rock Cafe Dubai will go back to […]

Live Nation Middle East and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), announce the launch of Dubai Music Week (DMW) 2015 scheduled from Wednesday, September 23rd through Saturday, September 26th. DMW 2015 is the premier international music festival in the Middle East featuring four main segments including concerts with an award-winning line-up of A-list performers, celebrity guest […]

It’s that time of year again when stepping outside becomes synonymous with a visit to the sauna. Dubai residents must face this annual battle with heat through the summer. Heat in most countries is much craved, and largely enjoyed by all; however, in Dubai, heat is redefined as harmful and threatening to peoples’ health and […]

One of the two pilots behind the flight of the first aircraft to fly around the world using only the power of the sun will be a guest speaker at the Global Solar Leaders Summit on 14 September during the GulfSol event. Adventurer Dr. Bertrand Piccard who spent 12 years preparing for the pioneering flight […]

Susan Brooker came to Dubai, unsurprisingly, as an expat working in the oil and gas industry. Little did she know that her future would consist of a diametrically opposite solo exhibition as an upcoming artist in Dubai’s art scene. Brooker’s exhibition titled “Ladies in Paint” currently on display at Z Gallery in Four Point by […]

Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, today announced the launch of ‘Good Times’, an exclusive leisure and entertainment programme for its credit and debit card holders, offering attractive privileges including up to 50 per cent discounts at some of the most popular leisure and entertainment destinations across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Under […]

Atlantis, The Palm has partnered with internationally acclaimed celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay to bring his popular Bread Street Kitchen restaurant to Dubai’s leading entertainment resort. Set to open in Fall 2015, Bread Street Kitchen will follow in the steps of its highly successful London counterpart, offering an exciting restaurant and bar space creating an atmosphere-led, […]

The 50 smart information kiosks deployed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) a year ago in 23 metro stations on the Red and Green lines were hugely popular, recording 977,112 users in one year. Such kiosks offer a diverse cast of information that serve the needs & expectations of metro riders, and the success […]

Stay in luxury, shop in luxury – Radisson Royal Hotel Dubai and Galeries Lafayette are inviting guests to treat themselves with a luxurious package including a stay at the hotel and a shopping experience at the largest department store in Dubai. Shopping is the ultimate stress relief and this luxurious experience package is combining a […]

A recent newcomer to Dubai’s film scene is the Children’s International Film Festival (CIFF). It’s a non-profit annual festival organized by The Film Studio Dubai – a film production and Events Management company. The idea was born when Jyoti Jain—the Creative Head of CIFF—realized the lack of creative, entertaining, and streamlined television and film media […]

Dubai Properties has announced the release of ‘The Prime Collection’ — a selection of the finest units within its impressive project portfolio across Dubai. These units are situated in premium locations and come with unrivalled views within its most popular developments – Rahat Villas and Arabella Townhouses in Mudon, and Dubai Wharf in the heart […]

Bahria, a name associated with flavors, colors and aromas as deep as the Mediterranean Sea, is a serene nautical themed Mediterranean restaurant. A best way to refresh ones palate this Ramadan season, Bahria also has a menu of rich seafood goodness coming straight from the Mediterranean Sea. The Bahria experience ensures that the guests pick […]

Emirates, a global connnector of people and places, has announced as the naming rights sponsor of one of Britain’s tallest landmarks outside London, Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, UK. Emirates will be the first ever sponsor of the Tower which will be rebranded as Emirates Spinnaker Tower from July 2015. The new agreement which will span […]

Town Square, Dubai’s first-of-its-kind smartly designed, stylish, green neighbourhood by Nshama, is offering an unprecedented opportunity to ‘Start a new life’ in Dubai’s trendy lifestyle destination with the launch of a social media campaign to win a 2-bedroom apartment. All you have to do is post a video using your smartphone capturing a special moment […]

As an ex-Dubai-resident and returning US college student, I have had the misfortune of experiencing a very unique phenomenon which I’d like to term reverse culture shock. What do I mean by this? When migrating from Dubai, particularly to the US, at eighteen or nineteen for higher education, Dubai kids often undergo culture shock in […]

This Ramadan the VIDA Hotels and Resorts Food Truck will be the answer to all your cravings. Skip the overdone buffets and treat yourself to light and mouth-watering treats from the food truck. Mobile and ready to serve you at any moment, this is the ideal spot to indulge without feeling the post-iftar food coma. […]

Al Tayer Motors, the UAE’s official importer-dealer for Jaguar and Land Rover, has been ranked the world’s largest by volume for both the iconic global automotive brands among 2674 dealers in 170 countries. Premier Motors, the official dealer in Abu Dhabi, has placed second. The impressive achievement for the dealership comes on the back of […]

Coming to Dubai this month is an icy knight in shining armor, saving us from the torrid heat of the summer. Disney on Ice: Princesses and Heroes returns to Dubai after a phenomenal performance the previous year. An audience of all ages is invited to join various Disney characters from many popular animated feature films […]

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, headed the 35th meeting of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. Also present were HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Council of Energy, and HE Ahmed Buti Al Muhairabi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council. The meeting […]

The annual 8th Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, welcomed over 380,000 visitors, with nearly 80 per cent of calligraphy works on display purchased by art-enthusiasts. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin […]

Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman of International Expo Consults, organisers of the 21 year old, Dubai Entertainment and Leisure Show (DEAL), stated that Dubai is at the fore-front of the indoor entertainment industry in the Middle East. As per Euro monitor International the market for theme parks in the UAE was valued at Dh1.6 billion in […]

This year’s edition is packed with spectacular prizes and surprises as Majid Al Futtaim­the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa ­celebrates the 20th anniversary of City Centre Deira, the 10th anniversary of Mall of the Emirates, while MONOPOLY, marks its 80th anniversary. A life-sized tailor-made version of […]

Overall tourist spending in the UAE rose by 5 per cent in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2014 according to a new study by Network International, the leading payment solutions provider in the MENA region. The report, based on credit or debit card transactions by country in the […]

The recent surplus of Lexus SE cars can be easily explained—the transport app Uber has finally made its way to the Middle East. Uber allows users to book a private car ride to and from any location right from your smartphone. In addition, the service allows you to track your driver’s progress and ETA to […]

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 […]

Families looking to travel for a fun-filled family holiday this summer can venture to the recently opened Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights and take advantage of the fantastic summer offers. From 1 May to 30 September 2015, guests enjoy 33% off with a minimum of three nights’ stay. Furthermore, visitors can take advantage of the […]

The Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa opens its Kitchen for Cooking Enthusiasts & amateur chefs to showcase their skills and passion for cooking in a professional kitchen. 7th Grandma’s Recipe Contest will be hosted in the Award winning fine dining restaurant; Mumtaz Mahal Indian Specialty Restaurant; has been successfully running in the region for over […]

Pioneer of Indian cuisine, Chef Vineet Bhatia has unveiled his ‘Flavours of Biryani’ menu at the award-winning Ashiana by Vineet at Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel. Already renowned for its food amongst Dubai’s diners, Ashiana by Vineet takes guests on a culinary journey through India’s different regions and brings each of the flavours together in one […]

Quantum of the Seas, the first ship in Royal Caribbean International’s most advanced ship class, has docked in Dubai as part of an epic 53-day global voyage, from New York, USA to Shanghai in China. Royal Caribbean International in collaboration with Dubai Tourism, commemorated the inaugural call of the ship at the Dubai Cruise Terminal […]

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. Offering the best of Dubai, now visitors can look for even better unbeatable offers after simply booking to stay […]

City Centres in the Northern Emirates continue their 20th Anniversary celebrations by offering fantastic surprises every 20th of the month, for the whole year. Majid Al Futtaim­the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa­thank loyal shoppers with movie tickets and complimentary lifestyle gifts. On May 20th, City Centres […]

Mark the season with your loved ones at The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and entertainment destination, and ‘win it big’ to indulge in further retail therapy! Experience retail like never before with The Dubai Mall ‘Spend & Win’ promotion from May 28 to June 17, 2015. Spend AED 500 on shopping, dining and/or […]

Healthy Emirati Cuisine and Family Fun at City Centre Mirdif this Weekend Chef Khulood Emirati dishes The UAE’s most widely-renowned female chef, Khulood Atiq, has just returned from Expo Milan 2015 to showcase how to prepare the best-loved Emirati dishes in a lighter and healthier format.  As part of The Heartburn Public Awareness Campaign, jointly […]

Emirates Official Store launches official Emirates’ cabin crew and pilot uniform for children in its Spring/Summer 2015 collection. Aspiring cabin crew and pilots aged 3 to 8 years old can now play dress up as the exclusive collection is now available at the Emirates Official Stores and online (www.emiratesofficialstore.com). Retailing at AED 210 for the […]

Emirates, a global connector of people, passions and places, has launched ‘Be There’, a global campaign that celebrates curiosity, wanderlust, and the adventure that comes with travel. For this digital and social media campaign, Emirates has turned to its own “globalistas” ­ the airline’s dynamic and passionate employees hailing from over 130 nationalities ­ and […]

It’s #ThrowBack Thursday time, the day gets flooded with photos of old memories and it appears that the McDonald’s UAE, Coca Cola, Ford, Sony and Rainbow Milk have decided to join the fun. Celebrating the launch of their nostalgic “1955 Burger”, McDonald’s UAE tweeted this: Shortly after Coca-Cola replied: And the ball kept rolling with Ford:  Then […]

The home-grown gourmet cafe and delicatessen opens second branch in Bay Square. Pantry Cafe, the local gourmet cafe and delicatessen, today announced the opening of its second venue. The new Pantry Cafe is located in Bay Square, Business Bay and will be open from 8am to 5pm serving guests breakfast, and lunch, 7 days a […]

Landmark real estate regulatory changes including the UAE-wide Federal Mortgage Cap and Dubai’s doubling of Property Registration Fees last year, which was aimed at curbing speculative activity, have together gradually and successfully contained a market that was in danger of overheating with the level of transactional activity now dramatically reduced, according to latest research released […]

Al Tayer Motors, one of the UAE’s premier automobile dealerships, is staging a unique exhibit of some truly stunning works of art made from automotive used parts and scrap material, at its Sheikh Zayed Road showroom in Dubai from May 20. Titled ‘Creativity Recycled’, the display is the result of a competition organised for technicians […]

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, the Ottoman inspired luxury resort located on Palm Jumeirah, has launched a new menu at Lalezar, the first Turkish restaurant on the Palm. The ‘Lalezar Experience’ offers an authentic set tasting menu and invites guests to enjoy a range of specials priced exclusively at AED 325 per person. Fernando Gibaja, General Manager […]

The industry’s top designers and consultants are hard at work on a range of attractions at Dubai Parks and Resorts, which is set to be the region’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination. This landmark development will be comprised of three theme parks – motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai and LEGOLAND Dubai, together with LEGOLAND […]

MAG 5 Property Development, a real-estate company formed jointly by MAG Property Development and MBM Holding, announced today the launch of a new integrated and affordable residential community, ‘MAG 5 Boulevard’ at Dubai World Central (DWC). The launch event was attended by Mr. Moafaq al Gaddah – Chairman of MAG Group, Saeed al Mutawa – […]

The first quarter of 2015 has seen office rents stabilise across Dubai’s prime and secondary markets, following a slowdown in the rate of rent increases during Q4 2014, while the industrial market has retained its momentum, according to the latest research report by leading international real estate consultancy, Cluttons. Growth in office rents stabilises, but […]

Wild Wadi Waterpark, Dubai’s leadding waterpark, has partnered with Emirates NBD to offer guests an exclusive discount. As summer approaches, Emirates NBD cardholders can now cool off at Wild Wadi Waterpark and enjoy 30% off on admission when using their debit or credit card. This offer is valid until September 2015. An Emirates NBD spokesperson […]

Kizomba Fever Makes Its Way To The Middle East Classes every Sunday and Tuesday at The Address Hotel Dubai Mall Kizomba is a dance which originated in Angola, and has in recent years taken on a lot of Portuguese influence. There are dancefloors across the world are dedicated to Kizomba, and now this dance is […]

KidZania, the award-winning children’s edutainment centre managed by Emaar Retail LLC in The Dubai Mall, is offering children an array of fun packages throughout May. These include: KidZania Concierge for a VIP experience Treat your child to a VIP experience with a special concierge service now available at KidZania. Staff members will guide visitors and […]

In just one week after its opening, the UAE pavilion at Milan Expo 2015 continued to draw huge crowds as 25,640 visitors from Italy and abroad toured the pavilion to get an insight into the UAE’s rich culture, heritage and development model associated with the Expo’s central theme: ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’, latest […]

Following strong demand from end-use homeowners to the launch of Safi, one of the first apartment complexes in Town Square, the trendy lifestyle destination, Nshama has launched Safi II Apartments that deliver the promise of ‘live life at your price.’ Safi II also showcases studios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments at unmatched price points in […]

Dubai International has recently been named Best Airport in the Middle East at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards, 2015. Held in Dubai, the Awards are judged based on the feedback from frequent flyers and Business Traveller readers, many of whom regularly fly through Dubai International. “We are very pleased to win this award as […]

Omniyat, Dubai’s leading privately-held real estate development group that creates livable art, has received the Building Completion Certificate for The Binary by Omniyat, its third completed project in Business Bay. The project, which will add almost 500,000 square feet of commercial and retail space to Dubai, is now ready for handover. Located at a vantage […]

More than 60 representatives from the United Nation agencies, humanitarian organisations and the private sector have explored innovative ways of improving collaboration and better harnessing private sector support in emergency preparedness and response at a meeting held recently in Dubai at the International Humanitarian City, IHC. During the opening remarks, Shaima Al Zarooni, IHC CEO, […]