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 […]

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 […]