The Scottish Association Dubai Pipe Band, an international blend of pipers and drummers from Scotland, South Africa, the US and beyond, joined together with the Dubai Police Band at Dubai Expo 2020, to celebrate Scotland’s national day, St Andrew’s Day with a musical display in front of the UK pavilion. The bands brought together people […]

International artist and long-time Dubai resident, Farida Talaat, has recently created a cross-stitch artwork portraying the new EXPO 2020 Dubai official logo in a double celebration of the two milestone events for the UAE taking place in 2021; the iconic EXPO 2020 Dubai and the UAE’s golden jubilee, ‘Year of the 50th’. The needlepoint creation […]

Emirates will be performing a low level flypast over the Sevens Stadium on 3 December between 1540-1545hrs DXB time with its special 50th anniversary livery. The flypast is being conducted to celebrate the UAE’s 50th Jubilee during the Emirates Dubai 7s. Media and the general public will be able to take photos and videos of the flypast […]

With Dubai’s winter in full swing, Dubai’s only in-door rainforest, The Green Planet has launched the unmissable ‘Winter Camp in the Rainforest’ running from December 12th through December 29th. Launching on the 12thDecember, the winter camp will run every week over a 3-week period from Sunday to Wednesday, 9am – 2pm. The camp will offer […]

Aventura Parks blooms this winter with an array of new offerings. From National Day celebrations to festive unveilings and exciting launches – it is the adventure destination for people of all ages for nature-filled escapades. This December the park has a full agenda to take advantage of. National Day Celebrations at Aventura Parks There’s no […]

Dubai’sprestigious live entertainment venue, the Coca-Cola Arena, will be transformed into an ice rink for the very first time to host the three-day Dubai Ice Show. The event will feature a high-profile game of the global professional ice hockey league Kontinental Hockey League (KHL),and a unique theatrical show performed by world-famous Olympic figure skating champions. […]

Four-time Major winner Rory McIlroy is returning to Emirates Golf Club in January in a bid to win his third Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic title. McIlroy will be looking to add to his impressive record in Dubai at what will be the second Rolex Series event of the 2022 DP World Tour season. The Northern […]

The Colombia Pavilion kicked off its three-day celebration of International Jaguar Day at the site of Expo 2020 Dubai. Running until November 30, 2021, the commemoration features a range of activities and events to promote jaguar conservation and biodiversity protection. Multi-Latin business group ISA spearheads the pavilion’s observance of the event. On November 29, the […]

The exhibition displays costumes and props, as well as images of places from the most important productions of Italian cinema, which have made the history of its cinema. It is a truly evocative visual journey that evokes unforgettable and award-winning film sets such as Ben Hur, Fellini’s Satyricon, Freaks Out and Garrone’s Pinocchio. Lazio, and […]

Announced as the first international artist to perform as part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s illustrious Infinite Nights series Alicia Keys will take centre stage at Al Wasl Plaza on 10 December as she unlocks her new double album, Keys. Created by the 15-time Grammy Award-winner, the global live-streamed show, held under the world’s largest 360-degree projection dome, celebrates 20 years of outstanding […]

This year’s UAE National Day celebrations will be like no other, as the country gears up to celebrate its Golden Jubilee.  Coinciding with a public holiday across the country, it is the perfect time to indulge in culinary delights. The UAE celebrates The Year of the 50th on 2 December, and Dubai Festivals and Retail […]

VIDEOCITTÀ (Videocity) – MOVING IMAGES 1 December 5pm – 8pm Italy Pavilion Videocittà is an open and innovative platform conceived by Francesco Rutelli and directed by Francesco Dobrovich. It engages a vast and heterogeneous audience at different disciplines and expressions of moving images with projections, live performances, informative and educational talks, virtual reality, video mapping […]

This festive season, Rolldxb, the unique roller-skating venue located in the heart of Dubai, has curated an array of exciting fun-filled experiences for you and your loved ones. Oozing retro vibes, this nostalgic hang-out is where the cool kids – and grown-ups – go to soak up disco vibes and perfect their roller-skating skills. From groovy […]

Experience the world-class advanced Japanese technologies, products, services, and culture at the upcoming ‘PLANET JAPAN by M-TEchX’ exhibition that will be held at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai Expo 2020 site from December 2- 4, 2021. Organised under the theme of ‘Next Generation of Industrial Revolution’, the key highlight of the event will be the showcase […]

Under its recently launched Irtiqa initiative, NAMA Women Advancement (NAMA) organised a high-profile panel at Women’s Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai recently addressing the important question of why gender responsive budgeting (GRB) is crucial to ensure women’s equal access to economic and financial resources. Titled ‘Is Gender Budgeting the Solution to Inclusion’, the discussion aimed […]

Emirates Group today celebrated the UAE’s 50th National Day with a range of activities that reflect the country’s unique heritage and history. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, launched the celebrations with a cake-cutting ceremony to commemorate the nation’s golden jubilee. Sheikh Ahmed then toured […]

As the 5th edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) comes to a close, Dubai Holding, the diversified global investment company with operations in 13 countries, has played a key role in the sponsorship of and support to a record-breaking number of fitness activities and sporting events throughout the month long, emirate-wide challenge launched by His […]

In conjunction with the celebrations of the UAE’s 50th National Day, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with Dubai Holding and Tashkeel, launched a creative artwork titled ‘For the Good of Tomorrow’ in commemoration of the UAE’s achievements over the past 50 years and reflecting its vision for a brighter tomorrow. The […]

Every day, Emirates SkyCargo transports between 500 and 700 tonnes of food items ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables to gourmet ice creams and cheeses on its flights around the world. Over the last one year, the cargo division of Emirates airline has been transporting a new home-grown delicacy from the UAE to some of […]

The latest installment of Etisalat Beach Canteen, Dubai’s favorite beachside dining popup, will include a host of first-time vendors. Scheduled to take place until 11 December at Jumeirah Beach (behind Sunset Mall), the event is organised by the Dubai Festivals & Retail Establishment (DFRE). It is part of the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations. Following are […]

marhaba, part of dnata and one of the world‘s fastest growing passenger services providers, is going back to the roots of the country in which it was founded by transforming its lounges at Dubai International (DXB), themed around the rich traditions of the UAE, in celebration of the nation’s 50th anniversary. Two of the Dubai-based marhaba […]

Experience the world-class advanced Japanese technologies, products, services, and culture at the upcoming ‘PLANET JAPAN by M-TEchX’ exhibition that will be held at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai Expo 2020 site from December 2- 4, 2021. Organised under the theme of ‘Next Generation of Industrial Revolution’, the key highlight of the event will be the showcase […]

Three UAE government ministers will join ministers from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) -the ten-member economic and political bloc –at the first ever Global Business Forum ASEAN, which takes place at Expo 2020 Dubai on December 8th-9th. Organised by Dubai Chamber in partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai, GBF ASEAN will be held […]

A documentary on the ancient international trade centre where the ring that inspired the Expo 2020 logo was found was unveiled at a private screening on Sunday. It will be available for general viewing from Monday, 29 November on Expo 2020’s Virtual Expo, Abu Dhabi TV and Dubai TV, and soon on Discovery Channel. The […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today met with the head and members of the Arab Journalism Award (AJA) on the sidelines of a ceremony held to honour winners of the Arab Journalism Award at Expo 2020 Dubai. The meeting was […]

Dubai Police announced today the expansion of its exclusive fleet of premium vehicles with the addition of the luxurious Cadillac CT5, with the safety and security of Dubai residents in mind. Starting today, residents will spot the compact sedan on the roads of Dubai as a police patrol car. In line with Dubai Police’s uncompromised […]

In partnership with Dubai Sports Council, this weekend saw more than600 cyclists take on the second Build-Up Ride for the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge,as athletes continued their preparations for this year’s main challenge with a 45km ride on Saturday. Through constant sunshine at Al Qudra track, cyclists powered through the 45km ride at blistering […]

As part of its growth strategy, homegrown digital travel marketplace kitmytrip has announced its partnership with popular food delivery and restaurant discovery company Zomato. As part of the collaboration, kitmytrip has launched Dubai Touristor, enabling experience seekers to easily plan and book their holidays, staycations and experiences with massive savings. Targeted at today’s busy traveller, […]

For the upcoming UAE National Day holidays, MOTIONGATE™ Dubaitheregion’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park is the place to be. Keeping with the spirit of the UAE’s historic 50th National Day celebrations, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai has unveiled 50 compelling reasons to make a beeline to the theme park. Over the UAE National Day weekend and holidays (December1 -December […]

The month long National Day festivities are still going strong at Global Village to celebrate UAE’s Golden Jubilee and will peak from 1st to 4th December. The UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, attractions and entertainment, Global Village, started off the month-long festivities on Flag Day by offering exciting activities […]

Scotland will host a series of events and activities at Expo 2020 Dubai that will celebrate St Andrew’s Day, the country’s national day on November 30th, along with the strong business, tourism and trade links with the UAE. The occasion will include a reception that will be hosted in the UK pavilion along with dignitaries, […]

Emirates NBD Group, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, and a Premier Partner and the Official Banking Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, today hosted an Austrian delegation at its Future Banking by Emirates NBD and Emirates Islamic branch located on Al Wasl Avenue at Expo 2020 Dubai. […]

In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to provide the best government services worldwide, the UAE Government launched the UAE API Marketplace enabling the private sector to co-design, develop multi-channel digital services, and provide value-added innovative customer experience. The UAE API […]

1. Weekly Unlimited Punjabi Thali at Dhaba Lane  Looking to enjoy delish Punjabi food in an authentic thali (platter) style? Visit Dhaba Lane in Al Garhoud and Karama for its unlimited Punjabi thali deal valid through the week days. Available in vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, the scrumptious thali comprises unlimited portions of three starters, two mains, bread, rice and dessert […]

Floward, the go-to online flowers and gifts destination in MENA and the UK, has marked the historic occasion of the United Arab Emirates’ 50th National Day with a historic achievement of its own. The brand broke two Guinness World Records™ titles for the Largest Flower Number and Largest Flower Word, when they spelled out ‘UAE […]

In a new global achievement for Dubai on the cultural front, the emirate has enhanced its ranking in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2021 issued by the Institute for Urban Strategies at the Mori Memorial Foundation in Japan. Dubai ranked first in the Arab world and fifth globally in the cultural interaction criterion that […]

The 5th edition of the decoration, design and building materials exhibition ‘DecoBuild’ wrapped up its 2021 activities at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today (Saturday) with more than 80 public and private exhibitors taking part in the four-day event, an increase by %45.45 compared to the previous edition. Organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing […]

The India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai has crossed yet another milestone by recording over 4 lakh footfalls in just 57 days since its inauguration on October 1 by Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal. “The India Pavilion at the EXPO2020 continues to enchant the […]

The Spanish Club organized a musical show to introduce Spanish art and culture, Where the Spanish Flamenco troupe attended, which dazzled the audience with its artistic dance that have deep roots in Arab and Islamic history, which enhances civilizational and cultural communication between peoples. Dr. AbdelouahidSamadi, supervisor of the Spanish club at the UAE University, […]

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and its World Chambers Federation announced on Thursday (November 25) the winners of theWorld Chambers Competition2021, during a prestigious ceremony which concluded the 12th World Chambers Congress in Dubai. Lima Chamber of Commerce won the award for the Best Digital Project. The category recognizes chambers that have created innovative […]

The Dubai Supercar Paradeproved the city’s insatiable appetite for glamour and amazing lifestyles remains as strong as ever today, with a sensational multi-million dollar motorcade of more than 200supercars, motorbikes, and custom cars touring Dubai Harbour, JBR and JLT on the final day of the inaugural #NOFILTERDXB. One of the main highlights of #NOFILTERDXB –the […]

The popular beachside dining popup Etisalat Beach Canteen is underway at Jumeirah Beach (behind Sunset Mall) and visitors are having the time of their lives. Organised by the Dubai Festivals & Retail Establishment (DFRE), to commemorate the UAE’s 50th National Day, Etisalat Beach Canteen will conclude on 11 December. A lot of delicious food and […]

Amid a frenzy of hyper-exclusive supercars, premium vehicle launches, and new-to-market 4×4 debuts, this week’s #NOFILTERDXB– the region’s only urban lifestyle and motoring festival – boasts a vast collection of the latest and unreleased Electric Vehicle (EV) and hybrid models poised to continue pushing sustainable road travel boundaries in years to come. With the UAE […]

Dubai residents flocked to a bumper Friday at #NOFILTERDXBin Dubai Harbourtoday, with the super trendy new festival’s curated pool of ultra-luxury car accessories, watches and art proving equally alluring to visitors as the stunning array of super, classic, custom, electric and hybrid cars on display. With art a major attraction at #NOFILTERDXB, Dusseldorf-based artist Tina […]

The national pavilion of the Republic of Uzbekistan has unveiled the nations recent scientific and economic achievements at EXPO 2020 Dubai. The pavilion also presented the cultural heritage, tourism attractions and investment opportunities of Uzbekistan and its national development roadmap. Throughout EXPO 2020 Dubai, the Art and Cultural Development Foundation of Uzbekistan, the official partner […]

A 67-strong convoy of BMW cars, including a 1970s copper-coloured BMW 2002, rolled into #NOFILTERDXBat Dubai Harbourtoday, as the BMW Club UAEthrew its support behind the city’s newest super trendy urban lifestyle and motoring culture festival. “We’ve been waiting for #NOFILTERDXBsince it was first announced because we saw itas a great opportunity to get our […]

Gulf Capital and MEED-GlobalData celebrated 10 years of supporting the regional SME community by recognizing the best-in-class SMEs at the 10th Gulf Capital SME Awards at a ceremony hosted at Palace Downtown Dubai. Attended by over 250 SME business leaders, and industry stakeholders, the awards ceremony was a moment to pause and recognise the remarkable […]

The Colombia Pavilion has centered the spotlight to Risaralda, one of the four areas in Colombia that make up its Coffee Cultural Landscape area designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Several intriguing events were organised at the nation’s pavilion from November 21 to 23, 2021, allowing visitors to marvel at the exhibition of […]

After few weeks from soft launching ‘The Pulse Beachfront’,master-developer Dubai South Properties announced the sell-out of four- and five-bedroom villas as part of the development’s first phase. The launch of ‘The Pulse Beachfront’follows the successful sell-out of ‘The Pulse Villas’ development, which was announced earlier this year, and is in line with the company’s mandate […]

Dubai Harbour, an extraordinary seafront district, today welcomes the arrival of its first cruise passengers comprising approximately1,200 passengers and 600 crew members aboard the252-metre-long Cruise ShipAIDAbella. Operated by AIDA Cruises, the maiden call of the AIDAbella at the Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminalmarks the start of the cruise season at Dubai Harbour and the official debut […]

With the country turning 50 years old, Atlantis, The Palm is getting into the festive mood with celebrations that will run across the special weekend, concluding on 3rd December with a spectacular fireworks display. As no National Day is complete without fireworks, on the 2nd and 3rd December, guests and visitors alike can enjoy two evenings of dazzling displays […]

Despite being a challenging year for not only businesses but also all economies worldwide, ECVV, the first end-to-end procurement service platform for Chinese industrial goods, has put down roots in the UAE in 2020 and based its operations in Dubai, taking advantage of its strategic location in the Middle East and the Arab Gulf as well […]

Dubai Calendar, the city’s go-to entertainment and events guide, has revealed an exciting list of events and activities, plus unmissable retail promotions during the Dubai Super Weekend, running until 27 November. Dubai’s residents and visitors can expect world-class entertainment including the opportunity to watch regional and global celebrities live in action, as well as theatrical […]

Now is the time for chambers of commerce to adopt new strategic plans and turn their plans into action as they navigate their way through the post-Covid era and prepare for the future. That was the message from Ted Souder, Head of Industry–Retail, Google and Vice-Chair Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, who today delivered the keynote […]

Emirates has signed a codeshare agreement with airBaltic to offer customers enhanced connectivity to/from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Finland. The codeshare partnership will open new travel opportunities and offer Emirates’ customers convenient access to the Baltic Sea region. airBalitc customers’ will also benefit from seamless access to Emirates’ extensive network, via Dubai. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ […]

Dubai leads the Arab world in the latest edition of the Dubai Innovation Index, maintaining its 20th position globally in 2020, Dubai Chamber announced today as it released the Index at the 12th World Chambers Congress in Dubai. The Index report, bearing the theme The Road to Recovery Through Resilience and Innovation, analysed a total […]

South Africa’s Dean Burmester, England’s David Howell and Denmark’s Marcus Helligkilde will form the historic opening three-ball which will herald a new era on Thursday with the start of the DP World Tour at the Joburg Open, in South Africa. The trio – which comprises the highest ranked South African player in the field, the […]

The Covid-19 pandemic exposed the digital divide and highlighted the need for governments to close this gap in order to drive cross-border digital trade, especially among SMEs in developing countries, industry experts said at the 12th World Chambers Congress (12WCC) in Dubai today. During the session, John W.H. Denton AO, Secretary General of the International […]

Gulf Capital, a leading thematic alternative investment firm in Asia, today released a white paper which outlines the significant future growth of the Asian economies and the growth in the intra-regional trade and investment flows between West Asia, including the GCC, and East Asia. With Asia’s GDP expected to grow by US$ 22 trillion by […]

Deck the halls, the festive season is here! Spend the merriest time of the year in grand style with two spectacular celebrations at Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts. Recognized as the Best Boutique Hotel in Dubai in the Bayut – Your Home Your Choice Awards 2021, this award-winning hotel is pulling out all the stops […]