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594 million people used Dubai’s public transport in 2019
Sunday, February 9, 2020A total of 594 million riders used public transport and other shared mobility means around Dubai in 2019 – reflecting a jump from a ridership of 589 million in 2018, the emirate’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced. These modes of transport comprise the metro, tram, public buses, marine transport (abra, ferry, water taxi,… 594 million people used Dubai’s public transport in 2019
Bvlgari unveiled the B.zero1 Rock collection and the new brand compaign faces at New York fashion week
Sunday, February 9, 2020Bvlgari gathered a set of international media and celebrities at Brooklyn’s iconic location Duggal Greenhouse to debut B.zero1 Rock, a new trailblazing collection encapsulating the Maison’s brave and indomitable spirit. Hosted by Group CEO Jean-Christophe Babin, the spectacular party night was the perfect occasion for the Italian Maison to unveil its latest muses. Super model… Bvlgari unveiled the B.zero1 Rock collection and the new brand compaign faces at New York fashion week
UAE communities to celebrate Expo 2020 Dubai with public art
Thursday, February 6, 2020Vibrant art installations are set to adorn public locations across the UAE as part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s new grassroots initiative to highlight the nation’s unique identity, as it prepares to welcome millions of people from around the world. My Urban Freej is a programme of public art that encapsulates the creative spirit, dynamic multiculturalism… UAE communities to celebrate Expo 2020 Dubai with public art
Soar To New Culinary Heights at Le Grand Petit Déjeuner Brunch at Al Muntaha
Wednesday, February 5, 2020Suspended 200 metres in the sky within the iconic Burj Al Arab, Al Muntaha is set to pay homage to the time-honoured European weekend brunch. Aptly named Le Grand Petit Déjeuner, French for “The Grand Breakfast”, this elegant brunch merges a seasonal menu with magnificent vistas and service, offering guests the perfect setting to enjoy… Soar To New Culinary Heights at Le Grand Petit Déjeuner Brunch at Al Muntaha
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi to launch new attractions this year
Tuesday, February 4, 2020Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the World’s Leading Theme Park, is introducing exciting new attractions for guests of all ages in the lead up to its 10th anniversary this November. The state-of-the-art additions will include a Family Zone, set to open this March, as well as Roof Walk and Zip Line experiences confirmed for later this… Ferrari World Abu Dhabi to launch new attractions this year
Work on bridges leading to Deira Islands mega project to be complete in June
Monday, February 3, 2020Construction work on a key transport link connecting thousands of visitors to the eagerly-awaited Deira Islands mega project is just months away from completion. Three new bridges leading to the entrance of the sprawling man-made islands are set to be ready to open to the public by June. Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, director-general of Dubai’s… Work on bridges leading to Deira Islands mega project to be complete in June
Emirates and Expo 2020 Dubai to provide a glimpse into ‘The World’s Greatest Show’ at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2020
Monday, February 3, 2020Emirates is taking its partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai to new heights and educating festival goers about its involvement at The World’s Greatest Show during the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, which is set to start tomorrow, and will run through 9 February at the InterContinental Hotel Dubai Festival City. In line with the theme… Emirates and Expo 2020 Dubai to provide a glimpse into ‘The World’s Greatest Show’ at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2020
UAE sets a new Guinness record for longest handshake
Sunday, February 2, 2020The UAE entered the Guinness Book of World Records for holding the world’s longest handshake on 29th January, 2020. A human chain of 1,817 helped break the record during an event, titled “One World One Message” at Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi. The initiative was launched by the Abu Dhabi Police’s Youth Council… UAE sets a new Guinness record for longest handshake
Emirates inks strategic agreement with Trip.com Group in Shanghai
Sunday, February 2, 2020Emirates today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trip.com Group, a world’s leading one-stop travel service provider. The agreement was signed in Shanghai by executives of both companies, signalling the start of a strategic cooperation between Emirates and Trip.com Group and allowing the airline to expand its reach in the… Emirates inks strategic agreement with Trip.com Group in Shanghai
Dubai surpasses global tourism growth to deliver an all-time high 16.73 million overnight visitors in 2019
Saturday, February 1, 2020Dubai’s tourism industry closed a successful decade at the end of 2019, welcoming an all-time high 16.73 million international overnight visitors, an impressive 5.1 per cent increase in tourism volumes, definitively surpassing the global tourism growth forecast by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) by over one per cent. With momentum firmly tracking against… Dubai surpasses global tourism growth to deliver an all-time high 16.73 million overnight visitors in 2019
