UAE News
First One&Only urban resort in Dubai to open in 2020
Wednesday, April 18, 2018Kerzner International, the global resort operator and developer, on Tuesday announced the expansion of its One&Only brand portfolio with the launch of first urban resort in Dubai, as it banks on the continued growth of the emirate’s hospitality and tourism sectors. One&Only One Za’abeel, the ultra-luxury resort, in heart of Dubai, is expected to open… First One&Only urban resort in Dubai to open in 2020
God of War approved for UAE release (Video)
Tuesday, April 17, 2018Gamers in the UAE, rejoice. For the first time, Sony PlayStation exclusive God of War will be released in the country. The UAE’s National Media Council has approved the game, even though earlier iterations were banned. The first God of War video game was released in 2005 on PlayStation 2. However, it was banned after… God of War approved for UAE release (Video)
Twitter down: UAE and worldwide disruptions on social media platform
Tuesday, April 17, 2018Twitter users in the UAE on Tuesday were confronted with a bright blue screen and a message reading: Something is technically wrong. The social media platform stopped working at 5.50pm (2.50pm GMT) before coming back online eight minutes later. It is not yet clear what exactly went wrong, but it went offline for users around… Twitter down: UAE and worldwide disruptions on social media platform
Cityscape Abu Dhabi to showcase projects from different emirates
Tuesday, April 17, 2018More than 100 real estate developers are expected to showcase projects at the Cityscape Global exhibition in Abu Dhabi this week, as recovering oil prices and slower rate of price declines rejuvenates investor sentiment. “We are confident that the attendance figure will exceed last year’s 17,549 participants,” Carlo Schembri, exhibition manager at the annual conference… Cityscape Abu Dhabi to showcase projects from different emirates
flydubai marks Africa expansion with Kinshasa inaugural
Monday, April 16, 2018Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flight touched down yesterday at N’djili Airport (Kinshasa International Airport – FIH). flydubai will operate daily flights to N’djili Airport with an enroute stop in Entebbe. flydubai is the first national carrier for the UAE to create direct air links to the Congolese capital, Kinshasa and with the start of the service… flydubai marks Africa expansion with Kinshasa inaugural
Caesars Palace resort set to open in Dubai
Monday, April 16, 2018Caesars Palace is world famous for hosting some of the biggest boxing bouts in history and one of the most popular casinos on the Las Vegas strip. And now the company behind that glamour and success is bringing a taste of the big time to Dubai, as a second Caesars Palace is planned for the… Caesars Palace resort set to open in Dubai
Pele and Marcello Lippi lead football greats in Match of Friendship in Dubai (Video)
Monday, April 16, 2018Some of the biggest names in football were in Dubai on Sunday to compete in Hublot’s Match of Friendship as the countdown to the 2018 Fifa World Cup continues. With 60 days to go until the tournament in Russia, the two teams, one led by Brazil legend Pele and the other by Italy’s World Cup-winning… Pele and Marcello Lippi lead football greats in Match of Friendship in Dubai (Video)
Emirates airline issues ticket scam warning
Sunday, April 15, 2018Emirates airline has issued a warning against signing up to a bogus competition to mark the carrier’s founding anniversary. Online con-artists are promising two free air tickets to 500 customers to celebrate the airline’s 32nd anniversary by posting bogus competitions on Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter. Although Emirates has not offered any specific details about the… Emirates airline issues ticket scam warning
UAE Cabinet approves day visas for all nationalities to boost tourism numbers
Sunday, April 15, 2018The UAE Cabinet has given the green light for preparations to begin on a general policy to grant entry visas to transit passengers – across all UAE airports – who wish to visit the country’s landmarks and tourist attractions. The new policy aims to enhance transit visa procedures to enable stopover passengers to enjoy a… UAE Cabinet approves day visas for all nationalities to boost tourism numbers
A new way to take a selfie – 40 metres above Dubai (Video)
Saturday, April 14, 2018Now you can get a view of Dubai like never before. The Flying Cup has opened on The Beach at JBR, Dubai. Seats arranged in a circle zoom up 40 metres inside a latticed conical structure allowing you to get views of some of Dubai’s most photographed locations – The Beach, JBR, Ain Dubai and… A new way to take a selfie – 40 metres above Dubai (Video)
