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Lucas Herbert wins the 2020 OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic
Sunday, January 26, 2020Following four days of enthralling golf, with the final day concluding in a windy finish on the course, the 2020 OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic has resulted in a stunning victory for Lucas Herbert of Australia . The event played out on the renowned Majlis course at the Emirates Golf Club and included a number of… Lucas Herbert wins the 2020 OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic
Dubai Duty Free opens new arrivals shop in Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport
Sunday, January 26, 2020As part of its ongoing development of its retail offer, Dubai Duty Free has opened a new Arrivals Shop in Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport. The new Dubai Duty Free Arrivals Shop features a total retail space of 1,100sqm, which is a significant increase over its previous retail area of 660sqm. The additional area… Dubai Duty Free opens new arrivals shop in Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport
Al Maryah Island Celebrates Chinese New Year
Sunday, January 26, 2020A world of thrilling attractions awaited visitors over the weekend, as Abu Dhabi’s business and lifestyle destination hosted its renowned Chinese New Year celebrations, welcoming the Abu Dhabi community for the seventh consecutive year. The two-day event attracted over 26,000 visitors. Families were treated to authentic Chinese workshops and keepsakes including New Year-themed hand… Al Maryah Island Celebrates Chinese New Year
DСTА – Abu Dhabi launches ‘Urban Treasures’ initiative to support emirate’s enduring eateries and shops
Saturday, January 25, 2020A new initiative launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) aims to provide a significant boost to the most established, longest-running local eateries and shops in the emirate by raising their profiles as ‘places of cultural significance’, and by encouraging more people to try them out. The initiative,… DСTА – Abu Dhabi launches ‘Urban Treasures’ initiative to support emirate’s enduring eateries and shops
La Mer to dazzle with fireworks and traditional performances for Chinese New Year from 30 January to 1 February
Saturday, January 25, 2020La Mer, Meraas’ world-class beachfront destination, will set the mood for Chinese New Year with Oriental-style decorations from 25 January to 1 February. You can also look forward to dazzling fireworks and exciting shows over the weekend. Treat the family to a Chinese feast at P. F. Chang’s or dine at Bado Chinese, where you… La Mer to dazzle with fireworks and traditional performances for Chinese New Year from 30 January to 1 February
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Al Seef
Saturday, January 25, 2020Al Seef is set to transform into a Chinese themed destination with glowing Chinese lanterns, colourful themed decorations and entertainment, the likes of which Dubai has never seen before, during this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations. From 23 to 26 January, Al Seef will usher in the Chinese New Year with a bang and offer… Celebrate Chinese New Year at Al Seef
Dubai World Cup night nominations attract 902 horses from 21 countries
Thursday, January 23, 2020DUBAI (January 23, 2020)—A host of global Thoroughbred racing stars have been nominated for the historic 25th edition of the Dubai World Cup, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Meydan Racecourse. International luminaries Almond Eye, Maximum Security, Anthony Van Dyck, Beauty Generation, Nature Strip, Star Catcher and Benbatl headline the nominations for… Dubai World Cup night nominations attract 902 horses from 21 countries
Way to Solar Sustainability in UAE
Thursday, January 23, 2020Significant progress has been made in the Dubai 700 MW concentrated solar power project, announced as the world’s largest single-site CSP project. On Jan 9th, a topping-out ceremony for the project’s 222-meter central tower was held, welcoming representatives from Shanghai Electric – the project’s general contractor – Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Noor Energy… Way to Solar Sustainability in UAE
China and Russia drive high impact to Dubai’s global tourism growth
Thursday, January 23, 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, according the Government of Dubai… China and Russia drive high impact to Dubai’s global tourism growth
Signs of Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector bottoming out with a slowing of price and rental declines
Wednesday, January 22, 2020Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is showing signs of bottoming out after a sustained period of falling capital values and declining rents, according to Chestertons latest research paper, the Observer: Abu Dhabi Market Report Q4 2019. A marginal decline in sales prices and rental rates during the fourth quarter has resulted in renewed optimism in… Signs of Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector bottoming out with a slowing of price and rental declines
