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Nakheel Mall opens on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

28 Nov 2019

Nakheel Mall, the new shopping, dining and entertainment destination at the heart of Palm Jumeirah, was officially opened by Nakheel Chairman, Ali Rashid Lootah today (Thursday, 28 November).

The AED1.2 billion destination, the new centrepiece of The Palm, provides on-the-doorstep convenience for the island’s 78,000 residents, a new destination for the wider Dubai community, and a stunning new attraction for the millions of tourists who visit the UAE each year.

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Emirates firms up US$8.8 billion order for 30 Boeing 787s at 2019 Dubai Airshow

28 Nov 2019

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced that it has signed a full purchase agreement for 30 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, worth US$ 8.8 billion at list prices, at the Dubai Airshow 2019. Under its agreement with Boeing, Emirates has exercised its right to substitute the B777x with B787s.

This deal includes Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with deliveries commencing in May 2023 and continuing for the next five years. For the B777X, Emirates will enter into discussions with... Read More

Chaumet celebrated the first-year anniversary of its flagship store at The Dubai Mall

28 Nov 2019

On Tuesday, November26th, Chaumet celebrated the first-year anniversary of its regional flagship store located at The Dubai Mall. The French Maison embraced its recent transformation transporting VIP guests to an immersive setting and a digital Place Vendôme overlooking Dubai’s most iconic landmark, as a symbol of a bond of culture. VIP guests, such as Lebanese actress Carmen Bsaibes, Joelle Mardinian, Dana Al Tuwarish, Yara Al Namlahand Manaal al Hammadi celebrated Chaumet High Jewellery... Read More

Annual Investment Meeting signs MoU with Chinese venture capital firm CVCRI; UAE, China trade up by 16%

28 Nov 2019

500 Chinese venture capitalists, private entities expected to attend AIM 2020

Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), world’s largest investment platform, and China Venture Capital Research Institute (CVCRI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a long-term strategic partnership to share resources and to boost investment opportunities within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

The MoU signed between Walid Farghal, Director General of AIM, and Jihong Ding, President of... Read More

Classic Cars Exhibition Set to Motor into Abu Dhabi

28 Nov 2019

In celebration of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and Abu Dhabi Race Week, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will present Al Ruhool, a classic cars exhibition, at Qasr Al Hosn, from 27 November to 30 December. The exhibition will explore how the urban fabric of the city developed in the mid-20th century with the transition from nomadic styles of transportation to modern-day automobiles. The exhibition will feature 21 cars from the 1950s and... Read More

US$4.5 billion Mid-East destination wedding tourism, a key trend defining region’s hospitality industry

27 Nov 2019

Destination wedding tourism as well as solo and female led travel and ecotourism, wellness, adventure and agritourism (EWAA) are defining the hospitality industry landscape, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2020 (ATM), which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from Sunday 19 – Wednesday 22 April 2020.

The research by Colliers International, ATM’s official research partner, revealed that the destination wedding segment is worth more than US$90 billion... Read More

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2019 – by the numbers!

27 Nov 2019

Yas Marina Circuit is ready to host the 21st and final round of the 2019 Formula 1® season, the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2019.

This year marks 10 years since the inaugural race back in 2009. In that time, drivers have completed 550 race laps or 30,250km around the track.

The first race was won by Sebastian Vettel who has 53 victories in F1®, 3 of which have come in Abu Dhabi.

In total, 5 different drivers have won at Yas Marina Circuit (Vettel,... Read More

THE ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2019 – BY THE NUMBERS!

27 Nov 2019

Yas Marina Circuit is ready to host the 21st and final round of the 2019 Formula 1® season, the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2019.

This year marks 10 years since the inaugural race back in 2009. In that time, drivers have completed 550 race laps or 30,250km around the track.

The first race was won by Sebastian Vettel who has 53 victories in F1®, 3 of which have come in Abu Dhabi.

In total, 5 different drivers have won at Yas Marina Circuit (Vettel,... Read More

Emirates rolls out ‘Year of tolerance’ A380, ready for historic flight

27 Nov 2019

Underscoring its mission to bring the world together, Emirates has rolled out its A380 dressed in the striking ‘Year of Tolerance’ livery from its Engineering Centre, ready to take-off for the historic one-off EK 2019 flight on 29 November that will bring together the diverse, multi-cultural communities of the UAE.

The vibrant ‘Year of Tolerance' livery depicts a panorama of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures holding hands in solidarity, celebrating the UAE's message of... Read More

W HOTELS ARRIVES IN THE UAE CAPITAL WITH W ABU DHABI – YAS ISLAND

27 Nov 2019

Buckle up… W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International Inc., today announced the highly anticipated debut of the W brand in the UAE capital with the opening of W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s bustling entertainment epicenter, the hotel is the brand’s second W Hotel to open this year in the United Arab Emirates after W Dubai – The Palm, and has the bragging rights to be the only hotel in the world located atop a Grand Prix racetrack. Set to galvanize the... Read More