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First One&Only urban resort in Dubai to open in 2020

18 Apr 2018

Kerzner 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 doors for business towards the end of 2020 and will complement the One&Only’s beach resort offerings in Dubai, Kerzner chief... Read More

God of War approved for UAE release (Video)

18 Apr 2018

Gamers 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 residents complained that there was offensive material in regards to religion as well as sexual scenes in the game. Until the latest move, the previous seven games were... Read More

Twitter down: UAE and worldwide disruptions on social media platform

17 Apr 2018

Twitter 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 the world.

Over 6,500 users had complained about the disruption, according to Down Detector, a site that picks up on these sorts of fails.

Cityscape Abu Dhabi to showcase projects from different emirates

17 Apr 2018

More 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 that takes place in Abu Dhabi from 17-19 April, and in Dubai later this year, told The National.

“A... Read More

flydubai marks Africa expansion with Kinshasa inaugural

16 Apr 2018

Dubai-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 sees its comprehensive network in Africa grow to 13 destinations in 10 countries.

With the start of flights to Kinshasa... Read More

Caesars Palace resort set to open in Dubai

16 Apr 2018

Caesars 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 Bluewaters Island development off Jumeirah Beach Residence.

A partnership between Meraas and Caesars Entertainment will bring two luxury hotels, a conference centre and beach club to the... Read More

Pele and Marcello Lippi lead football greats in Match of Friendship in Dubai (Video)

16 Apr 2018

Some 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 manager Marcello Lippi, competed on a specially constructed pitch at the Dubai Opera Hanging Garden.

Pele's team comprised goalkeeper Dida, a 2002 World Cup winner, former Ireland... Read More

Emirates airline issues ticket scam warning

15 Apr 2018

Emirates 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 scam, it has been flagged by security news bloggers online.

Users are being asked to click in a link to... Read More

UAE Cabinet approves day visas for all nationalities to boost tourism numbers

15 Apr 2018

The 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 day out in the country, boosting the tourism industry, state news agency Wam reported.

The cabinet formed a working group, led by the Federal Authority for... Read More

A new way to take a selfie - 40 metres above Dubai (Video)

15 Apr 2018

Now 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 Palm Jumeirah.

The seat of circles rotates, ensuring you get a 360-degree experience.

The experience lasts 20 minutes, and you can also have your chilled beverage of choice.

The Flying... Read More