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Al Habtoor City, Hotel Collection witnesses grand opening on Dubai Water Canal!
08 Dec 2016
Al Habtoor Group Founding Chairman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor officially inaugurated the Al Habtoor City, Hotel Collection along with Marriott International at a grand opening VIP event on Wednesday 6 December. The much-anticipated hospitality, entertainment and residential complex, comprises of three prominent five-star luxury hotel brands, Dubai’s first-ever St. Regis Dubai, the UAE’s first W Hotel and the Middle East’s largest Westin Hotel. The historical opening ceremony marked the first... Read More
Etihad Museum to open to the public on 7th Jan. 2017
08 Dec 2016
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has announced that the Etihad Museum, will open its doors to the general public on 7th January 2017. As the Museum is currently welcoming senior officials and VIP delegations only.
This follows the recent official inauguration of the museum on the 2nd of December 2016 during the UAE’s forty-fifth National Day in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al... Read More
2016 Dubai International Rally kicks off today at Bab Al Shams!
08 Dec 2016
WAM -- The 2016 Dubai International Rally, running for the first time under its new format as a Cross Country Baja Rally, will feature a bumper entry list of over 70 cars, buggies, motorcycles and Quads.
The 2016 Dubai International Rally is organised by the Automobile & Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE), and is being staged as a candidate event for the 2017 FIA World Cup for Cross Country Rallies. The event has already secured a place in the 2017 FIM Baja World Cup.
The... Read More
4th Sharjah World Music Festival from 6 – 14 Jan. 2017 to welcome 24 stars from 13 countries
08 Dec 2016
WAM - The fourth edition of Sharjah World Music Festival will run from the 6–14 January 2017 in celebration of the best Arabic and Western musicians and bands from 13 countries.
Organised by Furat Qaddouri Music Centre and sponsored by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the festival’s concerts will take place at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Masrah Al Qasba- Theatre, and The Flag Island theatre, and Outdoor events will take place at Al Majaz Waterfront and Al Qasba.... Read More
Movie magic unleashes from today at 13th DIFF!
07 Dec 2016
The 13th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today unveiled its full line-up of 156 films from 55 countries alongside a diverse industry programme for filmmakers and executives at the Dubai Film Market (DFM), a strong competition and a rich slate of Special Presentations, Red Carpet Galas and exciting community events.
The Festival, which... Read More
HH Sheikh Mohammed chairs UAE delegation at 37th GCC Summit
07 Dec 2016
WAM--Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chaired the UAE delegation during the 37th Summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council for Arab States (GCC), which started on Tuesday afternoon.
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Ibn Battuta Mall reports record 213,000 visitors on National Day holidays
07 Dec 2016
Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai drew the biggest UAE National Day crowds in its history last weekend, with more than 213,000 visitors during the three-day holiday.
The world’s largest themed mall welcomed 50 per cent more visitors compared to the National Day holiday weekend in 2015, according to developer Nakheel.
Omar Khoory, Director of Nakheel Malls said: “Ibn Battuta has just celebrated one of its busiest weekends since opening in 2005. Our impressive line-up of live National... Read More
IMG Worlds opens newest theme park “IMG Worlds of Legends”
07 Dec 2016
IMG Worlds, Dubai-based owner and operator of the world’s largest indoor theme park, IMG Worlds of Adventure, announces the launch of its latest project, IMG Worlds of Legends.
With nine unique zones spread across over 2 million square feet, IMG Worlds of Legends will feature some of the most exciting and popular brands in the world, making it one of the biggest global licensing deals of its kind.
Attractions will include characters from global brands, such as:
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flydubai’s 100th batch of cabin crew members graduate
07 Dec 2016
WAM--flydubai announced it has the graduated 100th batch of certified Cabin Crew members from the flydubai Training Centre.
The batch of 27 candidates will join flydubai’s community of 1,650 Cabin Crew members who represent more than 100 nationalities.
The graduates of the training programme received their certificates from Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer for flydubai, Jilly Sims, senior vice president, In-Flight Services for flydubai and Carolyn O’Brien, flydubai’s... Read More
Line-up of more than 150 films at DIFF 2016 starting tomorrow!
06 Dec 2016
Cinema lovers, acclaimed filmmakers and rising stars are descending on the UAE once again as the annual Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) opens its doors for a landmark 13th edition on December 7th. Over eight days, Dubai will come alive with all the magic of the movies as an eclectic selection of work from internationally acclaimed directors and actors, renowned regional filmmakers and budding local talent is screened across the city.
Since the Festival’s inception in 2004,... Read More
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