New Year and Christmas are the most anticipated holidays of the year for millions of Russian speakers. Even far from homeland, in the country of eternal summer – the UAE, we decorate Christmas trees, prepare traditional salads and festive dishes and look forward to these holidays with great anticipation and excitement, because they return us to a magical, fabulous time where miracles happen. We make plans for the future, hope for the best, make wishes and believe that they will come true.... Read More
The new collection emphasizes the concept of not saving clothes “for best” but wearing them and giving new life to the traditions of couture. As part of the season’s reflection on couture for every day, Cecilie collaborates with sneaker brand ASICS, customising past season stock to create one of a kind pairs.
Spring/Summer 2023 is a season of light, airy silhouettes created off-the-page: on models and mannequins, rather than drawn and translated into 3D. The colour palette of the... Read More
While we didn’t snag an extra day off for New Year, there are more public holidays and precious long weekends in the UAE to look forward to.
So, when is the next UAE public holiday?
Under the direction of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the UAE Cabinet announced the public holidays for 2023 last month. As New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday, the first official holiday of 2023 will be after the Holy Month of Ramadan, when we celebrate Eid al Fitr from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3. On the... Read More
Diesel will also see a decrease in price to Dhs3.29 per litre, a decrease from Dhs3.74 last month.
Here are the UAE petrol prices for Super 98 from January 2022 to January 2023.
2023January: Dhs2.78
2022January: Dhs2.65
February: Dhs2.94
March: Dhs3.23... Read More
Effective from Sunday, January 1 2023, the 30 per cent tax will be removed from all alcohol purchases in Dubai.
As first reported by Caterer Middle East, Dubai Municipality announced a one-year trial period that will see tax suspended on all alcoholic beverages for 2023.
Although not yet confirmed, this should make drinking in restaurants and bars cheaper. According to the same article, Dubai Municipality expects that the saving will be passed on to consumers.
We do know... Read More
Heading to see the record-breaking Burj Khalifa fireworks this New Year’s Eve? The Roads and Transport Authority have released a video on Twitter with the full traffic plan including all the road closures and extended metro timings to ensure the city is well-prepared for the celebrations.
If you’re planning on driving or taking the metro, make sure you plan your trip accordingly. You wouldn’t want to miss a second of the action.
Here are all the road closures…
From 4pm... Read More
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) to create a pre-release turtle rehabilitation area at Louvre Abu Dhabi, in the waters surrounding the museum. The project, which is the last step of the rehabilitation cycle before the marine animals are released back into the sea, is an extension of the EAD’s Wildlife Rescue Program in partnership with The National Aquarium, in line... Read More
This holiday season in Dubai there are plenty of opportunities for family and friends to enjoy the most wonderful time - and wonderful weather - of the year with seasonal festivities taking place all over Dubai. Whether it's a winter market, a themed event at the Dubai Opera, or a fabulously festive village, there is something for everyone to enjoy this Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with opportunities galore to create unforgettable memories with loved ones.
Bluewaters is bringing all... Read More
Al Hosn Festival, Abu Dhabi’s annual celebration of the emirate’s cultural heritage, is set to return with a packed ten-day programme taking place from 13 to 22 January at the iconic Al Hosn site. Set across Al Hosn’s historic buildings and outdoor areas, the event will showcase the best of Abu Dhabi’s heritage as well as the breadth of its creativity.
Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the festival promises an exciting array of activities... Read More
Celebrate this festive season at the only palace of its kind, Raffles The Palm Dubai, where timeless craftsmanship is blended with Dubai’s vibrant social culture at the palatial luxury beachfront resort.
An oasis for the well-traveled, the resort will be offering a myriad of festivities this holiday season featuring outdoor activities, live entertainment, kids Grotto, tree lighting ceremony, surprise visits from the man in red and more throughout its dining destinations for guests to... Read More