Patek Philippe introduces a brand new collection named Cubitus
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The Milestone 10th edition of Dubai Design Week is now open
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Emirates showcases its Chinese gateways to the travel industry
17 Mar 2016
Emirates and the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Tourism Administration today held a route launch presentation, focused on educating key travel trade partners in the UAE and Middle East region about Yinchuan, one of Emirates’ upcoming two gateways into Mainland China. The presentation comes just six weeks ahead of the launch of direct air services to Yinchuan and Zhengzhou, scheduled to commence on 3 May 2016.
On the sidelines of today’s event, Emirates also signed a marketing and tourism... Read More
Patek Philippe watch is the most expensive ever sold at Christie’s 10th anniversary Dubai auction
17 Mar 2016
The timepiece was one of several sold in a Dhs 9.7m auction last night
An extremely rare wristwatch made by Patek Philippe has become the most expensive ever purchased at an auction in Dubai.
Patek Philippe, ref. 5101R-001, is an extremely rare 18k pink gold rectangular Tourbillon Chronometer Wristwatch with 10 day power reserve, made circa 2015, selling for $155,000 / AED563,439 ** to a private bidder. It had been valued between Dhs 480,000 and Dhs 840,000 and was the most... Read More
Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa now has a new spiral staircase!
17 Mar 2016
New observation deck unveiled on Level 125
The world's tallest tower just got taller for some visitors as a new spiral staircase was unveiled at Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa.
The 36-step spiral staircase in white oak and spanning a length of 100 metres, is adorned with a crystal LED chandelier, and enclosed in a glass clad facade to offer a expansive view of the city.
Previously Level 124 was home to At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the observation deck that opened in 2010.... Read More
10th edition of Art Dubai’s opens at Madinat Jumeirah today!
16 Mar 2016
Art Dubai’s milestone 10th edition opened today at Dubai’s iconic Madinat Jumeirah and will run up to 19th March. It features 94 galleries from 40 countries, 500 artists representing 70 nationalities, an extensive not-for-profit programme including commissioned projects, artists’ and curators’ residencies, The Abraaj Group Art Prize exhibition and the Global Art Forum. Over the last ten years, the leading annual international art fair in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, has... Read More
Flydubai joins IATA
16 Mar 2016
Airline is latest IATA member from Middle East and Africa
Dubai-based flydubai announced receiving its membership certificate from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), becoming the latest airline to join from the Middle East and North Africa.
IATA is the world’s largest airline organisation representing 260 carriers covering 83 per cent of global traffic, according to the association. Flydubai is the latest carrier from the UAE to join IATA with Emirates, Etihad... Read More
Van Cleef & Arpels The Spirit of Nature High Jewellery Exhibition at Design Days Dubai
16 Mar 2016
French High Jewelry Maison Van Cleef & Arpels partners with Design Days Dubai for the fifth consecutive year. For this edition, the Maison pays homage to the theme of Nature. Renowned for its exceptional savoir-faire, the Maison presents The Spirit of Nature: a High Jewelry exhibition that brings together beautiful creations, combining refinement and elegance.
Design Days Dubai returns to The Venue in Downtown Dubai Burj Boulevard from 14th to 16th March with an exciting roster of... Read More
Alfred Basbous “Femme Assise” at Art Dubai 2016
14 Mar 2016
The “Rodin of Middle East” showcases work that glorifies women in all stages of life
Dubai, UAE (March 14, 2016): Alfred Basbous Foundation and ARTSPACE-Dubai-DIFC are pleased to announce their participation in the 2016 edition of Art Dubai Modern where one of the Lebanese master’s collection called “Femme Assise” will be showcased from 16th to 19th March at Madinat Jumeirah.
Now on its third year, Art Dubai Modern is the only curated programme of its kind in the world... Read More
Christie’s Dubai celebrates 10th anniversary with four auctions, estimated at $13 Million in watches, art, and ‘Elements of Style’ from 15-17 March 2016
14 Mar 2016
Viewing of the 451 lots now taking place at Jumeirah Emirates Towers
(March 14, 2016) Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Christie’s Dubai yesterday announced the opening of its 20th sale season, celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary hosting auctions in the Middle East. At a pre-sale press briefing, Christie’s Global President, Jussi Pylkkänen, stated:
“Back in 2006, I was asked by a journalist about how long I estimated that Christie’s would continue selling artworks in the... Read More
Emirates Brand Value Grows 17% to reach US$7.7 billion
14 Mar 2016
Airline holds position as #1 airline brand and #1 brand in the region
Emirates has come out on top again as the world’s most valuable airline brand, according to the 2016 Brand Finance Global 500 report, which was released yesterday.
The airline’s brand value grew 17% over last year to reach US$ 7.7 billion. For the fifth year running, the airline has steadily risen up in the global ranking of the world’s top brands to be placed at #171, 47 places above the next closest... Read More
World future games in Dubai next year
14 Mar 2016
World Federation of Future Sports to be established in Dubai
Dubai: Dubai will host the World Future Sports Games in December 2017, an event organisers said this is the first initiative of its kind in the world featuring innovation and futuristic technology-based sports competitions.
The event is part of Dubai’s plans to include “future sports as a new innovation-driven economic sector supported by a new global entity, World Federation of Future Sports based in Dubai”, said... Read More
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