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'CODA' wins the Oscar 2022, but Will Smith steals the show

'CODA' wins the Oscar 2022, but Will Smith steals the show

29 Mar 2022

Sunday’s 94th Academy Award ceremony was already a ham-handed attempt at boosting ratings even before the soon-to-be Oscar-winning actor Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage.

The event should have been a celebration of diversity. Ariana DeBose became the first queer woman of color to win an acting award, Troy Kotsur was first deaf man to win an Academy Award for acting, and Jane Campion became the third woman to win in the directing category.

It should have also been a... Read More

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi vision to be presented at exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi vision to be presented at exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat

25 Mar 2022

A new exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat will give the public the opportunity to experience a glimpse of what the planned Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will offer. Inspired by the architectural vernacular of the museum, which is designed to resemble natural rock formations, the exploratory space will tell the curatorial narrative of the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi through a selection of objects from the museum collection.

Key exhibits include ‘Stan’ the 67 million year-old T.... Read More

Celebrate Easter at Atlantis, The Palm with Egg-Cellent Menus And Baskets Of Fun

Celebrate Easter at Atlantis, The Palm with Egg-Cellent Menus And Baskets Of Fun

25 Mar 2022

Atlantis, The Palm invites guests to gather loved ones and enjoy some festive fun this Easter at the region’s leading entertainment resort destination. From themed brunches to an afternoon tea or a decadent dinner, there are several ways to celebrate the Easter weekend with family and friends.

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar - Easter Brunch

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar’s Family Brunch brings Easter to life for families with little ones.... Read More

Expo 2020 Dubai’ visits surge to 20.8 million with nine days to go

Expo 2020 Dubai’ visits surge to 20.8 million with nine days to go

22 Mar 2022

Expo 2020 Dubai visitors are saying #ThanksToExpo, with visit numbers soaring to 20,819,155, after crossing the 20-million threshold earlier this week.

From Expo 2020 Dubai’s crown jewel, Al Wasl dome, to water feature Surreal, the stellar entertainment line-up and fascinating pavilions of the 192 participating countries, visitors have been moved by how the largest global gathering of its kind since the start of the pandemic has brought together people from across the world in one... Read More

More than 30,000 hotel rooms under development in Saudi Arabia to welcome returning pilgrims

More than 30,000 hotel rooms under development in Saudi Arabia to welcome returning pilgrims

22 Mar 2022

A total of 32,621 hotel rooms are currently under construction in Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom prepares to meet pent-up demand from pilgrims returning to its holy cities. That’s according to the latest research from STR, commissioned by Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022, which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 May.

The analysts found that the country’s revenue per available room (RevPAR) recovery index stands at 52 percent, noting that the... Read More

Abdullah bin Zayed meets Russian Foreign Minister in Moscow

Abdullah bin Zayed meets Russian Foreign Minister in Moscow

20 Mar 2022

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met on Thursday with Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, in Moscow. They discussed cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance the bilateral strategic partnership in various fields.

They exchanged views on key developments and challenges concerning security and stability in the Middle East and Africa.

The two officials then discussed... Read More

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai Launches Exclusive Spa Offers for March

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai Launches Exclusive Spa Offers for March

07 Mar 2022

During this month featuring Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day, Nikki Spa will invite guests to enjoy two spa offers which have been carefully curated for a fully immersive, unwinding experience. Known for its barefoot luxury atmosphere, guests can spend a day soaking up the sun, with their toes in the sand, gazing over the magnificent Pearl Jumeirah coastline, enjoying all that Nikki Spa has to offer.gg

Treat someone special to an unforgettable spa-cation at Nikki Beach... Read More

Documentary about Expo 2020 Dubai’s development, from concept to completion

Documentary about Expo 2020 Dubai’s development, from concept to completion

01 Mar 2022

The story of Expo 2020 Dubai, from concept to completion, is the subject of a new documentary, Expo 2020: Shaping the Future, made in partnership with the Discovery Channel, that received its premiere in an exclusive screening at the site on Monday (28 January).

Running 40 minutes, the film follows the stories of key people involved in bringing Expo 2020 to life, covering such topics as innovation and sustainability, construction and design, and discovering how organisers responded to... Read More

Bazaar Club brings Beirut nostalgia to Dubai

Bazaar Club brings Beirut nostalgia to Dubai

01 Mar 2022

A new unique dining and entertainment venue BAZAAR has officially opened its doors in Meydan, Dubai – Bringing a one-of-a-kind Middle Eastern flair to the city’s nightlife scene.

A nostalgic staple in the Beirut night scene, BAZAAR started off as a popular themed night at one of Beirut’s most popular clubs, Caprice, which shortly after became infamous for its retro feel-good vibes and electric feels. Now, with the launch of its Dubai venue, guests can expect an... Read More

Celebrate International Women’s Day at Expo 2020

Celebrate International Women’s Day at Expo 2020

25 Feb 2022

In anticipation of International Women’s Day, a global line-up of exceptional artists and female-led bands are set to enthral Expo 2020 Dubai visitors during a two-day music festival from 6-7 March.

In collaboration with Dignified Storytelling and the Expo 2020 Dubai Women’s Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier, ‘We, The Women’ brings together international female artists from diverse backgrounds for a unique weekend gathering at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Festival Garden, under the theme “... Read More

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