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UAE residency visa for retired expats

13 Nov 2021

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the Cabinet meeting at Expo 2020 Dubai.

“Today, we approved the conditions for granting residency to an expat retiree… We welcome everyone to our country,” Sheikh Mohammed said in a tweet.

As per the amendment, if the retiree fulfils one of the following criteria, he/she will be eligible for retirement residency. The criteria are: a single property or... Read More

Open Flame Kitchen leads the way in Dubai’s experiential dining scene

13 Nov 2021

Enjoy internationally inspired grilled dishes from around the world in a contemporary-chic Burj Khalifa ambience with a spectacular outdoor terrace.

As we move into the post-pandemic era and cooler winter months, restaurants in Dubai are upping their game for the new season, exploring new ideas and innovations to continue to provide evocative experiences for each and every guest. OFK, an immersive upscale dining restaurant located in the iconic Fashion Avenue of The Dubai Mall, is... Read More

Abu Dhabi Awarded Official ‘City of Music’ Status by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network

10 Nov 2021

Abu Dhabi is being officially designated as a ‘City of Music’ by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

The designation was announced on 8 November by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s Creative City Network, an initiative launched in 2004 to promote cooperation among cities which recognise creativity as a major factor in their sustainable urban development plans.

Abu Dhabi has long prioritised culture and creativity as essential drivers of... Read More

Russia Pavilion hosted "Russia: Mindful Brain" Forum at EXPO 2020 Dubai

07 Nov 2021

Russia: mindful brain forum has gathered the leading neuroscientists and contemporary philosophers to discuss the future of neuroscience and the development of neurotechnologies. The conversation has extended the theme of the Russia Pavilion main exposition “Mechanics of Wonder” created by Simpateka Entertainment Group and dedicated to the human brain.

Moderated by famous Russian journalist Vladimir Pozner, the discussion touched those ideas that were once believed to be impossible... Read More

LEGOLAND® Dubai celebrates its 5th birthday

28 Oct 2021

LEGOLAND® Dubai’s beloved character ‘Ollie’ invites all families in the UAE, on Saturday 30th of October 2021, to celebrate LEGOLAND Dubai’s 5th birthday. The first 100 families to arrive, will receive a special LEGO gift, which could include LEGOLAND Dubai tickets, LEGOLAND Dubai Annual passes, Pop Badges and more. A fun dance party will mark this special day at the Cobweb stage in LEGOLAND Dubai’s KINGDOMS. Here, ‘Ollie’ and his young fans will dance and sing at the

Expo 2020 Dubai’s Al Wasl Opera and Welsh National Opera to premiere in December

24 Oct 2021

Tickets for Expo 2020 Dubai’s Al Wasl Opera, a cultural milestone that celebrates thousands of years of UAE history, its achievements to date and its aspirations for the future, are now on sale directly from Dubai Opera, where the show will be performed, for its premiere run from 16-19 December.

Produced in collaboration with Welsh National Opera (WNO), the performance features more than 100 artists and musicians, as well as a production team of 70 professionals, to combine the best... Read More

Sukhishvili Georgian National Ballet takes to the stage at Dubai Opera

14 Oct 2021

One of the most famous ensembles in the world- Sukhishvili Georgian national dance company, also known as «flying georgians», is returning to Dubai Opera with the show from 7 to 9 November after a triumphal tour in January 2020.

Founded in 1945 by legends Iliko Sukhishvili and Nino Ramishvili in Tbilisi, Sukhishvili was the first professional state dance company in Soviet Union. The company rapidly gained a reputation that spread far beyond the borders of Georgia itself, however, they... Read More

Expo 2020 Dubai kicks off with dazzling opening ceremony

10 Oct 2021

Aside from the 3,000-strong audience inside Al Wasl Plaza, millions across the globe tuned in to virtually view the eagerly awaited event. With the golden ring of connectivity – the inspiration for the Expo 2020 Dubai logo – raised to the trellis of the magnificent Al Wasl Plaza, the beating heart of the Expo site and the spectacular setting for the captivating ceremony, the most inclusive World Expo ever was officially underway.

In addition to music from some of the most influential... Read More

Visitors to Expo 2020 required to present proof of vaccination or negative PCR test

23 Sep 2021

Amid renewed demand for international travel as Expo 2020 Dubai prepares to welcome millions of visitors to the largest global gathering since the start of the pandemic, organisers have announced enhanced entry measures to ensure a safe and exceptional event.

Visitors aged 18 and above will be required to present proof of any vaccine recognised by their national government or a negative PCR test taken within the previous 72 hours. Non-vaccinated ticket-holders who have not been tested... Read More

Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Tourism opens up the 9th Annual MALT Congress

09 Sep 2021

Dubai opens up to the 9th annual Meetings Arabia & Luxury Travel Congress (MALT) Congress on the 6th of September ‘21. With Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Tourism opening up the session, it would be interesting to know the details of how the travel market is going to look like post COVID.

This year’s host city Dubai provides the ideal backdrop for an event of this nature as the industry is looking for face-to-face interactions with carefully sifted buyers and rebound tourism plus... Read More