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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

Unforgettable UFC staycation to hit Yas Island Abu Dhabi during Abu Dhabi Showdown Week

07 Sep 2021

As the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Yas Island Abu Dhabi for UFC 267, Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, the leading entertainment and leisure destination has unveiled staycation deals for visitors coming to see the latest and much anticipated bout, due to take place on October 30th, 2021 at Etihad Arena. With only limited number of packages available to purchase on Yasisland.ae from September 1 onwards, fans of UFC from across the UAE are encouraged to get into the fighting spirit... Read More

Abu Dhabi bears ambitious plans to make the UAE capital the global centre of Mixed Martial Arts

02 Sep 2021

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has backed ambitious plans to make the UAE capital the global centre of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

At a ceremony on Tuesday 24th August, DCT Abu Dhabi announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Mixed Martial Arts Federation (UAEMMAF) and Palms Sports, the UAE-based sports management and training company.

The MoU outlines a formal collaboration between the three entities to develop... Read More