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Dubai Duty Free Crosses the US$2 Billion Sales Mark

Dubai Duty Free Crosses the US$2 Billion Sales Mark

29 Dec 2019

On 26th December, Dubai Duty Free’s sales crossed the Dhs7.3 Billion or US$2 Billion milestone, putting the airport retailer on track for another record year. 

Commenting on this achievement, Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Duty Free said: “2019 has been a good year for Dubai Duty Free, we have invested in a number of major refurbishments across the retail operation, and it is fantastic to have achieved the US$2 billion figure well... Read More

AED1 Million in Gift Cards await customers across Meraas destinations during 25th Dubai Shopping Festival

AED1 Million in Gift Cards await customers across Meraas destinations during 25th Dubai Shopping Festival

29 Dec 2019

To celebrate the 25th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival, organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), Meraas destinations are offering a truly unique experience. Dazzling fireworks, cheerfully quirky Trolls shows, mesmerizing storytelling projections, laser displays of the UAE’s rich heritage and the chance to win big await you between 26 December 2019 and 1 February 2020.

AED1 Million in Meraas Gift Cards

As the city gears up for this milestone edition of... Read More

The Dubai Mall celebrates the 25th Dubai Shopping Festival with a spectacular line-up of family entertainment

The Dubai Mall celebrates the 25th Dubai Shopping Festival with a spectacular line-up of family entertainment

26 Dec 2019

The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and entertainment destination, is celebrating the 25th Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with a multitude of entertainment, exciting activities and themed pop ups from 26 December 2019 – 1 February 2020.

To mark the 25th year of DSF, The Dubai Mall is giving five Emirates Skywards members the chance to become a DSF Skywards Millionaire. Members spending over AED 350 are eligible to participate. All you must do is scan your receipts on The... Read More

Abu Dhabi and Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau Exchange Industry Knowledge During Visit to UAE Capital

Abu Dhabi and Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau Exchange Industry Knowledge During Visit to UAE Capital

26 Dec 2019

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT - Abu Dhabi) has welcomed the Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau to the UAE capital, where the Bureau was hosting the ‘Abu Dhabi Overseas Promotion Conference of Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau’.

During their visit, members of the Bureau were given the opportunity to tour DCT Abu Dhabi’s offices to learn more about the city’s tourism strategies and upcoming plans for 2020.

The visit reflected the... Read More

It’s Raining Gold @Jumbo at the 25th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival

It’s Raining Gold @Jumbo at the 25th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival

26 Dec 2019

Jumbo Electronics, the leading OmniChannel retailer in the region, has announced a range of competitive promotions, and is partnering with leading brands for special discounts on premium experiences and cashback rewards during the 25th anniversary of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) that will run from 26th December 2019 until 1st February 2020.

This year, Jumbo has unveiled a fantastic promotion ‘It’s Raining Gold @ Jumbo’, to give away a 10 gram gold coin to one... Read More

25th edition of DSF starts tomorrow with a stellar line up of stars and celebrations

25th edition of DSF starts tomorrow with a stellar line up of stars and celebrations

25 Dec 2019

The 25th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) starts tomorrow, promising incredible celebrations set to engage the entire city. Expect sparkle, lights, music, cameras and of course, plenty of shopping!

The milestone festival starts on Thursday 26 December 2019 and runs until Saturday 1 February 2020, and will be packed with the biggest calendar of events to date, full of experiences, concerts, brand activations, daily fireworks, raffles, new DSF markets and... Read More

Fitness and Fun Go Hand in Hand with Address Hotels + Resorts’  Membership Offer

Fitness and Fun Go Hand in Hand with Address Hotels + Resorts’ Membership Offer

25 Dec 2019

With the advent of 2020 just around the corner, there is no better time to commit to your fitness goals. Embrace your New Year’s fitness resolution with Address Hotels + Resorts’ membership offer, now available at Address Dubai Mall and Address Boulevard at exclusive discounted rates.

Your dream body is within arm’s reach with this membership in hand, as you can access the hotels’ incredible state-of-the-art facilities open around the clock. Immerse in some cardio at the gym before... Read More

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi launches Mosques Tour Initiative

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi launches Mosques Tour Initiative

25 Dec 2019

As part of the Year of Tolerance and in cooperation with the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments, the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched its Mosques Tour initiative.

The launch was attended by Father Anderson Thompson of St. Joseph’s Cathedral and Father Fakhro Bishop of St. Anthony’s Cathedral for Coptic Orthodox alongside HE Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Executive Director of Islamic Affairs for the General Authority of Islamic... Read More

New Retail Abu Dhabi Winter Season Set to Launch with Innovative ‘Name Your Price’ Programme

New Retail Abu Dhabi Winter Season Set to Launch with Innovative ‘Name Your Price’ Programme

25 Dec 2019

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced its latest Retail Abu Dhabi (RAD) Winter Season promotions, which this year will feature the first-ever ‘Name Your Price’ programme.

The innovative promotion offers shoppers the opportunity to ‘unlock’ some consumer products at prices they choose themselves, meaning they could be picking up some amazing items at incredibly low prices.

Bargain-hunters can now pre... Read More

Uzbek parliamentary elections: Intl observers repose confidence in polls arrangements

Uzbek parliamentary elections: Intl observers repose confidence in polls arrangements

25 Dec 2019

According to the provisional data, deputies to the Legislative Chamber were elected in 128 out of 150 constituencies. Yesterday were announced the preliminary results of the elections to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis.

On 24 December, the Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Mirzo-Ulugbek Abdusalomov at a press briefing announced the results:

Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan – 43 seats; Milliy Tiklanish Democratic Party – 35 seats; Adolat Social... Read More

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