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Emirates debuts stylish new uniform for its elite Premium team

21 Jan 2025

Emirates has officially debuted a new uniform designed for its Premium & VIP Passenger Services team, who are responsible for the seamless transfer of Premium & VIP personnel through Dubai International Airport (DXB). The new uniform has echoes of the iconic Emirates cabin crew look, however, exclusively represents Emirates’ elite unit that caters to high profile customers.

A new look for an elite team

Emirates’ Premium & VIP Passenger Services in Dubai are a busy... Read More

Solo Exhibition of Marina Fedorova in Dubai

17 Jan 2025

The first paintings in Marina Fedorova’s Cosmodreams series were created in 2017. Since then, the project has continued to grow, evolving into a vast, self-contained universe. The featured works encompass a variety of media, including painting, graphic art, limited-edition high-quality color prints, 3D printing, and digital pieces enhanced with augmented reality. The artistic elements in Marina Fedorova’s work are interconnected through her unique perception of nature, natural phenomena, and... Read More

UAE and Azerbaijani Presidents meet in Abu Dhabi

14 Jan 2025

On January 13, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, held a meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi. The UAE President fondly recalled his official visit to Azerbaijan in 2024 and his trip during COP29, along with the meetings and discussions he had with the Azerbaijani President during these visits. President Ilham Aliyev once again highly appreciated the UAE President's participation in COP29, emphasizing that... Read More

New Dubai smart rental index launched aims to enhance market transparency

13 Jan 2025

Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched its new smart rental index, which brings "fair value to rental valuations" and boosts confidence among landlords, tenants, and investors. The new index links classification and ratings of the buildings when it comes to increasing rentals in the city. It covers all Dubai's residential areas– freehold and non-freehold areas. “We linked the index to the building classification system and also encouraged owners to keep their buildings updated as this will... Read More

Dubai Opera to host The Limitless Orchestra featuring a world premiere "from Strauss to Zimmer"

10 Jan 2025

Dubai Opera, the region’s most iconic performing arts venue, is proud to announce its exclusive hosting of The Limitless Orchestra, a groundbreaking event that promises to captivate audiences with an unforgettable musical experience.

The event features an exceptional lineup of world-class artists, including the renowned Russian-German violinist and composer Aleksey Igudesman, alongside the acclaimed soprano Ekaterina Shelehova.

On January 10, 2025, Dubai Opera will present a... Read More

Lebanon parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president

10 Jan 2025

Lebanon’s army chief Joseph Aoun has been elected as the country’s president, ending a power vacuum that lasted for more than two years.

Aoun secured 99 votes from the 128-seat parliament to win the presidency in a second round of voting on Thursday afternoon – a move that came weeks after a tenuous ceasefire agreement halted 14 months of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, as the country seeks aid for reconstruction.

“A new phase in the history of... Read More

Hans Zimmer Live makes history in Abu Dhabi

02 Jan 2025

The legendary multi-Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer is bringing his globally celebrated Hans Zimmer Live concert to Abu Dhabi for the first time. The concert, organized by Remote Control Productions and Integral Visions Events, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, will take place at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island on 31 May 2025.

Hans... Read More

DCT Abu Dhabi Receives UN Tourism QUEST Certification

02 Jan 2025

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has been awarded the esteemed UN Tourism-QUEST, a quality certification for Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) that endorses and enhances excellence in the organisations’ leadership, execution and governance.

Achieving a compliance score of 99.6% for the certification, DCT Abu Dhabi has set a new benchmark globally as the organisation met the Best Global Criteria across both pillars of Culture and Tourism.... Read More

Ain Dubai, world’s largest observation wheel, reopens for public

26 Dec 2024

The world’s tallest observation wheel, Ain Dubai, which reopened after restoration work of more than two years, had hundreds of visitors on the first day of its soft opening, according to those on the ground.

Located on Bluewaters Island, the Ain Dubai had a soft launch reopening on Wednesday, December 25. Since it was Christmas Day, there were a lot of people at the mall. Many of them saw that it was open and immediately booked tickets. Additionally, staff members came with their... Read More

Dubai's 9-bedroom 'dream' mansion sold for Dh200 million

19 Dec 2024

Dubai’s ultra-luxury real estate market added another feather in its cap, with a nine-bedroom mansion in Hills Grove, Dubai Hills Estate, selling for a record-breaking Dh200 million.

This surpasses the firm’s previous record of Dh145 million set less than two months ago. Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty represented both buyer and seller in this landmark transaction, with senior global property consultant Renit Shah acting for the buyer.

Hills Grove, one of two exclusive... Read More