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CEO of DTCM says 2016 was exceptional year for Dubai with colourful spectrum of tourism offerings

02 Jan 2017

WAM -- Dubai has welcomed almost 1,000 travel industry professionals and conference organisers from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East during the final quarter of this year to showcase the emirate’s impressive range of tourism offerings, through a series of familiarisation trips organised by Dubai Tourism.

The familiarisation trips highlight the organisations commitment to promote new leisure experiences such as Dubai Opera, IMG Worlds of Adventure and Dubai Parks and Resorts in key... Read More

Dubai Economic Council enhances partnership with Bank of China

02 Jan 2017

WAM -- The Bank of China is expected to play a role in some of the UAE’s most important projects, including infrastructure, tourism, real estate, trade and logistics.

Dubai has a wide network of economic relations with several countries, however, its ties with China are deep and unique, particularly in terms of the Dubai Government’s vision to expand these ties and develop China as a strategic partner, not only in trade, but also in large-scale development projects, stated Hani Al... Read More

Emirates rounds off 2016 with fleet and product milestones

29 Dec 2016

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, rounded off another year of growth in 2016, underlined by fleet and network expansion, as well as customer focused product investments.

Commenting on 2016, Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Consumer appetite for travel has remained resilient, despite socio-economic and political headwinds around the globe, and that is reflected in our operational growth. Emirates will continue on our strategy of organic growth,... Read More

Arabic Calligraphy demo creates bespoke Patrizia Pepe bags at special DSF Event

29 Dec 2016

At THE BEACH yesterday, an artist was at work producing bespoke calligraphy for limited-edition Patrizia Pepe bags designed specifically for Dubai Shopping Festival 2017.

The bags sold were at a special price for DSF shoppers and available only for the day.

The Abu Dhabi-born Narjes Noureddine was the in-store calligrapher at Patrizia Pepe. She worked on bags while customers asked questions. Shoppers at the event were also able to order customised calligraphy-... Read More

Ballet Grand Gala 2017 at Madinat

29 Dec 2016

Sponsored by Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach and Air France, the dance recital now in its fourth edition is entirely organized by the passionate Ballet Grand Gala team. Dubai and Abu Dhabi audience will relish an evening of classic repertoire with Roméo et Juliette by Rudolf Noureev, La Sylphide et Le Corsaire, Flames of Paris as well as neoclassical creations such as Donizetti by Manuel Legris and Thais, choreographed by Opera de Paris ballet master Laurent Novis. Reiko M Cheong, Founder... Read More

Emirates airlines expects busy start to 2017

29 Dec 2016

Emirates expects a busy start to 2017, as travellers return from the holiday season. Close to 250,000 passengers are expected to pass through Emirates’ Concourses and Terminal 3 in the first three days of the year, according to the latest booking figures. The busiest day for the airline is expected to be on Monday 2 January where a record of over 87,000 passengers will pass through Terminal 3.

To make the journey as seamless and trouble-free as possible at the airport, Emirates is... Read More

Carpet & Art Oasis opens today at DWTC and runs up to 15 Jan 2017

29 Dec 2016

The 22nd edition of Dubai Customs Carpet & Art Oasis starts today Thursday 29th December 2016. The doors will open for visitors and shoppers from 10am to 10pm up until 15th January.

This year’s edition runs under the theme “A Fabric of Innovation”, and will be one of the main attractions of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). The location is Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), Sheikh Saeed Halls 2 & 3.

Abdul Rahman Issa, Chairman of the Carpet Oasis Organising Committee said... Read More

Dubai’s biggest Private Sector entites gear up to play crucial role in DSF 2017

29 Dec 2016

The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has lauded the solid partnership between the government and private sectors, describing it as a unique role model of public-private collaboration that works collectively with a single-minded purpose to achieve the common goal of promoting a destination.

The role played by the private sector is one of the cornerstones of the success of Dubai government... Read More

Smarten up about Dubai’s New Year’s eve road closures and diversions on 31 Dec. 2016

28 Dec 2016

In preparation for celebrations of the New Year (2017), the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has mapped out a solid and comprehensive plan for the traffic movement and mass transit systems on Saturday Dec 31, 2016. The plan is focused on serving the needs of the public and road users through offering services ensuring the use public or private transit means in a safe and smooth manner.

Engineer Metha bin Udai, CEO of Traffic & Roads Agency cum Head of the Traffic Movement and... Read More

Hurry! Buy a DSF 2017 Mega Raffle today!

28 Dec 2016

Dubai Shopping Festival is renowned for its life-changing prizes featuring luxury cars, cash, gold and jewellery. The 22nd edition which kicked off two days ago on 26th December, runs non-stop for 34 days and carries forward this rich legacy by promising a rewarding experience for shoppers with its exciting range of mega raffles. So hurry buy a DSF 2017 Mega Raffle today as you could turn rich and famous!

Infiniti Mega Raffle Daily Draws from 26 December to 4 February

The... Read More