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Now you can use Emirates ID cards at Dubai International’s automated immigration gates

29 Nov 2016

A new service that enables the use of Emirates ID cards to pass through automated immigration gates at Dubai International (DXB) is gaining popularity, with more than 234,000 UAE residents using it during its phased roll out. Completely free of charge and requiring no pre-registration, the new service makes passing through immigration Smart Gates fast and convenient for all UAE residents. The first of its kind in the region, it is the result of the joint efforts of the General Directorate... Read More

RTA opens 1,602 parking slots besides Dubai Water Canal

29 Nov 2016

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has recently opened parking slots provided at both sides of the Dubai Water Canal with a view to ease the mobility of visitors by offering them spaces to park their vehicles during their visits to the Canal. They will also be able to use the multiple transit means deployed in the area, and pedestrian crossings in moving between the two shores of the Canal.

Engineer Maitha bin Adai, CEO of Traffic & Roads Agency, RTA, said, “The RTA... Read More

Ban Ki-Moon commends insightful vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid for supporting sustainability

28 Nov 2016

WAM - Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon, commended the insightful vision of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, for supporting sustainability and global green economy and launching the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) with its permanent headquarters in Dubai and praised the UAE for joining WGEO as its first member.

In a meeting with Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of World Green Economy... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed approves new ‘Dubai Street Museum’ project

28 Nov 2016

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today approved ‘Dubai Street Museum’ project, a new public art project that seeks to highlight Dubai’s unique identity, values and aspirations.

Spearheaded by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in partnership with Dubai Municipality, the project will see international and local artists working together to create distinctive... Read More

Interiors opens a new showroom on Jumeirah Beach Road

27 Nov 2016

On November 23, 2016 Interiors, one of UAE’s leading home and furnishing stores known for creating luxurious and stunning homes through its world-class collection of premium furniture, announces the opening of a new showroom in Dubai.

The UAE’s retail sector is currently facing challenges brought by geopolitical and economic fluctuations but the opening of Interiors’ second showroom reflects its confidence on the industry’s capacity to cater to the customer’s ever changing... Read More

HH Mohamed bin Zayed receives Formula One Group CEO Bernie Ecclestone

27 Nov 2016

WAM -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has received at Yas Marina Circuit, Formula One group CEO Bernie Ecclestone.

During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talk about the final preparations for the final round on Sunday at Yas Marina Circuit and the most important associated events with this tournament in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, being one of the most important Formula 1 race stations... Read More

Glashütte Original opens newly re-modelled boutique in the Dubai Mall

27 Nov 2016

November 23, 2016 saw the official inauguration of the newly remodelled Glashütte Original Boutique in Dubai. Spacious rooms, filled with light under 4 meter high ceilings, now house the German watchmaker's largest retail venue in the Middle East. The Boutique is located in the luxurious Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest shopping centres, and right in the heart of the vibrant metropolis. A press event offered numerous representatives of the media an opportunity to explore the elegant... Read More

Emirates’ Infinite Possibilities stand walks away with two prestigious awards

24 Nov 2016

Emirates’ Infinite Possibilities, the futuristic exhibition stand designed to inspire travel and reflect the endless possibilities that travellers have with Emirates, has recently emerged as the winner of two prestigious industry awards.

The three storey stand which allows visitors to experience Emirates’ iconic onboard features, such as the First Class Shower Spa and the Emirates A380 Onboard Lounge was declared the winner of the ‘Best Exhibition Experience’ category at the Event... Read More

Dubai’s new hospitality pearl, Jumeirah Al Naseem set for grand opening on 1 Dec. 2016!

24 Nov 2016

Jumeirah Al Naseem opens its doors on 1 December 2016, bringing a contemporary architectural twist to its sister properties within Madinat Jumeirah Resort, and a guest experience focused on a journey of discovery through the modern culture of Dubai.

The final chapter of the multi-award winning Madinat Jumeirah - ‘the Arabian Resort of Dubai’ - also marks the completion of Jumeirah Group’s transformation of two kilometres of coastline into a major tourist destination. This process... Read More

Grab them! Dubai Parks and Resorts offers 4,500 tickets at just AED 45 celebrating the UAE's National Day!

24 Nov 2016

Dubai Parks and Resorts has today announced that every year it will celebrate UAE National Day with a limited number of tickets priced equivalent to the anniversary year. This year, Dubai Parks and Resorts will celebrate the 45th UAE National Day with 4,500 tickets for 45 AED per person per park from (1st December – 3rd December) at LEGOLAND® Dubai and Bollywood Parks™ Dubai. As the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, Dubai Parks and Resorts is a destination that the... Read More