UAE News
Burj Khalifa to glow pink every weekend of Oct. 2016 to spread breast cancer awareness
13 Oct 2016
The world’s largest LED-illuminated façade on Burj Khalifa is being illuminated in pink every weekend (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) in October as part of a campaign to raise awareness and funds during the annual breast cancer awareness month.
In addition to the pink glow – which will glisten above Dubai’s skyline – themed chocolates will be distributed at The Café located at At the Top, Burj Khalifa; and for every item sold in the At the Top, Burj Khalifa retail stores throughout... Read More
Ajman Tourism signs partnership with Group 32 to promote volunteer and community work in the emirate
13 Oct 2016
WAM -- The Ajman Tourism Development Department, ATDD, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Group 32 company, to develop and promote community and humanitarian activities in the emirate. Under the MoU, both parties will engage in activities that will strengthen national identity through volunteer and community work.
Faisal Al Nuaimi, General Manager of ATDD, and Rashid Hajji Nasser, CEO and founder of Group 32, signed the MoU. Both parties agreed on important key points... Read More
Don’t miss it! Luxury icon Piaget celebrates Gala Milanese launch at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates with thrilling installation by French artist Piergil Fourquie!
13 Oct 2016
On the occasion of the Gala Milanese launch, PIAGET brought to life a core value of its illustrious Maison as the watchmaker hosted a unique exhibition in Dubai between the 3rd of October and 15th of November, 2016. Located at the Fashion Dome in Mall of the Emirates, the exhibition was housed in a striking installation designed by renowned artist, Piergil Fourquie, similar to the brand’s fitting at Art Dubai earlier this year but three times in size.
Commenting on his work of art,... Read More
Al Ain’s Wadi Adventures to host first-ever UAE edition of World Rafting Championship from Nov. 1 – 5, 2016!
12 Oct 2016
Wadi Adventures, the Middle East's first man-made whitewater rafting, kayaking and surfing destination, has announced that it will be hosting the first-ever UAE leg of the International Rafting Federation’s World Rafting Championship from November 1 to 5, 2016 in cooperation with key partner Tamouh Investments Group. The high-profile international event will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council and will cast the global... Read More
Christie’s Dubai Important Watches auction on 19th Oct. to celebrate 40th anniversary of Patek Philippe’s NAUTILUS with specially curated sale
12 Oct 2016
The upcoming Dubai Important Watches auction on 19 October 2016 at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel will offer 146 lots with a pre-sale estimate of around $4.5 million USD. Of the 146 watches on offer 40% are vintage timepieces, 60% are modern watches.
The sale will be divided into two sections, the general sale offering as well as the first of four sections specially curated to mark the 40th anniversary of the famous Nautilus model by Patek Philippe. Dubai will furthermore be the... Read More
Nakheel’s exciting new Palm Jumeirah dining and leisure complex, Club Vista Mare presents seven beachfront restaurants
11 Oct 2016
Cuisine from across the globe is on the menu at Club Vista Mare, Nakheel’s AED120 million beachfront contemporary dining and leisure complex, now open on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah.
Club Vista Mare – the latest project in Nakheel’s AED20 billion hospitality and retail expansion – features seven new and unique restaurants, all set directly on the beach with views of The Palm’s eastern shoreline and some of Dubai’s world-famous landmarks. Cuisine on offer includes Italian, Middle Eastern,... Read More
HE Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General, DTCM to give keynote address at Preferred Hotels & Resorts 2016 Global Conference from 12 – 16 Oct. in Dubai
11 Oct 2016
More than 100 delegates from 60 member hotels around the world will be attending the Preferred Hotels & Resorts 2016 Global Conference taking place for the first time in the Middle East, at Palazzo Versace Dubai, from 12-16 October.
“The decision to host our 2016 Global Conference in Dubai gives us an ideal opportunity to underscore our... Read More
HH Sheikh Mohammed lays foundation stone for iconic Emaar project ‘The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour’
11 Oct 2016
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum laid the foundation stone on Monday for the ‘The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour’ project, the new iconic structure that will be the world’s tallest tower when completed in 2020.
The ceremony was attended by Dubai Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Deputy Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
HH Sheikh Mohammed said that Dubai’s exceptional urban growth, which is supported by... Read More
IWC Schaffhausen and Santoni mark milestone five year partnership in Dubai with exclusive event
11 Oct 2016
Renowned Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen and Italian high-end shoe manufacturer Santoni celebrated their successful partnership in Dubai last evening. Since 2011, Santoni has been producing exclusive leather straps for some of IWC’s most iconic timepieces. The hand painted straps feature a special patina and wonderful gradations of colour.
IWC Schaffhausen and Santoni share a philosophy of excellence and perfection, as well as a love of craftsmanship and beauty. These values form... Read More
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons launches ‘Time for Art’ initiative with unique collaboration marking second edition of Dubai Watch Week from 15th – 19th Nov 2016
10 Oct 2016
Following its successful debut in 2015, the region’s most anticipated horology event, Dubai Watch Week, returns for a second time under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority. Organized by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the second edition of the event will take place across two locations with an intensive program agenda for 2016.
Dubai Watch Week has education at the heart of its platform,... Read More
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