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It’s ‘A New World Everyday’ as the 21st Global Village opens today and runs up to 8th April 2017!

01 Nov 2016

The region’s first multicultural festival park Global Village unfurls a unique fusion of exciting shopping options, an amazing range of delicious street food experiences as well unique entertainment events offering an enriching cultural experience. In short, it’s a happiness destination by itself aimed at every member of the family and every strata of society.

The 21st edition features over 75 countries across 30 pavillions where guests can buy authentic souvenirs from across the... Read More

Dubai Customs streamlines operations at the Dubai Creek employing smart technology, drones and The Customs Umanned Submarine

01 Nov 2016

The Dubai Creek, situated in the centre of Dubai and flowing between Bur Dubai and Deira, is where trade with the outside world began for the emirate more than a century ago. Dubai Creek has always boasted both historical and economic significance. As a commercial hub and a tourist attraction, the creek has remained the very "heart" of the city.

Dubai Customs pays great attention to the harbour and works towards enhancing the waterway’s contribution to streamlining trade flow in... Read More

Nakheel adds rooftop recreation club at The Circle Mall at Jumeirah Village, set to open in 2018

01 Nov 2016

Nakheel is creating a new community club at Dubai’s Jumeirah Village Circle by adding a pool, sports and restaurant complex to the roof of The Circle Mall.

The JVC Club will feature a 300-seater restaurant, a swimming pool and sundeck, two tennis courts, a gymnasium and landscaped gardens, all with views across the main community park.

Due to open in 2018, JVC Club will be located at the top of The Circle Mall, Nakheel’s 400,000 sq ft retail, dining and entertainment hub,... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives President of Belarus

01 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 received President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, who is currently on a visit to the UAE, in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Sheikh Mohamed welcomed President Lukashenko and his accompanying delegation and discussed with him ways to enhance ties of friendship and co-operation between the two countries.

The meeting, attended by H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin... Read More

LEGO Fans! Don't miss out this Dubai's new attaction!

31 Oct 2016

Dubai Parks and Resorts will change the landscape of leisure and entertainment in the region today as the destination officially opens to the public. The opening commences with the region’s first LEGOLAND® Dubai theme park and Riverland™ Dubai, the multi-themed dining and retail destination located at the heart of Dubai Parks and Resorts.

Raed Kajoor Al Nuaimi, CEO of DXB Entertainments PJSC, the owner of Dubai Parks and Resorts said: “I’m immensely proud that today we start to... Read More

It was Diwali in the sky for guests travelling in Etihad Airways yesterday!

31 Oct 2016

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Guests travelling from New York to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, were treated to a surprise celebration of Diwali ahead of this weekend’s Hindu festival of lights.

Travelling on one of the airline’s flagship Airbus A380s, they were given specially designed lanterns to mark the festival that this year fell on 30 October. As lights in the First, Business and Economy were dimmed, guests of all ages raised their glowing... Read More

TCA Abu Dhabi to launch new Global Destination campaign starting 1st Nov. focussing on core markets

31 Oct 2016

WAM -- Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, TCA Abu Dhabi, has launched a new worldwide promotional campaign aimed to encourage travellers to experience Abu Dhabi’s ‘extraordinary stories.’ The campaign highlights Abu Dhabi as the inspiring destination for those wanting to experience cultural authenticity and diverse natural assets aligned to the Abu Dhabi Plan’s objectives of delivering an original and attractive tourism and cultural destination.

Speaking on the occasion, Mohamed... Read More

DMCC signs 3 major trade agreements at Dubai Week in China, Shanghai

30 Oct 2016

DMCC, Dubai’s Government authority on trade, enterprise and commodities and the world’s number one Free Zone, concluded Dubai Week in China, Shanghai, with three significant commodity trade agreements and its “Made for Trade. Together” in Shanghai Forum.

DMCC’s event attracted over 130 senior government officials, business leaders and financial institutions including His Excellency Abdulla Al Saleh, Under Secretary of the UAE Ministry of Economy for Foreign Trade and Industry Affairs... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed inspects work at Dubai Parks and Resorts

30 Oct 2016

WAM -- Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has inspected the finishing touches at LEGOLAND and Riverland Dubai at the Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest joint theme park destination in the Middle East.

The two parks will be opened to the public in the next two days.

The project is spread across 30 million square feet of land, strategically located on Sheikh Zayed Road between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and is... Read More

Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) opens vital trading link to Chinese bullion

30 Oct 2016

WAM -- The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) announced on Saturday it has obtained a license from the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) to list Shanghai Gold Futures on its exchange. It will be the first yuan-denominated gold future product to be offered outside of China and it will use the Shanghai Gold Benchmark Price as its pricing mechanism.

The aim of the listing is to create further economic development and cooperation between China and Dubai through the precious metals... Read More