UAE News

Countdown to Eighth Annual Emirates Airline Festival of Literature Begins

Countdown to Eighth Annual Emirates Airline Festival of Literature Begins

29 Feb 2016

The Emirates Airline Festival of literature takes place at InterContinental Hotel in Festival Cityuntil March 12, is centred around the theme of ‘Time’

Dubai, 28 February, 2016: The countdown to the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature begins today with a packed programme of literary treats promised for the eighth year of the Festival, which for the first time will run for almost two weeks from 1 March until 12 March. More than 150 writers, poets, illustrators... Read More

Dubai Restaurant Week Creates A Buzz This DFF

Dubai Restaurant Week Creates A Buzz This DFF

29 Feb 2016

The opening weekend of Dubai Food Festival 2016 got off to a great start with some world class events and innovative concepts including the launch of an exciting new event – the Dubai Restaurant Week that is offering  residents, visitors and foodies the opportunity to savour an array of cuisine for an incredibly low price.

The inaugural Dubai Restaurant Week, which runs until 5 March,  features  30 of the city’s best fine dining restaurants offering a three-course... Read More

Chocolate Fiesta enthralls DFF visitors to Dubai Marina Mall

Chocolate Fiesta enthralls DFF visitors to Dubai Marina Mall

29 Feb 2016

With the start of Dubai Food Festival, a large number of residents and  visitors made their way to Dubai Marina Mall from 25-27 February to avail themselves of a fantastic  treat filled with chocolates and fun activities at the mall’s Chocolate Fiesta.

At this event, the wonderful world of chocolates was  explored and showcased  through chocolate sculptures, tastings, chocolate menu offerings, demonstrations on how chocolates are made, unique stage shows, paintings, competitions and... Read More

Meraas launches Dubai-based video game theme park

29 Feb 2016

Developer has teamed up with EA, Konami, Microsoft and Square Enix

Dubai-based holding company Meraas has announced the launch of the region’s first indoor theme park dedicated to video games.

The Hub Zero project at Dubai’s City Walk is being developed in association with video game developers including Electronic Arts, Konami, Microsoft and Square Enix.

It will feature 18 attractions, rides and zones, a dedicated e-Sports LAN gaming area, children’s play area, and... Read More

Dubai Classics and M Premiere Introduce One of The World's Greatest Classical Talent

Dubai Classics and M Premiere Introduce One of The World's Greatest Classical Talent

28 Feb 2016

Russian Paganini Vadim Repin to grace the stage of Dubai Classics accompanied by Maestro Fabio Mastrangelo and soloists of the Bolshoi Theatre - Anna Aglatova and Alexei Neklyudov - on Friday, 25th March 2016  

Tickets available on www.platinumlist.net

Dubai Classic’s latest addition promises to be the highlight of the live events season with the regional debut of highly acclaimed violinist and decorated Russian Paganini, Vadim Repin, who... Read More

Crеps making master class by Chef Max

Crеps making master class by Chef Max

28 Feb 2016

Hungry? Then make sure to take notes from Master Chef Maxim Tvorogov from Vesna restaurant as he demonstrates how to prepare the original – and exquisitely delicious – Russian crepe. Chef Maxim will reveal the secrets of preparing and serving this traditional dish, and of course, he will be offering you a taste too! Join in on Maslenitsa on March 7th at the Matryoshka Festival and treat yourself the Russian way!

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Me – Matryoshka – competition

Me – Matryoshka – competition

28 Feb 2016

What does Matryoshka mean to you? A picture says a thousand words so take a photo or even a selfie with your daughter, and upload it instagram and hashtag #Elena_Burba_Dubai, #MeMatrehska, or #Яматрешка or just send it to info@dxppro.com and we’ll take care of it for you. Remember!

The theme of the photo must be matryoshka! 12 mums and daughters with the most likes will be selected to be a part of our Mums and Daughters fashion show to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th... Read More

Celebrity chefs give extra sparkle to Dubai Food Festival  with unforgettable Masterclasses presented by Al Islami

Celebrity chefs give extra sparkle to Dubai Food Festival with unforgettable Masterclasses presented by Al Islami

28 Feb 2016

Celebrity chefs participating in the 3rd edition of Dubai Food Festival launched their series of fun and interactive masterclasses for foodies looking to hone their skills in the kitchen.

The masterclasses presented by Al Islami started on Friday, 26 February at Dubai's School of Culinary and Finishing Arts (SCAFA) with the legends from Australia, chefs George Calombaris, Gary Mehigan and Shannon Bennett sharing their knowledge, while Chefs Manu Feildel, Matt Moran... Read More

Celebrate the flavours of the world at Mercato this DFF

Celebrate the flavours of the world at Mercato this DFF

28 Feb 2016

Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah of the Al Zarooni Group, have rolled out an exciting line-up of events and activities to celebrate the 3rd edition of Dubai Food Festival, which commenced on 25 February and will run until 12 March under the theme ‘Celebrate Taste’.  Al Zarooni Group is a Strategic Partner of the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), and the organisers of DFF 2016.

During DFF 2016,... Read More

Dubai Long Table presented by Dodge a huge success

28 Feb 2016

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai was transformed into a haven for foodies on Friday, 26 February, as they got to enjoy one of the longest dining experiences, the Dubai Long Table presented by Dodge, as part of the diverse line-up of events and activities during the ongoing third edition of Dubai Food Festival.

The Dubai Long Table was a unique, open-air family-friendly dining experience, during which a huge number of guests were able to choose from six specially... Read More

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