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Don't miss the New Year flash DSF sale tomorrow!
31 Dec 2015
The 12-hour-long New Year flash sale - being held for the first time ever - will start at 12pm on January 1 and end at 12am on January 2
31 December 2015
Living up to its name as a shopping haven, Dubai will usher in the New Year with a flash Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) sale.
Shoppers can expect anywhere between 80 to 90 per cent discount starting midday tomorrow.
The 12-hour-long New Year flash sale - being held for the first time ever - will start at 12pm on... Read More
Paris Opera National Ballet back in Dubai
30 Dec 2015
For the 3 rd time in Dubai, renowned and talented Etoiles and Soloists from Paris Opera National Ballet will perform an unprecedented Ballet Gala
Performers: Dorothee Gilbert, Hugo Marchand,
Etoile Dancers and soloists from L’Opera de Paris
Venue: Madinat Theatre, Dubai
Dates: 7th and 8th January 2016
Thanks to the strong support of its partners, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, Chalhoub Group, Air France and the Madinat Theatre the Paris Opera... Read More
Burj Khalifa named world's best tourist attraction for 2015
30 Dec 2015
World's tallest tower beats Universal Studios and Britain's London Eye
30 December 2015
Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa has been voted as the 'best tourist attraction' in the world for 2015 in an international poll.
The tower's observation deck 'At the Top' surpassed Disney World's Magic Kingdom and the United Kingdom's London Eye in a list created by online ticket sales site Attractiontix. The site polled thousands of voters to choose their favorite leisure attraction from... Read More
Emirates to deploy A380 on more routes in 2016
29 Dec 2015
Since Emirates launched is first A380 flight in 2008, the aircraft has flown over 42 million passengers, covering more than 630 million kilometres.
29 December 2015
Emirates has announced that it will deploy its highly-popular A380 to even more destinations across its network in 2016 - reinforcing its commitment to provide an enhanced onboard experience for its passengers.
Birmingham, Prague, and Taipei have been added to the growing list of Emirates A380 destinations,... Read More
UAE's to welcome 2016 with biggest and longest fireworks display ever!
29 Dec 2015
Dubai to witness 20-minute domino effect pyrotechnics from Downtown Dubai to JBR
29 December 2015
Dubai: The longest fireworks display in the UAE is scheduled to set off at midnight on December 31 at various locations in the UAE.
Iconic landmarks like Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi and Flag Island in Sharjah are gearing up to add to the dazzle of new year’s eve.
However, this year, the celebration is bigger... Read More
DSF 2016 gold draw will see 100 winners bag 56 kios of gold in 32 days!
29 Dec 2015
Daily winners — First winner will bag one kilo, the second 500 grams and the third 250 grams
29 December 2015
Dubai: A substantial 56 kilograms in gold — with a current market value of Dh7 million — will be on the line for the daily raffle draw winners as part of the promotions during DSF 2016. Not just that, there will be more daily winners this time — with the first winner bagging one kilo, the second 500 grams and the third 250 grams.
Until now, there was only a... Read More
At the Top, Burj Khalifa is the ‘Best Attraction in the World 2015’
28 Dec 2015
At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest observation deck, has added to the pride of Dubai by being voted as the ‘Best Attraction in the World 2015’ by Attractiontix, the online ticket specialist for attractions around the world.
At the Top, Burj Khalifa is also ‘Highly Commended’ in two categories as the 'Most Romantic Attraction or Tour 2015' next to The Eiffel Tower, and the 'Best Observation Deck 2015' next to Empire State Building.
The 2015 Worldwide Attractions... Read More
UAE signs an MOU with People’s Republic of China for cooperation in space science
28 Dec 2015
Aiming at defining coordination framework for data exchange, joint studies and peaceful exploration of outer space
28 December 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The UAE has signed a memorandum of understanding with the People's Republic of China concerning defining a framework for collaboration in studies and development in space science, as well as the peaceful exploration of outer space. The signing came during the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of... Read More
Dubai Safari Park to open in 2016
28 Dec 2015
Covering an area of 119 hectares and at a cost of Dh150 million, Dubai Safari Park incorporates international best practices
28 Dec 2015
Dubai: It’s full steam ahead for Dubai’s new zoo with Safari Park expected to open by mid-2016, confirmed a senior official on Sunday.
Covering a total area of 119 hectares at a cost of Dh150 million, the zoo is expected to open its doors to the public within the third quarter of next year.
“The new zoo will be home to almost 1,... Read More
Mohammad Bin Rashid approves Dh46.1 billion 2016 Dubai budget
28 Dec 2015
Zero-deficit budget makes 37 per cent of allocation to social sectors
28 December 2015
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday approved a Dh46.1 billion Dubai budget for 2016.
The zero-deficit budget has been increased by 12 per cent over the Dh41.17 billion of 2015.
The budget for the year has an operating surplus of Dh3.4 billion and targets the creation of 3,000 new... Read More
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