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Zenith places women in the spotlight in Dubai at the inaugural edition of LVMH Watch Week – Dubai 2020

Zenith places women in the spotlight in Dubai at the inaugural edition of LVMH Watch Week – Dubai 2020

27 Jan 2020

Zenith embarks on the debut edition of LVMH Watch Week with a new kind of innovation in its DEFY collection with DEFY Midnight, a uniquely conceived line of women’s watches with a dreamy, cosmic touch. In addition, the new Elite collection redefines the codes of 21st century watchmaking for the ultimate in contemporary elegance.

“I’m very grateful that Zenith is in Dubai for the first edition of LVMH Watch Week – DUBAI 2020, which I believe is the new international destination for the... Read More

Expo 2020: Humanity’s greatest renewable resource

Expo 2020: Humanity’s greatest renewable resource

27 Jan 2020

PARIS, 27 January 2020 – Expo 2020 Dubai will host the third United Nations’ International Day of Education on 24 January 2021, kick-starting a series of events designed to position education, and the learning it enables, as humanity’s greatest renewable resource and an essential enabler for achieving a better future for all.

 

Hosted in partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and its partners in the UAE, the day will reaffirm... Read More

Lucas Herbert wins the 2020 OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic

Lucas Herbert wins the 2020 OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic

27 Jan 2020

Following four days of enthralling golf, with the final day concluding in a windy finish on the course, the 2020 OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic has resulted in a stunning victory for Lucas Herbert of Australia . The event played out on the renowned Majlis course at the Emirates Golf Club and included a number of world famous players including OMEGA’s own Sergio Garcia and Tommy Fleetwood.  

For his prize, Lucas received a brand new OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra, along with the championship... Read More

Dubai Duty Free opens new arrivals shop in Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport

Dubai Duty Free opens new arrivals shop in Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport

26 Jan 2020

As part of its ongoing development of its retail offer, Dubai Duty Free has opened a new Arrivals Shop in Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport.

The new Dubai Duty Free Arrivals Shop features a total retail space of 1,100sqm, which is a significant increase over its previous retail area of 660sqm.  The additional area is mainly in front of the demise line of the old shop, and the new shop has been designed to significantly improve the visibility of the shop to arriving passengers... Read More

Al Maryah Island Celebrates Chinese New Year

Al Maryah Island Celebrates Chinese New Year

26 Jan 2020

A world of thrilling attractions awaited visitors over the weekend, as Abu Dhabi’s business and lifestyle destination hosted its renowned Chinese New Year celebrations, welcoming the Abu Dhabi community for the seventh consecutive year. The two-day event attracted over 26,000 visitors.

 

Families were treated to authentic Chinese workshops and keepsakes including New Year-themed hand fans, lanterns, face painting, Chinese calligraphy and much more. A program of live shows... Read More

DСTА - Abu Dhabi launches ‘Urban Treasures’ initiative to support emirate’s enduring eateries and shops

DСTА - Abu Dhabi launches ‘Urban Treasures’ initiative to support emirate’s enduring eateries and shops

26 Jan 2020

A new initiative launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) aims to provide a significant boost to the most established, longest-running local eateries and shops in the emirate by raising their profiles as ‘places of cultural significance’, and by encouraging more people to try them out.

The initiative, called Urban Treasures, sees the long-running and most popular cafeterias, restaurants and shops awarded special status by DCT Abu Dhabi, increasing... Read More

La Mer to dazzle with fireworks and traditional performances for Chinese New Year from 30 January to 1 February

La Mer to dazzle with fireworks and traditional performances for Chinese New Year from 30 January to 1 February

26 Jan 2020

La Mer, Meraas’ world-class beachfront destination, will set the mood for Chinese New Year with Oriental-style decorations from 25 January to 1 February. You can also look forward to dazzling fireworks and exciting shows over the weekend.

Treat the family to a Chinese feast at P. F. Chang’s or dine at Bado Chinese, where you can experience an Arabic twist on classic Chinese dishes. Stroll through La Mer Central to take in the glow of the Chinese lanterns swaying in the breeze across... Read More

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Al Seef

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Al Seef

26 Jan 2020

Al Seef is set to transform into a Chinese themed destination with glowing Chinese lanterns, colourful themed decorations and entertainment, the likes of which Dubai has never seen before, during this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations.

From 23 to 26 January, Al Seef will usher in the Chinese New Year with a bang and offer outstanding performances and live entertainment. Watch the traditional Chinese lion dance performances to attract all the good luck you need this year, or get... Read More

Dubai World Cup night nominations attract 902 horses from 21 countries

Dubai World Cup night nominations attract 902 horses from 21 countries

23 Jan 2020

DUBAI (January 23, 2020)—A host of global Thoroughbred racing stars have been nominated for the historic 25th edition of the Dubai World Cup, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Meydan Racecourse. International luminaries Almond Eye, Maximum Security, Anthony Van Dyck, Beauty Generation, Nature Strip, Star Catcher and Benbatl headline the nominations for the US$35-million day, the world’s richest day in horseracing. A total of 1,774 nominations were accepted from 902 horses... Read More

Way to Solar Sustainability in UAE

Way to Solar Sustainability in UAE

23 Jan 2020

Significant progress has been made in the Dubai 700 MW concentrated solar power project, announced as the world’s largest single-site CSP project. On Jan 9th, a topping-out ceremony for the project’s 222-meter central tower was held, welcoming representatives from Shanghai Electric - the project’s general contractor - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Noor Energy 1 and China Construction Third Engineering Bureau.

“SEGC(Shanghai Electric Group Company)showed us their... Read More

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