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China and Russia drive high impact to Dubai’s global tourism growth

23 Jan 2020

Dubai’s tourism industry closed a successful decade at the end of 2019, welcoming an all-time high 16.73 million international overnight visitors, an impressive 5.1 per cent increase in tourism volumes, definitively surpassing the global tourism growth forecast by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) by over one per cent, according the Government of Dubai Media Office.

With momentum firmly tracking against Dubai’s Tourism Vision 2022-25, latest data released by Dubai... Read More

Signs of Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector bottoming out with a slowing of price and rental declines

23 Jan 2020

Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is showing signs of bottoming out after a sustained period of falling capital values and declining rents, according to Chestertons latest research paper, the Observer: Abu Dhabi Market Report Q4 2019.

A marginal decline in sales prices and rental rates during the fourth quarter has resulted in renewed optimism in the real estate market, with average villa sales prices declining just 1% and apartments notching a 2% decrease. In the rental market, villas... Read More

The Russian Prima Ballerina Svetlana Zakharova set to wow Abu Dhabi Classics

23 Jan 2020

World-renowned prima ballerina Svetlana Zakharova will bring the unmatched elegance and grace of ballet to the ninth season of Abu Dhabi Classics when she performs MODANSE, a two-part routine produced by MuzArts, at the Cultural Foundation on Friday, 31 January 2020.

The Russian sensation has already wowed audiences from Russia to England with the performance, a two-night premiere at the world-famous Bolshoi in Moscow in June 2019, followed by three nights at London Coliseum in... Read More

Jacob & Co. presents the Astronomia Casino

22 Jan 2020

Luxury watches are not just about telling the time anymore. A case in point, acclaimed timepiece and diamond jewelry house Jacob & Co.’s newest release of the Astronomia Casino, which features a fully-operational miniature roulette wheel beneath the watch’s sapphire crystal dome case. The Astronomia Casino’s wheel, rendered in a spectacular array of green, red, and black enamel with mahogany inlays, is set in motion by a button at the 8 o’clock position (which also winds the movement).... Read More

The Breitling Navitimer B03 Chronograph Rattrapante 45

22 Jan 2020

It has been more than 85 years since Breitling introduced the first modern chronograph, whose influence on watch design has been incalculable. With its new Navitimer B03 Chronograph Rattrapante 45, featuring its interpretation

of one of watchmaking’s grandest complications, the brand has shown that it remains at innovation’s cutting edge. The Navitimer B03 Chronograph Rattrapante 45 has an 18 k red gold case and is equipped with Breitling’s

Manufacture Caliber B03, a unique... Read More

Seventh edition of Dubai Food Festival to kick off on 26 February

22 Jan 2020

Await an array of delicious offerings, as the much-awaited Dubai Food Festival (DFF) returns for its seventh edition on 26 February with a citywide culinary extravaganza that will cement Dubai’s position as the gastronomy capital of the region.

Running until 14 March, the upcoming edition of DFF will celebrate the city’s culinary diversity drawn from the UAE and the cultures of over 200 nationalities in Dubai, and also give residents, visitors, families and foodies an insight into the... Read More

Global recognition for outstanding all-inclusive package awarded to JA The Resort Dubai

22 Jan 2020

Dubai’s largest experience resort, JA The Resort has recently received a global recognition for its all-inclusive offer, which provides guests an extensive selection of food and beverage across 25 premium restaurants and bars, all located within 3 unique hotels on 1 million square metres of picturesque grounds.

Building on an extensive portfolio of awards, the three hotels of JA the Resort can now add the title of Middle East’s Luxury Family All Inclusive Hotel from the prestigious... Read More

Emirates is looking for Cabin Crew in the UAE

22 Jan 2020

Emirates, is looking for candidates in the UAE to join its multinational cabin crew team. Candidates are required to register online on the Emirates Group careers website and wait to receive an invitation email prior to attending the recruitment event. Candidates who qualify will be informed of the venue details for the assessment day.

The airline is looking for both women and men with an open-minded, helpful, friendly and service-oriented personalities to deliver its award-winning... Read More

Dubai Duty Free Welcomes the Year of the Rat - Unveiled its Exciting Chinese New Year Initiatives

21 Jan 2020

Dubai Duty Free officially welcomed the ‘Year of the Rat’ with an exclusive Chinese-themed celebration in Terminal 3 - Concourse B and Concourse C (Control Tower) of Dubai International Airport. The celebration was well attended by Dubai Duty Free management and staff headed by the Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin and Ramesh Cidambi, COO along with invited guests from the Chinese Consulate in Dubai including Consul General Mr. Li Xuhang and Vice Consul General Mr. Sun... Read More

Dubai Festival City Mall Hosts the Lunar New Year Celebrations with a Blast

21 Jan 2020

In partnership with Dubai Festivals & Retail Establishment (DFRE), Dubai Festival City Mall is gearing up to celebrate Chinese New Year with a special IMAGINE show and an impressive firework display to precede this auspicious Lunar New Year on 25 January at 8:30 PM.

Dubai Festival City Mall will be hosting captivating roaming entertainment for guests to partake in the fête, from the famous Chinese Lion Dance to bring in good fortune, graceful sleeve dances that originate... Read More