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The aviation industry is a key player in fulfilling HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision

06 Jan 2020

Dubai Airports today lauded the announcement of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the formation of the new Dubai Council and its role in furthering Dubai’s aspiration to become the best city in the world by providing a high quality of life for all its residents.

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports said that aviation infrastructure forms an essential part of the emirate’s planning for the next fifty... Read More

Dubai Culture's Hatta Cultural Nights proves a big hit with visitors

06 Jan 2020

Proving a big hit with the visitors, the first edition of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority’s (Dubai Culture) Hatta Cultural Nights attracted over 25,000 visitors during the first week, recording a 50 per cent increase in the average number of visitors in normal days.

The 17-day long extravaganza garnered a positive response and witnessed a massive turnout of visitors, who enjoyed its cultural, artistic, heritage and entertainment activities. Hatta Cultural Nights is being... Read More

BRIDE, the Middle East’s leading wedding and lifestyle event, returns to Abu Dhabi and Dubai this 2020

06 Jan 2020

Whether you are a bride-to-be, the mother of a bride or attending a beautiful wedding next year, then there’s no doubt that you have lots of planning to do and BRIDE 2020 really is an event that you wouldn’t want to miss out on. The Middle East’s leading wedding and lifestyle event is the biggest celebration for all things bridal: from catering, jewellery, homeware items to destination and celebration industries – there really is everything you need under one roof. Returning on 22nd – 25th ... Read More

Dubai Festival City Mall Gears Up to Host the Largest LEGO Festival in the Middle East

05 Jan 2020

Dubai Festival City Mall and LEGO® Middle East have joined forces to bring to the UAE the Middle East’s largest LEGO Festival in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Dubai Shopping Festival. The Festival, running from 8th January to 14th March 2020 promises visitors of all ages an exceptional family friendly experience with the array of fun activities its offering and the first ever LEGO Ninjago-themed IMAGINE Show.

Visitors can enjoy all the activities featured in the seven LEGO... Read More

Get set for a snow adventure at Al Montazah Parks!

05 Jan 2020

A spellbinding ‘snowfall’ has transformed the Island of Legends, the amusement park at Sharjah’s landmark adventure destination of Al Montazah Parks, into a wintery wonderland, much to the delight of children and adults alike.

Decorated with carrot-nosed snowmen, reindeers and fir trees, the Island of Legends, now enveloped in a blanket of snow, has turned into a vast snow-filled playground for children, as they enjoy the white magic at the park.

Covered in safe and non-toxic... Read More

Indulge in Dubai this New Year with My Emirates Pass

05 Jan 2020

Dubai, UAE: 5 January 2020 - Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced the return of its signature pass, My Emirates Pass – a fantastic offer that turns an Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership card allowing customers to avail special benefits and discounts of up to 50% off in over 500 retail outlets and leisure destinations across the UAE.

The airline’s signature pass enables Emirates passengers flying to and through Dubai from 1st January until... Read More

Al Ghazal Transport expands limousine service to Dubai

05 Jan 2020

Al Ghazal Transport announced the opening of its Dubai branch, expanding the limousine operation to service a wide variety of business and leisure clients, connecting thousands of clients and offering meet-and-greet service and VIP parking in Dubai International Airport.

Abu Dhabi National Hotels, parent company of Al Ghazal Transport, recently acquired Address Boulevard, Address Downtown, Address Dubai Marina and Address Dubai Mall. Al Ghazal Transport will be the official limousine... Read More

Dubai Duty Free annual sales soar to Dhs7.406 billion (US$2.029 billion)

05 Jan 2020

The New Year began on a high note for Dubai Duty Free with the operation announcing record annual sales of Dhs7.406 billion (US$2.029 billion) for 2019.

It was clear that a remarkable year was coming to a close in December when the retailer crossed the US$2 billion milestone on 26th December. The operation’s 36th Anniversary Day on December 20th, when customers were offered a 25% discount on a range of products, resulted in a huge surge in sales with 190,208 transactions recorded on... Read More

Dubai Skies Shine Bright Every Night of 25th DSF

02 Jan 2020

As the celebrations for the 25th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) continue, residents and visitors are enjoying the most spectacular fireworks shows every single night across the entire city. Taking place at some of Dubai’s prime shopping and entertainment destinations including Dubai Frame, The Beach, Al Seef, Dubai Festival City Mall, La Mer and The Pointe, more than 50 fireworks displays are still due to light up the skies for DSF.

The iconic Dubai Frame... Read More

The World’s Tallest Building Captivates the Globe with Spectacular New Year’s Eve Show in Downtown Dubai

02 Jan 2020

Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, wowed over 2 billion people across the globe with a breathtaking pyrotechnic show on the world’s tallest building to ring in 2020. In a mesmerising story, the Burj Khalifa transformed through animation, light, sounds and a synchronized fountain show taking viewers on a journey at the onset of a new decade.

Following the traditional 10 second digital countdown on the lit façade of Burj Khalifa, the clock struck midnight, signilling the... Read More