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Emirates ushers in 2020 with positive outlook

Emirates ushers in 2020 with positive outlook

31 Dec 2019

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will conclude 2019 with a successful string of product, network, and customer experience highlights. The airline will usher in 2020 with a continued focus on strengthening its business across operational, commercial and customer experience metrics, and excitement for Expo2020 – the world’s greatest show - which will open its doors to global visitors from October.

Remarking on 2019’s milestones and highlights, Sir Tim Clark,... Read More

SUKHISHVILI – THE FLYING GEORGIANS - ARE COMING TO DUBAI

SUKHISHVILI – THE FLYING GEORGIANS - ARE COMING TO DUBAI

31 Dec 2019

For the very first time in history, Sukhishvili is coming to Dubai with 3 performances at Dubai Opera on Friday 3 January 2020 at 8pm and Saturday 4 January 2020 at 2pm and 8pm Attend a mesmerising night of ballet that embodies the spirit of Georgia, from its natural landscape to rich culture, with Sukhishvili Georgian National Ballet. The renowned ensemble – proclaimed 'the world’s greatest dancers' by The Washington Post – is performing at Dubai Opera for the first time this January.... Read More

Burj Khalifa celebrates 10th anniversary on January 4, 2020 with stunning light shows and surprises for visitors

Burj Khalifa celebrates 10th anniversary on January 4, 2020 with stunning light shows and surprises for visitors

31 Dec 2019

Burj Khalifa, the global icon by Emaar, is marking its tenth anniversary in festive splendour on January 4, 2020.

Spectacular light shows will be held on January 4 to celebrate the momentous occasion in addition to surprise gifts for visitors to At the Top, Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall. The specially created show will dazzle visitors with a colourful interplay of designs and motifs.

No anniversary is complete without a celebration! Visitors can take part in a celebratory... Read More

Dubai Holding Calls for Emiratis to Enter Dubai Marathon 2020 in New National Pride Campaign ‘#My City_My Race’

Dubai Holding Calls for Emiratis to Enter Dubai Marathon 2020 in New National Pride Campaign ‘#My City_My Race’

30 Dec 2019

Dubai Holding is continuing to champion UAE National participation in the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon with the launch of its 2020 campaign ‘#My City_My Race’ to encourage Emiratis to join Dubai’s official marathon.  As part of Dubai Holding’s ongoing commitment to community wellness and fostering Emirati pride, the campaign calls for male and female Emiratis with different fitness levels to take part in the city’s signature fitness event.   

To encourage record numbers of UAE... Read More

Ras Al Khaimah set to dazzle the world with never-before-attempted fireworks display this New Year’s Eve

Ras Al Khaimah set to dazzle the world with never-before-attempted fireworks display this New Year’s Eve

30 Dec 2019

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE; December 30, 2019: The fireworks display that will dazzle the world as part of the Ras Al Khaimah New Year’s Gala will be driven by two attempts to break Guinness World Records through pyrotechnics on a scale never attempted before in the world.

This year, Ras Al Khaimah is all set to create history with its mesmerising fireworks show that will feature two record-breaking bids: One, the use of most unmanned aerial vehicles that will launch fireworks simultaneously... Read More

Panthera highlights top ten wild cat conservation milestones of the decade (Video)

Panthera highlights top ten wild cat conservation milestones of the decade (Video)

29 Dec 2019

As the decade comes to a close, global wild cat conservation organization Panthera identifies the “Top Ten Wild Cat Conservation Milestones” of the decade before looking to the future. The below successes, achieved with partners and generous donors from around the globe, range from scientific discoveries to technological advancements. Although a range of longstanding and emerging threats continue to challenge global wild cat populations, achievements like those described below warrant... Read More

Middle East chefs spread the word on the quality of European butter

Middle East chefs spread the word on the quality of European butter

29 Dec 2019

Three Middle East-based chefs have been selected by CNIEL, The French Dairy Board, and the European Union to feature in a prominent recipe book, showcasing the depth in quality and taste of European butter.

The recipe book, which comes in an easy to use magazine format, features advice, recipe suggestions using the finest European butter as well as a history of how butter is made and why the unique method has remained the same for centuries.

Dubai-based chef Dima Hamati, who... Read More

Learning Emirati tradition is more fun at Heritage Winter Camp

Learning Emirati tradition is more fun at Heritage Winter Camp

29 Dec 2019

To build their personality and learn more about local Emirati culture in a fun and engaging way, at least 75 young Emiratis – aged between 10-16 years old – were selected to participate in the second edition of Winter Camp, organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre (HHC) in coordination with the UAE Ministry of Education.

The week-long winter camp for boys began on December 22 and will run until December 28 at a camel farm in Al Nakhra, Dubai. The girls’ winter camp,... Read More

Dubai Duty Free Crosses the US$2 Billion Sales Mark

Dubai Duty Free Crosses the US$2 Billion Sales Mark

29 Dec 2019

On 26th December, Dubai Duty Free’s sales crossed the Dhs7.3 Billion or US$2 Billion milestone, putting the airport retailer on track for another record year. 

Commenting on this achievement, Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Duty Free said: “2019 has been a good year for Dubai Duty Free, we have invested in a number of major refurbishments across the retail operation, and it is fantastic to have achieved the US$2 billion figure well... Read More

AED1 Million in Gift Cards await customers across Meraas destinations during 25th Dubai Shopping Festival

AED1 Million in Gift Cards await customers across Meraas destinations during 25th Dubai Shopping Festival

29 Dec 2019

To celebrate the 25th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival, organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), Meraas destinations are offering a truly unique experience. Dazzling fireworks, cheerfully quirky Trolls shows, mesmerizing storytelling projections, laser displays of the UAE’s rich heritage and the chance to win big await you between 26 December 2019 and 1 February 2020.

AED1 Million in Meraas Gift Cards

As the city gears up for this milestone edition of... Read More

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