Record-expensive land plot sold in Dubai
A 24,500-square-foot plot of land on Jumeirah Bay Island in Dubai was sold to a private investor for AED 125 million (US$ 34 million), making it the most expensive plot
Gault&Millau Awards to take place in Burj Al Arab
Only a few days remain before one of the most prestigious and anticipated events of the year in the gastronomic world of Dubai. The Gault&Millau UAE Guide gala dinner and
Dubai Marathon returns for 23rd edition
The Dubai Marathon will return for its 23rd edition on Sunday 7 January 2024. The first and oldest international marathon in the Middle East will once again feature the 4km, 10km
UAE residents lead in social media adoption
The United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain have been recognised as leading countries in terms of population uptake of social media, according to a UNESCO report. The study found that,
Eid Al Fitr activities in Dubai
Dubai offers visitors and residents a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities during Eid Al Fitr. As Dubai is a bustling modern metropolis, it is also important to showcase the incredible
Abu Dhabi establishes culinary investment fund
Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the establishment of a US$100 million culinary investment fund to help attract iconic restaurant brands to the United
Atlantis, The Palm launches Dubai Balloon
Dubai's famous five-star resort Atlantis, The Palm has launched the Dubai Balloon programme. Visitors have yet another opportunity to experience the world at its finest: the flight takes place about
21 April – first day of Eid al-Fitr
The holy month of Ramadan has come to an end in the United Arab Emirates. According to the Moonwatch Committee, a young crescent has appeared in the sky, making Friday,
‘House of the Future’ competition kicks off in Dubai
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Institution today launched the 'House of the Future' competition, inviting architects and designers from around the
UAE residents prepare gifts for Eid al Fitr
Residents of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are buying gifts in advance for the religious holiday of Eid al Fitr, according to a YouGov study. Some of the