Abu Dhabi to host camel beauty pageant
Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Festival will host the grand finale of the 17th Camel Beauty Contest - the event will take place from 20 January to 8 February 2024. Prizes
Dubai to become the cycling capital of the world
By 2040, Dubai will become the cycling capital of the world: the emirate will have another 1,000km of bicycle lanes and will surpass the recognised cycling centres of Amsterdam and
Dubai launches ‘New Year’ sea ferries
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has offered residents and visitors to the emirate to enjoy New Year's Eve fireworks from aboard water transport: ferries, abra boats (open or covered) or
Two Dubai beaches resume accepting visitors
Dubai has reopened Kite and Nessnass beaches, which were closed this week after reports of oil slicks. Bathers said on social media that oily water was left on their feet
Dubai shows world’s largest Rubik’s cube
Dubai Knowledge Park, a free zone hub with higher education institutions, vocational academies and training centres, has set a Guinness World Record for the "World's Largest Rubik's Cube" to celebrate
Emirates Draw announces the biggest cash prize in history
Popular lottery Emirates Draw has announced the draw for the biggest ever cash prize of AED 200 million. This is the biggest cash prize ever drawn in the UAE. The prize
Dubai adds free entertainment to its list
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has published a list of free events and entertainment that await residents and visitors to the emirate during the winter Dubai Shopping Festival. For
‘Martian’ taxis may take off over Dubai
Flying taxis operating on the principle of NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, which is currently exploring Mars, could appear in the skies above Dubai. This follows an agreement signed by Austrian company
12-hour mega sale kicks off in Dubai
Another 12-hour mega sale returns to Dubai on December 26, 2023, with discounts of up to 90% on products across various categories at participating malls. From 10:00am to 10:00pm, fashion apparel
New Year’s Eve programme offers plenty of entertainment in Dubai
Dubai's New Year's Eve programme has plenty to offer residents and visitors to the emirate. Colourful fireworks will light up the night sky at eight iconic locations across the city