8 Dubai beaches receive ‘Blue Flag’ award
Eight beaches managed by Dubai-based property developer Nakheel have received the prestigious Blue Flag award. These are beaches in the Jebel Ali, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Islands neighbourhoods. "The Blue Flag is awarded to beaches and harbours by an international environmental foundation for meeting high standards of water quality, environment
Dubai schools to adopt healthy eating habits
Dubai Municipality has launched the 'Promoting Healthy Eating in Educational Institutions' initiative to help schools across Dubai change their approach to student nutrition by offering students healthier menus in canteens and cafeterias. The initiative is set to reach more than 300,000 students across the emirate. Dietitians will work with educational
New hotels to open in Dubai in 2024
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has published a list of landmark hotels and resorts whose long-awaited openings are scheduled for 2024. The five-star FIVE LUXE 5* resort on JBR Beach will begin welcoming guests in the first half of this year. The hotel will feature 222 rooms and suites,
Best geotourism destinations in UAE
The United Arab Emirates has plenty of unique places to offer for geotourism enthusiasts. From towering mountains and deep valleys to stunning coastlines and shifting sand dunes, the UAE is home to a multitude of geological treasures. This natural diversity, combined with a warm winter climate, makes the country
Revitalisation of Al Hira begins in Sharjah
In a bid to boost cultural tourism, Sharjah has begun revitalising the ancient city of Al Hira, founded four centuries ago. His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, recently inaugurated a memorial to commemorate the founding of Al Hira
Ramadan to be unique this year
In 2024, the holy month of Ramadan will fall in winter for the first time in the last 24 years. As you know, in the United Arab Emirates, winter begins on 21 December and ends on 20 March (spring begins on 21 March). This year, Ramadan is likely to start
Munir Karim travels to 44 countries by car
A resident of Dubai, 68-year-old Munir Karim, has made an incredible journey alone, visiting 44 countries in his car. The main hero of his adventures is a Suzuki Jimny, which has travelled 195 thousand kilometres, and remarkably, 60 thousand kilometres of them - outside the UAE. Karim's compact companion is