Astronomers report cool season beginning in UAE
Temperatures in the United Arab Emirates will begin to drop in October, with a northerly wind bringing a welcome cool season after the debilitating summer heat. In addition, in mid-October, the rainy season will begin in the UAE. During this period, the desert will start to turn green, and the
Hessa Street is being reconstructed in Dubai
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the award of a contract to carry out a major reconstruction of Hessa Street. The project will cover a 4.5km stretch from Mohammed bin Zayed Highway to Al Khail Road. The modernisation will cost AED689 million (US$ 187 million). The highway
Endangered geckos discovered in UAE
A six-man expedition to the UAE's east coast was able to find 52 Emirati leaf-footed geckos. This is a species that is found only in the UAE and is on the verge of extinction. Due to the shrinking habitat caused by the rapid pace of technological advancement, the gecko
Sting to perform New Year’s Eve concert in Dubai
Dubai's five-star resort Atlantis, The Palm has announced the headliner for the hotel's New Year's Eve Gala Dinner will be iconic artist Sting, who will perform contemporary hits and his most popular songs such as Every Breath You Take, Englishman in New York, Desert Rose and many more. The artist's
Naila Kiani from Dubai climbs Mt Manaslu in Nepal
A resident of the United Arab Emirates of Pakistani origin named Naila Kiani has conquered the eighth highest mountain in the world, Mt Manaslu in Nepal. On 21 September 2023, she made the incredible ascent of 8163 metres in 12 hours. Ms Kiani, 37, wants to become the first woman
Dubai hotel reduces plastic bottle consumption by 1.4 million pieces per year
Executive Director of the Department of Tourism and Commercial Marketing of Dubai Issam Kazim, at a speech at Climate Future Week spoke about the success of a Dubai hotel to reduce plastic waste. It was learnt that the hotel previously used around 117,000 500ml single-use bottles every month. After the
Dubai Miracle Garden reopens its doors
The iconic Dubai Miracle Garden, one of Dubai's most popular floral attractions, reopens after the summer break in the Arjan district on 1 October 2023. Thus, visitors will be able to experience the revamped display as early as this coming weekend. The garden features huge topiaries and floral designs, which