Dubai makes list of popular Arabian desserts
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has compiled a list of the most popular Arabian desserts that visitors to the emirate should try in order to get a full picture of the local culture. Dates, spices and honey are the main ingredients of most Arabian desserts. Maamoul is a biscuit
UAE enters new Guinness Book of World Records
The United Arab Emirates has broken 123 world records between 2022 and 2023, 12 of which have been included in the Guinness Book of World Records 2024. Interestingly, several records were recorded during the famous Sheikh Zayed Festival (Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival) to celebrate the New Year 2023. The first record
Hatta Resorts and Hatta Wadi Hub start new season
Hatta Resorts, the mountain enclave of Dubai, has resumed welcoming guests after the summer break and offers outdoor enthusiasts a host of activities and ways to brighten up their leisure time. Hatta Resorts and Hatta Wadi Hub continue to offer kayaking, hiking, extreme ziplines and water slides, but the new
New beach clubs to open their doors in Dubai
New beach clubs will open their doors to Dubai residents and visitors in the coming season, the local Department of Economy and Tourism said. Thus, the new beach club BCH CLB will be located on the territory of the fashionable hotel W Dubai - The Palm and will become
Caesars Palace Dubai resort restaurants fate revealed
Four of the eight restaurants at Caesars Palace Dubai on Bluewaters Island in Dubai will continue to operate after the resort is taken over by Banyan Tree. For example, Japanese restaurants TakaHisa and The Robata, Italian eatery Venus Ristorante are still available for bookings, while Cove Beach Club will continue
Zayed Sustainability Prize announces names of finalists
Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's leading competition for global sustainable development and humanitarian action, has announced the 2023 finalists following a review by a distinguished jury. The winners will be announced at the Zayed Sustainability Prize awards ceremony on 1 December on the sidelines of the COP28 UAE conference, the
Unusual cinema halls in Dubai
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has compiled a selection of unusual boutique cinemas operating in the emirate. Cinema Akil, an independent cinema, is located in the Alserkal Avenue neighbourhood. Like most properties in the area, the cinema has been converted from an industrial building into a modern urban