Armin van Buuren sets two records at Burj Khalifa
Legendary DJ Armin van Buuren set two world records with a 41-minute show on the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai. The performance took place on the 149th floor of the tower, which was transformed into a dynamic LED canvas. Armin van Buuren received two entries in
Record number of people visited Dubai’s parks
A record number of people visited Dubai's parks in the first half of 2023. More than 15 million Emirati residents and visitors used the public recreational facilities. This is 50 per cent more than the same period in 2022, when around 10 million visitors were recorded. Around 10 million people
Namira Salim to open space hotel
A Dubai resident of Pakistani origin Namira Salim is planning to open an upscale space-style hotel complex called 0G (Zero G) in anticipation of a tourist flight to space. The mixed-use complex will include sea-view apartments, beachfront villas, luxury hotels, restaurants, an observation deck, hookah bars, nightclubs and more. According to
Dubai visitors can get some money back on purchases
Dubai visitors can claim a tax refund of up to AED 35,000 on goods purchased as part of a single tourist trip. The refund process is very simple and does not require filling out any unnecessary paperwork. The most important thing is to strictly adhere to the visa regime,
Cybersports grow in popularity in Dubai
Dubai is gaining popularity as a global centre for cybersports, and as a result, the emirate has a growing number of gaming clubs for both amateur and professional gamers. For example, Jumeirah Lakes Towers is home to the Rails Club, where you can rent a private gaming room or simply
UAE residents are the world’s most active internet users
99 per cent of the UAE residents are active internet users, the number is the highest in the world, according to a report by the Telecommunications and Digital Authority (TDRA). UAE residents have created 10 million active social media accounts, representing 105.5 per cent of the country's total population. Users
Baccarat Dubai hotel to be opened in 2027
In Dubai it was announced the postponement of the opening of the new luxury hotel Baccarat Dubai: if earlier it was planned that it will start receiving guests in 2026, now the plans have been postponed for another year. It is worth noting that the ultra-luxury brand was originally planned