Burj Khalifa becomes world’s most popular landmark
Dubai's famous Burj Khalifa skyscraper, the world's tallest building, has been named the most popular attraction on the planet. About 17 million people visit the tower, located in the very centre of Dubai, every year. This number is a record, says the analytical website Switch On Business, which compiled the
BookHero bookstore gives away free educational books
BookHero shop in Oasis Mall Dubai has started giving away free educational books. Every schoolchild or student studying in the UAE can receive a total of four textbooks of their choice. The promotion started on 7 August and will run until 4 September. The shop is open daily from
Tourists in Dubai are reminded about golden treats
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has compiled a list of restaurants where travellers can try unusual, but very typical for Dubai treats made of edible gold. For example, Turkish restaurant Bosporus has created a six-course menu served in 24-carat gold: a burger, baklava cheesecake, kebabs, and the most
Dubai becomes a Barbieland
In a series of new photographs, a digital artist Joe John Mallour has turned Dubai into "Barbieland" by painting its most famous landmarks - from the Burj Khalifa skyscraper to the EQ2 liner-hotel and the Museum of the Future - pink. The artist has timed the new collection of images
Health and Happiness campaign launched in Dubai
The Dubai Health Authority has launched a public awareness "Health and Happiness" campaign inviting residents of the emirate to win prizes totalling AED 240,000. The "Health and Happiness" campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of healthy habits, which among other things help prevent various diseases, as well as
Lulu Group enters cinema business
A new cinema chain will be rolled out in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement was signed by Line Investments & Property, the shopping centre development and management arm of Lulu Group International, and operator Star Cinemas. Star Cinemas currently operates 76 screens, and the agreement will add a further
Sultan Al Neyadi gets ready to return to Earth
Sultan Al Neyadi is preparing to return to Earth after completing a six-month mission to the International Space Station. The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre said the astronaut will be welcomed back home as a hero. The return should take place in late August or early September, the timing depending