Dubai launches ‘New Year’ sea ferries
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has offered residents and visitors to the emirate to enjoy New Year's Eve fireworks from aboard water transport: ferries, abra boats (open or covered) or water taxis, which will operate in the water area on the night of 1 January
Two Dubai beaches resume accepting visitors
Dubai has reopened Kite and Nessnass beaches, which were closed this week after reports of oil slicks. Bathers said on social media that oily water was left on their feet and swimming costumes, in addition to having a foul odour, after which red flags were
Dubai shows world’s largest Rubik’s cube
Dubai Knowledge Park, a free zone hub with higher education institutions, vocational academies and training centres, has set a Guinness World Record for the "World's Largest Rubik's Cube" to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The incredible installation consists of 21 fibreglass cubes, each nearly a metre high.
Emirates Draw announces the biggest cash prize in history
Popular lottery Emirates Draw has announced the draw for the biggest ever cash prize of AED 200 million. This is the biggest cash prize ever drawn in the UAE. The prize can be won in the Mega7 category and you can enter the draw until 8:30pm
Dubai adds free entertainment to its list
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has published a list of free events and entertainment that await residents and visitors to the emirate during the winter Dubai Shopping Festival. For example, the stars of video mapping - French designers Moetou Battol and David Passgan -
‘Martian’ taxis may take off over Dubai
Flying taxis operating on the principle of NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, which is currently exploring Mars, could appear in the skies above Dubai. This follows an agreement signed by Austrian company FlyNow Aviation with Dubai authorities. According to the agreement, commercial operation of the new type of
12-hour mega sale kicks off in Dubai
Another 12-hour mega sale returns to Dubai on December 26, 2023, with discounts of up to 90% on products across various categories at participating malls. From 10:00am to 10:00pm, fashion apparel and footwear, health and beauty products, home furnishings, as well as electronics and home appliances