Dubai Run changes lives
Last year's Dubai Run, held on 20 November 2022, changed the lives of many people across the country and helped them achieve their fitness goals. Among the thousands of runners was Umaima Ajaz, a Dubai resident whose life began to change with the event. Due to
75% of Dubai hotels booked for New Year
Representatives of the tourism industry in Dubai forecast 100% occupancy of hotels by the end of December 2023, that is for Christmas and New Year holidays. As experts note, in early November in Dubai already booked 75% of hotels for the festive season, the remaining
Dubai Design Week children’s masterclass programme
Dubai Design Week will offer a host of masterclasses for children and adults. This weekend fair will run from Saturday, 11 November to Sunday, 12 November, showcasing more than 50 brands that promote sustainability. Puppet Palooza: Shadow Theatre by Lina Younes In this workshop, kids will be
Palm West Beach guidebook published in Dubai
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has compiled a guide to the popular Palm West Beach, which stretches along the west coast of Palm Jumeirah Island and is considered one of the most popular locations for both travellers and residents. The beach attracts visitors with a
Dubai to build rest areas for couriers
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will build air-conditioned rest areas for couriers. The main aim of the initiative is to improve road safety. Forty such stations will be opened in key areas of the city to provide a comfortable resting environment for couriers while
Cruise season starts in Dubai
A new cruise season started in Dubai with the arrival of the luxury liner Mein Schiff 2 at the port of Mina Rashid. This season Dubai's harbours are expected to welcome up to 150 cruise liners, thanks to which the Emirate will strengthen its status
Dubai resident plans to break world record
A Dubai resident is making final preparations ahead of a 600 kilometre bike ride from Saudi Arabia to the UAE to set a new Guinness World Record and raise AED 1 million for cancer treatment. Jimmy Wright, 39, originally from Australia, will attempt to break the