Zaya Nurai Island closed in the UAE
Abu Dhabi's most luxurious hotel, located on Zaya Nurai Island, will close its doors from 1 April 2024. There is no word on the reopening date of the resort, but
Phone boxes for free international calls installed in Dubai metro
In Dubai, phone boxes have been installed at metro stations, from which passengers can make free international calls. Thus, during the holy month of Ramadan, public transport users can contact
Online super sale kicks off this weekend in Dubai
The dates for Dubai's second online super sale have been announced. From 29 to 31 March, shoppers can expect discounts of up to 95 per cent on online shopping from
WO-RK: Dubai Metro’s first co-working space
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Co-Spaces, is launching the first co-working space called WO-RK, which will operate at Burjuman Metro station. Scheduled to open on 1 April,
Sheikh Mohammed establishes Environmental Protection Authority
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the establishment of the Emirate's Environmental Protection and Climate
Louvre Abu Dhabi expands list of applicants for Richard Mille Art Prize
The Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced the expansion of the selection criteria for the Richard Mille Art Prize. The US$ 60,000 prize, launched four years ago in the capital, has
Experts give advice on eating during Ramadan
Medical professionals in the United Arab Emirates have issued a dietary recommendation for the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast. According to them, the health benefits of religious fasting
FIVE LUXE opens room bookings
Dubai-based FIVE LUXE, a new luxury resort in the JBR neighbourhood of Dubai, has opened room bookings. The hotel is scheduled to launch on 31 March 2024, FIVE Hospitality said. It
Dubai taxis equipped with interactive screens
Dubai taxis have been equipped with interactive screens with games, news and TV programmes and guides for passengers. The innovative project, implemented by the Emirate's Roads and Transport Authority, aims to
Netra Venkatesh receives the Diana Legacy Award
On 14 March 2024, the Diana Legacy Award was held at the London Science Museum where Netra Venkatesh, a 17-year-old student from the UAE who created a free education platform