Unusual coffee shops in Dubai
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has compiled a list of local attractions dedicated to coffee drinking culture. The historic Al Fahidi neighbourhood is home to the Coffee Museum, where you
Meet Coto business social network for women
Coto, the world's first social network exclusively for women entrepreneurs, is focused on the Middle East and aims to go global. Driven by artificial intelligence, it will be a platform where
Dubai resident hits jackpot in Big Ticket lottery
An Indian-origin Dubai resident Ashish Moholkar has won 15 million dirhams (US$4 million) in the Big Ticket lottery. Mr Moholkar, who works in Dubai as an account manager for insurance company
Shebab Allam sets new world record
A Dubai-based athlete named Shebab Allam swam 10.7 kilometres in handcuffs and shackles on Sunday. The Egyptian-born swimming instructor hopes he has set a new world record. He also hopes his
Emirati artist creates Wheel of Knowledge
Emirati artist and aircraft designer Suad Al Shamsi has unveiled an installation titled Wheel of Knowledge. The sculpture symbolises the cycle of education and science. Artists Rihab Saidan and Seham
COP28 to introduce sustainable living
Dubai residents and visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about sustainable living during the COP28 International Climate Change Summit. The Expo City Dubai Pavilion will be open during
DXB presents new destinations
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is gearing up for the biggest loads in its history. There are currently 4,400 weekly flights (one-way) from DXB, a 20 per cent increase from the
Pope Francis cancels trip to COP28
Pope Francis has cancelled a planned trip to the COP28 climate meeting in Dubai due to the effects of flu and pneumonia. The 86-year-old pontiff was scheduled to begin a three-day
Las Vegas-style island to be built in Dubai
Dubai has announced the construction of a new Las Vegas-style island called The Island, the centrepiece of which will be MGM, Bellagio and Aria resorts. In total, Dubai's hotel stock will
Hatta has two new attractions coming up soon
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) unveiled two tourism projects in Hatta at the 25th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition as part of the construction