The municipality has said it will intensify inspections at food establishments in connection with Ramadan. Health standards must be strictly adhered to in the preparation, storage, and distribution of food. Sultan Ali al-Tahir, head of the food monitoring department, said the inspections would be carried out in warehouses and hypermarkets as well. There will also […]
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Cat Café at Dubai – Stress buster for humans and home for the abandoned
13
Mar
Mar
A haven for humans craving furry feline company, a cat cafe in Dubai also doubles as an adoption centre for some of the United Arab Emirates’ many strays. The Ailuromania Cat Cafe, which was the Middle East’s first cat cafe when it opened in 2015, hopes the relaxing properties of its 25 rescue and shelter […]
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Dubai Tourism Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with GDRFA- Dubai
17
Jan
Jan
‘The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA–Dubai) and the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to enhance cooperation and promote online services and platforms designed to facilitate processes for the issuance of residency permits for various investor programmes and special visas. These include […]
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More Ways to Win with Dubai Shopping Festival’s Mega Gold, Supercar and Cash Giveaways
09
Jan
Jan
Residents and visitors enjoying the latest edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will have even more chances to win great life-changing prizes with a host of super giveaways. The 26th edition of the longest-running retail celebration, organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), features amazing raffles with incredible rewards worth millions of […]
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Dubai Opera hosts legendary opera singer Andrea Bocelli
04
Jan
Jan
The Dubai Opera hosted legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and a troupe of renowned Israeli singers including Idan Raichel as part of a historic concert held at the Dubai Opera. The event, titled ‘A Celebration of Peace’, was held in celebration of the growing momentum for peace in the region. The concert, which featured the […]
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Emirates reopens its lounges worldwide
12
Dec
Dec
Emirates is re-opening its lounges around the world beginning with the Emirates lounge at Cairo International Airport. In the coming weeks, Emirates’ customers can look forward to once again enjoying Emirates lounge services in other destinations including New York’s JFK International and Manchester Airport. The airline has redesigned its lounge offering and introduced additional health […]
10
Oct
Oct
Backed by significant amount of research, innovation and development, the UAE is slowly, but surely undergoing a green transformation. Today, it stands on the threshold of establishing itself as a global leader in the green arena. Having already secured internationally recognised honours for sustainability within its modern transport infrastructure, the emirate is now powering ahead […]
09
Jul
Jul
Following Kerala Tourism, who has entered into a partnership with TikTok recently, the Ministry of Tourism, Dubai has also announced its partnership with mobile video application TikTok for their #ThisisDubai social media campaign. As part of the partnership, the app created “AR stickers with exclusive Dubai themed music”. Participants were asked to capture unique aspects […]
27
Jun
Jun
Air India has announced that the first flight from Indore to Dubai will take off on July 15. Air India has already started taking bookings and over a dozen people have already booked the tickets for the inaugural flight within the first six hours. The new flight will take off from Indore on Mondays, Wednesdays […]
25
Mar
Mar
Arrivals from Europe to the GCC will increase 29 per cent over the period 2018 to 2023, driven by new and direct flight routes, a growing number of millennial and middle-class travellers and competitive air fares, according to the latest data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019, which takes place at Dubai World […]
20
Mar
Mar
Dubai has attracted 1.61 million international visitors in January 2019, with India being the top source market with 206,000 visitors. Total international guests shows a marginal increase with 1.61 million in 2019 compared to the 1.59 million visitors in 2018. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stands second with 160,000 visitors and China stands third with 100,000 visitors. […]
24
Feb
Feb
Emirates said it will link Phnom Penh (PNH) and Bangkok (BKK) with a new daily service set to launch on June 1, 2019. The service from Dubai to Phnom Penh, via Bangkok, will provide passengers travelling between the capital cities of Cambodia and Thailand with more flight options. The new service will be operated with […]
03
Feb
Feb
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated Burj Jumeira, the new tower set to be built in the Al Sufouh neighbourhood of Dubai. Accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai International […]
05
Jan
Jan
Emirates announced the return of My Emirates Pass, an exclusive seasonal pass that turns an Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership package, allowing customers to take advantage of fantastic discounts and benefits in over 500 locations across the UAE. Emirates’ customers now have more reasons to start off the New Year and explore Dubai’s […]
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Dubai Shopping Festival reveals highlights of 2019 edition
15
Dec
Dec
With less than a month to go until the 24th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced details of this year’s edition, featuring exciting events, promotions and opportunities to enjoy rewarding shopping experiences coupled with thrilling, world-class entertainment for all families. Running from 26 December to 2 February, […]