It is official – Justin Bieber is coming to Dubai next year. After a week of rumours and uncertainty, concert promoters 117Live confirmed they will bring the 22-year-old Canadian pop star to Dubai’s Autism Rock Arena on May 6. Fans can preregister now for tickets at www.117live.com, and the date they will go on sale will be announced soon. Travel and hotel packages will also be announced […]
10 December 2016 Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Dubai Health Authority’s Health Funding Department, has introduced eAuthorization for insurance claims, said a top health official. From January 2017, the health sector will move to an electronic authorization process for insurance claims. The move means that beginning next year insurance claims that need approval will be processed online in real time, making the process quicker and more convenient […]
Actor Samuel L Jackson. Courtesy GCA Dubai’s Kris Fade. Courtesy GCA Producer Stephen Woolley. Courtesy GCA Actor Bassem Samra, left. Courtesy GCA Actor Bill Nighy. Courtesy GCA Television host Giuliana Rancic. Courtesy GCA Director Ali F Mostafa and his wife. Courtesy GCA Actor Ranveer Singh. Courtesy GCA Bill Nighy. Courtesy GCA Actress Olga Kurylenko. Courtesy GCA Source link
December 23 Saadiyat Great Santa Dash Run five kilometres around the front nine holes of the Saadiyat Beach golf course and spot gazelles and dolphins along the way. The race starts at 4pm, so participants will also see the sunset. The fun run is open to all ages and entry fees start at Dh100 for juniors (8 to 16 years) and Dh140 for adults. There is also […]
The Dubai Land Department is cleaning out unscrupulous real estate agents and greedy landlords in a bid to polish the emirate’s reputation as a transparent property market attractive to investors across the world. In an exclusive interview with Arabian Business, Ali Abdulla Al Ali, director of the Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) real estate licensing division, says several new initiatives introduced this year are already showing benefits. Al […]
“When we took the land in Dubailand and talked about our plans to launch a sustainable project, many thought we were just bluffing. Today, when people come and see our project they are simply amazed,” says Faris Saeed, sitting in his temporary office in one of the solar-powered villas in The Sustainable City. Ironically, the new city is the result of a failed development called The Lagoons, […]
In 2011, as skincare brand Nivea marked its centenary with a string of parties across the world, Indian billionaire BR Shetty hosted his own private celebration in his extraordinary apartment in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. No humble pied-à-terre, this pad occupies the entire 100th floor of the tallest building in the world — not bad for the former pharmaceutical salesman, who was one of the first people to […]
Pop superstar Elton John has postponed a Dubai concert scheduled for next week, citing ill health. The singer-songwriter, who was due to play at Dubai’s Autism Rock Arena on December 15, has moved his show to January 20 at the same venue. The 69-year-old decided to push back the show after being diagnosed with flu, according to a statement. Organisers said all existing tickets will be valid […]
I spot the ship long before the car pulls up to the cruise terminal at Abu Dhabi’s Mina Zayed. Part of the Celebrity Cruises fleet, the stately Celebrity Constellation – dark blue and white, and marked with a distinctive “X” logo at the top – stands 13 decks tall. Orange lifeboats hang high on Deck 5, and the shaded gangplank looks like a tunnel boring into the […]
Dubai, UAE, 8 December Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, unveils Jaan-e-Jigar, the regions first Broadway-style Bollywood show in all its grandeur at the Rajmahal Theatre, which is located in the heart and soul of the park. Dubai’s answer to world-class entertainment, Jaan-e-Jigar is the biggest Bollywood style show to ever hit the region, where […]
The boss of Dubai’s Emaar Properties has announced that the developer is set to “tighten its belt” next year as the emirate’s property market continues to stabilise, it was reported on Wednesday. Bloomberg quoted company chairman Mohamed Alabbar as saying that Dubai’s real estate market will see a “rebalancing” between supply and demand into next year. He said at a conference in Abu Dhabi that the company […]
The inaugural event will serve as a platform for industry wide knowledge exchange and discussions around legacy creation 06 December 2016 Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Business Events in collaboration with the BestCities Global Alliance and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), inaugurated the first ever BestCities Global Forum yesterday. Dubai is proud to host the first event of its kind organised by the global alliance, set […]
Dubai property giants are heading to Mumbai, India, for the second edition of Dubai Property Show as they seek to attract growing numbers of Indian investors. Organised by Sumansa Exhibitions in partnership with Dubai Land Department, the real estate exhibition will kick off on Friday and runs until Sunday. After a successful run in London and Hong Kong, the 5th edition of the show will present an […]
Hotels operating in the UAE continued to see declines in occupancy and room rates during October, according to the latest data from industry consultants STR. It said the UAE’s hospitality sector reported an occupancy dip of 2.9 percent during the month to 75.6 percent, while average daily rates (ADR) dropped 9.6 percent to AED668.05, the lowest for an October since 2005. As a result, revenue per available […]
3D Face Contour Sculpting Heart & Soul, the wellness spa located at Al Barari in Dubai, has introduced the popular 3D Face Contour Sculpting by Forlle’d, which promises “astonishing” results. While each treatment delivers an instant lift, a course is recommended for increased collagen and elastin that can be seen for up to eight months. The treatment takes 90 minutes and costs Dh900. Call 04 320 7350 […]
Google has launched a new series of Dubai’s iconic sites on Street View, a feature by Google Maps that allows users to view and navigate 360-degree imagery of major locations across the world. As the United Arab Emirates gears to celebrate its 45th National Day on December 2, Google Maps’ one billion daily users can now explore some of Dubai’s world-renowned landmarks such as the city’s picturesque […]
ABU DHABI // This National Day, a celebration of 45 years of the UAE, is an opportunity to pay tribute to the country’s remarkable progress and its Rulers. Around the country, Emiratis, residents and tourists are expected to flock to public places to celebrate the occasion. Aziz Al Shamsi, 45, an Emirati, said National Day was a day of unity for all who live in the UAE. […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 2, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi National Day Yas Mall has an array of activities to celebrate National Day, including a collection of vintage photographs of the UAE’s rulers; a painting by Sheikh Saifi of Sheikh Zayed, Founding […]
See how Dubai’s coastline has changed over the last 32 years – timelapse December 1, 2016 The change is dramatic. In 1984, the Dubai coastline was nearly untouched by development. In new timelapse footage, released by Google, change over 32 years is summed up in a 12-second loop. In the first shot, the desert still makes up the bulk of the frame. By modern day, the now […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 1, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Performance Visit Nation Towers and enjoy Welcome to the Circus, a 20-minute performance featuring a stage show that includes a ribbon dancer, unicyclist and a clown-juggling duo. See high-fashion costumes and upbeat […]
Salvatore Ferragamo is often mistaken for his iconic fashion designer grandfather and founder of the Salvatore Ferragamo fashion brand, who became known after his shoes because a must-have in Hollywood for actresses such as Katherine Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. Eighty-nine years later, Ferragamo’s grandson is nowhere near the fashion house. Instead, he heads the family’s $680m hospitality estate in Tuscany, Il Borro. The 700 hectares historic hillside […]
UAE-based modern perfume house ScentStory has released a fragrance collection inspired by each of the country’s seven emirates. “7 wonders of Emirates” is presented in a luxurious souvenir case where each 14ml miniature perfume bottle depicts scents reminiscent of landscapes from the territories. The Abu Dhabi scent is a floral fragrance inspired by a private garden. It has top notes of mandarin, middle notes of orange blossom […]
You can jump right into the spirit of National Day almost anywhere in the UAE. Here’s our round up of some of the largest and most eye-catching events happening this weekend, to celebrate the country’s 45th birthday. City Walk Festival Dubai’s first outdoors mall is pulling out all the stops for National Day, hosting 30 international folk bands, as well as traditional fashion shows and art shows. […]
Is Justin Bieber bringing his new tour to the UAE? An important sign that may lead us to that conclusion was the appearance of Thomas Ovesen at the Canadian pop star’s London performance at O2 Arena on Tuesday, November 28. Ovesen, the chief executive of 117 Live, has overseen some of the biggest tours in the UAE during this year, with all shows held at Dubai’s newest […]
