UAE News
HH Sheikh Mohammed: It is not hard to make a difference
27 Dec 2016
WAM -- Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has said that human beings can never feel contented till they start giving.
"We began the tradition of charity during the era of Sheikh Zayed, and now we are witnessing his sons similarly making a difference during their reign. As the New Year approaches, we hope it will bring blessing, giving, a spirit of co-operation and loyalty in the society."
Expressing optimism... Read More
Shop. Win. Celebrate! DSF 2017 kicks off today!
26 Dec 2016
Celebrating its 22nd edition, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is the largest shopping and entertainment extravaganza in the Middle East. It makes a grand start on 26 December 2016 and runs non-stop for 34 days until 28 January 2017. This year’s theme: ‘Shop. Win. Celebrate’ brilliantly captures the spirit of Dubai’s premier event which presents unique opportunities to shop for amazing deals, win life-changing prizes and celebrate unforgettable moments at many entertainment events with... Read More
Special line-up of promos and services to welcome New Year on Dubai’s marine transit modes!
21 Dec 2016
The Public Transport Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is gearing up for the launch of special offers and a host of excellent marine transit services aboard the Water Bus, Water Taxi, Dubai Ferry and Abra on the New Year’s eve (Saturday, Dec. 31. 2016). The step is part of RTA’s keenness to partner with community members of various nationalities as well as visitors & tourists descending on Dubai from all corners of the globe in celebration of this annual extravaganza.... Read More
Emaar signed agreement with Al Marjan Island in Ras AlKhaimah
21 Dec 2016
Emaar Properties PJSC has signed an agreement with Al Marjan Island (AMI), a leading waterfront master developer in the UAE, to develop 2 million sq ft mixed-use projects including high-end residential, hospitality and retail components in Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah’s first man-made project, Al Marjan Island has a development value of over US$1.8 billion with 1500 operational hotel keys and more than 2000 residential units. Al Marjan Island is a cluster of... Read More
Sail on an electric abra at Dubai’s Global Village!
19 Dec 2016
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has deployed six electric-powered abras for Global Village visitors, which was opened for visitors early last month. RTA is keen on offering the service that proved quite popular over the past eight years.
"RTA is always seeks to provide the abra service with the start of the Global Village events in November each year, especially as the ridership of abras had clocked 134,738 riders in the last season of the Global Village," said Mansour Al... Read More
HH Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates region's largest theme park destination
19 Dec 2016
WAM-- Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest theme park destination in the Middle East, was officially inaugurated on Sunday by Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Stretching on an area of 30.6 million square feet on the road between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the AED13 billion complex features three main theme parks - Hollywood themed Motiongate, Legoland Dubai and Bollywood Parks.
Motiongate Dubai is the first ever... Read More
DXB welcomes Sichuan Airlines' first direct flight from Chengdu, China
19 Dec 2016
Dubai Airports welcomed Sichuan Airlines’ first direct flight from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Dubai International (DXB) with a traditional water salute on Saturday evening. The airline, which operates into DXB’s Concourse D, offers travellers two weekly flights on Airbus A330. Sichuan Airlines joined DXB’s list of 90 international airlines in September 2015 when the carrier launched flights between Chengdu and Dubai via Yinchuan Hedong International Airport. A direct... Read More
Dubai Miracle Garden blossoms in dramatic winter opening!
15 Dec 2016
Dubai Miracle Garden which is the world’s largest natural flower garden is sure to delight visitors with its dramatic winter opening. Located in Al Barsha South, Miracle Garden which has attracted more than 1.5 million guests last year will display its breathtaking array of flowers- all 60 million of them- in addition to unveiling a dramatic new floral display in association with Emirates Airline which will have a huge appeal for visitors.
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The Great Wall Awaits Your Visit!
15 Dec 2016
14th December 2016, “Beautiful China – A Great Journey along the Great Wall” was inaugurated by China National Tourism Administration in Park Hyatt Dubai. This witnesses the first tourism promotion in Gulf States by official tourism department of China.
Ms. Liu Xiao Hui, Director of China National Tourism Administration Singapore Office and H.E. Li Lingbing, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai and other representatives from Department of... Read More
For eighth time, Etihad Airways wins ‘World’s Leading Airline’ award at WTA
14 Dec 2016
Etihad Airways has once again collected the ‘World’s Leading Airline’ award at the 23rd annual World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2016. This marks the eighth consecutive year that the airline has received the prestigious accolade. Last night’s beachside event was held before an audience of the industry's leading luminaries and international media at the idyllic Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Beach Resort in the Maldives.
Etihad Airways also received the award for ‘World’s... Read More
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