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Vladimir Morozo of Russia bags silver while Xiang Li China bags the bronze on day 1 of FINA/airweave Swimming World Cup 2016 # 5 in Dubai!

05 Oct 2016

Vladimir Morozo of Russia bagged silver while Xiang Li of China took the bronze in the Mens 50m Breaststroke Final during day 1 of FINA/airweave Swimming World Cup 2016 in Dubai, while Felipe Lima of Brazil walked away with the gold.

The first leg of FINA/airweave Swimming World Cup 2016 in Dubai is taking place at the Hamdan Complex Centre where 216 swimmers from 33 countries are battling it out for supremacy while the second Middle East leg is in Doha after which the competition... Read More

216 swimmers from 33 nations splash it out in Dubai leg of FINA/airweave Swimming World Cup 2016 from 4 – 5 Oct!

05 Oct 2016

WAM -- Dubai is hosting one of the Middle East legs of the FINA/airweave Swimming World Cup 2016, as the world-class event first returns to the emirate on 4th and 5th October, welcoming elite swimmers such as Katinka Hosszu, Vladimir Morozov, Chad Le Clos, Jeanette Ottesen and many others.

Speaking at press conference at the Hamdan Complex Centre, FINA President, Dr. Julio C Maglione, in the presence of FINA Bureau Member and UAE Swimming Federation President Ahmad Abdulla Al Falasi,... Read More

Cartier Lights up Burj Khalifa in Celebration of Dubai Opera!

05 Oct 2016

All eyes were on the tallest structure in the world, Burj Khalifa as it was lit up in Cartier's signature red last evening 4th October, in celebration

of Dubai Opera, unveiling magical moments for one and all!

Russia draws with USA, Iran and Egypt in Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup

05 Oct 2016

The draw for the prestigious competition took place in Dubai on Tuesday, with defending champion Russia among the teams to find out their fates. Running from November 1st until November 5th, the competition is one of the most prestigious in the sport’s calendar, with some of the best teams from each continent going head to head for the title. Host UAE has been pitted against 2015 runner-up Tahiti, four-time FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup winner Brazil and Poland, who recently sprung a surprise... Read More

Grab them! LEGOLAND® Dubai launches Day Tickets online from today!

04 Oct 2016

As the countdown to the 31 October 2016 opening draws closer, LEGOLAND® Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination, announced the launch of their day tickets, available exclusively online at www.LEGOLAND.ae and www.DubaiParksandResorts.com from today, 4 October 2016.

“Following the launch of our Annual Passes earlier this year, we are excited to now offer daily ticket as we countdown to the opening of LEGOLAND Dubai,” said Siegfried... Read More

TV show TOP CHEF’s grand finale to be shot from Madinat Jumeirah’s newly renovated Fort Island

04 Oct 2016

Don’t miss MBC’s Arabic TV series TOP CHEF which was filmed at Jumeirah’s restaurants in Dubai. Every Wednesday on MBC 1, 15 chefs from across the region battle it out under the watchful eyes of celebrity chefs including Bobby Chinn, Maroun Chedid and Mona Mosly. The programme’s grand finale in December takes place from Madinat Jumeirah’s newly renovated Fort Island.

TOP CHEF, which is screened at 9.30pm, is the latest in a long line of reality-TV adaptations on the MBC channels,... Read More

Mall of Emirates to launch much-awaited annual fashion event "World of Fashion' from Oct. 11 - 15, 2016!

04 Oct 2016

Mall of the Emirates—the region’s first shopping resort and flagship luxury destination—launches its much-awaited annual fashion event ‘World of Fashion’, from October 11 – 15, 2016. Bigger than ever, this season promises to deliver a spectrum of great fashion moments.

Style savvy visitors will be treated to the sixth edition’s schedule of events which includes: an exclusive appearance from world-famous beauty influencer Huda Kattan; international style and fashion bloggers Aimee Song... Read More

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi awarded “Middle East's Leading Tourist Attraction” for second consecutive year at WTA

04 Oct 2016

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has been awarded as “Middle East's Leading Tourist Attraction” for the second consecutive year at the World Travel Awards™ Gala that was held at the St Regis hotel in Dubai last week.

In 2015, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi introduced several of new rides and attractions as part of its all-new entertainment offering that promises guests an exceptional Park experience with unlimited thrills and fun for the entire family. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi launched its second... Read More

World’s longest running musical Les Miserables to run for an extra week until 2nd Dec at Dubai Opera!

04 Oct 2016

Theatre and music lovers have much to rejoice. Originally scheduled to run from 10 to 24 November the much-loved and critically acclaimed Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s production of the legendary musical LES MISERABLES will have its GCC premiere at Dubai Opera extended by an additional week until 2 December 2016 due to demand from the public.

LES MISERABLES is the world’s longest running musical and has been seen by over 70 million people in 44 countries and produced in 22 languages. It is... Read More

HK branch of China Construction Bank lists USD 600 million bond on Nasdaq Dubai

04 Oct 2016

The Hong Kong branch of China Construction Bank (CCB) listed a 600 million US dollar bond today on Nasdaq Dubai, the region’s international financial exchange.

CCB is the fourth Chinese bank to list a bond on the exchange since 2014, underlining the expanding capital markets and economic ties between the UAE and China. Nasdaq Dubai provides Chinese and other Asian issuers with high regional as well as global visibility and a first class listing infrastructure.

CCB’s listing... Read More