UAE News
Dubai Shopping Festival generates boom in business
20 Jan 2016
Strong showing by key economic sectors in first half of DSF 2016
H.E. Laila Suhail: DSF plays a significant role in strengthening Dubai’s position as a global destination for shopping and tourism Gold and Jewellery sector projects 20-25% increase in sales Shopping malls across Dubai enjoy up to 12% growth in business Dubai’s electronics sector witnesses 15-20% rise in sales 15 % increase in automotive sector Carpet Oasis achieves AED44 million in sales High occupancy levels at hotels... Read More
573 hotels in region’s development pipeline, according to report by STR Global
20 Jan 2016
573 hotels in region’s development pipeline, according to report by STR Global
20 January 2016
Dubai: The hotel development pipeline in the Middle East and Africa includes 573 hotels with 137,193 rooms as of March this year, according to the latest report by STR Global, a hotel research firm.
This year is expected to see the opening of 125 hotels with 27,775 rooms, as per the report. The unaffiliated segment is likely to add 7,803 rooms in 30 hotels, followed by the... Read More
Luxury deck at Burj Al Arab set to open later this year
20 Jan 2016
Iconic hotel will get a luxury 10,000 sqm deck that will fan 100m into the Arabian Gulf
20 January 2016
Dubai: Jumeirah Group’s luxury Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai is adding a deck, according to a company statement on Wednesday.
The private luxury North Deck will cover 10,000 square metres and will fan 100 metres out into the Arabian Gulf. It is due to open in the second quarter of 2016.
The deck has been developed by marine construction experts ADMARES at a... Read More
Dragon Mart: The Destination for Best Deals this DSF
19 Jan 2016
The Dubai Shopping Festival is in full swing and the exciting atmosphere has reached the Dragon Mart, the largest trading hub for Chinese products outside mainland China. Shoppers have over 4,000 different stores to make their way through and find tons of great products – from stationary and clothes, all the way to heavy duty machinery and tools. There is something for everyone at Dragon Mart in Dubai.
UAE and GCC residents flock to Dragon Mart to find the best deals around,... Read More
DSF Street Runway brings high-end retro French fashion to the old alleyways of Dubai
19 Jan 2016
Audience transported into a Parisian atmosphere in first fashion show of its kind in the region Two more Street Runways to take place in Burj Plaza on 23 January and Meena Bazaar on 25 JanuaryDubai Shopping Festival’s 21st edition is shining brightly with a unique and glamorous activation – the Street Runways - that has moved high-end fashion into the streets of Dubai.
The inaugural Street Runway, the first fashion show of its kind in the region, was held in the historical district... Read More
Cool ‘Adventures of the North Pole’ show captivates DSF audiences
19 Jan 2016
Shoppers at Mall of the Emirates during the Dubai Shopping Festival can expect to be taken on a fantastic and chilly Arctic expedition with the ‘Adventures of the North Pole’ stage show. Audiences have been captivated by the amazing acrobats and ballet dancers which are part of the show.
The stage show, which will take place until 23 January, tells the story of a young girl with an amazing voice making her way to the North Pole, telling of the amazing encounters she has along the way... Read More
Dubai Shopping Festival dazzles shoppers with first ever ‘Fashion on Ice’ show at The Dubai Mall
19 Jan 2016
Models wearing Galeries Lafayette’s avant-garde collection deliver spellbinding performance on skates
On Sunday 17th January, the ice rink at The Dubai Mall was transformed into a magical arena for the first ever “Fashion on Ice” performance, as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival’s “Unwrap The Best of Style” experience.
This unique experience featured 20 professional ice-skaters who enthralled a huge number of shoppers as they modelled the avant-garde collection presented by... Read More
Our focus is on renewable energy: Mohammed
19 Jan 2016
About 2,000 heads of state, government officials, businessmen and environment experts attend 4th Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 19 January 2016Human development and lifestyle, as it stands at the moment, is making the earth sick. To brainstorm a solution, about 2,000 heads of state, government officials, businessmen and environment experts met here on Monday for the 4th Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister... Read More
Meraas reveals rainforest bio-dome attraction
19 Jan 2016
Concept is claimed to be the first of its kind in the Middle East
19 January 2016
Dubai-based holding company Meraas, is to launch a tropical forest bio-dome with over 3,000 plants and animals
The attraction, located at City Walk, will feature the largest indoor man-made and life-sustaining tree in the world at 25m, Meraas said.
Dubbed the Green Planet, the four-level attraction will include a green canopy covering lush tropical vegetation with exhibitions and... Read More
UAE ranks No. 2 on Agility’s world emerging markets logistics index
19 Jan 2016
The UAE leads all 45 countries in ‘connectedness’, meaning it has the best combination of infrastructure, transport connections, and customs and border administration
19 January 2016
Dubai: The UAE leads the ranking for the best business conditions found in the world’s emerging markets, according to the 2016 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index.
The index, in its 7th year, ranks 45 leading emerging markets countries based on their size, business conditions,... Read More
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