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Ithra Dubai launches One Deira at Deira Enrichment Project

17 Aug 2021

Ithra Dubai, a leading real estate developer and manager, wholly owned by Investment Corporation of Dubai, announced today the launch of “One Deira” at the Deira Enrichment Project (DEP). Completed on schedule, District 4 follows each of Sherina, Osha, Afra, Maryam and Hind Plazas handed over between September 2020 and March 2021.

One Deira consists of an office building and a 131 rooms hotel building and 2 levels retail podium, it features two of the master plan’s highlights; a... Read More

Galloire brings Nick Veasey's artworks to the UAE

16 Aug 2021

For a limited time only, Galloire brings works from acclaimed British artist Nick Veasey to the UAE for the first time. Visitors are invited to join Galloire to view a hand-picked selection of Veasey’s photographic works in an intimate exhibition and to experience a wider selection of artwork in virtual reality and augmented reality. On display will be five of Nick Veasey’s groundbreaking x-ray photographic pieces, a small selection from BENEATH, his inaugural exhibition in the Middle East... Read More

Modesh Scholarship Promotion boosts families with back to school cash prize draws

15 Aug 2021

Modesh is famous for spreading joy and smiles each edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), and this year the much-loved character is once again helping parents and students prepare for the new year.

The second-ever Modesh Scholarship Programme will take place from 8 August to 4 September, with families invited to take part in the shop & win promotion to win AED25,000 to pay academic fees for school or university students and even online courses for parents too... Read More

RetailME recognizes 100 most powerful Icons of US$1 trillion retail industry in the Middle East

14 Aug 2021

RetailME announced a roster of the 100 most powerful retailers in the Middle East – in the first industry-wide comprehensive audit in the MENA region’s US$1 trillion retail industry, during an award ceremony on August 4, 2021 at the JW Marriott Marquis.

RetailME ICONS, the MENA region’s first-ever retail power list, realigned the industry along with the changing retail environment that has been shifting from the traditional brick-and-mortar to omnichannel retailing accelerated by the... Read More

Emirati author Sara Galadari launches a best-selling novel "The Elemental”

11 Aug 2021

Emirati author, Sara Galadari, launched her latest novel “The Elemental,” which is now available on Kindle and as a bestseller on Amazon UAE.

A modern visionary and an avid storyteller, Sara combines a suspenseful mystery set in elements of dark fantasy, time travel, and the search for the truth in this gripping novel. The story is centered around a young woman’s adventures in unraveling a set of cryptic messages that warns of a devastating future, which leads her to unveil the long-... Read More

La Perla expands in the Middle East with new store at MOE

10 Aug 2021

Leading luxury Italian intimates brand, La Perla, launches a new boutique at the Mall of Emirates in Dubai. Customers will be able to shop from a beautiful selection of lingerie, nightwear and loungewear, as well as swim, beachwear and bridal pieces. The Mall of Emirates launch marks La Perla’s second store location in the Middle East, in line with growth of the brand’s e-commerce site to serve customers in further markets of Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

On arrival at the La Perla boutique... Read More

Swissôtel Al Ghurair launches the hotel's Kids Concept

25 Jul 2021

The kids concept features curated experiences perfectly tailored for the enjoyment of your littles ones and their families

Set to make every family moment a treasure and every experience a new family tradition, Swissôtel Al Ghurair is proud to announce the launch of their revitalized ‘Kids Concept’, perfect for little ones and families.

Conceptualized based on the brand’s commitment to family culture, notably believing in the ethos that life is a journey and creating unique... Read More

Meet the region’s first ever bearcat at The Green Planet, Dubai

25 Jul 2021

The largest animal to ever call Dubai’s only in-door rainforest, The Green Planet “home” has just arrived and guests will now have the rare chance to meet and interact with “Fluffy”— the first ever bearcat to live in the region!

Named after his fluffiness and irresistible cuteness, Fluffy is a 2-year-old boy bearcat, or Binturong, and can live up to 25 years. His species have the name “bearcat” because of their cat-like-head, body like a bear and tail like a monkey (which is... Read More

A contemporary Art Gallery Galloire launches with the Beneath Exhibition

20 Jul 2021

A new Dubai-based art gallery has launched, commencing with an exclusive solo exhibition, BENEATH, by Nick Veasey, the famed British contemporary artist known for his x-ray images of everything from supercars to high-fashion accessories. The award-winning artist, whose work is held in many important private and public museum collections, is being exhibited in the Middle East for the first time.

Just as Veasey seamlessly merges art and technology in his work,... Read More

Sharjah Summer campaign offers safe and unique travel experience

15 Jul 2021

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the return of the Sharjah Summer campaign, which will offer an integrated package of distinguished experiences designed to enhance Sharjah’s position as an exceptional and competitive family, cultural, environmental, historical and heritage tourism destination. The campaign, which runs from July 15 to the end of August, is aligned with the Authority’s commitment to launch leading initiatives and create diverse and... Read More