Jennifer Lopez confirms first Middle East live show in Dubai

Jennifer Lopez kicks off the “Dance Again” world tour

Global superstar Jennifer Lopez, who has continually captivated fans for over a decade, today confirmed her first Middle East live show in Dubai on November 22 as part of her “Dance Again” world tour, said a press statement on Wednesday.

“Superstar and top celebrity Jennifer Lopez going out on world tour is one of the most exciting 2012 entertainment news for our region and we cannot wait to promote the J LO “Dance Again” Dubai concert,” said Thomas Ovesen, COO of Done Events, the show organizer.

“Voted the world’s most powerful celebrity and with a fantastic catalogue of chart toppers, this J LO concert will definitely sell out.”

Actress, singer, producer and entrepreneur Jennifer Lopez continues to influence a generation of pop music fans, most recently with global No.1 “On The Floor,” and will be performing hits from across her expansive career, which includes seven studio albums, 11 US Top 10 singles and 18 UK Top 20 singles. Read more

Global Village next season to begin earlier

Dubai’s most popular entertainment venue to open in October 2012

After a tremendous success of its 2012 edition, Global Village today announces that its next season will start on 22nd of October 2012 and it will run until 2nd of March 2013. Read more

The Avengers smashes Opening Weekend Box Office Record

Marvel’s The Avengers is the new Number 1 of box office opening weekend worldwide

The superhero movie grossed a unprecedented $200.3 million in its weekend box-office debut, according to Walt Disney’s estimates.

The film is the first to break $200 million in three days. It destroyed the record held by the previous weekend Number 1, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Read more

Special packages offer for Madonna concert

Sold out crowd of 22,000 people on the 3rd and 4th of June at Yas Arena in Abu Dhabi, Yas Island

 Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island has announced the launch of special packages to coincide with the upcoming visit of Madonna to the Island, promising to wow the crowds with an amazing live show. The world’s top-selling female recording artist will perform in front of a sold out crowd of 22,000 people on the 3rd and 4th of June at Yas Arena in Abu Dhabi, Yas Island.

Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island offers guests various options to stay and play with selected all-inclusive packages. The hotel is perfectly located right in the hub of all the action, allowing travellers to dedicate their time to worshipping the Queen of Pop.

There are still packages available for the 3rd or the 4th, of June starting from AED 785 per person, based on triple occupancy. Read more

Star Wars tops products lists

4th of May marked 35th anniversary of the first “Star Wars” release

 Do you remember Darth Vader and the excitement the Star Wars Saga brought into your life at some point of the time? It seems many of us are still quite fond of the saga, because the Blu-Ray version  of it briefly topped product charts recently.

The 4th of May marked 35th anniversary of the first “Star Wars” release. Additionally, it was 29 years ago that “Return of the Jedi” closed out the original trilogy of the space saga that defined cinema for a generation of moviegoers and future filmmakers. Read more

Zee launches two HD channels in UAE

Zee TV HD and Zee Cinema HD is being offered through the Zee Family HD Package on eLife TV

Subscribers can now watch Bollywood blockbusters in HD format

Zee TV, the India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises the first South Asian Entertainment Network of its kind, today announced the launch of two HD channels for its viewers in the UAE through its strategic partnership with E-Vision. Zee TV HD and Zee Cinema HD will be offered through the Zee Family HD Package to subscribers on eLife TV. Read more

Dubai cinemas brace for superhero-studded ‘Avengers’

The “Avengers” is about saving the superheroes

Marvel superheroes’ humor is a secret weapon

The $220 million “The Avengers,” which gathers together Disney’s Marvel-owned superhero stable of Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Captain America (Chris Evans) and the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) opens in Dubai’s movie theaters on 3rd of May.

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Dubai Calendar monthly events guide debuts in Arabic

Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE) today launched the Arabic edition of the Dubai Calendar Events Guide, a monthly publication that puts the spotlight on all major events taking place in Dubai. The Arabic edition was revealed today for the first time at the DEPE stand at Arabian Travel Market 2012. Read more

Dubai Calendar celebrates one year at ATM 2012

Dubai Calendar rings in first anniversary

Dubai Summer Surprises celebrates 15 years of achievements

Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE) today hosted guests and visitors at Arabian Travel Market where the first anniversary of the Dubai Calendar, along with the 15th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), were celebrated on stand. These two major milestones were marked by the cutting of a cake by Ibrahim Saleh, Festivals Coordinator General and Deputy CEO, DEPE. Also on stand to mark the achievement were DEPE senior management and staff, as well as DEPE partners and stakeholders, including Dubai Festival City, Emaar Shopping Malls, Mercato Shopping Mall and Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG). Read more

Emirati themed waterpark to debut at Arabian Travel Market

Aldar is set to bring Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s major destination for business and leisure travellers to Arabian Travel Market, the leading travel exhibition for the Middle East region starting tomorrow in Dubai. Read more

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