Explore Dubai’s Summer Attractions with Emaar

If you are searching for the perfect summer vacation with lots of entertainment, tourist attractions, and leisure activities, search no more! The unique, metropolitan city of Dubai has a lot to offer to visitors and residents and the top scorer in hospitality and leisure business, Emaar Hospitality Group, offers a range of experiences this summer within its wide array of summer attractions.

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Dubai Expo 2020 Master Plan Revealed

On November 2, 2011 four cities had their bids for Expo 2020 already lodged, with Dubai making the last-minute entry. The delegation from the Bureau International des Expositions visiting Dubai this February to examine the Emirate’s readiness for the largest exposition, was impressed by the infrastructure, and the level of national support. Everyone is looking forward the final assessment, but it seems Dubai’s bid has great chances to win. Read more

High Rise in Emirati Divorces

Immaturity and false expectations seem to be the main reasons for the increasing number of divorces among Emiratis, according to psychologists and social workers. Dubai courts recorded a 26 percent rise in divorces in 2012 in comparison with the numbers from the previous year, and the average age for marriage had also risen drastically. Read more

Top Stories on Dubai Chronicle on May 22nd

Here are the top stories on Dubai Chronicle on April May 22nd, 2013. To read the complete articles, click on the bolded headlines.

Coronavirus claims another life in Saudi Arabia; Tunisia announces 3 cases

There are no new cases of the novel coronavirus in Saudi Arabia, but one of the patients in the Eastern Region died yesterday, bringing the total number of coronavirus deaths in the Kingdom to 16.

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IMF: Dubai Needs to Regulate its Real Estate Market

Dubai was urged to regulate the speed with which its real estate market grows by IMF’s senior official Masood Ahmed. The director of IMF’s Middle East department warned that if the emirate does not take measures today, this may again result in a “boom-bust cycle.” Despite that, however, he expressed his confidence in Dubai’s ability to pay out its debts. Read more

Middle East’s first online court case registration launched in Dubai

Dubai Courts officially launched three innovative online service programmes. The three programmes provide facility for online case registration, access to archive of case files, and pro bono legal advice. The launch took place in the context of Dubai Courts’ strategic vision towards ‘leadership in court performance’, which aims to save time and effort, and to aid the facilitation work of litigants. Read more

June 6th Declared Public Holiday

Thursday June 6th will be a paid official public holiday for all workers of the private sector companies and enterprises nationwide to observe the anniversary of Isra Wal Miraj, according to a circular issued by Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Labour. Read more

Top Stories on Dubai Chronicle on May 21st

Here are the top stories on Dubai Chronicle on April May 21st, 2013. To read the complete articles, click on the bolded headlines.

Dubai Among World’s Top 5 Hottest Retail Destinations

London is the world’s most important destination for international retailers, followed closely by Dubai, according to the annual CBRE report. 

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Dubai Among World’s Top 5 Hottest Retail Destinations

London is the world’s most important destination for international retailers, followed closely by Dubai, according to the annual CBRE report. “How Global is the Business of Retail” report by the global commercial real estate service and investment firm, CBRE, was released today, pointing out the hottest twenty retail destinations in the world.

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Burj Al Arab introduces exclusive 24-carat gold iPads

The hotel’s guests can also enjoy iMacs available inside all 202 suites

Burj Al Arab, the World’s Most Luxurious Hotel, introduced today bespoke 24-carat gold iPads for its in-house guests. The exclusive launch makes Burj Al Arab the first hotel in the world to offer the Interactive Customer Experience (ICE) software available on the 24-carat gold iPads.

The 24-carat gold iPads, designed specifically for Burj Al Arab and engraved with the hotel’s logo, will be offered to every guest upon check-in. The guests will be able to use the 24-carat gold iPad as a “virtual concierge” and – at the touch of the button – access both information and the extensive selection of hotel services, such as the Guest Services Directory, detailed descriptions of Burj Al Arab’s restaurant options and spa menu, as well as private dining, butler and housekeeping services, among many other options. Read more

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