Dubai Experts Online Travel Training programme huge success

Programme updates travel agents on what Dubai has to offer

Web-based programme has 6700 students in 13 countries

Online training programme available in 4 languages

Graduates of the Dubai Experts Online Travel Training programme conducted by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) were felicitated in the emirate as part of an incentive scheme designed to encourage more travel agents to complete the programme. Read more

Burj Khalifa commercial property to be auctioned online

The online auction is  ”absolutely legitimate,” says company representative

Burj Khalifa tower offers the finest luxury services for the discerning business professional

Dubai once again is set to steal the spotlight as top international commercial real estate market by being mentioned in an online auction aiming to sell Burj Khalifa offices. The city’s iconic landmark is world’s tallest tower, standing 163 stories tall at cost of  $1.5 billion.

An entire office floor above the 110th story is put up for an  auction with a reference #117-01. The approximately 1.047 m2 (11,269 sq. ft) of corporate office space showcases stunning 360° panoramic views. Read more

Burj Khalifa honored with Burj Monument

Saluting global collaboration: The Burj Monument celebrates the making of iconic Burj Khalifa

18-metre high, three-core Burj Monument in stainless steel reflects original design inspiration of the world’s tallest building

Located in Downtown Dubai near The Dubai Mall on a unique visual plane aligned with Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa, the world’s only ‘Global Icon’ and the civic pride of the city of Dubai, now has a monument saluting the international collaboration that marked the accomplishment of the world’s tallest building. Emaar Properties, the developer of Burj Khalifa, has unveiled ‘The Burj Monument,’ 18 metres high and in stainless steel, in Downtown Dubai, near The Dubai Mall. Read more

World-renowned authors tour At the Top, Burj Khalifa

Several world-renowned authors who are in Dubai to take part in the city’s prestigious literary event, the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, toured At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest observatory deck with an outdoor terrace, located on Level 124 of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Read more

Design Days Dubai: High-end Collectibles

Design Days Dubai, the Middle East’s and South Asia’s first fair dedicated to collectible and limited edition design, has announced its programme for the inaugural edition where visitors will be able to view over 400 rare and limited edition design works alongside a packed programme of talks, workshops and performances.

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Global leaders tour At the Top, Burj Khalifa

The President of Kosovo Atifete Jahjaga, the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and the Deputy Prime Minister, Ministry of Economy of Poland Waldemar Pawlak visited At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest observation deck with an outdoor terrace, in Burj Khalifa, on Tuesday.

Senior managers of Emaar Properties, the developer of Burj Khalifa, welcomed the global leaders, who separately undertook the tour of the iconic attraction. Read more

New Dubai Mall Metro Links

• Ten travellator units of 70 to 120 metres each will link Burj Khalifa/The Dubai Mall Metro station with The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa
• The Dubai Mall Metro Links scheduled to be operational in 2013

The Dubai Mall, the flagship development of Emaar Malls Group and the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination, has launched a project to build a 820-metre long pedestrian link that directly connects the Burj Khalifa/The Dubai Mall Metro Station with the iconic attractions in Downtown Dubai, including the mall and Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.

Scheduled to be operational in 2013, ‘The Dubai Mall Metro Links’ is one of the longest pedestrian walkways that links the Dubai Metro with any retail development, and is expected to significantly enhance the convenience of visitors to the mall and Burj Khalifa. It is also billed to reduce vehicular traffic within the immediate vicinity of the mall, located in the heart of Downtown Dubai, the flagship mega development by Emaar Properties, described as ‘The Centre of Now.’ Read more

New Year Celebrations in Downtown Dubai

At the stroke of midnight on the New Year’s Eve on the 31st of December, Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa will welcome 2012 with a spectacular fireworks extravaganza.

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Celebrate this Festive Season with a little help from the Dubai Calendar

From family-friendly events including fireworks at the Burj Khalifa, a world of shopping at Global Village, festive frolics at the Dubai Dolphinarium, and a taste of theatre with the classic tale of Peter Pan, to more grown-up events including concerts and New Year’s Eve parties, there are a whole host of reasons to celebrate this Festive Season in Dubai.

With so many options to choose from, it’s always useful to have a little help – which is where the Dubai Calendar comes in. With events easily searchable by date and category, finding the perfect festive destination has never been easier.

Farhad Mohammad Ali Abdulrahman, Director – Customer, Brand Development, and Innovation at Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment, says, “There’s no better place to be this festive season than in Dubai. Across the Emirate, people old and young will be celebrating as we say a fond farewell to 2011, and welcome in the New Year. With spectacular fireworks, theatre, dance, music and family-friendly entertainment, there really is something for everyone – and The Dubai Calendar has it all wrapped up.” Read more

Men in Black: Celebrities, Icons and Emiratis

The most underrated color for men’s clothes is black. But  no other outfit shade besides black allows you to wear jeans, khakis, suits, and tuxedos while always looking your absolute best. Here are few recent photos from Dubai Chronicle’s media library and you can vote for the man who wore black at it best, although we think they all look great.

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