‘Best Hotel in the World’ Award at Global Traveler Awards 2011
The five star premium hotel in Downtown Dubai won the prestigious award for ‘Best Hotel in The World’ at the Global Traveler Awards 2011.
Step aboard iconic QE2 to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style
Iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 will be the venue for an exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration in her new home Dubai – first time she has been opened to public for such an event.
Global Village Theatre hosts the Vagabonds troupe Hip Hop show
Global Village’s theatres host the Hip Hop show performed by French Vagabonds troupe renowned-world band. The fabulous show presents amazing dances, receiving a highly warm praise from audience especially youth.
Indian Property Show to showcase projects worth $5 billion
Around 70 developers are expected to showcase as many as 300 projects worth $5 billion at this week’s Indian Property Show in Dubai, where...
New Shopping Mall opens in Jumeirah December 15
To celebrate the launch of Sunset Mall, Dubai Investment Properties today announced that it is all set to host a 7-days long Sandcastle event.
New advanced portable device Meydani to facilitate trade control
Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection Division at the Department of Economic Development has launched a new advanced portable device – “Meydani” - to improve the efficiency of trade control and inspection processes.
Workshop on Tax Agreement Principles, International Tax Systems
Ministry of Finance organised a workshop on practical applications of principles of tax agreements and international tax systems in partnership with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Dubai Cares, Oxfam Charity Gala raises over US$1 million
Dubai Cares, and global development aid agency, Oxfam, revealed recent charity auction hosted by Dubai International Film Festival generated more than US$1 million.
Real estate transactions in Dubai reach AED5.052 billion today
According to Dubai Land Department, the real estate transactions in Dubai reached AED5.052 billion today, 11th of December, 2011.
DED to launch new book on performance benchmarks and best practices
Department of Economic Development (DED) will organise the “Share Best Practice 2011” conference on Wednesday, 14 December, 2011. The event is aimed at promoting a culture of quality and excellence among the business community in Dubai.
Steel, Metal and Building Material trade in Jafza up 14% last...
Steel, Metal and Building Material companies based in Jafza generated trade worth AED 12.26 billion in 2010 registering a growth of 14% last year in comparison to AED 10.75 billion in 2009.
Sales and leasing prices in Dubai’s office market remain unchanged
Sales and leasing prices in Dubai's office market were unchanged in the fourth quarter but activity remained low for sales as companies opted to lease rather than buy.
Apartments sales and rents stabilise in Dubai
The Dubai residential property market remained steady for the fourth consecutive quarter of 2011 in a clear sign that confidence is returning to the emirate's real estate market.
Pakistani wins ‘Sing like a star’ contest to perform live with...
23-year-old Raheel is the winner of Emirates NBD’s “Sing Like a Star with AR Rahman” contest, which saw more than 200 aspiring singers vie for a chance to sing live with the internationally acclaimed Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist.
Foreclosed properties hit auction market in Dubai
The Dubai Land Department sold eight foreclosed homes in Dubai in the first bulk sale of repossessed homes in the emirate last week.
Endearing ‘Muppets,’ Peter Gabriel and Sicilian musicians take centre stage at...
Endearing ‘Muppets,’ and musical world of Peter Gabriel and Sicilian musicians take centrestage at DIFF on Friday
Nakheel pays off AED 7.3bn to creditors
Property Developer Nakheel has paid AED 7.3billion it owes to trade creditors under its debt restructuring proposal, said a spokesman for Nakheel.
Bollywood rising stars impress Dubai with easy charm, quick wit at...
Rising stars of Bollywood, Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma charmed Dubai with candour, wit and effortless grace, at 8th Dubai International Film Festival