Expo 2020 Breathes New Life into Dubai
About two weeks ago, a UAE delegation went to Paris to visit BIE (the General Assembly of the Bureau of International Expositions), which is...
New Swiss Consul General gets down to business
Furrer takes reins at Swiss Consulate in Dubai and heads up Swiss Business Hub GCC to promote regional trade and investment as jewelry, watches,...
Al Bustan Centre and Residence launches fabulous budget Iftar deal
Dine 5 and pay for 4 at the Fountain Restaurant
Al Bustan Centre and Residence, the popular hotel apartments among visiting tourists and businessmen in...
Annual Test Required for Renewal of Real Estate Broker License
The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), the regulatory authority of Dubai Land Department ( DLD ), has announced a new mandatory prerequisite for brokers....
Fitness Tourism – The Biggest Vacation Craze for Summer 2014
Fitness tourism is among the hottest of all new holiday trends in recent years.
What is fitness tourism?
Do not assume that a fitness tourism means...
Ramadan Dos and Don’ts for Expats
Ramadan is the most widely celebrated time of the year in the Arab world. With over 85% of Dubai’s population being expatriates and more...
Monica Gill from USA crowned Miss India Worldwide 2014
Miss India USA, Monica Gill was crowned Miss India Worldwide on Friday at Al Raha Beach Hotel. The second place went to Cynferth Turrian...
Dubai Land Department Issues Real Estate Legislation Booklet
New edition of guidelines will assist a greater number of investors
Dubai Land Department ( DLD ) has for the first time issued an English...
JAFZA Electronics sector posts 43% growth in 5 years
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the flagship Free Zone operations of Economic Zones World (EZW) sought to find ways to capitalize on the emerging...
Saturday Is the Summer Solstice
Get ready for the longest day of the year! The Summer Solstice, the most ancient celebration in the world, is taking place this Saturday,...
84% of UAE Residents Are Happy
The United Arab Emirates ranked as the 14th happiest nation in the world in last year’s Happiness Index by the United Nations. Now a...
Burj Khalifa – World’s Fourth Tallest Building?
Burj Khalifa is the tallest tower in the world today. However, Saudi Arabia plans to build the Kingdom Tower and Dubai’s pride may soon...
New School-Parent Contract Introduced in 24 Dubai Private Schools
Dubai’ Knowledge and Human Development Authority extended the contracts between educational institutions and parents, which were launched last year to a limited number of...
Consumer Inflation in Dubai Climbs 2.76% in May
Inflation rate in Dubai continues to remain high. Consumer price inflation in Dubai hit 2.76% in May, according to Dubai Statistics Centre (DSC). That...
Slight Decline in Dubai’s Hotel Occupancy in May
As Dubai is preparing to enter the low season for business and tourism, demand for hotel rooms remained strong, according to preliminary data by...
Eating the Way Round Dubai
Dubai is a fantastic city with plenty to offer tourists. In terms of cuisine it’s like any other major city in that you can...
Luxury Staycation in Dubai This Summer
The holiday season is upon us and many people in Dubai are already packing their bags and planning trips to distant, exotic locations. You...
First Honey Moon in 100 Year to Appear on Friday 13th
Something very strange and rare is about to show up on the night sky this evening! The moon will appear exceptionally large and its...