Who does not remember songs like “Maggie May”, “Tonight’s the Night” and “Have I Told You Lately” from Rod Stewart. The legend and one of the most successful entertainers of all time comes to Dubai together with Spandau Ballet. Honestly, did... (Continue reading)
The team that represented the UAE in its only FIFA World Cup appearance in 1990 are the latest to join the list of legends taking part in the Emirates Airline Dubai Football 7s from March 11-13. Local football fans will... (Continue reading)
Al Maktoum International Airport, the second Dubai Airport, will open on June 27 this year. And since it is Dubai, it will be “the world’s largest airport”. The operations will start on June 27 only for freight (what the main... (Continue reading)
Sting, the British music legend, will perform live at the Dubai International Racing Carnival’s Super Thursday at the new Meydan Racecourse on March 4. Ticket prices: Dhs735 – Premium Seating Dhs555 – Golden Circle Premium Dhs275 – Golden Circle Dhs150 – Premium Standing The Race at... (Continue reading)
The meteorological office in Dubai has issued a severe weather warning for Dubai today from 6pm onwards. This probably does not happen so often in this rather calm region (weather-wise). “From this evening onwards the weather will become unsettled with thunderstorms... (Continue reading)
Imagine the biggest indoor Aquarium in the world is breaking and you are in the Mall where it is located? A horrible thought, right? Today at around 12.30 in the afternoon the Dubai Mall had to be evacuated after a... (Continue reading)
Dubai Police General Command revealed on Wednesday additional critical information in the murder case at a Dubai hotel in January of the Hamas official Mahmoud Abdel Raouf Mohammed Hassan also known as Mahmoud al-Mabhouh . The extensive investigation has led... (Continue reading)
Sheikh Mubarak bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, a UAE royal, died on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi. The Presidential Affairs Ministry has declared three days for official mourning starting on Wednesday. “The ministry expressed profound sorrow over the demise of Sheikh Mubarak and... (Continue reading)
“How far are you prepared to go for a loved one?” Heavy Rain, the PS3 Game heavily anticipated from Playstation Gamers all over the world, will start selling tomorrow in Europe. Have you already ordered your copy of Heavy Rain... (Continue reading)
Paul van Dyk will perform here in Dubai. Here are the details of his performance: Location: Chi@The Lodge, Al Nasr Leisureland, Oud Metha Date: 19th of February 2010, Thursday Time: Concert Starts 9.00pm Ticket prices: Dhs180 – Regular, Dhs120 – Student/Face Card Holder Telephone: 04... (Continue reading)
Sunidhi Chauhan, India’s top singing diva, will perform here in Dubai. The concert is called “Salaam Dubai’”. Here are the details of her concert: Location: Madinat Arena, Jumeirah Date: 18th of February 2010, Thursday Time: Gates Open: 8.30pm, Concert Starts 9.30pm Ticket prices: Dhs1000... (Continue reading)
The observation deck of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, formerly known as Burj Dubai, has been closed for repairs only a month after the iconic tower was inaugurated. “Due to unexpected high traffic, the observation deck experience at the Burj Khalifa… has... (Continue reading)
Dubai has discovered an offshore oil field, the office of Dubai’s ruler said today in a statement. The small oil producer Dubai was evaluating the size of the field and potential production, the statement is saying. The ruler’s office was... (Continue reading)
The biggest investment company on the Dubai Financial Market, Dubai Investments PJSC, announced a net profit of AED 963 Million as the preliminary results for last year 2009. Dubai Investments reported a consolidated total income of Dhs3.67 Billion for the... (Continue reading)
This is an amazing timelapse video from Philip Bloom, filmed in Dubai over 5 days and nights from various points in the beautiful city that Dubai is. This Dubai timelapse video let’s you easily forget all the troubles that Dubai has... (Continue reading)
Dubai was planning to move the Queen Elizabeth 2 (ex)cruise liner to South Africa. You may have heard about a UAE company called Dubai World? Of course you have. They are the owner of the QE 2 (via their investment... (Continue reading)
Nakheel, the Dubai based property developer and part of Dubai World, has to pay back part of a 750 million US$ bond in 7 days. Dubai World, Nakheel’s parent company, is looking for a standstill of it’s 22 billion US$... (Continue reading)
With the Burj Dubai – tallest tower in the world – opening today in Dubai, we want to take you on a little history ride. Here are all the news we covered about the iconic tower since our start in... (Continue reading)
Even though it was expected from Dubai World’s creditors, the company did not ask for a standstill on its debts in today’s meeting in Dubai. It was the first face to face meeting of Dubai World officials with their creditors... (Continue reading)
The Rose Rotana Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road was one of the first victims of the global financial crisis last year. Nearly finished and with the logos already put up the opening was canceled and the plug pulled completely. No... (Continue reading)