Dubai Informer

The Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (Depe) has unveiled the main attractions of “Eid in Dubai” to mark festivities coinciding with Eid Al Fitr. “Eid in Dubai” will feature entertainment destinations, spectacular concerts, international character shows, fireworks, and shopping deals across the city. Being organized for the third consecutive year, “Eid in Dubai” aims to [...]

Remember the times when Dubai announced “the longest”, “the tallest”, “the deepest”, “the highest”, “the most expensive”, and so on…? Dubai is securing another landmark that comes with “the tallest” tag, and this time it is not a tower. At 118 feet (approximately 36 meters), the local Hard Rock Cafe is building the world’s tallest [...]

Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, inaugurated The Farjam Collection’s latest exhibition The Story of Islamic Art in 99 Objects. Present were Humaid Mohamed Al Qutami, Minister of Education, Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, and Dr Rashid Ahmad bin Fahad, Minister of [...]

The Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy, one of the UAE’s leading philanthropic institutions, is bringing the legendary Sesame Street children’s show concept to the UAE. Sesame Workshop, USA, together with Emirates Foundation, will produce ‘Reach for the Sky’, an event Mubadala Aerospace is sponsoring and supported by Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi. Emirates Foundation’s Science Technology and [...]

In a significant regional first, the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has joined hands with Cairo International Film Festival to further strengthen the Arab film industry. Aimed at lending momentum to regional film production, DIFF is partnering with Cairo Film Festival through a collaboration of the co-production markets of the two festivals. DIFF’s successful co-production [...]

The countdown has started and in 100 days, at noon on 28 October 2010, the world’s first Ferrari theme park, and the largest of its kind, will open its doors to the public. Today Ferrari World Abu Dhabi unveils its exciting and unique attractions, designed to tell the Ferrari passion, excellence, performance and technical innovation [...]

BSkyB in talks to start free-to-air competitor to al-Jazeera, run as 50/50 joint venture with investor from Abu Dhabi

Lord of the Dance is the most critically acclaimed stage show of all times! Since making its debut in Dublin in 1996, the show has been enjoyed by over 100 million people in over 67 different countries. The incredible success of Lord of the Dance is due to its timeless and universal appeal.  The production is [...]

For the first time in the Gulf, Konkani Sahithya Academy Award winner Late K Balakrishna Pai’s ‘Roopakala Nataka Mandali’ is going to present their most acclaimed Kannada comedy family drama called ‘Mooru Muthu’ directed by Satish Pai on June 25th, 2010 at Emirates English School Auditorium, Dubai at around 4.30 pm. The drama which has [...]

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will be a nice getaway for people from Dubai once it is open. And it will open soon, exactly on the 28th of October 2010. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is still under heavy construction right now as you can see in the videos below, many things still need to be done [...]

The extension to Mall of the Emirates shopping mall will open on September 1, it was announced on Monday. The new extension will feature more than 40 new luxury stores including seven new restaurants. Fuad Sharaf, vice president, Mall of the Emirates announced the opening date, adding: “Expanding and improving our parking facility was vital [...]

Sarah Jessica Parker reprises her award-winning role as New York writer Carrie Bradshaw in New Line Cinema’s Sex and the City 2, the eagerly anticipated sequel to 2008 film which grossed more than $415 million at the worldwide box office. “It’s very moving and truly thrilling to be part of something that people have connected [...]

Picking up the keys to a brand new Audi vehicle for the price of a day’s shopping is something that most of us can only dream about. But the fantasy became a reality for three lucky Mirdif City Center customers recently, when the mall held its first ever ‘Spend and Win’ promotion. Three luxury Audi [...]

Do you remember the song “Shine on”? They played it often enough you say, so yes? Do you also know the name behind that funky song? Most people don’t, but he is coming to Dubai’s Irish Village for a concert. Presented from Bulldog Entertainment: R.I.O in concert @ The Irish Village Dubai. R.I.O live show [...]

His Excellency Abdul Rahman Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Commerce and Industry, officially inaugurated The Bride Show Dubai 2010 on April 7th at the Dubai International Exhibition Center. He also met the regional and international exhibitors and was treated to a preview fashion show by Indian designer, Vikram Phadnis. Phadnis, an established Bollywood designer and [...]

Kelly Rowland, no need to say much more, everybody knows her. After she has done all the number 1 hits, multi-platinum albums, industry accolades, Grammys and other awards she finally comes to Dubai on Friday, March 26th 2010. She will play as a solo artist, Miss Kelly Rowland all alone at the Ocean Club Dubai. [...]

The legendary rocker Bob Geldof performs live at the Irish Village tomorrow, Friday the 19th of March 2010. Bob Geldof is supported by the Australian band Frequent People. Maybe thats something to go to on a Friday night in Dubai? Tickets: Dhs100 Doors open: 7pm Telephone: 04 703 0500 Location: Irish Village Dubai – Dubai [...]

What do Elton John, Carlos Santana and Horses have in common you ask? Hmm, they are all in Dubai on the 27th of March 2010 for the Dubai World Cup 2010, the horse race held on the Brand New Meydan Racecourse. Of course and as expected, this will be the worlds richest race-day since we [...]

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 you know that Spandau Ballet is still playing music? Rod Stewart will perform with [...]

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 Meydan will be from 5pm – 11pm and then [...]