Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council; Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), today launched the third edition of the #DubaiDestinations winter campaign. The campaign puts the spotlight on the unique places, activities and attractions that make Dubai one of the world’s most-loved winter getaways. As part of the campaign, Brand Dubai announced that it has partnered with the Supreme Committee Overseeing Hatta Development to launch the inaugural edition of the Hatta Festival, a vibrant celebration of

Arada has launched Il Teatro Residences, a stylish collection of loft apartments overlooking Il Teatro, the stunning new performing arts complex designed by Tadao Ando, at its Sharjah megaproject Aljada. Consisting of two buildings situated either side of the UAE’s newest cultural landmark, Il Teatro Residences is already under construction and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024. Sales for the 138 apartments in Il Teatro Residences have now begun, with a wide range of one-, two- and three-bedroom units on offer, including loft apartments, which are now available in the Sharjah market for the first time. All loft

Leading UAE-based real estate developer DAMAC Properties has announced the opening of its latest international sales centre in Shanghai, China on 12 December, 2023. The new DAMAC Properties sales office in Shanghai comes in light of growing demand from China which notably, according to a recent real estate report, re-entered the Dubai property market in the second quarter of 2023. Commenting on the new sales centre, Hussain Sajwani, Founder and Chairman of DAMAC Properties said, “This new chapter in our global story is a testament to DAMAC Properties’ commitment to international excellence. The new centre is more than just a physical space,

In line with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, BEEAH Group, Peec Mobility and the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) have launched a ground-breaking partnership to advance the electrification of major vehicle fleets in Sharjah, supporting national and global goals for zero-waste, circularity, sustainable transport, and decarbonisation. In the presence of Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah and Chairperson of SRTIP, the partnership agreement was signed by Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO of BEEAH; Zach Faizal, Founder of Peec Mobility; and HE Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTIP,

UAE-based master developer Arada, in collaboration with World Skate, announced today that the best skateboarders in the world will be heading back to the UAE at the beginning of 2024. The hugely anticipated World Skate Tour Park and Street competitions will take place at Dubai Harbour from 25 February until 10 March. The Park event will start on 25 February and finish on 3 March. The Street event will start on 3 March and finish on 10 March. This marks a significant milestone in the world of skateboarding as Dubai, one of the world’s greatest sport cities, plays host to jaw-dropping tricks,

With less than a month to go, the elite fields are taking shape for the first international marathon of the new year – the 2024 Dubai Marathon – which will take place in Umm Suqeim on January 7. A host of international runners from the African powerhouse nations of Kenya and Ethiopia have already added Dubai to their racing calendars with Rotterdam and Osaka Marathon winner Haiven Hailu Desse of Ethiopia and 2023 Rome Marathon champion Betty Chepkwony of Kenya looking to add to their title collection in the women's field. Still only 25, Hailu has already excelled over the marathon distance

Landmark milestone was the result of collaborative efforts by employees from Sobha Realty, Sobha Constructions, Sobha Modular, and Latinem Businesses Sobha Realty, a prominent luxury real estate developer in the UAE, has achieved an impressive Guinness World Records™ title for creating the “largest helmet mosaic formed by people” depicting the UAE Flag. This remarkable feat involved the collaborative efforts of 5,100 employees from Sobha Realty, Sobha Constructions, Sobha Modular, and Latinem businesses. The historic event unfolded at the Sobha Reserve project site in Dubai, showcasing unity and national pride. The gathering included senior officials from the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs (PCLA)

Arada recently hosted Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) stakeholders for a series of panel discussions that brought together a number of relevant experts and key authorities together to focus on the framework and development of design guidelines for Sharjah’s future schools. SPEA leadership and governmental representatives from Sharjah Municipality, Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority, Department of Town Planning and Survey Authority, Sharjah Road Transport Authority and SEWA all participated in the summit. School network operators GEMS, SABIS, Athena Education and Star International contributed their expertise along with seasoned private investors, developers, and engineering consultants. School principals, teachers and

Benjelloun Piper Architecture has announced the sale of the most expensive penthouse in Dubai, ‘Como Residences Penthouse’ by Nakheel, in a historic move that cements the group’s position as a trailblazer in the world of architectural excellence. The Como Residences Penthouse, which spans 21,949 square feet with endless bedrooms, recently sold for an extraordinary AED 500 million – equivalent to approximately USD 136 million – setting a new benchmark in the city's luxury real estate market. The architectural masterpiece stands as a testament to the firm's unwavering commitment to innovation, creativity, and unparalleled design excellence. The visionary local real estate developer, has

Emaar Properties, in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), commemorated the opening of the Dubai Metro Blue Line with a stunning projection on Burj Khalifa, a symbol of Dubai's ambition and progress. The historic announcement not only celebrated the expansion of the Dubai Metro, but also emphasised Dubai's ongoing evolution as a global city of the future. The 30-kilometre new addition to Dubai's transportation network links the red and green lines, marking a significant milestone in the city's 2040 urban plan and enhancing public transport efficiency by connecting key economic and social hubs across Dubai. Providing a link between the