The new Global Notes series of concerts by Dubai Opera, Encore Performing Arts and the Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai proudly presents the superb young pianist Anna Fedorova and distinguished cellist and double bassist, Nicholas Santangelo Schwartz. Anna and Nicholas will be performing a beautiful programme of musical discoveries originally written for other instruments, including Schumann’s Carnivale followed by his Fantasiestucke and compositions by Ginastera and Debussy.The brilliant young Ukrainian virtuoso Anna Fedorova showed an innate musical maturity and amazing technical abilities at a very young age. Her live recording of Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto has over 37 million views on YouTube

This morning, Dubai witnessed an extraordinary display of community spirit as His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, led more than 226,000 participants in the fifth edition of Dubai Run, presented by Mai Dubai. Marking the conclusion of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2023, the event has consolidated its position as the world's largest community fun run, surpassing last year’s numbers. In a remarkable display of unity, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, together with UAE astronauts Dr. Sultan Alneyadi and HazzaaAlmansoori, joined the wider community on the

Lu Yingchuan, Chines Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism, has said that the People's Republic of China and the United Arab Emirates are strategic partners with a long history of tourist cooperation. He expressed his hope to welcome more tourists from the Middle East and North Africa to China. This came on the sidelines of a celebration held by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism to mark the launch of the China tourism brand in Dubai: ‘Welcome to China', for the Middle East and North Africa region. The celebration was attended by Lu Yingchuan, Chines Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism;

One of the world’s most famous and established graphic designers, David Carson, will be visiting Sharjah in November as part of a special series of events designed around the world of skateboarding culture. David will be visiting Sharjah’s largest lifestyle community, Aljada, alongside Keegan Palmer, the park skateboarding gold medallist from the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. In 2022, Arada, the master developer behind Aljada, commissioned David to design the graphics at the Aljada Skate Park, the largest facility of its type in the Middle East, which will host the World Skateboarding Tour Street and Park events in January 2024. During his visit to

Arada’s longstanding focus on creating exceptional public realm and beautiful landscaping has been recognized with two major awards at the Landscape Middle East Sustainability Awards 2023, which were held on 15 November at Atlantis The Royal, Dubai. The judging panel for the awards recognised Sharjah’s largest mixed-use project, Aljada, in the Urban Landscape category. Spread over a 24 million square foot area, the Aljada master plan comprises residential, entertainment and commercial components, all designed around extensive parks and green landscaping. Receiving the Urban Landscape Award on behalf of Arada was Graham Alderslade, Director of Landscape, who helmed the design, implementation and maintenance of

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Knowledge Summit 2023, organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF)and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will kick off tomorrow. Set to take place from November 21 to 22 at the Dubai World Trade Center - Sheikh Rashid Hall, with virtual sessions on November 23. The summit will delve into the theme of ‘Knowledge Cities and the Fifth Industrial Revolution.’ The eighth edition of the summit will bring together thought leaders, policymakers,

Against all odds, and despite the inflation worldwide, Dubai property market continues to thrive, mainly due to new attractive visa laws and developers’ flexible payment plans, not to mention the great impact Expo 2020 had on the overall economy of the emirate and the affluence of a staggering number of wealthy foreigners in search of a luxury life in a secure place. Given the above facts, the Dubai real estate market is topping the list of the most sought-after destinations to buy a property according to Knight Frank. But what are the key real estate trends and expectations for this booming

As a high-profile multicultural city, Dubai continues to attract many visitors from around the world whether for business or leisure. With so many interesting laws set by the government, and developers’ amazing offers alongside flexible payment plans, foreign investors comprise 20% of the Dubai property ownership real estate market. The lockdown in the past two years, then, the World Expo 2020, have also fueled Dubai’s booming property investment market. There are many properties for sales in Dubai, but before venturing in any real estate investments, read on about some facts you must know so that you can make the best decision based

With so many new projects in the UAE and all the attractive advantages that developers in Dubai are offering, one cannot help but be tempted to buy a property. Do you know that investing in real estate is now more accessible even if you don’t have significant capital? Being the fourth-best country in the world to invest in, the UAE has generated large profits in the real estate sector in the recent years. Thanks to the exceptional opportunities and growth potential this land has to offer, Dubai real estate in particular is booming. According to data released by Reuters last September,

Are you a first-time homebuyer or an investor looking to make a smart investment in real estate market? Look no further than Dubai! With its captivating skyline, thriving economy, cosmopolitan culture, remarkable growth in the property market, and several investor-friendly regulations, Dubai has emerged as a top destination for international real estate investors. Let’s explore why investing in a residential property in Dubai in 2023 can reap you great returns on your investment. A City of Limitless Opportunities Dubai is a city that offers limitless opportunities for those seeking a new home or a profitable real estate investment. With its strategic location bridging the