News and updates on what’s happening in Dubai. Announcements and important information about the emirate that the residents should be aware of. Here we share current events and advisories, as well as trends for your reference.
Mark your calendars for the annual Dubai Shopping Festival. This is the biggest and most awaited month-long shopping extravaganza in Dubai which is scheduled from on 26th December 2016 to 28 January 2017. This mega event …
The Dubai Canal has been officially opened! During a night ceremony on a Wednesday, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai inaugurated …
Another project to look forward to: Dubai is set to build a multipurpose indoor arena that can accommodate a capacity of 20,000 people called the Dubai Arena. The developer of this is Meraas, a Dubai-based …
Travelling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 Minutes? Or what about from Dubai to Fujairah in 10 minutes? This seems like some futuristic stuff but this can be made possible with the Hyperloop transportation …
A new technology will be added to the “Al Burj” radars to put a stop to those who are speeding up after passing a traffic radar. Vehicles that slow down towards speed radar cameras but …
A milestone for the three-year project: water is being flowed into the Dubai Water Canal. This is the first time this is done and it will be part of an actual test process. It is …
The undertaking of a new project named “The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour” has been laid out by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai). The tower aims to be …
The date is set: 31 October 2016. The largest theme park destination in the region will finally open its gates to the general public. Riverland, a themed destination for retail, dining and entertainment will open …
The Dubai Water Canal is set to open this November 2016! Great news as this is another grand development that has been planned in Dubai. The RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) announced via a series of …
UAE residents, the 2nd of October 2016 is announced as a holiday for both private and public sectors in celebration of the Islamic New Year. Since October 2 is a Sunday, this means a long …