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Embark on a Winter Wonderland Journey! Dubai's Raining Street is temporarily transforming into Dubai’s first Snowing Street at Cote d’Azur Monaco Hotel on the Heart of Europe Islands from December 3 to January 7. This exclusive experience is part of the offerings at the Cote d’Azur Monaco hotel, an adults-only haven and the first party hotel on an island in Dubai overseen by the Kleindienst Group. “As the rooftop sprinklers replace water droplets with a flurry of snowflakes, the cobblestone street will take on the appearance of a European winter wonderland, complete with festive awnings resembling candy canes”, said Josef Kleindienst,

Dubai has been ranked among the top 10 cities in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2023, a prestigious and internationally recognised league table issued by the Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies in Japan. The new ranking makes Dubai the first city in the Middle East to attain this prestigious global recognition. In the 2023 index, which ranks major cities on to their ‘magnetism’ – or power to attract people, capital and enterprises – Dubai climbed three places to eighth overall. The achievement cements Dubai’s position as a leading global city, driven by the vision of its leadership and

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;

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,

Art Dubai, the leading international platform for art and artists from the Middle East and the Global South, today announced the list of participating exhibitors for its 2024 edition, which will take place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Held 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 fair will be held from 1 to 3 March, with previews on 28 February and 29 February. The fair’s 17th edition will bring together over 100 exhibitors across four gallery sections: Contemporary, Art Dubai Modern, Bawwaba (meaning Gateway

Address Grand Creek Harbour, the epitome of luxurious waterfront hospitality, announces an extraordinary opportunity for travellers seeking an unforgettable escape. With UAE National Day just around the corner, guests are invited to avail of the best deal before the festive season and embrace an exquisite getaway with an astounding 40% discount on the best available room rates across all room types. This is the perfect opportunity to indulge in an unrivalled stay while creating cherished memories at this destination like no other. Wrapping up the year in ultimate style, from November 16th to 25th, guests can take advantage of this exclusive offer,

Newly crowned Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy has his eye on a third Rolex Series victory of the season as he ends a memorable year at the DP World Tour Championship. The World Number Two topped the season-long points race for the fifth time in his career before arriving at Jumeirah Golf Estates, where the top 50 players in the Race to Dubai Rankings in partnership with Rolex will battle it out in the DP World Tour's season finale. McIlroy is proud of his accomplishments in a busy 2023 campaign which has included Rolex Series victories at the Hero Dubai Desert

Luke Willett, renowned as the world's fastest golfer, has achieved a remarkable feat at Jumeirah Golf Estates, setting a new Guinness World Record for the fastest 9-hole round of golf by an individual. The record-breaking performance took place on the Fire Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, just ahead of the DP World Tour Championship that gets underway on Thursday (16th Nov). Willett, a 39-year-old PGA Professional,hailing from Buckinghamshire in England, demonstrated unparalleled speed and precision, showcasing his smart shot making skills with just the use of a 3 wood, 6 iron and pitching wedge, in an astounding display of