Just one day remains before Dubai Opera’s much-anticipated “CONCERT FOR TOMORROW” Gala, starring the Teatroalla Scala Orchestra from Milan. Taking place tomorrow, on December 1st, 2023, this cultural extravaganza during COP28 promises an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance, showcasing the Orchestra under the baton of maestro Michele Gamba, alongside the exceptional talents of tenor Vittorio Grigolo and soprano Aida Garifullina. In a historic debut, the Teatroalla Scala Orchestra will captivate audiences with timeless masterpieces from Verdi, Puccini, and Mascagni. This gala, supported by Plenitude and in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Ministry

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,

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,