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Almost showtime at La Perle - the new state-of the art aqua theatre in Dubai

Dubai’s most anticipated opening of the year, the state-of-the-art aqua theatre, La Perle, is just days away. Opening in September 2017, the show, produced by cultural creative company Dragone, directed by legendary artistic director Franco Dragone and brought to Dubai by Al Habtoor Group, is set to become one of the must visit entertainment events in Dubai. The new 1,300 seat theatre, located in the heart of Al…

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The Hunger Games inspired rides coming to Motiongate at Dubai Parks and Resorts

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest theme park destination, announced its new season line up featuring the premiere of the Lionsgate zone at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai and other exciting events on the river at Riverland™ Dubai. The Lionsgate zone at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, which will shortly be unveiled to the public, features the world’s first rides and attractions inspired by the international blockbuster movie…

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Modhesh visits At the Top at Burj Khalifa, Dubai

Modhesh, the mascot for Dubai Summer Surprises, surprised visitors to the Burj Khalifa At the Top observation deck with an unexpected visit. Modhesh was accompanied by a number of acrobats who came specifically from Modhesh World to offer unique acrobatic performances in an unforgettable experience. Modhesh World, which began on June 20, continues until August 12, 2017, in halls 1 through 6 at the Dubai World…

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Tired of transporting your luggage?

When you arrive in a city in the morning and need to be at a meeting right away you hate having to take your luggage to the hotel as it wastes time. When you have a late night flight back and you have to check out from the hotel you experience the same problem - storing your luggage at the hotel’s bell desk and coming back later for it. To address this struggle, the founders of DUBZ have launched a secure and…

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New Shabab al Ahli Dubai Football Club to play first game in September

If you are a football fan and want to be part of a historical event, here is an opportunity of a lifetime. The newly formed Shabab al Ahli Dubai Football Club that was formed in May 2017 after the merger of Al Shabab and Al Ahli clubs, will be playing their first ever game in September 2017. The exact dates will be announced when the draw for the 2017/18 12-team Arabian Gulf League (AGL) will take place at the…

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Family summer holiday destinations

Want help in planning a family holiday this summer? Do you want to entertain the kids and yourselves? Look no further. We have put together some popular family destinations for you. All hotels below allow 2 children under 12 to stay free of charge. If you have a larger family, many of these hotels offer adjacent rooms with a connecting door. Paris, France Find the best rates for all hotels in Paris Paris has…

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3 amazing honeymoon destinations

Venice, Italy Hotels in Venice, Italy Ride on a gondola through the scenic Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. Or, if you enjoy shopping and dining visit St. Marks Square for the best of both worlds. Here are two of the best hotels for a honeymoon in Venice, Italy: Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice San Clemente Palace Kempinski Hotel, Venice The Maldives Resorts in the Maldives Experience white sandy beaches and…

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Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi becomes “Official Hotel Partner” of Abu Dhabi Summer Season 2017

Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi has joined forces with Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority as the “Official Hotel Partner” for the city’s Summer Season which takes place from 20th July to 20th August 2017. This year’s edition of the Summer Season will bring spectacular international events and activities to multiple venues across the Emirate. Along with a full calendar of live concerts, interactive shows and theatrical…

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Munich Airport to launch personal Arabic speaking shopping assistants

From July 24 up to and including September 10, 2017, Munich Airport will offer Arabic-speaking personal shopping assistants on request in Terminal 2. They will be available to bridge any cultural or language gaps between passengers and the personnel serving them in airport shops. The native Arabic speakers can also guide travelers through the Terminal 2 shopping world and provide detailed information on offers…

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Prizes and concerts to mark 10th year of “Eid in Dubai”

The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), is gearing up to usher in the 10th edition of the “Eid in Dubai” celebrations. ‘Eid in Dubai – Eid Al Fitr’ is a social initiative that was launched in 2008 to bring together people from diverse communities and cultures from within and outside Dubai under a common theme ‘United in…

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Dubai among top 10 international meetings destination

Dubai has emerged as one of the top 10 destinations for international meetings, according to the latest edition of the International Meetings Statistics Report published last week by Union of International Associations (UIA). The report ranked 1,157 cities globally based on the total number of international meetings that took place during the year. Previously ranked 14th in the 2015 edition, Dubai has moved up…

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Special Ramadan cultural events at Manarat al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi

In celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi is organizing a wide range of interactive educational and artistic workshops in the first edition of the "Manarat Al Saadiyat Ramadan Nights", a program of creative activities organized by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority. The evenings, which will last until June 17, 2017, offer visitors an overview of Emirati culture with a series of…

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Geneva nominated for Europe’s Leading Destination Award

Geneva has been nominated by the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA), for the 2017 Europe’s Leading Destination Award as well as the European Leading City Break Destination Award. Ideally located in the heart of Europe and known for having one of Switzerland’s most spectacular landscapes, Geneva is a dream of a city thanks to a unique setting on the shores of Western Europe’s largest lake and with a dazzling…

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This Ramadan break your fast at the top of the world - Burj Khalifa SKY

At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY, the world’s highest observation deck will have extended operational hours from 11 am to 1am during the Holy Month of Ramadan to offer visitors the opportunity to savor unparalleled views of the city. The At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY journey will take visitors to levels 124, 125 and 148. Level 148, at a height of 555 meters, holds the Guinness World Record for the Highest Observation…

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Nando’s to open a new restaurant in Tahlia Street Riyadh

Peri-Peri fever will hit Tahlia Street in Riyadh in June with the opening of a new branch of the Nando’s Portuguese restaurant, which will be the largest Nando’s restaurant in the Middle East and the second in Riyadh. The first Nando’s restaurant opened in Riyadh in November 2016 and has shattered all records with more than 180,000 guests visiting the restaurant in less than six months. The Nando’s brand is…

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Where is a cool place to enjoy Ramadan?

Ushuaia in Argentina is perhaps the coolest place to fast where you only get to fast for 10 hours. If you do not want to go that far you can try Cape Town which has a thriving Muslim community. Or even Auckland. Wherever you plan to spend your Ramadan, may it be blessed. And, if you are feeling charitable, please remember TCF - they currently manage 1,441 schools and provide education to over 200,000 needy…

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Visa to display FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy in Dubai, Doha and Riyadh

Visa, the global payments technology company and an official FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Partner, displayed the 2018 FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy at the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai on May 17 2017. FIFA fans from Doha and Riyadh will also have a chance to share a special moment with the world-famous trophy, when Visa hosts events in these football-loving cities over the coming month…

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