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Places we can’t wait to reopen now it’s cooling down

Dubai is finally slowly saying goodbye to summer, and as we head into Dubai winter, we welcome back some of our favourite spots. From al fresco restaurants to Global village, here are five things we can’t wait to reopen now it’s cooling down in Dubai. Dubai Miracle Garden Dubai Miracle Garden usually reopens its doors […]

Watch: Virgin Hyperloop One eyes Dubai for first office outside US

Virgin Hyperloop One seeks to open UAE office as it develops plans to transport people from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in just 12 minutes Virgin Hyperloop One is set to open an office in the UAE, its first outside the United States, it has been announced. Harj Dhaliwal, managing director for the company’s Middle East […]

Dubai unveils plans for $2 billion tech-driven mega mall

Plans for a sprawling “high-tech-meets-retail” metropolis have been unveiled in Dubai. The mega mall will be the largest leasable retail space in the world, spanning over 100 soccer fields in size, CNN reports. Called Dubai Square, the $2 billion project in the Dubai Creek Harbour development will boast over 8 million square feet of retail […]

Dubai International on Track to Meet 90M Visitors in 2018

Dubai International (DXB) airport passenger traffic grew 1.6 per cent in the first half of 2018 to 43.7 million, mainly due to increased passenger traffic from the CIS states and Eastern Europe. Industry analysts believe that DXB is on track to beat last year’s 88.2 million passenger traffic numbers and will meet its 90 million […]

In pictures: Dubai Is Set To Build The World’s Biggest Mall. Again.

When it comes to winning the “biggest in the world” category, Dubai is competing with itself. Already home to one of the world’s largest malls, the city announced plans this week for Dubai Square, a new mall that will cover 8 million square feet, nearly double the size of the Dubai Mall, Forbes reports. Both Dubai […]

Watch: Everything we know about the world’s next largest mall

A new retail metropolis is set to transform the retail landscape and push the boundaries of modern retail and leisure in Dubai Creek Harbour by drawing on next-generation technology. Blurring the boundaries of online and in-mall shopping, integrating indoor and outdoor, and delivering a social experience like none other, the all-new Dubai Square is designed for the new […]

E-ticketing system launched for Dubai Frame to ease rush

Dubai Municipality launches new system for attraction that has so far seen 466,000 visitors since opening earlier this year An e-ticketing system for Dubai Frame, the emirate’s latest tourist attraction, was launched on Wednesday by Dubai Municipality. Dawood Abdulrahman Al Hajiri, director general of Dubai Municipality, announced the new way to book tickets in advance […]

In pictures: Dubai takes steps to become a more pedestrian-friendly city

With a new Canal Walk, City Walk, 32-km cycle tracks at a cost of AED67 million, new marine stations, pedestrian bridges and public spaces Dubai is becoming more pedestrian-friendly. Many of the malls being developed in Dubai will also be inspired by a sense of community. The canal that cuts through Dubai’s Business Bay was just […]

First look at Dubai-Abu Dhabi hyperloop travel in 12 minutes

Compared to an hour-and-a-half The first pod prototype for Dubai’s proposed 700mph Hyperloop was unveiled on Saturday, Khaleej Times reports. In a tweet by the Dubai Media Office, it is stated that the mode of transport could cut travel time between Dubai and Abu Dhabi to just 12 minutes. Normally, the trip between the two […]

Dubai’s Nakheel says Dragon City expansion ready for Q4 opening

Dubai developer Nakheel has announced work on a Dhs169m ($46m) expansion to its Dragon City project is 80 per cent complete,Gulf Business reports. Dragon City is located a short drive away from our latest development, Easy18 which offers quality living at an affordable price. A stone’s throw away from the best Dubai has to offer, residents […]

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