Living in Dubai

Shaikh Maktoum handed out the awards in four categories: Distinguished Patrons of the Arts, Patrons of the Arts; Supporters of the Arts and Friends of the Arts.

A shoppers' paradise, in its truest form, Dubai has all the ingredients to offer a genuine and congenial shopping experience with its traditional souks and modern shopping malls.

The 'Cinema of the World' category in DIFF 2010 will showcase powerful biopic and dark dramas from France, Russia, Sweden, Spain, Germany and Romania.

The Way Back, the first film in seven years from master director Peter Weir, will lead the seventh Dubai International Film Festival’s ‘Cinema of the World’ programme screening.

Dubai, the most expensive of the modern tourist destinations, is the abode to rich and exclusive historical and archaeological masterpieces.

Tiaras, wedding cakes and the chance to win a trip to the Maldives.

The 30th anniversary of GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK will bring together the who’s who in the ICT industry to celebrate three decades of technology innovation in the region.

The enchanting city of Dubai is the storehouse of marvellous nightlife. The city has in store numerous pubs and nightlife which lures the lovers of night to be a part of their merry-making.

The flagship event of the world’s largest business-to-business real estate investment

This plan will create one-stop access to Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, Ile de France Film Commission Paris, Madrid Film Commission and Roma & Lazio Film Commission. European delegation will attend 7

UAE is an Islamic state. Therefore, it follows the Islamic calendar and celebrates Islamic festivals.

Rising from the desert sands, the futuristic city of Dubai is fast emerging as one of the top holiday destinations in the world. And no trip to Dubai is complete without a foray to the hills of sand t

The holy city of the religion of Islam, the Mecca, is situated in Saudi Arabia.

DDF is the one stop for all the dancers who want to showcase their talents on an admirable arena.

Dubai Shopping Festival is round the corner to add glitz to the winter season in Dubai with its festivities and splendor

Over the years, the Global Village has grown to be the primary focal point of Dubai Shopping Festival. Housing the pavilions of almost every major country in the world, this unique cultural hub

The fragrance of good thoughts and good deeds are in the air with dedicated prayers echoing everywhere this holy month of Ramadan. The thirty days of self discipline and sublime sacrifice would be bri

Dubai, a city synonym for luxury and sophistication, would be the ideal location to materialize your long cherished dream of tying the nuptial knots with gaiety and fervor.

Dubai offers a wide range of housing options that range from studio to penthouse and If you wish to settle in Dubai you could either purchase a freehold apartment or rent an apartment with the help of

Dubai brings in the top ranking golfers and golfing fans to a single platform at Dubai Desert Classic every year.

Most modern technologies that will define the trends and fashions for the coming year will be launched in front of a global audience this year at GITEX Technology Week.

UAE government has issued a revamped price structure to apply for visas and introduced 16 new types of visa to enter the UAE. The new rules are effective from July 29, 2008.

In the desert amid the rising mercury, a warm breeze the sacred days of Ramadan is drawing near, promising the days of self control, realization and sacrifice to cleanse ones body and soul.

Dubai Summer Surprises, the leading summer shopping event in Dubai, has announced its Signature Events for 2009 as the summer extravaganza prepares to present the twelfth edition this year from June 1

According to the latest figures released by Dubai Land Department, Dubai witnessed a massive spurt in land sales in 2007. In the 3rd quarter of 2007 (Jul-Sep), total sales amounted to 881, a jump from

The 13th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF 2008) commences on January 24 and runs till February 24, 2008. The dates were officially revealed by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of th

The international Property Show is a comprehensive annual trade exhibition for international and Middle East property market, and is the only licensed transactional exhibition in Dubai. 

An entire ecosystem, vibrant and lively, has flourished around The Palms populating the region with a huge assortment of marine life such as Butterfly Fish, Crabs, Dolphins Hamoor and Sea Bass.

Palm Jumeirah increased Dubai's shoreline and created a superb destination of world class hotels extraordinary retail outlets and array of residential and exceptional leisure and entertainment facili

Launched in 2001 The Palm Jumeirah is the project that started it all

The primary property market in Dubai is weathering strong buyer interest. However, surprisingly, in spite of the deluge of new properties, the retail/resale/secondary property sector has recorded a st

Dubais culture is shaped by the Islamic traditions of Arabia Islam is more than just a religion it governs all aspects of life including food drink and clothing.

The 140 square kilometre-Dubai World Central (DWC) can rightly be considered the most strategic commercial infrastructure development to be launched in the Middle East in recent times.

Eid ul-Fitr is the most celebrated festival for the Muslims from all over the world, including Dubai. Fitr means to break and it signifies the breaking of the fasting period and of all evil or bad hab

Modern Dubai is the product of the past 30 years of intensive development Under the aegis of H H Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum Dubai has witnessed enormous expansion

Dubai was the first emirate of UAE to get involved in freehold real estate, at a time when only UAE or GCC nationals were allowed to own property in the United Arab Emirates. Buying real estate is ver

Dubai Real estate is a booming industry; offering a treasure to investors, expatriates and locals in terms of residential, commercial, luxury, and premium property.

Palm tree shaped resort island on land reclaimed from the sea The Palm Islands Dubai visible from the moon add 120 kilometers of sandy beaches to Dubais shoreline

The $5 billion Dubailand theme park is one of the most ambitious projects launched to make Dubai a world class tourist attraction.

Adorned with orient and occidental charm Dubai with its boundless wonders malls shopping events amazing hotels and restaurants will simply leave you asking for more

All UAE nationals continue to wear their traditional costume which indeed is a symbol of national pride and identity

The government of UAE realizes the importance of women in nation building and is firmly committed to the enhancement of the status of women in the country.

Dubai Metro is a high-tech driverless, fully automated rapid transit system that will cover a network of 318 km. It will be one of the most advanced urban rail systems in the world.

Being a desert with arid climate, the variety of flora and fauna in Dubai is not as extensive as compared to the other parts of the world; however this does not devoid Dubai from having nothing to off

Dubai is ideally located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. More than 80 airlines operate to and from Dubai International Airport to more than 130 destinations, making it one of the busiest

From the seven star Burj Al Arab, all major international chains like Hyatt, Sheraton, Hilton, Marriott are all represented in Dubai.There are a number of top class beach resort hotels as well.

The freezones in the Dubai are now home to thousand of companies.They attract considerable foreign investment in the private sector. With the incentives like 100% private ownership and exemptions

These freezones include the whole spectrum of manufacturing, trading and services to cater to the entire middle east region and beyond...

It is easy to obtain visas for owners and labors alike in these freezones.The gold and diamond park is a part of the Jebel Ali Free Zone Area of Dubai and offer an excellent working atmosphere an

Dubai is the best place on earth to buy the world's best products at the world's best prices. The traditional souqs and the ultra modern commercial complexes all around the city make it a shopper's pa

The Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the annual fun-filled entertainment and shopping event is back once again to amuse and enlighten the kids with knowledge with fun.

Dubai is one of the fastest emerging cities in the world, and its popularity among Britons looking to retire, or buy a second home, has made it an ideal 'place in the sun', according to a report by th

Tap water in major cities is safe to drink, but in small villages it should be filtered, or bottled water should be used...

Clothing required in this country is normally lightweights, with medium weights from November to March...

Whatever the visitors tastes be it couture from Paris or Milan hitech electronics from Japan or a piece of silver Bedouin jewellery one is likely to find everything at the right price in Dubai

From a small pearl-fishing village to an oil-rich city, Dubai has made rapid inroads to emerge as one of the well-known cosmopolitan cities and powerful economies in the world in a very short span of

Dubai Metro AED 15.5 billion project will be a benchmark for its state of the art engineering aesthetic design and for its direct role in providing social benefits

Arabic cuisine is one of the most simple and delicious style of cuisine. It has its roots in tent cookery as nomadic tribes could use only transportable foods.