Heading Downtown For NYE? Here’s The RTA Traffic Plan
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The world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa is set to return with its spectacular New Year’s Eve show tonight. Fireworks combined with a light show will start at 11.57pm and last for eight minutes. Revellers who are heading to Downtown to experience

Special Stamps Released To Mark 110 Years Of UAE Postal Service
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Postal services in the UAE have spanned over a century, connecting near and far. Marking the occasion, Emirates Post has issued a series of commemorative stamps to celebrate 110 years of postal services in the country. The first postal agency was

1 Jan Is A Public Holiday - Here Are The Others You Can Expect For 2020
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The first public holiday of the year will be on 1 January. As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, both public and private sector workers will be given Wednesday 1 January off, with work resuming on Thursday 2 January. 

Robbie Williams Is Coming To Dubai
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Get ready to let Robbie Williams entertain you as the British pop star is coming to Dubai for a live solo performance at The Pointe on Palm Jumeirah on 24 January 2020. The ‘Angels’, ‘Let Me Entertain You’ and ‘Rock DJ' hit maker will perform live as

Full Update On Public Transport On 31 Dec And 1 Jan
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This New Year’s Eve, ditch your cars and take up public transport to enjoy the celebrations without having to be worry about driving back home, and on 1 January, Roads Transport Authority (RTA) has announces that parking is to be free.

These Celebrities Can Be Seen Around Town
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If you are into star spotting, then keep your eyes open as there is a very good chance that you might see an international celebrity here in Dubai. The list of celebrities currenly visiting Dubai includes international football star Cristiano

Al Qudra-Lehbab Road Interchange Open
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened the Al Qudra-Lehbab Road interchange on Saturday, 29 December. The newly constructed flyover will improve the traffic flow on both Al Qudra and Lehbab Road. Lehbab Road goes to Expo Road, JAFZA, Abu

Bullying Higher In UAE Schools
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New global research conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has found that nearly 33% of UAE students are bullied on a daily basis and 31% of students are bullied at least a few times a month. These figures are eight

Fuel Prices Announced For January 2020
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Petrol and diesel prices for January 2020 have been announced, and they are remaining same as for December 2019. Super 98 petrol will cost Dhs 2.24 per litre, Special 95 will cost Dhs 2.12 a litre and Diesel will cost Dhs 2.38 a litre.

VOX Cinemas Sells Tickets For Dhs 20
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VOX cinemas has turned 20 this years and is celebrating its birthday by offering tickets at discounted prices and by showing top movies from 2019 across its outlets in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The promotion is running until 8 January, and the c

UAE’s First E-karting Centre Is Open Now
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Thrill seekers and those who want to get thier adrenaline pumping have a new place to visit. The Dubai Mall Zabeel has announced the opening of the UAE’s first high-end electric karting experience called Ekart Zabeel. The new facility claims to h

Where To Watch Fireworks On New Year’s Eve
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Dubai is quite serious about its firework shows, and no one is ever disappointed seeing the way they light up the sky brightly and glittered with an array of colours. This New Year’s Eve is no different with some amazing firework displays all around

Dubai Shopping Festival Kicks Off With A 12-Hour Mega Sale
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The 25th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will kick off with a two-day Grand Opening event at Burj Park, Downtown Dubai and a massive 12 Hour Sale offering 25 to 90 per cent off at six Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) malls on Thursday 26 December. 

New Feature In Cars To Lower Road Fatalities
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The number of fatalities due to raod accidents are expected to reduce significantly from 2021. Officials in Abu Dhabi have made an announcement the all new vehicles in the UAE will come fitted with an eCall system from 2021 which will automatically