A small section of the Dubai Metro Red Line will close from January 5 2018 to mid-2019.The construction of a new section of line, Route 2020, will involve the closure of Nakheel Harbour and Tower Metro Station and the section of the Red Line between Jumeirah Lakes Towers … [Read more...] about Section of Dubai Metro Red Line to close in 2018 and 2019
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The Kensington Nursery to open in the Dubai Silicon Oasis
With the Kensington Nursery Umm Sequim firmly established as one of Dubai’s favourite pre-school environments, the group will open a second branch in Dubai Silicon Oasis in September 2011.The Kensington Nursery caters to children from 4 months upwards delivering the British … [Read more...] about The Kensington Nursery to open in the Dubai Silicon Oasis
Jools Holland – Dubai International Jazz Festival
Keyboard king Jools Holland will perform at the 9th Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival.The popular TV presenter, pianist and bandleader will perform live in front of the Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival spectators on February 16th, 2011 at the Dubai Media … [Read more...] about Jools Holland – Dubai International Jazz Festival
Visa changes for Canadians visiting Dubai
Effective January 2 2011, Canadian citizens are required to obtain visas before travelling to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.Until today Canadians were able to obtain free 30 day visit visas on arrival at Dubai International Airport and other points of entry into the … [Read more...] about Visa changes for Canadians visiting Dubai
Hard Rock Cafe returns to Dubai
Hard Rock International has announced that the Hard Rock Cafe is returning to Dubai.The new Hard Rock Cafe is schedule to open in October 2010 at the Festival Centre, Dubai Festival City.Dubai’s previous Hard Rock Cafe, situated on Sheikh Zayed Road near Dubai Media City, … [Read more...] about Hard Rock Cafe returns to Dubai
Population of Dubai grows by 2 percent
The population of Dubai grew by 2 percent in the quarter ended March 2010, despite the economic crisis affecting the emirate.Figures released by the Dubai Statistics Centre reveal that the population at the end of the first quarter of 2010 reached 1,803,000.The data … [Read more...] about Population of Dubai grows by 2 percent
Hershey’s Chocolate World opens in Dubai
America’s largest chocolate manufacturer has opened its first store in Dubai and the Middle East.Hershey’s Chocolate World at the Dubai Mall stocks a range of more than 400 Hershey products, both confectionary and non-confectionary.Sunaina Gill of franchisee Retail Is … [Read more...] about Hershey’s Chocolate World opens in Dubai
Emirates introduces online visas
Purchase your 30-day or 96-hour UAE visa on www.emirates.comEmirates airline has introduced yet another initiative to simplify travel with the launch of ‘Purchase your UAE visa online’. Emirates is the only airline in the Middle East to offer this complete online visa … [Read more...] about Emirates introduces online visas
Mirdif City Centre opens today
Mirdif City Centre, the latest development from leading shopping centre pioneer Majid Al Futtaim Properties, has opened in Dubai today, with over 350 stores open for business, making it one of the most impressive openings of a mall ever in this region.Located on the corner of … [Read more...] about Mirdif City Centre opens today
Centrepoint to open at Mirdif City Centre
Centrepoint, one of the largest non-food retail destinations in the Middle East region and part of the Landmark Group, is on track to opening its 64th store at Mirdif City Centre. The new Centrepoint covers a total retail space of 85,403 square feet, integrating five of Landmark … [Read more...] about Centrepoint to open at Mirdif City Centre