Business & Money | Friday 2 January, 2015 11:27 am

No left turn along tram

Traffic has turned from bad to worse following the closure of five left turns and U-turns on roads running parallel with the tramway in Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR).Dubai Tram, which passes through more than 30 traffic intersections in Dubai Marina, JBR and Al Sufouh, began...

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Sports | Friday 2 January, 2015 1:36 am

ABU DHABI FESTIVE BREAK THE TONIC ADOR NEEDS TO TAKE ON ‘COMPLEX’ THIRD LEG

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) - the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) - contesting team backed by the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority – resumes competitive action this week as the three-week race stopover in the United Arab Emirates’ capital draws to a close with the In-Port Race, just off the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 January, 2015 10:59 am

Dubai Shopping Festival turns 20 today (Thurs, 1 Jan)

Dubai Shopping Festival turns 20 today (1 January), as it sets off on a 32-day “Journey of Celebrations” that promises to offer sheer excitement, world-class entertainment and unique shopping experiences aimed at showcasing Dubai as one of the best family tourism destinations in the world. ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 January, 2015 10:54 am

Atlantis, The Palm lights up the Dubai skyline with legendary fireworks at annual NYE extravaganza

Renowned for its spectacular setting, Atlantis, The Palm was the place for over 6,000 people to ring in New Year 2015. Guests and Dubai residents seeking the most memorable evening possible enjoyed mouth-watering culinary delights at the annual, iconic Royal Gala Dinner featuring the 26-piece band...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 January, 2015 10:39 am

Spectacular fireworks light up Burj Khalifa

Hundreds of thousands of revellers bid goodbye to 2014 and welcomed 2015 with a bang under a canopy of spectacular fireworks, and a laser and light show in Downtown Dubai on Wednesday night.As the clock struck midnight, the Burj Khalifa — the world’s tallest tower — was lit up by a six-part...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 January, 2015 9:28 am

Emirates Living residents raise safety concerns

DUBAI Two years after launching an extensive signature campaign demanding a security overhaul, Emirates Living residents say they are still waiting for Emaar to act on their demands.In August 2012, Neha Bali, a resident of Meadows 2 spearheaded the signature campaign to raise a number of community...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 November, -0001 12:00 am

12,000 apply for Red Sea Development Company scholarship

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the master developer behind one of the world’s most ambitious tourism initiatives, has signed an agreement with the University of Prince Mugrin (UPM) to award 120 scholarships for undergraduate studies commencing this academic year 2019-2020. The...

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