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Ebraheem Al Samadi who appears in Dubai Bling shows his daring character and high-end way of life to the world yet during his recent appearance on Nour Aldin’s podcast he revealed personal stories that his fans did not know. A Childhood of Struggles During the interview Ebraheem deeply recalled his childhood years after his father stayed in Kuwait while his mother evacuated with him and his siblings. The confession revealed by Ebraheem was that his mother evacuated him and his siblings from Kuwait to an unknown location without disclosing her plans to his father. His life experience as a throughout…
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) entry fees for parking spaces are increasing to Dhs25 per hour when hosting important events starting from February 17, 2025. From February 17, 2025 Parkin will implement the new pricing strategy which constitutes the primary paid parking service in Dubai. The goal behind this change is to minimize excessive vehicle flow on Sheikh Zayed Road through motivating individuals to use the Dubai Metro as an alternative to vehicle transportation. What You Need to Know Grand Events Parking will be the name assigned to the affected parking space. Major event hours are the sole time…
Ebraheem Al Samadi’s Forever Rose is going through an extraordinary surge in demand as thousands of orders pour in worldwide ahead of Valentine’s Day. Its signature long-lasting roses and premium Dubai-made chocolates are being purchased at an unprecedented rate, with many items on the verge of selling out. Many patrons from all four corners of the globe are choosing Forever Rose to surprise their loved ones, driving one of the busiest seasons in the company’s history. Forever Rose began as a family-owned artisan florist in London in 1999 and expanded into a luxury gifting entity when Ebraheem acquired it in…
Wynn Resorts obtained a $2.4 billion construction loan to develop Wynn Al Marjan Island which will be the UAE’s initial casino resort situated near Ras Al Khaimah. The financing arrangement with banks from a worldwide syndicate becomes the biggest ever hospitality funding deal within UAE borders. A stalled draw term loan lasting seven years ensures financial adaptability for the joint venture that Wynn owns 40%. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Deutsche Bank, Emirates NBD and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation serve as major lenders for this deal. Rapid Construction Progress The hotel complex builds rapidly as it has…
The Middle Eastern beauty community can now rejoice because Ulta Beauty prepares to launch its stores in the region. Ulta Beauty joined forces with Alshaya Group to introduce Middle Eastern buyers to its brand portfolio through opening their first stores in late 2025. This Becomes a Unique Beauty Destination for the Region Middle Eastern customers will have access to top brands at Ulta Beauty including Pat McGrath and Fenty Beauty alongside TATCHA Milk Makeup R.E.M Beauty and Dyson Beauty and Sol de Janeiro and Morphe and It Cosmetics and Ouai within their expansive collection of premium and exclusive brands. Pat…
In line with the event, Dubai Police provides the Medical, preventive, and rehabilitation facilities for the athletes of the UAE Swat Challenge 2025 through Health Hub center. This sports facility is well equipped with modern technology needed in improving on the recuperation of the athletes as well as putting them in proper shape for the competitions aches. Advanced Medical Support for Athletes In partnership with the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services and Mediclinic, the Health Hub product specialization is in the area of sports medicine and emergency. It has averagely handled 90% of medical cases touching the five-day event without…
The entry of Dubai’s Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab hotel into public operation will happen on Friday, March 14, 2025. Jumeirah Group created this remarkable superyacht-inspired property precisely where the Burj Al Arab stands by combining extraordinary luxury together with awe-inspiring vistas. A Luxury Escape Like No Other Each of the 386 hotel rooms and suites and penthouses provides guests with large balconies or terraces that show panoramic views from Burj Al Arab to the Arabian Gulf. Guests can also enjoy: A private beach Four swimming pools Guests can find a three-story luxury spa facility at Talise spa which holds world-class…
TikTok published its fifth What’s Next 2025 Trend Report that explores upcoming marketing approaches and user behavior monitoring in the platform. The report tracks down three significant trends which represent Brand Fusion and Identity Osmosis along with Creative Catalysts in order to help brands reach their target audiences better. Brand Fusion: Strengthening Brand-Audience Relationships Brand Fusion describes how brands must transform and interact with their audiences. The report indicates that most TikTok users support brands which work with multiple creators. Companies who work together with product reviewers and influencers achieve better storytelling capabilities to reach different consumer groups. Decathlon achieved…
These rankings show that the UAE Passport takes the 10th worldwide spot on the Henley Passport Index for 2025. Since developing its visa policy decades ago the UAE now stands as the sole Arab member in the world’s top 10 passport rankings and holds visa-free travel to 185 countries. During the past five years the UAE gained 72 new travel destinations whereas its passport climbed from 42nd ranking to tenth worldwide. The country keeps increasing its visa-free access deals which led to the recent agreement with New Zealand. In an interview Philippe Amarante explained how the UAE’s active global connections…
Today, residents of the UAE have a possibility to invite friends and relatives to stay for a longer time – up to 90 days within the frameworks of the Friend or Relative Visa service of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security. This visa service is available with single and multiple entries at liberal stay periods of 30/60/90 days. The visa allows entry within 60 days from the time it was issued; the extension can be sought within the country. The process of the application is simple to fill and complete since the resident can apply through…