Author: Ra'uf Asim Rahal
At the end of the year, Dubai is prepared for the last year of the 2020 vision plan which will see it undergo a number of radical changes by 2025 that are likely to enhance everyday lives. Providing details on infrastructure upgrades to new service introductions, five exciting change areas to watch out for in the coming year are given below. 1. Al Maktoum Bridge Reopens Al Maktoum Bridge, one of the oldest bridges in Dubai, shall be reopened on Thursday 16th January 2025 following repairs that had been carried out on it. The bridge which is between Bur Dubai…
When choosing interesting activities for your long weekend celebrating Eid Al Etihad – the holiday, which used to be called Union Day and UAE National Day – do not overlook the chance to visit the famous Louvre Abu Dhabi. Situated off the North East Coast of Abu Dhabi on Sas Al Nakhl Island, the museum is a center for cultural delight, with breathtaking products that enthral people from all over the world. Temporary Exhibition: Painters of the ‘before and after’ Impressionists: Defining post-impressionism Art enthusiasts will be thrilled by the museum’s temporary exhibition, Post-Impressionism: Organized based on the academic…
The UAE Government has recently issued a Federal Decree-Law to govern art related centers and open up unprecedented advantages for the arts and related persons or artists offered through non-profit organizations. These new pieces of legislation establish the system of national funding for arts institutions but at the same time stimulate the process of art making and attract international talent. UAE Government issues Federal Decree-Law to empower arts sector and support artistic institutions#UAEGOV pic.twitter.com/yX4myo6luo — UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) November 24, 2024 Its main objectives are the strengthening of the creative economy, legal tolerance, and development of cultural interplay through art.…
Are you having a tight schedule and are in search for an affordable travel? You’re in luck! Several exotic international travel destinations are now book-able for return flights from Dubai below AED 750. Whether you fancy cruising through a land filled with antiquity or immersing in cultural atmosphere these cheap travels are for everyone. Antalya, Turkey – AED 745 Considered one of world’s most beautiful cities with stunning aqua blue sea and sandy beaches, Antalya resides in the Mediterranean. Explore the archeology site of Perge that containing Roman and Hellenistic architecture or spend a day at one of the…
The Emirati government has recently implemented the Succession Planning System in Dubai, where the principle activity is to develop competent individuals, particularly those employees with outstanding performance, for the top governmental positions in the departments. The recent measures to boost risk management within corporations approved by the Crown Prince of Dubai and the head of the Executive Council of the city, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, are the parts of the overall plan to support the continuity of Dubai businesses. The Succession Planning System has been adopted by the Dubai government under the Executive Council Resolution No.…
The Dubai Stand Up Paddle event also came back to the beautiful Hatta Dam where this year the number of participants reached 2330, up from 1000 last year. Co-hosted by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), this event has turned into one of the major activities of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) The Internal 50KM Cycle event proves that Dubai is committed to wellness and fitness. Promising fun for every skill and age level, the day featured exercise showcases, professional instructors, prone paddling, and npc training, plus new this year, a free kayak test paddling demo. The event ended with…
We noted that the real estate market of Sharjah has received a great boost in 2024, where the real estate transaction figure currently stands at AED28 billion (equivalent to 7.6 billion US dollars) for the first nine months, which can be compared to 47% of the same period of 2023. Non-residents’ confident buying and high incentives for market development across the emirate contributed to a year-on-year rise of 16.5% for the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department with 69,078 total transactions. The investment boost involved funds from 114 countries, the UAE nationals invested AED 13.7 billion in 22908 units. Other GCC…
Dubai drivers, get ready for a smoother commute: It was likewise reported by Salik that two new toll gates will soon establish in order to control the traffic within the city. The Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road and the Al Safa South Toll Gate on Sheikh Zayed Road are clearly planned for the Sunday the twenty fourth of November. These gates have just been launched in Dubai by the Roads and Transport Authority, with the intention of eliminating bottlenecks, thus encouraging the formation of other proper channels for transport within the city. The Business Bay Crossing gate is…
Currently in the dynamic markets of Dubai crypto market titans are anchoring their presence in the free zones and sophisticated purpose built offices targeting the digital assets market. Since June 2024, value of crypto transactions in the UAE is at $34 billion and is paving the way for Dubai to become a centre for crypto operations. Dubai specifically turned out to be an ideal place for organizations such as Binance as the emirate has a tax-free environment and an advanced regulatory system. Key Free Zones: DMCC and DIFC There are over 600 crypto companies which are primarily located in the…
Another large mall is expected to open soon to accommodate these consumers, the new Nad Al Sheba Gardens Mall, a two twisted storey retail and lifestyle centre initiated by Shamal, the investment firm that developed this concept. The mall is part of the Nad Al Sheba Gardens mixed-use development sitting roughly 10 minutes drive from Downtown Dubai and adjacent to DIFC, Business Bay, Meydan. This new mall will have a plethora of luxury stores and eateries with Waitrose, the Orchard’s attach point British supermarket, slated to exist one of the leading tenants. Able to accommodate both residents and tourists, the…