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Dubai is preparing to welcome yet another record-breaking marvel to its glittering skyline with the opening of Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection, in November 2025. At an astonishing 377 metres tall, this will officially become the world’s tallest hotel, surpassing the current record holder, Gevora Hotel. A Sky-High Landmark in Dubai Marina The futuristic glass tower will rise 82 floors above Dubai Marina, one of the city’s most vibrant districts. The hotel will house 1,004 rooms and suites, providing sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf, Palm Jumeirah, and Downtown Dubai’s skyline. Room rates will start at AED 2,400 per night…
Dubai has introduced stricter rules for private school teachers, including new qualification requirements and a 90-day waiting period for mid-term resignations. The measures, announced by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), are designed to strengthen staffing, improve teacher quality, and ensure greater stability across schools. All new teachers, including those teaching Arabic and Islamic Studies, must meet KHDA-approved standards for qualifications, experience, and conduct. Current teachers already in service have until September 2028 to meet the requirements, while schools following the April academic calendar have until April 2029. A key rule requires teachers and school leaders who resign in…
Dubai Mall is not just the world’s largest shopping destination—it is a symbol of Dubai’s vision to combine luxury, lifestyle, and technology under one roof. Since opening in 2008, the mall has consistently ranked as the most visited retail and entertainment destination in the world, attracting over 100 million visitors annually. A City Within a City Covering more than 12 million square feet, Dubai Mall offers much more than shopping. With over 1,200 retail outlets, 200 international dining options, and attractions ranging from Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo to the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink, it feels like a city within…
Abu Dhabi is preparing to welcome Hollywood’s cameras once again as “Dune: Part Three” gears up to begin filming later this year. The much-anticipated movie, scheduled for release in December 2026, will return to the Liwa Desert, which has already played a starring role in the franchise’s depiction of the desert planet Arrakis. The Abu Dhabi Film Commission confirmed the news, stating that the city’s iconic dunes will once again feature on the big screen. Logistical support will be provided by the Creative Media Authority and the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, with local powerhouse Image Nation Abu Dhabi joining as…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has become a global example of how a city can transform its transport network into one of the most advanced, sustainable, and passenger-friendly systems in the world. From driverless metro trains to futuristic mobility projects, RTA is shaping Dubai’s journey toward a smarter and greener future. Building World-Class Infrastructure Since its establishment in 2005, RTA has developed an extensive network of roads, bridges, metro lines, and bus routes that connect every corner of the emirate. The Dubai Metro, one of the most successful driverless train systems globally, carries millions of passengers annually and remains…
The United Arab Emirates is often associated with futuristic cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but the country has so much more to offer. Here are some little-known yet inspiring facts about the UAE. 1. UAE Sent a Mission to Mars 🚀 In 2021, the UAE became the first Arab country to reach Mars with its Hope Probe. The spacecraft is still orbiting the Red Planet, studying its atmosphere. This milestone made the UAE only the fifth nation in the world to explore Mars. 2. The World’s First Minister of Artificial Intelligence 🤖 The UAE was the first country to…
The Dubai Fountain is one of the most emblematic tourist sites in Dubai, and will soon reopen after months of its closure due to a renovation. The world’s largest choreographed fountain has been closed since April 19, but is now being refilled with water, an indication that its reopening may be earlier than the October 1 deadline set by developer Emaar. The Dubai Fountain is a must visit sight by tourists and has been built on a 30-acre Burj Lake in the area between the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. Reputed to be the most spectacular water, light and music…
Hybe, which manages BTS and Seventeen and Enhypen, will open its first office in India in September or October 2025, its fifth base in the world after Japan, the US, Latin America and China. The relocation is part of the plan by chairman Bang Si-hyuk, who aims to translate the established K-pop production model, which involves talent identification and development, song production and audience engagement, to local fans. India, with a population of 1.4 billion people and one of the most rapid entertainment industries suggests excellent opportunities to the Hybe so-called multi-home, multi-genre policy. Localized music groups and marketing can…
Some of the many long weekends and extended public holidays in the calendar to be enjoyed by the UAE residents next year will be confirmed later next year by the UAE cabinet. Depending on predicted schedules and historical trends, most of these holidays may coincide with the weekends to make the holidays longer to the populace. The first day of year is New Year and it falls on Thursday, January 1, 2015, so it is possible to have a four-day weekend in the form of a combination with the weekend in Friday-Saturday. Ramadan will end in Eid Al Fitr in…
Emirates will create regular flights to Dammam using A350, and it was the first destination at the Kingdom to be served by Emirates by using the brand-new A350 of Airbus. The daily service is flight EK 827 which takes off at Dubai at 7.30 am and arrives at Dammam at 7.50 am. The outbound leg, EK 828, departs Dammam at 9.20 am to fly to Dubai where it will arrive at 11:45 am. This Emirates A350 is designed in three-class layout that has 312 seats, where: 32 Business Class lie-flat seats arranged in an one-two-one configuration, 21 Premium Economy sittings…