Month: December 2024

Get those annual leave requests in… We already know more or less how many public holidays we have in the UAE in 2025. But while we can all cheer for joy at the potential long weekends coming up, did you know you can make it much better just by (strategically) taking some annual leave dates
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Ranking highly across international development indicators… If you feel like things have been moving quickly this year, there’s a reason for that. We’ve seen hundreds of new F&B openings, the commissioning of engineering marvels and ‘world’s first’ megaprojects, transport enhancements, residential developments, grandstand hotels and beach clubs. All of which are strong vital signs for
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Sponsored: International flavours and firework views await… One of Dubai’s newest alfresco dining destinations, Spica invites you to enjoy a refined New Year’s Eve celebration on its pretty seaside terrace this December as you get ready to ring in 2025. Set on the shorefront of Dubai Marine Beach Resort, Spica is perfectly positioned to provide
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It will be the largest ever edition of the tournament…  HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has publicly congratulated Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom was confirmed as the 2034 host of the FIFA World Cup. The news was announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino on
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Sponsored: Six of the best festive experiences at these very special hotels… There are few hotel brands that can hold a candle to Four Seasons when it comes to delighting guests with warmth of hospitality, luxurious surrounds and sprinkling a little hospitality magic on a range of guest experiences. All of which makes them the
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Sponsored: There’s something for every budget… From turkey takeaways to twinkling Christmas Eve dinners to big day brunch spreads and dazzling New Year’s Eve soirées, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah and Hilton Dubai The Walk really are spoiling us this Christmas. These are just 13 of the fabulously festive offers currently available, with something for every budget,
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Is yours one of them? The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a major project to improve roads in 19 areas of the city. This means that 11.5km of road is about to get better. RTA are implementing lots of initiatives to optimise the city and reduce traffic congestion for road users. Specific
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You’d have to be mad as a Hatta to miss it… The Hatta Winter Festival is a merry blizzard of entertainment and outdoor adventures and it all kicks off this Friday, December 12. Last year’s inaugural event pulled in more than 500,000 visitors from the UAE and GCC countries in just two weeks. But Hatta
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Day 12 of the What’s On Festive Advent Calendar…  Assemble your crew for an afternoon of sparkling fun at City Social, the acclaimed restaurant by Jason Atherton. With this prize, you’ll snap up a Saturday brunch for four, including sparkling beverages, worth Dhs1,980. It pairs a menu of signature dishes like beef tartare, gochujang French
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