Leisure

V-Marine Set to Make a Splash in UAE with Grand Opening of New Location

  V-Marine, a leading provider of houseboats and floating resorts, is proud to announce the opening of its commercial office in Dubai, UAE. The new office will be led by Giovanni Sorrentino, a well-known figure in the yacht industry for his collaborations with European and GCC yards such as Silent Yacht, an award-winning company for sustainable yacht industry, and Tecnomar for Lamborghini....

Crank signs franchise agreement with Francorp Middle East to expand its fitness concept across the region and beyond.

Heightened awareness and interest in health and fitness, combined with a desire to be more socially engaging, particularly post-pandemic, has strengthened the founders’ belief in linking fitness and community. "CRANK is not only about promoting the physical aspect of health and wellbeing", say the founders of CRANK, Ken, Kourosh, Nuno and Sami. "We are also continuously looking for ways to...

Inspex partners with Francorp Middle East with a mission to truly inspire the clean revolution across the Middle East and the world.

Since its establishment in 2009, InSpex has grown to become a major one-stop solution provider of top-quality cleaning services across super-yachts, offices, hotels, nurseries, hospitals, and more. InSpex is now on the journey of expansion and reaching across all borders. InSpex upholds a strong, and unique business model, embedded with core values that are customer-centric, environmentally...

An Extraordinary Experience for Extraordinary Women

Make your Wednesday evenings remarkable with a one-of-a-kind ladies’ night offer! With rates starting from 284 AED gather your girlfriends to witness breathtaking acts and stunts and get a nacho & virgin pink mojito combo to enjoy during the show. It’s the perfect way to indulge in some delicious treats while taking in mesmerizing entertainment. Exclusively for UAE residents, if you are looking...

Gatorade® 5v5 Tournament to be Hosted for the First Time in the UAE

United Arab Emirates, 1st of March 2023 – For the first time, Gatorade® is set to host its 5v5 football tournament, uniting men’s, and women’s youth football players from across the United Arab Emirates in an epic national and global competition. The Gatorade® 5v5 Football Tournament is an annual five-a-side competition for 14 to 16-year-olds that aims to fuel the next generation of athletes by...

Remembering Franco Dragone

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the creator of La Perle, Franco Dragone. La Perle would like to express our gratitude for the overflowing messages of support and admiration for Franco as we are all greeted with memories of working alongside him or experiencing his beautiful creations. Franco Dragone worked alongside Al Habtoor Group Chairman, Mr. Khalaf...

Italian Dubai Expat Brings Back to Life a 1984 Truck and Travels Solo to Salalah!

Anybody nowadays wants to travel fast in a comfortable car. Not Luca Lombardi, a.k.a. "Luca Goes Offroad", Italian photographer and passionate offroader based in Dubai, well known in UAE for his desert adventures, social media activities, and recurring presence in the TV show Eish Eldor on Mbc. In February 2022 he bought a 1984 Toyota Fj45 pickup that was abandoned for years in the desert, gave...

Unconventional Adventures: Experiencing the Best of Salalah in a 1984 FJ45 Land Cruiser

Anybody nowadays can do a travel vlog, but not everyone goes for experiencing the fullness of driving solo to remote destinations. Luca is one to take the challenge. Luca Lombardi, a.k.a. "Luca Goes Offroad" is an Italian photographer and passionate offroader based in Dubai, well known in UAE for his desert adventures, social media activities, and constant presence in the TV show Eish Eldor on...

Expo 2020: big deficit in sustainability demands industry and academics to foster partnerships

He described the main challenges faced by the world, and stated, “There’s now a peace deficit in Europe and the numbers of refugees is rising. There’s also a big deficit in sustainability and I think that’s where academics can really play a part by working with industry. The third main deficit is a deficit of equality. The number of people living in poverty has increased for first time since...

The MENA Regional Chapter of UN PRME has collaborated with De Montfort University Dubai to establish the 9th MENA PRME Forum and Conference.

All are welcome to these free events at the DMU Dubai Campus and online. Register now for the Conference and Gala. See the event programmes here.The Conference, Forum and Gala are a collaboration between the UN PRME MENA Chapter member academics, their institutions and De Montfort University Dubai. The event will investigate the possibilities for leveraging change through responsible management...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 27 for ambitious students in the UAE

Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.  The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 5 for ambitious students in the UAE

The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to academics, industry professionals, and current students, understand application procedures and admission pathways. Future students can explore the state of art facilities firsthand, including interactive learning spaces, design studios, mechanical and electrical labs, moot...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 5 for ambitious students in the UAE

Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.  The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to...

UK Cabinet Office Minister opens new De Montfort University Dubai's engineering lab

Minister of State Nigel Adams said:  "De Montfort University's global expansion from the heart of Leicestershire in the UK to Dubai and Kazakhstan is an amazing investment that will help build global alumni. It's another fantastic UK export that is nurturing talent.  ​"It's been great to open the state-of-the-art engineering lab and congratulate the university's cricket team. I hope to see a few...

Fashion meets sustainability: WILD FABRIK opens its digital doors for a greener world

Dubai, UAE (October 2021) – Dubai-founded SME WILD FABRIK goes live this October with a goal to merge fashion with sustainability. With a wide range of women’s, kid’s and men’s fashion, and home goods all in one e-commerce platform, WILD FABRIK offers a new perspective with the best of both worlds: keeping us accountable but still looking good. The e-commerce platform features over 30 small eCo...

CALI-POKE opens second outlet at Aquaventure, the world’s largest waterpark

  Making another splash at the world’s largest waterpark, CALI-POKE is now opening its second outlet at Aquaventure, Atlantis Palm Dubai. Glistening at the Sunshine Circle located at the entrance, there couldn’t be a better welcome for visitors!   While adventure seekers have record-breaking slides to revel in, CALI-POKE will have its extensive menu to wet their appetites. The rides will...

Space, privacy, and the great outdoors: This is Finland!

“So much about the future remains uncertain, but we’re taking every possible step to create an environment where visitors are safe and stay healthy”, says Kristiina Hietasaari, Head of Visit Finland. She is confident that tourism in a post-COVID world will soar again. She explains: “I have no doubt the global travel industry will recover.  People are looking to return to their favourite vacation...